07-05-2015, 07:47 AM
(05-16-2015, 11:55 AM)Xyzzy_imp Wrote: Here is a trick I figured out to prime the oil pump after installing a new filter and oil.
After everything is done, when you go to start the bike, hold the throttle at full open. The bike will not fire because this throttle opening instructs the ECU to not fire the plugs. (This is to clear out the bike if it gets flooded with fuel.)
The bike cranks much lower than idle speed so there is less wear on the motor. I had to crank the bike twice for 5-7 seconds each time until the oil pressure light extinguished.
Excellent!
On my cars...I found, pressure comes up faster if I pour fresh oil into the new filter BEFORE screwing it on. Depending on the location, it can be a little messy...but it's just fresh oil; wipe it up and it disappears in a week on the driveway. Pressure would come right up, like any other cold start.
I often wondered if I'd be doing the filter some harm that way, though. Up to now, I haven't changed the oil myself. When I lay it up this fall, though, I intend to.