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CZroe · May 24th, 2014, 09:26 AM

When I finally get these motors and frames together and am ready to start them, what precautions should I take? I know that I should change the oil, but I imagine that there would be nearly no residual oil in the top end by now and it would likely need to be lubed manually.

Do I just take the valve cover off and lubricate as per the service manual's valve adjustment instructions? IIRC, it suggested some kind of "assembly lube" that I think serves that purpose. Alternatively, can I just dump some oil all in the top end or should I just change the oil normally and hope it gets up there before damage is done?

May 24th, 2014, 09:26 AM	#1
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Precautions to take when starting an engine that has been sitting for years? When I finally get these motors and frames together and am ready to start them, what precautions should I take? I know that I should change the oil, but I imagine that there would be nearly no residual oil in the top end by now and it would likely need to be lubed manually. Do I just take the valve cover off and lubricate as per the service manual's valve adjustment instructions? IIRC, it suggested some kind of "assembly lube" that I think serves that purpose. Alternatively, can I just dump some oil all in the top end or should I just change the oil normally and hope it gets up there before damage is done?