Triumphrat

nate440 · 04-06-2006, 09:36 PM

hello, i was wondering if anybody has ever put a remotre oil filter on a 650. i have seen them used on 750's as well as nortons.i am interested in putting one on my bike, it seems like a good idea. any input would be greatly appreciated. thanks-nate

KADUTZ · 04-06-2006, 09:54 PM

They are easily available in the aftermarket and generally use T150 oilfilters. Lots of places to get them on the net.
If you want to support your local dealer go see Bob Goodpastur at Expert Cycle in Hobart. Any dealer that is Listed in Triumph Intl Owners Club Web site Will be able to get a kit for you.

DAGAD · 04-07-2006, 02:50 AM

Check out Anglo-Nihon in England. Don't know if there is a web site, but they do a purpose made kit for the T140 using a Commando type screw on canister. Price here is £50 inc P+P and tax but call or fax on 0044 1384 392916. This is in the return line.
There is also available from Wilemans Motors, a unit to fit insde your frame and filters oil BEFORE the pump. IMO better option. Call them on 0044 1332 342813 or see their advert in Classic bike or CBG for fax number.
Roy.

okiecityflash · 04-07-2006, 07:09 AM

Vregates Dagad. Question?, Do you know if the oil filter that fits in the sump has a bypass in it? PS; if you see this would you check my post, goofed again. Thanks

[ This message was edited by: okiecityflash on 2006-04-07 05:12 ]

DAGAD · 04-10-2006, 02:24 AM

No there is no bypass also there is no pressure on it, only the head weight of oil.
Roy.

Pig9r · 04-11-2006, 11:44 PM

Check with MAP cycles. I have installed their kit and it works great. It uses the trident filters which are inexpensive and readily available. I believe they offer one specific to OIF bikes.

theelderrocker · 11-20-2006, 06:58 PM

Hi Folks-
Just an option, but here's what I just finished on the 72 T-Bolt-
Trans-Dapt #1028 remote oil filter mount
(2)-1/2 NPT to 1/8 NPT adaptors
(2)-1/8 NPT to 5/16 hose barb 90deg. fittings
WIX 51215 spin on filter
3 inch muffler clamp
New hoses (Of course)

Drilled sheet metal part of muffler clamp to mount filter mount to it.
Bolted filter mount to flat of muffler clamp.
Installed adapters and elbows to top of oil filter mount and test fit to true angle.
Installed new hoses to filter mount.
Mounted asssembly to oil tank down tube at bottom under swing arm (This one is an oil in frame- but I'll bet there's room under the batt. box, etc on the dry frames)
Affixed oil "in" to engine "out"
Affixed oil "out" to oil tank, teeing off to rocker feed with 5/16 X 5/16 X 1/4 tee and very short piece of 1/4 inch hose. (Keeps hose runs to a minimum, looks better IMHO)

Costs-
Trans-Dapt mount- $13.00
Filter- $6.00
Fittings- about $7.00
Hose- $5.00
Clamp-$2.00

One good thing, the filter is common--3/4 X 16 thread, compact, and available almost anywhere. It should cross over to many, many brands.
This is an amalgam of things I've read on forums regarding oil filter mounts. If you are one of the posters I got an idea or 2 from, thank you!

Hope this is helpful.

Mike
Kansas, America
Buck the system, ride a nice Brit bike

KADUTZ · 11-21-2006, 12:52 AM

its amazing how this old stuff shows up again

bushybester · 11-21-2006, 01:33 AM

Hi all

What about some pic's from :- pig9r & theelderrocker?

I'd love to see how this works.

Or anyone who may have a diagram or pic's.

Thanks.

BB.

theelderrocker · 11-21-2006, 02:53 PM

Hi Folks-
Kadutz- My apologies for the seeming redundancy, I've been searching the forum regarding this subject, seen several options but didn't see one that listed commonly available parts, filters etc that listed part numbers. My goal was to offer an option using bits available over the counter at an average small town parts store and a little ingenuity. Something simple, effective and frugal without being Rube Goldbergian. If I missed a post that has done just that it is my oversight, but it's not for lack of looking and looking.
I bow in humility to the wisdom of you fellows on here. The depth and breadth of knowledge is stunning, however at times the threads surpass simple answers to simple questions. Not bad if you are an engineer or enjoy (as I do at times) delving into theory or improvement beyond the remedial, but for beginners or home tinkerers it can be daunting. Not everyone is an engineer and for some the extra cost of a complete kit could be better spent on other things. After all, these machines were built for the average person who could maintain them with minimal tools in a home workshop sans an engineering degree or cubic dollars in discretionary income. We who have been into Brit machinery for years and years surely need to cultivate the newcomers, otherwise our lovely bikes (and cars) could be seen as obsolete relics worthy for only the trash bin or parting to the bare cases for the sake of a little extra $$$ on our demise.

Best,
Mike
Kansas, America