Changes oil and filter - bike sounds different

[grog]

Those new factory customs, Thruxton & Rocket surely look good.

[Hooli]

What do you call a Triumph that doesn't leak oil...................... Empty !! 

My Bonnie stopped leaking 3 years after I parked it up, it was empty at that point 

[Hooli]

and if you haven't got anyone to hold it for you . . .

Just pull it almost upright towards you as you crouch down, it's easy to hold with one hand once it's upright. One of the first times I did it I pulled too hard & was thankful for the wall behind me though...

[grog]

agree Hooli, not real difficult. actually did same yesterday. i dont really concern over oil level, never moves ever.

[Mick_J]

I don't know why manufacturers make life so difficult (for some), why not set it up to be measured when on the stand, main stand if it has one and side stand if not, it cant be that difficult.

[Hooli]

agree Hooli, not real difficult. actually did same yesterday. i dont really concern over oil level, never moves ever.

Only times mine has moved has been down to leaks. It never burns a drop even now it's fully run in.

[Rh4000]

Always mogul 5100 for me

[Sweaty]

Always mogul 5100 for me

Don't you go open up that can again Richie 

[Kiwifruit]

Too late.......

[T 24]

Always mogul 5100 for me

If that "mogul 5100" means Motul 5100, I'll never use it again. It's not washing enough. All sludge will stay in your engine until...

[Sweaty]

Yep, too late. 

[KiwiCol]

15w40 Diesel oil is good for keeping the insides clean & it's cheap     

so I've heard anyway. 

[grog]

Ha Ha, im not talking about oil. Do you believe that?

[tingus]

Sorry for the late response, been several weeks now since I started this post.

The bike is running smooth and sounds the same as ever(fricken loud) awesome! Ended up putting in more oil into the engine, as it apparantly had less than required. So In the end I put in about 5l worth.

How do you guys clean your bikes? Friend of mine literally covers his in foam, scrubs it, more foam and then jet washes the entire bike.

[Mick_J]

Be very careful with a jet wash, do NOT point it at the wheel bearings, head bearings and chain as it can blast out any grease.