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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Series C Rapide - starting after 8 year layoff
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<blockquote data-quote="Howard" data-source="post: 26033" data-attributes="member: 271"><p>Danno</p><p></p><p>If you don't find any rollers, use a thinner oil to start with (15/40 multigrade) - it's a lot easier on the battery/starter (kicking leg). After that, read the 1.6 million threads on this site regarding best oil for a Vin.</p><p></p><p>To drain "engine oil" see the VOC home page go to info/technical/series C components page M041 part N is the drain plug. This will drain oil that's drained into the engine, but it should be a dry sump. Two oil pipes go to the bottom of the right hand side of the engine remove the banjo bolt from the feed pipe see M018, if the oil doesn't drain freely, remove the pipe back to the oil tank and make sure any taps, valves and fittings are clear. Note - you're tinkering with a 60 year old engine, they've all been modded over the years so don't assume you've got everything like it left the works.</p><p></p><p>Don't forget to renew all washers.</p><p></p><p>Good Luck and join the VOC.</p><p></p><p>H</p><p></p><p>Looks like Len and I were writing at the same time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Howard, post: 26033, member: 271"] Danno If you don't find any rollers, use a thinner oil to start with (15/40 multigrade) - it's a lot easier on the battery/starter (kicking leg). After that, read the 1.6 million threads on this site regarding best oil for a Vin. To drain "engine oil" see the VOC home page go to info/technical/series C components page M041 part N is the drain plug. This will drain oil that's drained into the engine, but it should be a dry sump. Two oil pipes go to the bottom of the right hand side of the engine remove the banjo bolt from the feed pipe see M018, if the oil doesn't drain freely, remove the pipe back to the oil tank and make sure any taps, valves and fittings are clear. Note - you're tinkering with a 60 year old engine, they've all been modded over the years so don't assume you've got everything like it left the works. Don't forget to renew all washers. Good Luck and join the VOC. H Looks like Len and I were writing at the same time. [/QUOTE]
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