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Motorcycle therapy including reviews and commentary on the skills, tools and accessories we use to ride and maintain them.
I am a former instructor who worked with riders licensing for their M2 license in Ontario. My main motivation is to help new riders find their passion in motorcycling in a fun and safe manner. I do share some tips and training in these videos, but please understand that although UA-cam videos are very educational and helpful, they do not fully replace the need for in person instruction with a qualified motorcycle instructor.
My motorcycle is my passion, and as someone who loves bikes I am also an Independent AMSOIL Dealer (Dealer #30722108).
To support this channel while providing the best possible lubricants to extend the life of your motorcycle check out the link Five Star Engine Oil below.
You can also contact me at FiveStarEngineOil@gmail.com
Enjoy the channel, and please leave me a like and some feedback in the comments! RIDE ON!
I am a former instructor who worked with riders licensing for their M2 license in Ontario. My main motivation is to help new riders find their passion in motorcycling in a fun and safe manner. I do share some tips and training in these videos, but please understand that although UA-cam videos are very educational and helpful, they do not fully replace the need for in person instruction with a qualified motorcycle instructor.
My motorcycle is my passion, and as someone who loves bikes I am also an Independent AMSOIL Dealer (Dealer #30722108).
To support this channel while providing the best possible lubricants to extend the life of your motorcycle check out the link Five Star Engine Oil below.
You can also contact me at FiveStarEngineOil@gmail.com
Enjoy the channel, and please leave me a like and some feedback in the comments! RIDE ON!
How To Change Your Motorcycle Oil and Save Cash - Triumph America Synthetic Oil Change (AMSOIL)
In this video I go through a simple DIY Oil change on a Triumph America. I am a former motorcycle instructor and a rider who loves bikes. I am not a mechanic. That said, you really don't need to be a mechanic to master many of the basic DIY skills that come along with owning a motorcycle.
I recommend fully synthetic AMSOIL motorcycle oil. I was a consumer before I became an Independent AMSOIL dealer, and I would not recommend anything that I don't fully believe in. For a limited time, contact me at FiveStarEngineOil.com and ask how to get a free AMSOIL preferred customer membership!
That said, there are a lot of opinions out there so you do you. The main rules I would keep in mind are these:
1) Buy the best oil you can afford. Oil is the life blood of your bike.
2) Always use MOTORCYCLE specific oil. It is specially designed for your motorcycle.
3) Change your filter when you change your oil.
4) Frequently check your oil (and other fluid) levels. Change them according to manufacturer recommendations.
If you are looking to protect your bike with some of the best oil in the market, please consider supporting the channel and check out my website at fivestarengineoil.com. My only sponsor on this channel is me.
To see exactly what you need to complete an oil change for your specific bike check out the link here: www.amsoil.ca/lookup/motorcycle/?zo=30722108
If you need a kit specific for your Triumph America…
In Canada: www.amsoil.ca/lookup/motorcycle/2016/triumph/america-lt/900/?zo=30722108
In USA: www.amsoil.com/lookup/motorcycle/2016/triumph/america-lt/900/?zo=30722108
Knowing how to change your own oil means you can save a lot of time and energy trying to get your bike into your local shop. It's one of the most critical maintenance items to keep up on to ensure that your bikes stays in great running condition, and I would argue that it is a bit therapeutic to do it yourself. I do eat my words a bit here related to a former comment I made in another video, but that said we are always learning and forming new opinions. I am definitely interested in hearing some of yours in the comments!
Remember that your owner's manual and service manual are the bibles for when it comes to how to service your bike. Ideally go by the book and consult your manual for the specified torque settings and use a torque wrench on your drain plug.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:01 What you need (materials and tools)
1:35 Bike warm up and removal of Oil Cap
2:43 Draining the old oil
3:44 Removal of oil filter
4:20 New filter, prep and install
5:30 Prefill the new oil filter or not?
