Triumphrat

Geof3 · 09-04-2005

So, ticked 550 today (and a new "high score"- 101)... anyway, time to get the nasty break in oil out and put in the Mobil. Any tips/suggestions? Looks pretty straight forward.

What tool to use for the removal of the oil filter? Is there room for a standard filter tool? Or maybe a rubber strap wrench? Any ideas would be most welcome...

Also, would it be a big deal to exceed 600+ miles before a dealer shake down to go over the bike?

Thanks guys...

Speed3 · 09-04-2005

I picked up a claw filter removal tool that goes on a 3/8 socket and has 3 arms that get tighter as they turn. It will remove the most stuck on filter. I use a regular filter wrench to tighten the new one. The 600 mile checkup is mostly to change the oil, and to check all the fasteners. I did mine.

crashmasterd · 09-04-2005

Everybody is going to think I'm insane, but I NEVER use any kind of filter wrench when installing an oil filter. If you are using a wrench then it's probably too tight.

No, I've never had a filter leak either. And I was a heavy equipment mechanic for years. Usually I can get the filters off without a wrench too. Because the Speed Triple has the filter recessed pretty far it's often hard to do this though. A wrench comes in handy.

You can get a 3/8 drive socket specifically the right size for the Triumph filter at any auto parts store. Just tell them it's for a Mazda Miata. Same filter, actually. Costs about $3.

Good luck and congratulations on buying the best bike in the world.

cshell · 09-04-2005

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On 2005-09-04 14:02, crashmasterd wrote:
Everybody is going to think I'm insane, but I NEVER use any kind of filter wrench when installing an oil filter. If you are using a wrench then it's probably too tight.

I don't think you're crazy. I worked in an automotive shop when I was in college, and every filter manufacturer would tell us to hand tighten the oil filter, as it will be too tight if you use a wrench.

02S3 · 09-04-2005

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On 2005-09-04 13:52, Speed3 wrote:
I picked up a claw filter removal tool that goes on a 3/8 socket and has 3 arms that get tighter as they turn.

I bought one of those too. It didn't remove my filter rather it scraped off all of the paint as it spun around. I think the dealer torqued my filter to about 500,000 ft-lbs at the 600 mile service. I bought a filter wrench (size 1) and I torque it to the factory spec.

crashmasterd · 09-04-2005

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On 2005-09-04 19:49, cshell wrote:

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I don't think you're crazy.

HA!

At least I've got YOU fooled.

littlefield · 09-05-2005

You can pick up a filter wrench at the auto parts store. The closest size I could find was just a little large so I wrap some masking tape around the filter. Mine is a size 'F', the size 1 may work better. Take your filter with you and try it.

jbonbelay · 09-05-2005

At least you are looking before you start. I did not and had to use the screwdriver pounded through the filter method to remove the factory installed filter.

I will say however that the 05 S3 happens to work really well for the screwdriver through the filter method as it offers plenty of room.

Geof3 · 09-05-2005

Well, got it done. Man did that oil look nasty!! I went with a K&N filter and Mobil 1 MX4t. The motor seems to like this new oil so far!!

Thanks for the info...