Speed Triple service - coolant change/flush

Replacing the engine coolant on a (2016) Triumph speed triple 1050.
note: same procedure for 2011 - current model

[@SeeminDeemin]

Thank you for the help brother! It was a learning process and you definitely helped me

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Really glad I could help, a sense of pride when you service your own bike 👍🏍

[@Knightlore10]

Good video - thanks. I asked my Triumph dealer for a new crankcase drain bolt washer. They said to use the old one as they never replace the washer! Another example of why it’s good to do your own maintenance 👍

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Makes you think doesn’t it 🤔

[@bzuk03]

Where did you get new washer then?

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

I have a box of various size washers 👍

[@chrisr6710]

Thanks for the great video. I need to remove the radiator on my Tiger 1050 to get access to the exhaust bolts. Watching this the whole drain/refill seems very easy, but reading the Haynes manual made it sound much harder than it actually is.

[@carlos6128]

Hello. I speak of Brazil. Your video helped me because I have a motorcycle like yours. Congratulations and Thanks !!!

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

não há de quê

[@SteveLawrance]

Great Vid. I have a Tiger 1050 Sport but it’s so similar to yours it makes this vid REALLY helpful, cheers…

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Yes essentially the same bike👍

[@danielmartines7615]

Great video, thanks for your details about how to remove and to exchange water cooling. Good job. I'll use it to exchange water cooling my bike Triumph Sprint 1050.

[@IB-hn5ce]

Great video, thanks. I like to measure the volume of coolant drained, including from the reservoir, about 2 litres, so I can ensure the correct amount goes back in. Also, rather than just pulling the hose to remove it from the water pump, it's usually easier to push it off with the tip of a large flat screwdriver applied sideways to the edge of the hose in a couple of places while also pulling it. Good tip about about using compressor to blow out another 1/2 litre. IanB

[@TheAdventuresofPhilJones]

I’m enjoying working my way through your videos. I have a Speed Triple 1050 S, Triumph recommend HD4X Hybrid OAT Coolant for use in all liquid cooled Triumph Motorcycles, regardless of age, it’s green as per what you flushed out. Thought I’d share! 😁👍

[@undercover3004]

Just in time... im facing to do mine too. Thanks!

[@512460]

Thanks other than, the things listed are there other different between 2012 and 2016. ABS - from 2011 Cornering ABS - from 2018 TFT-color display - from 2018 Riding Modes - from 2016 Traction Control (TC) - from 2016 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - from 2016 Cruise Control - from 2018 Ride-by-Wire system - from 2016 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - from 2016 Slip-assist clutch - from 2016 Keyless Technology - RS, from 2018

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Hi I'm not sure what your asking me?

[@512460]

@@notamotorbikemechanic sorry im just asking are there many differences between 2012 and 2016 speed triple.

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

I had a 2014/15 triple, and when the spec changed in 2016, it was supposed to be 'all new' But personally I found it very similar.

[@stevenkoski228]

My advice is to replace any spring clamps on every hose connection, with stainless steel worm screw clamps, for safety reasons, they’ll never fail. A hot hose that might separate, will scar you badly. My ‘05 model came stock with them, but now Triumph cut that corner with newer models, don’t accept this shortcoming, replace them.

[@althebal86]

Hey another great informative step by step video. Need to change my coolant now ..do you know what size copper crush washer is in the crank case you have to replace? Need to get one before I empty my coolant. Thanks in advance

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Hi sorry I can’t remember, the best thing to do is, buy a box of assorted washer off the internet. You will always have a selection of washers at hand, and in the long run it’s probably cheaper than buying individual....especially from your main dealer

[@xresp1405]

Have you replaced the o- rings of the thermostat and the water pump? My Tiger Sport has been leaking from both places. I never had issues with coolant leaks on any motorcycle, I bought the Tiger new on 2015 and I replaced the coolant on 2017 and 2019, Im using a long lasting coolant now, it indicates 5 years of using or 240,000 kilometers to be replaced.

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Hi, no I’ve not replaced them, I have on my ZX10 (quite easy) Yes modern coolant is good for 5 years 👍🏻

[@jesalsagar2047]

Hi could you please help me with the image of coolant temperature sensor on speed triple . Where is the coolant temperature sensor located on speed triple and how can we clean it .

[@a_lucientes]

Great video. tx. Motorcycles are such a pain to work on.

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Indeed, but we love them 🏍😄

[@escapingthematrix3]

It requires patience and passion not for everyone Try building them for a living 😆

[@escapingthematrix3]

@@notamotorbikemechanicexactly

[@Street765R]

Recently I've changed my coolant fluid in 765 2020 and radiator screw was also missing. That's interesting from Triumph... Should I ask dealer and buy one?

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Was that a mounting screw? I guess you should replace it, incase rad falls off👍

[@Street765R]

@@notamotorbikemechanic Nope, just very small radiator's cap screw which was missing. You also do not have it in this video and noticed it.