6:08 Install drain plug with new crush washer
7:33 Replace oil with AMSOIL Metric motorcycle oil and find how much you need
8:13 Double check your oil level before fully filling and finish oil top up
8:48 Replace Oil plug
9:08 Start motorcycle and recheck levels
10:07 Benefit of regular oil changes and types of oil
Tools and materials used:
4 x 946 ml AMSOIL fully synthetic Metric SAE10W-40 motorcycle oil (1 extra top up bottle recommended)
1 x AMSOIL oil filter
1 x crush washer
Rags to clean up oil.
-Oil funnel
-Oil filter wrench (especially if the filter was previously overtightened)
-Wrench or socket to fit your oil drain plug (torque wrench is recommended for those who do not want to tighten by feel - check owners manual for torque settings)
-Tool to loosen and snug up your oil cap
-Gloves
-Basin to catch your drained oil
-Motorcycle jack or lift (optional and not used in this video)
The views expressed in this video are based on my experience as a rider and a former motorcycle instructor. Please check with your local authority regarding the governing laws in your province or state.
UA-cam videos are a great way to learn but keep in mind that they are no substitute for in person training from a qualified instructor. Ride safe and ride on!
#motorcycle oil change
#AMSOIL
#Triumph America
I recommend fully synthetic AMSOIL motorcycle oil. I was a consumer before I became an Independent AMSOIL dealer, and I would not recommend anything that I don't fully believe in. For a limited time, contact me at FiveStarEngineOil.com and ask how to get a free AMSOIL preferred customer membership!
That said, there are a lot of opinions out there so you do you. The main rules I would keep in mind are these:
1) Buy the best oil you can afford. Oil is the life blood of your bike.
2) Always use MOTORCYCLE specific oil. It is specially designed for your motorcycle.
3) Change your filter when you change your oil.
4) Frequently check your oil (and other fluid) levels. Change them according to manufacturer recommendations.
If you are looking to protect your bike with some of the best oil in the market, please consider supporting the channel and check out my website at fivestarengineoil.com. My only sponsor on this channel is me.
To see exactly what you need to complete an oil change for your specific bike check out the link here: www.amsoil.ca/lookup/motorcycle/?zo=30722108
If you need a kit specific for your Triumph America…
In Canada: www.amsoil.ca/lookup/motorcycle/2016/triumph/america-lt/900/?zo=30722108
In USA: www.amsoil.com/lookup/motorcycle/2016/triumph/america-lt/900/?zo=30722108
Knowing how to change your own oil means you can save a lot of time and energy trying to get your bike into your local shop. It's one of the most critical maintenance items to keep up on to ensure that your bikes stays in great running condition, and I would argue that it is a bit therapeutic to do it yourself. I do eat my words a bit here related to a former comment I made in another video, but that said we are always learning and forming new opinions. I am definitely interested in hearing some of yours in the comments!
Remember that your owner's manual and service manual are the bibles for when it comes to how to service your bike. Ideally go by the book and consult your manual for the specified torque settings and use a torque wrench on your drain plug.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:01 What you need (materials and tools)
1:35 Bike warm up and removal of Oil Cap
2:43 Draining the old oil
3:44 Removal of oil filter
4:20 New filter, prep and install
5:30 Prefill the new oil filter or not?
6:08 Install drain plug with new crush washer
7:33 Replace oil with AMSOIL Metric motorcycle oil and find how much you need
8:13 Double check your oil level before fully filling and finish oil top up
8:48 Replace Oil plug
9:08 Start motorcycle and recheck levels
10:07 Benefit of regular oil changes and types of oil
Tools and materials used:
4 x 946 ml AMSOIL fully synthetic Metric SAE10W-40 motorcycle oil (1 extra top up bottle recommended)
1 x AMSOIL oil filter
1 x crush washer
Rags to clean up oil.
-Oil funnel
-Oil filter wrench (especially if the filter was previously overtightened)
-Wrench or socket to fit your oil drain plug (torque wrench is recommended for those who do not want to tighten by feel - check owners manual for torque settings)
-Tool to loosen and snug up your oil cap
-Gloves
-Basin to catch your drained oil
-Motorcycle jack or lift (optional and not used in this video)
The views expressed in this video are based on my experience as a rider and a former motorcycle instructor. Please check with your local authority regarding the governing laws in your province or state.
