I have just bought a Speed 400 to compare against the 1960's Triumphs I specialise in. I believe the 400 is dry sump with twin oil pumps hence the two strainers, but yet to find out if the filter is on the feed or return side. It is good practice to pre wet the filter and replace the O rings.
The oil filter must be completely wet with oil. I put the filter in a plastic bag in which it was originally, fill it with oil and wait until it starts to soak through, then pour the oil back into the container and install the wet filter in the engine.
Make sure you get ALL of the bits of cam chain guide channel out of the oil. Oh, and get the dealer to check out why the engine kill switch turns itself off for no reason while you’re riding.
Hello Mark, I realize you are not working on an aircraft, but my aviation training told us o-rings and crush washers are one time use only 😊. Thanks for the detailed video.
The engine design from Triumph is for long service intervals and long life. It's a little bit of work to do an oil change, but our bikes should last a very long time! Thanks for your comment!
What ever happened to spin on oil filters and a drain plug? I can do an oil change on my v-strom in the time it took you to put that bike on your lift so you had easier access to the multitude of bolts and parts to remove!
Very nice video, Mark. I like the lift, but it is too large for my garage. Dang, I could live in your garage. There are a lot of steps to that oil change. Those with that bike will benefit greatly from this video.
Thanks Mac. Appreciate your words and support! For a 373cc single cylinder engine, there are a lot more steps that one would have guessed. Hopefully, that means it is going to last 3 times as long! Cheers.
What's weird is that the authorised triumph service centres here in India claim that oil change is not necessaary. The just top-up the oil whenever the level goes low. Is this okay?
Thanks for the question. In my opinion, that is Not Okay. The scheduled maintenance in the owner manual clearly states you should perform the first oil change at 600 miles. This would be after the break-in period. Then annually after that. The owner manual produced by Triumph is a solid guide to follow.
Good morning. Here in the U.S., you need to take the bike to the dealer for the computer reset. I record the oil change in a logbook until I get back to the dealer.
This oil change was the first one. The dealer had the mileage interval set to 10,000 miles so I won't have to worry about the service light for a while. I do not have the software to re-set it myself so that will have to be done by the dealer down the road.
The Triumph branded oil is not made in the UK. It's made by Fuchs, and costs stupid money. I use Rock oil synthesis in my street triple, and have used it in bikes for many years: it's a top quality ester based full synthetic. Castrol power one is a hydrocracked formulation, and is not, strictly speaking, a synthetic, although Mobil lost their case against Castrol for Castrol's claim that their product is a full synthetic, many years ago.
You should be fine with installing auxiliary lights with a few simple steps. 1. Find the best location-you may want to use the upper crash bars. 2. Run wires back to your battery-best to have a fused circuit. 3. You can generally mount a switch for the lights on your handlebar. There is a video by Ridge Roamer who installs his lights on a Triumph Scramble 400 X, so you should check that out too.
@MarksGarage17 no probs, I just found it on another blog, as I'm buying one online and couldn't see where it was from pictures, enjoyd your vlog though 😀
This was a very thorough video showing each complete step. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Excellent video and perfect timing. I just did my first change on my Scrambler this morning.
Super. Hope that went well for you!
This is a quality video. Very informative. Thanks mark!
I have just bought a Speed 400 to compare against the 1960's Triumphs I specialise in. I believe the 400 is dry sump with twin oil pumps hence the two strainers, but yet to find out if the filter is on the feed or return side. It is good practice to pre wet the filter and replace the O rings.
Thanks Mark, looks straight forward. And with the oil filter, I guess it is easy to see any metal 👍
Thanks a lot for this detailed description!
The oil filter must be completely wet with oil. I put the filter in a plastic bag in which it was originally, fill it with oil and wait until it starts to soak through, then pour the oil back into the container and install the wet filter in the engine.
Why?
Did the maintenance light turn on? If so, any chance of showing how to reset??
