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Johnwebley:

--- Quote from: matpp on October 14, 2023, 10:45:45 AM ---Thanks for the advice.....I'll keep you posted

As the bike hasn't been run for some time, when changing the oil and filter, would it be wise to drop some oil into the tappet adjusting caps to lubricate the top end before starting?

I entend to remove the fuel tank to give it a good clean but when removing the fuel strainer cup, I found it half full of tiny copper coloured particles......weird, any ideas?  :-\

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I suggest you remove the plugs,


Run it on the starter to pump oil around

Make sure the oil light goes out,


Debris in the filter bowl is fairly normal for old little used bikes

Should be OK

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K2-K6:
 
  "As the bike hasn't been run for some time, when changing the oil and filter, would it be wise to drop some oil into the tappet adjusting caps to lubricate the top end before starting?"

Yes, put 1/2 litre in each side of the cam cover, it'll drain down to the sump and help both lubricate cam plus the oil pump return side (separate from pressure side) will pick it up to pump it into the oil tank.  As long as the total fill is correct quantity then it'll all be in the oil tank as it starts to flow round the whole oil system.

It should feed the gearbox from that side of pump too, getting circulation everywhere to start with.

K2-K6:
Also, if you fill the oil, then crank it with oil filter housing etc NOT installed, you'll see straight away if its pumping oil or not.

All oil to pressure side has to go directly into filter housing first, from there to distribution around engine.  Turn it until you see supply arrives, then install filter and housing and it'll then take the shortest time to get it fully into oil galleries.

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