UA-cam videos are a great way to learn but keep in mind that they are no substitute for in person training from a qualified instructor. Ride safe and ride on!
#motorcycle oil change
#AMSOIL
#Triumph America
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The Surprising Truth About Selling Your Motorcycle Yourself
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Hey I currently do not have a G1 or M1 But I want to get both of them How do it do it Is it possible to get the G1 abd M1 Does is come in separate cards ? Or same cards Or does the M1 allow me to get a M2 in 90 days but it doesn’t have a card ? Please answer Thank you
You can use a quarter for the fuel cap
@@CharlesC.-ii9wc A Canadian quarter was a bit thin for the oil cap…also tried a loonie (Canadian dollar). Basically you just need something thick enough to fit the slot where you can make it work and a bit of leverage. Sounds like you made the quarter work. Thanks for commenting.
I love your video , I just had a motorcycle accident and my 2014 triumph america Lt was totaled and as you know the bike is discontinued do you think its hard to get another bike and if so does the insurance company have to pay me full cost of my bike 😔🙏
Sorry to hear about your accident. Hopefully you were not hurt too badly, and kudos to you for not giving up on riding. I don’t know how easy it will be in your area to find a replacement if you want another Triumph America LT. I would probably do some online searches for private sales and maybe call your local Triumph dealer. Insurance is another thing and it really depends on your policy. Unfortunately I don’t know enough about your specific situation, but if your have a broker find out what your policy covers and the impact of making a claim. You can always email me as well at FiveStarEngineOil@gmail.com I am not an insurance agent though…I am an AMSOIL dealer. 😎
Growing up riding the Jap bikes of the late 70's and early 80's. I have never had a bike with ABS. Just learn to ride and not panic brake lol. Never even knew it was a thing until a couple years ago. All that electronic crap has just made bikes more expensive and less reliable.
I bought a Triumph America new in 2013. I liked the colors better than the 14 LT they had next to it but got ALL the LT accessories to put on it. Still ride it every summer. Just put white wall tires on it. Really makes the blue and pearl white pop.
Nice…the LT in this video was actually sold and registered to the original owner as a Triumph America since the dealership put the windshield, bags, and backrest that were on it on a different bike. I picked up most of these parts off of another rider who decided to go aftermarket. Thanks for stopping in and ride on!
One of those is what im thinking for first bike. The v-twin gives it a little more punch, but it is still small, light, and easy to maneuver.
It has a pretty great sound for a 250 cc as well! Ride on!
Bought my V-STAR 250 NEW this year. My other bikes are a HARLEY STREET, TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 900 EFI, and 2014 ZERO SR all-electric. Have owned a BMW K100, CB-750, KAW 750 2-stroke triple and a GOLD STAR . At 78 years old, 5'19" and 210 lbs, I have arthritis bad, going leg-over to mount a bike can be a challenge. Was impressed when my new ride kept up at 75 mph on INTERSTATE I-380. My girlfriend rides, races and wrenches on a S-1000 R
Just needed to add that girlfriend's small smirk pre-ride turned to a small smile and nod of approval after her first ride of my V-SRAR 250 .
That is impressive. Glad you are enjoying the new bike!
I have a question Does M1 test is same as G1?
@@abedits2677 The written test has motorcycle specific questions that won’t be on your G1. Check out the full details here: www.ontario.ca/document/official-ministry-transportation-mto-motorcycle-handbook/graduated-licensing
When i took the msf course last year. The instructors told us get the biggest bikes we can afford. They told us not to bother with smaller bikes. All instructors rode harleys, and this was not at a Harley dealership. It was in a college.
@@elsina79 Respectfully that is the worst advice ever from a motorcycle instructor. It’s right up there with telling new pilots that they should start with a jet. You may not start on a 250 cc, but you need to improve your skills before taking on anything too big.
