Triumphrat

Xhonda/harleyman · 03-22-2008

My dealer is 145 miles away and i was wondering if anyone was using synthetic oil that you could by at "auto zone"? It is calling for API-SH and JASO MA, I just read the Amsoil website and they didn't list a SH oil. I used Castrol in the Valkyries and they all did fine. thanks

tbsrider2000 · 03-22-2008

I've used Caastrol synthetic in mine for the past 30,000 miles and have had no problems. It should work just fine. It's the same as any other motorcycle motor.. just bigger..

GPMAZ · 03-22-2008

I'm an Amsoil dealer and the rating for the Advanced Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (Product code MCFQT) 10W40 is listed as API Service SG, SL/CF, JASO MA/MA2.

The American Petroleum Institute lists the SH category as being Obsolete per this website:

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/API.html

I believe the SL/CF rating will exceed the SH requirements, but I sent a question in to Amsoil to confirm.

gregtharas · 03-23-2008

as per gpmaz,
+1....... the castrol is ok also,20/50 syntec.ran the stull for years in my shovel head stroker. still goin' strong. i like the 10/40 amsoil in the rocket so far.

greg

TRI-AL · 03-24-2008

10W40 Amsoil works just fine! (fully synthetic)

Xhonda/harleyman · 03-24-2008

manual says .39 gallons for an oil change, surely this bike holds at least 2 quarts, that isn't much oil.

T-Rex · 03-24-2008

I went to a local auto parts store and they ordered Mobil 1 RT Fully Systhetic oil for about $50.00 a case (6 qts). Since my local Triumph dealer charges over $15.00 qt, I though it was a good price. The auto part store I went to even had computerized info for Triumph, light bulbs, etc. Ask and you may receive

Ride Safe
T-Rex

Xhonda/harleyman · 03-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Rex

I went to a local auto parts store and they ordered Mobil 1 RT Fully Systhetic oil for about $50.00 a case (6 qts). Since my local Triumph dealer charges over $15.00 qt, I though it was a good price. The auto part store I went to even had computerized info for Triumph, light bulbs, etc. Ask and you may receive

Ride Safe
T-Rex

thanks, .39 gallons per change, is that right? less than 2 quarts?

Molinoman · 03-24-2008

In my manual, page 100, it states:

Engine Oil Capacities
dry fill: 1.56 US Gal (5.9 litres)
oil filter/change: 1.42 US Gal (5.4 litres)
oil change only: 1.34 US Gal (5.1 litres)

Dennis

threepot · 03-24-2008

How much do you guys in USA pay on average for oil? The cheapest quality oil in the UK....Silkolene Synthetic fortified- 19pound (about 36/38$ 4ltrs)