Make sure you get ALL of the bits of cam chain guide channel out of the oil. Oh, and get the dealer to check out why the engine kill switch turns itself off for no reason while you’re riding.
Hello Mark, I realize you are not working on an aircraft, but my aviation training told us o-rings and crush washers are one time use only 😊. Thanks for the detailed video.
Yes. All those O-rings would have been replaced if this thing had wings!
thankyou
Oh for a center stand.
Excelente video. Porque está moto lleva tantos filtros de aceite? 😮
The engine design from Triumph is for long service intervals and long life. It's a little bit of work to do an oil change, but our bikes should last a very long time! Thanks for your comment!
@MarksGarage17 Gracias por la respuesta 👍🏼
What ever happened to spin on oil filters and a drain plug? I can do an oil change on my v-strom in the time it took you to put that bike on your lift so you had easier access to the multitude of bolts and parts to remove!
Are you able to reset the service icon on the dash?
Good question. I wish so..... but that has to be done at a dealer. Unless you have specialized reader.
Súper videooooo
Very nice video, Mark. I like the lift, but it is too large for my garage. Dang, I could live in your garage. There are a lot of steps to that oil change. Those with that bike will benefit greatly from this video.
Thanks Mac. Appreciate your words and support! For a 373cc single cylinder engine, there are a lot more steps that one would have guessed. Hopefully, that means it is going to last 3 times as long! Cheers.
And, you have quite a lift yourself. I like it!
Were there any metal shavings left on the strainer?
No metal shavings. There was a little bit so sealant type material.
What's weird is that the authorised triumph service centres here in India claim that oil change is not necessaary. The just top-up the oil whenever the level goes low. Is this okay?
Thanks for the question. In my opinion, that is Not Okay. The scheduled maintenance in the owner manual clearly states you should perform the first oil change at 600 miles. This would be after the break-in period. Then annually after that. The owner manual produced by Triumph is a solid guide to follow.
Did you forgot to use computer to reset service mileage or you don’t have to? Because as I know it need to be done in some country.
Good morning. Here in the U.S., you need to take the bike to the dealer for the computer reset. I record the oil change in a logbook until I get back to the dealer.
Was this oil change part of your first service? Did you reset the service light on your own?
This oil change was the first one. The dealer had the mileage interval set to 10,000 miles so I won't have to worry about the service light for a while. I do not have the software to re-set it myself so that will have to be done by the dealer down the road.
Triumph changed the oil to their own brand already. New stuff is 10W40 full syn Made in UK.
The Triumph branded oil is not made in the UK. It's made by Fuchs, and costs stupid money. I use Rock oil synthesis in my street triple, and have used it in bikes for many years: it's a top quality ester based full synthetic. Castrol power one is a hydrocracked formulation, and is not, strictly speaking, a synthetic, although Mobil lost their case against Castrol for Castrol's claim that their product is a full synthetic, many years ago.
Hello Mark, Nice Video on Oil Change, Can you help with video on how to draw connection for Aux lights on this bike without voiding any warranty?
You should be fine with installing auxiliary lights with a few simple steps. 1. Find the best location-you may want to use the upper crash bars. 2. Run wires back to your battery-best to have a fused circuit. 3. You can generally mount a switch for the lights on your handlebar. There is a video by Ridge Roamer who installs his lights on a Triumph Scramble 400 X, so you should check that out too.
@@MarksGarage17 Awesome Thank you for your suggestion 👍
Whats the oil change quantity and is 10w 50 oil right
Per the Owner Manual...The oil capacity is 2 Liters for a complete change including the filter. The oil should be 10 W 50 Full Synthetic.
looks quite complicated when compared to a Honda motorcycle !!
I only watched this vid to see where the oil level sight glass is located, and it wasn't 😮
Sorry about that. Oversight on the sight glass. Thanks for letting me know that would be a good thing to show. (Lower right side is location)
@MarksGarage17 no probs, I just found it on another blog, as I'm buying one online and couldn't see where it was from pictures, enjoyd your vlog though 😀