I recently went from my zzr600 to a virago 250 (same bike just older) I've been riding for around 10 years and people at work keep asking me what the hell possessed me to do that so I'm gonna throw my 2 cents in here and say basically the same thing I tell them, when it comes to riding motorcycles it depends entirely on what you want to do if you want a sport bike or you want a dirt bike buy that and if you want to go fast get a fast bike. If what you want is a bike for getting to work or going out to the shops y'kno A to B is the important part the virago is (and has been so far) an absolutely fantastic choice because what you need in that case is easy to ride cheap to maintain good gas mileage and reliability, speed is not even a concern so it always makes me laugh when people say it's slow yes in comparison to a bike FOR speed sure but don't be fooled it is as fast as it needs to be no more no less. Now a few things that I want to address they aren't really pros or cons just things to consider, I have a love/hate for the rear brake it is a drum which turns a lot of people off (me included kinda) but being a drum it is very forgiving for slow speed manoeuvrers (u-turns and such) and it does its job but you have to push it a bit the combined weight is just on the edge of what it can handle, the front brake is...concerning it might just be mine (I do plan to overhaul the entire front brake system so if It makes a difference and I remember I'll update) but the lever is REALLY stiff and I find I have to slam on to get any kind of response out of it which did nearly get me rear ending a brake checker the other day. If I'm understanding correctly the virago has a single pot caliper where the vstar has dual so maybe that isn't an issue for the vstar. The front suspension is great there is no adjustment and honestly I cant imagine in what direction I'd want to adjust it but the rear is seriously lacking I'm 6ft 75kg and it's on the weakest setting which just makes it bounce around but any higher than that and you feel every bump, there are plenty of after market options but I think a softer seat would go a long way to smoothing it out a bit. The sound is...look everyone wants it to sound like a harley just know 2 things 1) if you lower the idle to get that sound the generator wont put out enough power to charge the battery at idle and 2) one of those exhausts is fake it's actually a 2 into 1 exhaust but the pipe for the rear cylinder is hidden now you can change that but you then may have to be weary of where the pipe sits and potentially burning your leg that said I've heard some pretty convincing after market pipes The last thing I want to mention is seriously look at changing the sprockets I hear a lot of people go to 17 40 (i'm going 17 42 soon again will update if I remember) and getting insane gas milage improvements plus at highway speed because the engine is at a lower rpm it will vibrate a lot less, as I understand it yamaha set the factory ratio (16 46) to be forgiving to new riders but it really is a disservice to the bike once you understand how setting off works going 1st 5mph 2nd 10mph 3rd 20mph 4th 30mph is just silly I mean the other day I climbed a 45 degree incline in 5th gear what the hell are the other gears even for. Thats about everything I can think of people get hung up on "it's for beginners" but again it's about what do you want as a rider do you want low gas consumption cheap insurance cheap maintenance easy to ride comfortable (ish) way to get around beginner or not I can't imagine NOT wanting that in general, if you want a go fast toy then yeah sure this aint it but that's not what it's for.
62 ans j'ai vendu f6c il y a 5 ou 6 ans , la moto me manque j'ai trouvé une américa de 2012 de 28000km à 4000€, je vais l'acheter . Merci pour vos conseils à tous!!!
@@angetassou166 Je suis heureux d'avoir aidé! J'espère que vous aimez la moto autant que moi !
Haha, I had just taken mine out of the package, struggled to find the screw, and thought there must be a video about this. Thanks so much
@@rodgermcmillen8662 Glad to have had the privilege to help! Thanks for checking in.
Thank you very much for bothering to make this video!!! It saved me me from excessive drinking!
@@BMProvenzano Glad to help…although I would not be opposed to one beer 🍺 😎
Nice vid. Im planning to buy it this week. Cheers
Congratulations and enjoy your new ride!
Thanks a lot
Happy to help.
