ok ,i am finally getting to first start up on 107 build,2014 streetglide,how long before oil light comes off, i have plugs out ,getting alot of air and gas smell out of plug holes is that normal,thanks,

 

I hope you have the plug wires on grounded plugs....otherwise the ignition system can be damaged


mike

 

i just got plugs out plug wires hanging ,,what do i need to do,thanks

 

Put the plugs in and start it , it will make all kinds of racket for a bit till the lifters pump up. Nothing to worry about.

 

After a new build, including oil pump and lifters:
I have good luck rolling the rear tire by hand 4 or 5 complete revolutions (spark plugs are out) to make sure nothing is hitting or making noise. Next I hit the starter and turn it over for about 5 seconds. Now I let it set for a couple of minutes and then hit the starter again for 5 seconds. I do this 4 times to build up oil pressure and fill up any empty galleys etc. Lastly I put the plugs in and hit the starter. It starts up instantly with full oil pressure.
There is always a bit of apprehension after a new build when you hit the starter the first time to light it off. I would give it a "pucker factor" of at least 8.

 

You won't be able to drive a straight pin up your butt with an 8 lb. hammer for the first 5 seconds or so, but if you followed directions and did everything correctly, she'll quiet down and you will get the biggest grin on your face because you did it yourself. Good luck!

 

ya i am pretty nervous,going to wait till this afternoon,then try i will let you about how it went

 

I was there when my indy finished my 106 stroker and fired that bad boy up...smiles all around, and I was covered in goosebumps. What a grand experience ! I video'd it, too. Do the same if you can.

 

I bet! I hope to have mine back together next week. Let us know how it goes, and answer your own questions for us/me, so I know what to expect!

 

well i was going to start up for first time,i have the bike in my mobilehome trailer, just going to back the exhaust out and then run it back in,do you have to run the heat cycles in all succession,or can i do 2 today rest tomm,sorry for dumb questions,really dont want to take bike out fully until i get it tuned in 2 weeks or so,thanks