[@hectormacdonald4786]

Hi I've got the 2017 tiger sport 1050, they don't sell service manuals for them. Just available online (I can't get my head round that) I wish I could but a physical service manual, anyway I just wondered if you filled the system totally with coolant or did you dilute with deionised water? Thanks

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Hi, I can't remember. I bought undiluted coolant, and if I remember rightly added the correct amount of coolant, then topped up with deionized water. It will mix itself 👍

[@gvybin]

I just came back from a trip of 3000km through France . My 2016 Tiger Sport 1050 did great. The temp bars were OK all the time and the fan only kikked in at standstill in towns ( hot weather) But I once had the overflow tank spit out coolant at high altitude in the Alps ( where there was still everlasting snow present ). We stood still, looking at the views, temperature bars were normal not higher than otherwise, fan just kikked in , but the coolant partly spit out . Enough to be worried but not all of course. I found that strange because last year at high altitude in the pyreneees, I had the same problem with my 2010 street triple. But then I got air trapped in the system. This time with the Tiger, I could just continue and I had no problems on the trip anymore. (and we rode hard) . When cool ,coolant sits just above MIN in the tank. When hot it rises just under High. Is this normal??? I am planning to change coolant anyway next weekend. Anyway, I am sure that the high altitude has something to do with it, but it shouldn't do that I Guess

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Hmm can't say I'm an expert on the subject, but as you said it was a one off. So I'd assume the altitude was a factor, I'd change coolant as planned. Shouldn't be anything to worry about.

[@IB-hn5ce]

I just changed the coolant in my new 2020RS. Bike is new but was built 2 years ago in Dec 2019, so I'm changing it so it's new too. Just another hint: if you have compressed air, as well as applying it to the radiator filler to blow out another few hundred ml, use it on the reservoir to blow out whatever there has not run into the radiator already. My reservoir didn't drain at all until I did that. Without compressed air you could probably use some hose and your lungs to do the same. The owners manual says the factory filled HOAT coolant is green, but mine was blue. IanB

[@timcaddy3412]

With the dealer tool can you change when the rad fan comes on. My speed triple runs a bit hot and I would like to lower the temperature.? Thanks

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

I’m not sure, haven’t had much time to play about with it. I will check when I have a minute, and report back 👍🏼

[@MattJones675GR9]

You can do the same with tuneecu. I've set the fan on temp to 100c

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Matt Jones, I’ll have a go at this when I have a minute, just been a bit busy. Haven’t really go through all the features.

[@notsobadkarma]

very informative video mate , thanks , can i ask , what stand are you using there ? , i really dont like the fact theres no centre stand on the speedy

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

It’s an Eazy Rizer stand, kindly donated by a mate

[@tomcarter6804]

Hi, do you have to bleed air from the system? Did you run it with the radiator bleed screw loosened for a bit?

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Hi Tom, no by filling slowly, I didn't find any issues with trapped air. You could give the rubber pipes a squeeze to expel any air, the run it up to normal temperature. Then recheck coolest level.

[@tomcarter6804]

@@notamotorbikemechanic Thanks!

[@rantANDrave1987]

The breather cap on the throttle side of the radiator was a plastic Philips head. My screw driver tore it to pieces and now I can’t get it kff

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Hmm you might have used the wrong size screwdriver, try Triumph for a replacement 👍

[@JJPsyc]

How are you liking the Road 5 tires? I'm going for new tires this week and am thinking about them for my Street Triple R.

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Hi, I've been using 'roads' for about ten years, and they get better and better, and the 5's don't disappoint. Outstanding grip, great in the wet and longevity.

[@solonwoodall1330]

Thinking of buying a 2004 It has 40,000 is that to many. All the reviews I read says it’s very dependable.

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

No that’s fine, bikes tend to have low miles. Because most people do about 2000 miles per year. But that’s not high.

[@robertoangelo9604]

Tks, for example this change fluid, I have problems I'm my country Brazil, is very hot is thermostatic, I modified is not have problems more, I change tape this radiator no more eject water hot out spansor.

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Glad I could help 👍🏼

[@xavierlaly4538]

❤❤I love your video and explanations : thanks so much! Do you think it.s the same process for my engine : Tiger 955i 2006? - best!

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Thanks for your support. Yeah should be very similar on most bikes👍

[@chrisr6710]

Why am I terrified at how much your bike wobbles on that stand. Clearly it’s not going to fall off, otherwise the video would be called something else, but it’s still making me nervous 😁

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Yes it’s surprising stable 👍🏻

[@markhodges1276]

What about the flush? My system is a bit dirty (don't think the previous owner changed in a quite some time and it's rusty - or at least I hope so else I may have a blown head gasket) so I need to flush the system quite a bit. Any recommendations?

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

This bike didn’t need a flush, as it’s very low mileage. If you want to flush your bike, I guess just water will do. It’s a good idea to use something like a small leaf blower or bike dryer to blow all the water out of the system. You be surprised how much water is left in the system after draining.

[@HydraSperati]

Imagine if triumph had just given us drain bolts to the coolant as well as the expansion tank. Just imagine.

[@marcocannata9259]

Ciao video interessante mi servirà per la mia Tiger sport

[@yohannwadriako8200]

Expansion filling not shown

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Thanks for such positive feedback 🙄 The expansion bottle is shown @ 7:28, if you need a demonstration of how to pour liquid into...best you leave your bike servicing to someone else 👍

[@roadtripdave6188]

How many bars do you have when it reaches normal temperature on your gauge. I get 5 to 6 bars. Is that correct? Help anyone.

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

I can't remember, haven't used it for so long 🙄 Think its about half way

[@michaelalbro9927]

The manual says 3 to 5 is normal range.