In my early 60s now, been riding since I was 18. Have had too many bikes to begin to list. But after 2 surgeries on my shoulder, I found maneuvering a 900 lbs Electra glide with the wife to be on the back, to be too much weight to handle in parking lots and in my driveway. So reluctantly, I sold it and picked up a very nice 2018 Harley Freewheeler ( trike) and love it. After a year of ownership, I started to miss the feeling of leaning into curves, something that you don't do on a trike. So I just picked up a 2012 Triumph Speedster with around 13,000 kms on it. Only had the opportunity to ride it 2 times as the weather is crap this sprin in Alberta, but so far I really enjoy the lightweight and nimbleness of this bike. Similar to the Kawasaki 900 LT that I had several years ago. I just ordered a Slipstream windshield/fairing , as the small windshield that came with the bike was causing a lot of helmet buffeting. At this point in my life, being comfortable is more important than looking cool. I still plan on keeping the Freewheeler, as we plan on doing some travel this summer and it is perfect for two up riding and long distance comfort especially for the lady. Enjoyed your review on this America. Since my bike did not come with a manual, what are the 2 rubber buttons on the dash there for? I don't know if they are covers or some kind of switch. Cheers from Northern Alberta.😎
The rubber plugs on the dash are for optional accessories. Since you mentioned that you don’t have a manual, you might be interested to know thatyou can get one online from Triumph: www.triumph-motorcycles.ca/owners/manuals Thanks for the added perspective and congratulations for experiencing the best of 2 and 3 wheels! Ride on!
@@CaledoniaKeys Thanks for the link, downloaded the user manual from it. The new windshield should be here in a few days and hopefully the rain and cool weather changes as well so that I can get out and enjoy the Triumph.
PS: mine also came with a set of Viking hard saddlebags, much nicer than leather soft bags, Bice to be able to lock them and they look somewhat waterproof too.
@@peterlecuyer6204 Glad I could help out. Fingers crossed on the weather!
@@peterlecuyer6204 I had added the Viking bags myself. The bags themselves were great, but the hardware that comes standard with them is not the greatest. After a couple of years the one bolt sheared itself so my one bag was hanging by a bolt. Now I recommend the bags, but suggest upgrading the hardware at your local fastener shop.
I bought a new 2015 America LT in January 2016. It runs smooth and quiet (totally stock), and comfortable on longer rides (for me, a couple or few hundred miles). I have 7022 miles on it, and the only complaint I have is that it is so smooth and quiet that I miss the thrill of riding a louder bike with vibrations such as my 1980 Yamaha XS 650. Nevertheless, a nice looking, pretty high-quality fit and finish bike that always works (well, so far anyway).
If you really want a louder exhaust there may be some options out there with some aftermarket slip ons. Unfortunately I don’t have first hand experience on this one for the America. Thanks for commenting.
The manual is not well written!
Love the Amsoil! Got it in my 2003 Bonneville America and my other vehicles!!
Thanks for checking out the channel. I expect you are a preferred customer already, but if not I am happy to help.
Yessir!! I’m actually a dealer myself! Thank you though!
Bought my 2002 Triumph America in 2007. It had 600 miles on it and I paid 5000$ for it. Have no complains with the drive train. Low and easy maintenance. Windshield, footboards to and bags and it works as either a Saturday cruiser or short range touring. I put a wider front tire, a gummier Avons on it. A fatter front tire helps stabilize it a bit at higher speeds. I truly wish steering dampeners were available. Has enough power for my needs. And I got the classic Black And Silver. My bike is one of the last Triumphs built in the original factory, before it burnt down. . It is a pretty tough bike, I don't spend a lot of time washing and polishing. If it's a nice enough day to polish it , it's a nice enough day to ride it . I started out way back in the early sixties at ten on a cub. Rode a lot of Triumph until they went belly up. Rode a 75 Harley Fl until 2002 . How does this compare. It doesn't. Different bikes for different purposes. Still Avery good bike. Keep the shiney side up.
Thanks for sharing. Ride on!
Thank you!!! Would’ve never thought to pull the blue thing off!
Glad it helped. Thanks for the note
You get a thumbs up for no "old man" groans kneeling down to reach the drain plug or filter hehehe. If I made a video like this first it would be the rifle snaps from my knees, then the groan as I got down, then? "someone help me up" hahahaha. When I drop something in my shop I pause "how bad do I want it"? 🙂
Sounds like a great excuse to pick up a motorcycle lift table! I can’t help with that, but check out fivestarengineoil.com for your oil and filter! Thanks for commenting.
