Triumphrat

mlatrella

You guys got me scared about oil and filters. I got Mobil 1 racing 4T fully synthetic 10w-40 (3 way protection) see photo. Is this right, I hope so cause it was 14.95 a quart. The manual doesn't say where the oil filer hole is, is it the giant crome plug with the big slot on the top off the case? Yes ok, so I'm a little slow... mike

Attached Thumbnails

   

Raindogs

Yes to both. I'd recommend getting a Haynes manual. It's helped dullards like me out quite a bit, plus it's a sweet hardback that looks good on the coffee table.
PS - Don't forget to go real slow when filling up and watch that sight glass closely, these bikes tend to overfill pretty easily and don't take the whole amount usually.

__________________
Kansas City, MO
'05 Bonnie Black

SHRuuM

yeppers your on the right track, that would be the filler hole. Also its 3.8 litres so hold back .2 litres and return it to the jug. If you change oil every 6000mi, I do, you might need that .2 at around 4500mi. That'll start some mad postings.

__________________
Mods:Predators/fork stabilizer/CR-S carbs/RaceTech springs/Berringer 6 pot caliper/Traxxion emulators/LSL sliders/Wave rotors/Pazzo Levers/Ohlins 36PL shocks/port&polished head/street cams/TABII Tank & cowl/IBA #38625 SS1000,BB1500 in Texas

Baltobonneville

And fill the new filter with oil before you attach it.

__________________
Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Unifilter, no snorkel, 118/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, tachometer, Ikon 7610s in back, Ricor Intiminators in front, Pirelli Sport Demons, D9 gauge panel.

AAAANDYK

Shop around for the oil next time....4T can be had for $9.00 a qt. At that price you might as well by the Triumph oil....Dont overtighten the drain bolt...

__________________
01 Bonnie...TORS, BellaCorsa head pipes, Uni, 140mains, two shims, unrestrticted, tack kit, tank pads, chrome front fender, chrome rear thruxton fender, chrome side covers and chain guard, tall sissy bar, tank bag and saddle bags, scrambler gaitors, home made seat bolts and handle bar clock, National Cycle windscreen for the winter

ssjones

$7.99 at Autozone a few months back (in Maryland). Sometimes Walmart carries it as well.

__________________
Al
66 Bonneville Chopper - The Beast
02 Bonneville America - Beauty

ocguyocguy

Mobil 1 4MXT is perfect for your bike...Sorry to tell you this but Walmart sells it for $8.00 a quart...you got broomed this time if you paid $14.00! Take the oil back if you want and get your money back...
Regarding the amount of oil you need to add in my opinion...and all the shops I have talked to you do not need to waist time trying to measure .2 quarts...it does not matter...the shops don't do it...your tranny won't know the difference it is a 4 quart system...it will not blow seals...just change the filter, drain and dump in 4 quarts and go riding...most auto parts places and Walmart (Wally World) also sells the correct filters for around $2.50...the wallyworld part number for the Thruxton/Bonnevilles/Scramblers is OILFILTER ST6607...

decobike

Also the owners guide recommends using a new crush washer each change. The dealer should have them if not, Honda car dealers do. The ID is 14mm and OD is 21mm. The last thread on this most felt if the old washer is in good shape then its not critical to use a new one. But I thought you should know your options.

__________________

doogin

"And fill the new filter with oil before you attach it" , also moisten the filter o ring with oil.

__________________
Dance with the lady with the hole in her stocking
790 Bonnie Black

RonD

the correct oil filter wrench can be bought they dont cost much and make the jod easier..

Attached Thumbnails

 

__________________
Regards Ron
Hurricane pictured(Harry)