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jude

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Hi,i Am Seeking Advice On Starting Up A 94 Evo For The First Time Since Rebuilding The Bike ,engine Has Not Been Apart Just Getting Frame Powder Coated And Other Items Cleaned Up Or Repaired, Engine Has Been Sitting On Bench For Around Six Months,thing I Was Most Concerned About Is There Being No Oil In The System For The First Couple Of Engine Turn Overs Any Advice Would Be Very Welcomed Thanks.
 
If you're concerned about it, you can put just a bit of oil in each cylinder (marvel mystery oil would be good 1/2 OZ in each) and disconnect the coil, ground the hi tension lead and crank it over a bit before starting it up.
 
I will also like to add it is reccomended by most engine builders not to break your engine in with synthetic oil, it lubricates to much not letting your rings seat in correctly , conventional oil is key to get things seated properly
 
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