Triumphrat

04-08-2005

So the bike is coming from Michigan on Tuesday to the great frozen tundra of Northern MN. And the first thing I need to do is UN-winterize it so I am going shopping this weekend but without the manual (which is coming with the bike) I am at a bit of a loss. The bike has about 8500 miles and I am thinking of going to a full synthetic but I am not sure what weight to use if anyone has any feedback or advice that would be great. Also if there is anything else I should be aware of (i.e. coolant system, chain maintenance, any other fluids, plugs etc.) All I know is that I feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve and I don't want to wait until the bike and manual get here and then go shopping so if anyone can help that would be great. Thank you all and happy riding!

04-08-2005

So the bike is coming from Michigan on Tuesday to the great frozen tundra of Northern MN. And the first thing I need to do is UN-winterize it so I am going shopping this weekend but without the manual (which is coming with the bike) I am at a bit of a loss. The bike has about 8500 miles and I am thinking of going to a full synthetic but I am not sure what weight to use if anyone has any feedback or advice that would be great. Also if there is anything else I should be aware of (i.e. coolant system, chain maintenance, any other fluids, plugs etc.) All I know is that I feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve and I don't want to wait until the bike and manual get here and then go shopping so if anyone can help that would be great. Thank you all and happy riding!

shedds · 04-08-2005

definetly change oil /filter 15w/50 synthetic or 10w/40 semi synthetic i prefer total synthetic 15w/50 either mibil1 (pricey triumph) or the oil i use spectro total synthetic 15w/50 or 10w/40 sparkplugs might still be good antifreeze might also be good just look to see if it has a brown tint to it, it should be green or blue. if brake fluid looks black through the sight glass bleed it out and check chain for stifness in the links i would drain all the gas out of the tank and refill

shedds · 04-08-2005

definetly change oil /filter 15w/50 synthetic or 10w/40 semi synthetic i prefer total synthetic 15w/50 either mibil1 (pricey triumph) or the oil i use spectro total synthetic 15w/50 or 10w/40 sparkplugs might still be good antifreeze might also be good just look to see if it has a brown tint to it, it should be green or blue. if brake fluid looks black through the sight glass bleed it out and check chain for stifness in the links i would drain all the gas out of the tank and refill

tnsen · 04-08-2005

lube the chaine!!!!...i like to change to new plugs every spring....dpr8ea9 (ngk)..works good in my 96 bird..there 1 heat range hotter...i had problems with stock (reccommend).dpr9ea9, as in fowling.....next step is ride & enjoy....safely of course!!!.....tom