Learn How to Change your Motorcycle Oil - Triumph America's Quick and Easy Guide

DIY #Motorcycle #Oil #Change (Triumph America)
How to change your own motorcycle oil and filter.
As the season comes to a close I thought I would put together a how to video for a DIY Oil change on my Triumph America. I am a motorcycle instructor but I am not a mechanic, so I want to make clear that although I am showing you step-by-step how I change my motorcycle oil and filter your motorcycle owner's manual and service manual should be your bible when it comes to how or when to service your motorcycle. That said, knowing how to change your own oil and filter will not only save you money, but also precious time since you no longer have to wait for an appointment at your local bike shop!
If you choose to go more by the book on torque settings for your oil filter and drain plug, consult your owners manual for the torque settings. Most importantly...always use motorcycle specific oil! It is designed specifically for motorcycles!
One clarification. Check your oil level after you have started your motorcycle. In particular, if you did not fill your oil filter with oil before installing it your oil level will drop a bit as it fills the oil filter!
Things that you will or may need to change your oil and filter:
Motorcycle Oil
Motorcycle Oil Filter
Crush Washer
Oil funnel
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Oil filter wrench or cap (especially if the filter was previously overtightened)
Motorcycle jack (optional)
Wrench or socket to fit your oil drain plug
Tool to remove and tighten your oil cap
Torque wrench for those who want to do it by the book and not by feel (check your owner's manual for proper torque settings)
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The views expressed in this video are based on my experience as a rider and a motorcycle instructor. Please check with your local authority regarding the governing laws in your province or state.
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[@CaledoniaKeys]

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[@CharlesC.-ii9wc]

You can use a quarter for the fuel cap

[@CaledoniaKeys]

@@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.

[@itiswhatitiswithpetrosivan3748]

Thank you from 🇿🇲

[@simonjones1534]

Don't forget to check the oil again after the engines reached running temperature and then allowed to stand for a couple of minutes. Great video Thanks

[@CaledoniaKeys]

Thanks for checking out the channel. Ride on!

[@muskokamike127]

yeah you don't want to run around with slightly low oil level.

[@muskokamike127]

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.

[@CaledoniaKeys]

A little ingenuity goes a long way sometimes. Sometimes it seems like the engineers are just messing with us 😀

[@muskokamike127]

@@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.

[@kenchurches3404]

Nice bike!👍

[@CaledoniaKeys]

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[@MB-gl3cj]

Thanks

[@CaledoniaKeys]

Thanks for checking in on the channel. Ride on!

[@muskokamike127]

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"? 🙂

[@CaledoniaKeys]

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.

[@muskokamike127]

@@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

[@muskokamike127]

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.....

[@surajxaviergomes2053]

when we have to change the engine oil? after 3000km/ or 2000 km?

[@CaledoniaKeys]

Check your owner’s manual for the official service interval. Generally if it is not the first service you do the oil every 10,000 km or year (whatever comes first). But again, if the owner’s manual tells you differently follow that. triumphbonneville.org/wp-content/uploads/triumph-maintenance-schedule.pdf

[@muskokamike127]

@@CaledoniaKeys 10K is pushing it, imo. Changing your oil is the cheapest insurance on keeping your engine running trouble free. Yours was nice n clean coming out so you're doing something right.

[@stephensebert763]

Never had to lift my 2016, the spot to lift it is sketchy. Be careful with the slippery synthetic, I used racing oil once and the clutch screamed nooo. I use Delo like the gold wing dudes use.

[@CaledoniaKeys]

@@surajxaviergomes2053 Just an update to your question and my original answer. If you use AMSOIL motorcycle oil, you can extend the drain interval to TWICE the manufacture’s recommended mileage or one year (whatever comes first). If you want to support the channel, check out FiveStarEngineOil.com and search for motorcycle oil by the year and make of your bike. Ride on!