TC Hydraulic LIfters

[Justcruising]

Started the bike for the first time in a few months the other day
I circlaute the oil round the motor with the plugs out to get the oil light out and then go for it.;)
Did the same this year however when it struck up a front cyclinder lifter was tapping away.
It took a while to eventually pump up. (a few minutes & revs )
Anybody else had this after a prolonged shutdown ?
Took the bike for a spin and all ok but the initial rachet was a bit of a worry

[Phil]

If the engine stopped with a Cam Lobe directly under a lifter roller it will over a period of time bleed the hydraulic tappet down. On first start up it will take several minutes to pump up, especially with cold oil.
I would not worry about it.

[S.T.Chapman]

Phil is absolutely right, oh just let it warm up dont rev it.

[Justcruising]

Thanks for the replies ;)