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Offline Vintageguy

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My Bad
« on: December 31, 2021, 02:31:46 PM »
Did a routine oil change with filter on my 1978 CB750 Super Sport today. I've owned the bike for almost five years, and have done this job before (twice a year, new oil filter every other change). Today, it was less than routine. For anyone who has ever done this job, they know  it requires either 3 hands or more than 10 fingers. Apparently I did not have the backing plate squarely against the engine when I tightened up the 12 mm bolt. Bottom line, I pumped about a quart of my precious 20-50 BelRay Mineral oil on the floor. The stick was full up when I started. My question is; Did I do anything negative to my engine? I obviously stopped the engine immediately upon noticing the problem and it didn't run completely dry. I have no noises or smoke. Doubt I did anything, but thought I'd ask others. Thanks for any response.
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Offline Kevnz

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Re: My Bad
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2021, 02:58:24 PM »
Bad luck, but I would be very doubtful you've done any damage, apart from to your floor. You would need to run it for some time with no oil pressure to do any real damage. These motors are pretty robust and get hammered by unsympathetic owners  sometimes and seem to survive.
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Offline bryanj

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Re: My Bad
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2021, 03:16:01 PM »
You aint the first and wont be the last and 99.9999% of the time its ok
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Offline 2wheels

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Re: My Bad
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2021, 03:48:48 PM »
I feel your pain.  When I had the 78F I bought the shorter oil filter bolt, as used in older K's.  And left the extra parts in a box.
It is rarely hot where i live and I never pushed the old bike hard, so no risk of over heating.
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Offline Vintageguy

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Re: My Bad
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2022, 02:11:17 AM »
As is customary on this forum, I am appreciative of the above kind and positive responses. That is why I love this forum!
A Happy New Year to all.