@@CaledoniaKeys I was looking at them last fall, then my biz partner (handles warehousing I handle production) was talking about getting a mini forklift. Me: yes yes yes
8:42 if you don't have any friends (like me) pick up a mirror on a telescoping handle. Bought 1 from amazon for $4. Mine even came with lights! Sit on your back, stand up it off the kickstand and extend the mirror. I don't know WHY makers won't just install a freaking dipstick on the filler cap.....
2:33 I've run into similar situations and? a LOONEY fits perfect with a pair of channel lock pliers. I've also used quarters and vice grips from time to time.
A little ingenuity goes a long way sometimes. Sometimes it seems like the engineers are just messing with us 😀
@@CaledoniaKeys I know right? I had to change the clutch plates on my 1975 honda 400/4 and it used a special socket that had 6 prongs sticking out and the "nut" had 6 indents. Me talking to a honda mech: why wouldn't they just use a hex nut? Him: I dunno, there's no reason not to. You must be old enough to remember McBride Cycle in Toronto? I lived just north of there, spent many an hour in that place.
You're not alone; I felt like an idiot too; hence why I'm watching your video. Thanks.
Glad it helped. Thanks for the note.
Great review and I'm going to call my insurance and see what they say. I called last year about an FJR1300 and they wanted $1200....that's on TOP of my vstar AND my pickup. I said "you realize I can't drive all three at the same time right"? "yes we take that into consideration. Yeah, I was born at night but not LAST night. The thing about parts: yeah might be an issue down the road (pun intended haha) but it sure isn't shying people away from victory and the whole line's been killed for years. Not to mention in 2024+ you can pretty much get anything made that you might need. Another thing about the 1200: it's gone liquid cooled. On a big tourer ok, but I'm a purest I guess. Been riding air cooled since the 70's so that's my "thing". Not to mention the look of a big honking radiator out front. Some manufacturers don't even bother to try and integrate it they just bolt something up front. Not to mention you're cruising along miles from no where and get a wheel nut or piece of gravel through the rad and you're toast. Air cooled? It'd just bounce off.
My mantra is for the most part “simpler is better” so I completely hear you on the air cooled bikes! One fewer things to take care of! Good luck with the insurance…would love to hear how it went. Ride on!
@@CaledoniaKeys Hey bud: just talked to ridersplus, seems the triumph is the same price as my vstar 1100 at $90/month. I can insure both for $183 Crazy considering you can't ride both at the same time and we can only ride here for about 5 months of the year. Specially crazy considering in FLA, I know someone who has full coverage on a Harley Ultra Glide for $385 per year AND they can ride all year. We get SO ripped off for insurance here in Canada. I mean, I've been riding accident free for almost 50 yrs.
1:51 I bought a helmet lock that bolts onto the handle bars. Put it right between the 2 mounts. I looked at the side mount ones, thought people might start tossing litter into them (happened to me a lot when I was in my teens).
Interesting idea…that hasn’t happened to me yet thankfully. Thanks for checking out the channel.
@@CaledoniaKeys I had a 400/4 honda, rode that thing everywhere. Had the helmet hook under the seat and at least once a day had an empty chip bag or something in it. Prob cuz it was an open face with no visor, people looked at it as a target! Same now as my pickup, w/o fail someone's always throwing crap in the back.
My Street glide began to be too much for me once I was in my mid-60s. Picked up a used Triumph America and it was a game changer. I love it. I just turned 70 and still riding comfortably and confidently! I love my Triumph America
That’s awesome! A solid mid sized cruiser like the Triumph America can be a great alternative to someone who feels the touring bike is a bit heavy but doesn’t want to go with 3 wheels. Glad you are loving it! Ride on!
Thanks, I almost forced the wrong spot on the cover before watching the video
Glad it helped. Thanks for commenting!
Typical. A bike everyone who's had one loved so Triumph discontinued it! Dumb!!
Agreed. It’s a disappointment for sure. There are still some good used ones out there though! Ride on!
Thank you! Why would we need to know where the battery goes right??
