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<blockquote data-quote="Steve Morris" data-source="post: 94565" data-attributes="member: 3648"><p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>OK, this is probably an 'overdone' subject, but here goes.</p><p></p><p>Having searched the forum i have found (i think at least) the answers, but wanted to check with the forum first.</p><p></p><p>My bike has not been used in the last 4 years so before i ride it i want to re-commision it. Change the engine oil and filter, change the gearbox oil, service adjustments etc. So my question is, do we have a 'definitive' list of must do's and don'ts when re-commisioning?</p><p></p><p>Also i want to check i have read correctly the oil and filter change procedure. </p><p></p><p>1. Oil is drained from the feed pipe by removing the banjo bolt, under the r/h side (timing cover). Then when re-filling, allow clean oil to run from the feed pipe before re-fitting to avoid air locks.</p><p>2. Soak new oil filter in oil before re-fitting to reduce the time the engine has to wait for oil due to the oil filter chamber filling time. (I also read that maybe laying the bike over on the r/h side and filling the chamber before re-fitting the cap will help, but does anybody actually do this? seems a bit extreme to me?).</p><p>3. Regarding which oil to use, it seems like its all down to personal preference, but what is the best oil to use in these machines?</p><p></p><p>Any thoughts or other advice would be welcome.</p><p></p><p>Best regards,</p><p></p><p>Steve.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steve Morris, post: 94565, member: 3648"] Hi all, OK, this is probably an 'overdone' subject, but here goes. Having searched the forum i have found (i think at least) the answers, but wanted to check with the forum first. My bike has not been used in the last 4 years so before i ride it i want to re-commision it. Change the engine oil and filter, change the gearbox oil, service adjustments etc. So my question is, do we have a 'definitive' list of must do's and don'ts when re-commisioning? Also i want to check i have read correctly the oil and filter change procedure. 1. Oil is drained from the feed pipe by removing the banjo bolt, under the r/h side (timing cover). Then when re-filling, allow clean oil to run from the feed pipe before re-fitting to avoid air locks. 2. Soak new oil filter in oil before re-fitting to reduce the time the engine has to wait for oil due to the oil filter chamber filling time. (I also read that maybe laying the bike over on the r/h side and filling the chamber before re-fitting the cap will help, but does anybody actually do this? seems a bit extreme to me?). 3. Regarding which oil to use, it seems like its all down to personal preference, but what is the best oil to use in these machines? Any thoughts or other advice would be welcome. Best regards, Steve. [/QUOTE]
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