Triumphrat

onthegas · 10-10-2009, 04:53 AM

I have searched all over and cannot find a definite answer to these questions. Please help.

Thanks

bradtx · 10-10-2009, 08:54 AM

onthegas,
Oil - 3.5 L w/filter change
Coolant - 2.8 L

Brad

KitNYC · 10-11-2009, 03:38 AM

That's 3.5 liters of oil for a dry fill; 3.2l for a regular change with filter as spec'ed, and 3.0l if you're skipping the filter change for some reason. Add about .1l if you're using an extended filter like the PL14610.

Brad's right on with the coolant.

All this assumes you're talking about your '03.

Cheers,
-Kit

bradtx · 10-11-2009, 08:18 AM

Kit, I change the oil with a cold (well drained top end) engine and it takes 3.5 L to get to the full mark on mine.

Brad

KitNYC · 10-11-2009, 07:39 PM

I'm not talking about the real world here, Brad, I'm talking about the specs in the manual!

Seriously, the proper level is read from the dipstick, after it has been screwed in, with the bike held level on even ground. This will vary from motor to motor, and the level on the dipstick is more correct than the amount spec'ed in the manual. Having the bike on the centerstand or not doesn't much matter, as the difference in readings is well within tolerance. Do not measure with the bike on the sidestand.

Cheers,
-Kit

bradtx · 10-11-2009, 09:20 PM

Kit, I have two pregnant daughters and hubbys living with me and I didn't get to finish my earlier post as planned ... it's a bit hectic!

The 3.2L amount might be good if oil is changed hot, when there's still some oil in the head.

Now to real time ... How I check oil on the sidestand is to clean the dipstick, raise to vertical slowly and again slowly back to the sidestand. The dipstick should read at the bottom of the flukes. If on the rear stand it's at the full mark. Something Triumph missed in the owner's manual.

Brad

KitNYC · 10-12-2009, 03:05 AM

Sounds like a full house, Brad!

That is a perfectly legitimate method for checking the oil; what I was trying to say is that checking the dipstick with the bike on the sidestand without raising the bike to vertical will give a bad reading. Obvious to you, I'm sure, but not necessarily obvious to everyone.

Cheers,
-Kit

onthegas · 10-21-2009, 08:47 PM

Thanks guys I went and bought the stuff last night and I am going to change it in the next day or two. I bought a pure one oil filter for it as well I hope it is good for bikes I run them on the cars now.

KitNYC · 10-22-2009, 05:36 AM

Purolator posted some confusing info on their site saying to not use them, but it doesn't make much sense as lots and lots of people have been using them for years with no problems. I'm guessing it's CYA legal BS, and the only reason I'm not using the PureONEs anymore is that I can get similar quality for a lot less from the Walmart house brand. See the CalSci page if you want more info.

Cheers,
-Kit

bradtx · 10-22-2009, 09:08 AM

Kit, Dangerously veering OT, I've found that Wal-Mart's batteries are also a good buy.

Brad