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Offline Steve_K

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750 missing oil
« on: November 06, 2011, 07:39:13 AM »
I have a 73 750 I am rebuilding.  I had it running OK this summer after rebuilding carbs.  After 2 months of sitting without running, the oil tank is empty!  I know it all drained into the sump, but can I leave it there on start up this spring without hurting the engine?

Should I put some oil in the tank, 1/2 quart or so?

Should I pull plugs and kick it over to prime oil pump?

Should I not worry about it?

This is my first bike with a oil tank, so I could use some advice.
Steve
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Re: 750 missing oil
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2011, 07:41:44 AM »
You will be fine starting it.  Look for the oil to return to the tank after it begins to warm up.
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Re: 750 missing oil
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2011, 07:44:30 AM »
See! oil does mysteriously vanish. :o
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Re: 750 missing oil
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2011, 06:00:53 PM »
Did it come back?!?!?
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