Thanks for stopping in and checking out the channel
Have a 2015 triumph America and I love it.
Glad to hear that! It’s a simple yet very solid bike! Thanks for sharing and ride on!
A couple years ago I had the chance to buy the same bike, color and all, but I waited too long. I could kick myself.
Don’t give up! I still see these pop up for sale on occasion. Thanks for sharing!
I’m a 72yo male that has ridden all brands and styles of motorcycles. I sold my Honda Goldwing as I feared it had become just too much for me to handle. I bought a 2016 Triumph America. I have been pleasantly surprised by the performance and ease of riding the America. I enjoyed your review of the America.
Thank you for checking out the channel, and glad to hear that you are enjoying the bike!
Thank you. Help me alot!!
very good
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nice video
Subscribe because your Canadian and have a triumph America.
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Thank you. This has been extremely helpful.
Happy to help! Looking forward to seeing you on the road! All the best!
Thank you, it had me puzzled for a while, and you're right, nothing in the instructions lol
Glad to help. Thanks for sharing.
Where did you get windshield? I have a 2010 america
The windshield is the stock windshield for the Triumph America LT. When I bought the bike it didn’t have one, so I posted online and found one used from someone who put an aftermarket windshield on. So your local Kijiji or Craigslist. That said, you can have a Triumph dealer or Triumph head office do a search for you to see if there is any old stock remaining.
After 50 years of continual bike riding, I just bought my first cruiser. 2008 Triumph America. Fuel injected, and managed about 435 kilometres to empty. This bike is amazing. The more I ride it, the more I want to!
Congratulations! It is definitely a simple bike with a bulletproof engine. Easy to maintain and a pleasure to ride. I think Triumph screwed up when they discontinued this one. Thanks for checking out the channel.
865, enough hp to have some fun when you need it? It's only 7 hp less than my current bike but 150 lbs lighter so there's that. There's a few for sale in my area, been waiting for decent weather to go look at them.
What idiot designed this.
Thanks bud ... I too was scratching my head. You saved the day. LOL If you think its hard looking fumbly on camera, try doing it in front of your wife's father ... the little things matter. LOL (to me anyways ... maybe I'm just projecting ... LOL)
I can totally relate…you would think it should be simple…and when it’s not easy to figure out an audience doesn’t help! Thanks for commenting.
How would you remove stress cracks out of a1/4” plexiglass
Admittedly I am not an expert on this one. In theory a clear UV type adhesive might be the way to go but I have never done it myself. It flows like water and will get into cracks readily. Excess can be wiped off before applying a UV source to the area. Do a Google on UV adhesive for plastic.
This bike sounds great
Especially for a 250 cc right? 😎
@@CaledoniaKeysyes I think it’s a great setup out of the box. Nothing needed.
is it big enough? Sure! Trouble is with the gearing being 16/45, first gear is a granny while 2nd is more like a true 1st. I rode it stock for ages, then swapped it to a 17 tooth front, and about a year later swapped the rear sprocket to a 40 and a 112 chain; it's like a whole new bike. ~19% gearing change overall. I would recommend it to anyone who's had one for more than a few months.
Interesting idea for those who are considering “upgrading” the bike. Maybe think about upgrading the gearing.
I bought a 2023 v star 250 a month ago and i have very similiar views as most people that commented. I'm running into an issue with finding "the right" 17 tooth front sprocket. Can anyone provide a link for the part number? Thanks.
@@GaryLance-g4h JT Sprockets JTF569.17
@@PoweredByRedstonecom Thanks so much. I was able to get to a dealer close by and they were able to look it up and get it ordered at the end of this month. Cant wait for that to happen.
Thank you my man - I truly felt like an idiot trying to sort this out on my own.
We have all been there! Glad to have helped. Thanks for the note!
You literally saved my life. Thank you!
Glad to have helped! Thanks for the note.
Vielen Dank für dein Video. Habe mir gestern eine 2013 America gekauft. Schönes Motorrad und für mich 63 Jahre alt ideal.
Congratulations on your new ride! Thanks for checking out the channel!