Triumph Bonneville T120, Oil change MYTH Busted? Triumph oil Filter fail!

following requests on info about how to deal with emulsified engine oil here is how i deal with it, also the Triumph original oil filter fails!
links.
Silkolene.
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Hi Flo Premium Filters.
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Patreon. / stuartfillingham

[@davidtapara8054]

Changed my oil and filter today using your video as a guideline. All went well with the only difference being that I used an oil filter clamp that is made out of strapping . Have followed you for a while now but today I hit the subscribe button. Thank you very much and I will keep watching you here in New Zealand

[@PNWShawn]

Thank you for making these informative and insightful videos! I’ve recently purchased a new 2020 Bonneville T-120 Black and have been going through your vids gleaning all sorts of info. Cheers and aloha from Hawai’i.

[@VikramKarumbaiah]

Thanks for this exceptional video. I was able to do my first oil change with great results! Thank you for the tip about the O ring on the filter this could have been a costly error. I wasn't able to get Silkolene 10w-40 here in the US but the triumph dealer recommended Motul 10W-50. I also had a heck of a time trying to unscrew the filter that was on there. I guess they over tightened it to a point of being silly the last time I had the oil changed at the dealership. I was finally able to remove it with a filter removal tool from husky. My T120 black now purrs! Thank you again for sharing your valuable knowledge and experience!

[@SeaMonkey137]

Very well-produced video in terms of script and editing. Great info on the oil change; I'm considering a Triumph and I'll now be watching for that ring to detach on the filter during changes. Interesting info on Silkolene, too. Very helpful.

[@stuartfillingham]

Your very welcome Mr Monkey! Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@peteroxley5395]

Just wanted to thank you for the tip about checking the rubber seal on the Triumph OEM oil filter when doing an oil change. I had the exact same issue as you when I changed my oil - this could have been a very costly error had I mounted the new filter with the old seal still in place. Thanks again!

[@jamesl4446]

I have seen this oil seal issue on many brands of filters, over the years, its caused by a lack of oil on the seal when the filter is installed, you will usually see this with the first filter change, as the factory does not oil the seals.

[@sunnyjobs8283]

Great video and your attention to detail is fantastic. I have recently purchased a Thruxton R and have been searching for some DIY service tips. Well done on this video

[@darrenwalsh6965]

Excellent ! Always enjoy watching your video clips. Thanks Stuart.

[@stuartfillingham]

Thank you Darren and thanks for watching sir!

[@jamesdaly6656]

Thank you for this very helpful video Stuart. I’ve just changed filter on my T120 and had a devil of a job removing old filter fitted by my local Triumph dealer. My old filter tool wouldn’t go near it so went out to local Halfords and bought similar tool to one shown in your video, at three times Amazon price! Still no joy. Inserted a piece fine emery between tool and filter, still it slipped under the extreme force I was using. Next, removed centre stand to gain better access. This allowed good perpendicular purchase onto filter and finally, it started to move. The rest very straight forward with new filter fitted with traditional half turn tight after contact. So removal should be ok next year. Refitting spring to centre stand was very difficult and needed additional hand, which my wonderful wife provided! Moral, if your bike was last serviced by dealer, assume it was overtightened and buy specialist filter removal tool along with oil and filter before you start. If I could of bought one in time, I would of bought a cup type filter tool which would of avoided stand removal. One final observation; I made the mistake of draining the oil first and then trying to remove the filter. This rendered the bike unusable whilst I ran around trying to find ways of removing old filter. I even had visions of filling engine with new oil so I could ride it to Triumph dealer to have them change the filter! Tackle the filter first before draining oil, if you can’t get it off at first attempt, you can still use the bike!

[@rickbrown7067]

Awesome job Stuart, great info on your oil. Thanks again for what you do.

[@hotdotdog]

This same oil filter seal issue happened on my jeep although I hadn't noticed. So it wasn't until I started my engine did I see new fresh oil streaming down onto my driveway. Lots of cleanup ensued.

[@richardyardley5127]

This video is a great example as to why you shouldn't limit your 'motorcycle knowledge building' simply to videos on your own make or model of bike. Much of the information here is valuable to owners of all bikes. Many thanks 😊

[@christiancartmale1150]

O rings falling off is a common thing with oil filters. ran into it a bunch on cars. Worked on a charger once, checked the filter and saw the o ring was still on, then I put the next filter on... Interestingly enough, the o ring from two filters ago was also somehow stuck on the car, and miraculously did not cause the filter to spin off.. I was not as lucky and wound up with 5 litres of oil on the shop floor because i didn't check the actual mating surface for a second o-ring.

[@abelmelgar6925]

Thank you for sharing this video! My 2015 scrambler oil low pressure light started to flicker once the engine is hot, right after an oil and filter change. I went the cheap route and bought castrol part-synthetic 10w-40 instead of full synthetic. I took that for granted and decided to change the oil pressure sensor (since there was oil in the engine and the pump is moving it as it disappears from the window when i turn the engine on. So it should be the oil pressure switch). But no, the problem remains. I saw your video and got surprised with the lose seal in the filter, I cannot remember if it was there in the used filter so I will check that. Then put a new hi-flo filter and full synthetic oil and will comment later. Cheers from Mexico! 🇲🇽

[@jonarnett8042]

Great video, thanks! In the 1970’s, I thought I’d do my mom a favor and change the oil in her car. Didn’t realize that the old filter gasket was stuck to the housing when I screwed the new one on. Started the car to check my work and was met with a tsunami of 10W40 when I went to look in the engine bay. Another 30 minute job turned into 4 hours.

[@chrisvidler5358]

Very useful and thanks for the heads up regarding the oil filter seal 👍

[@sethi2187]

What an educational video!! Loved the mention of cardinal sin :) . I wish we in the US could get our hands on Silkolene but in any case, exceptional maintenance showcase.

[@dwheeler016]

Glad to see you prefilling the oil filter. I saw one man putting a dry filter on his bike. a scary thought. You mention the Spitfire. My grandmother put the wings on spitfires during the war. God Bless her.

[@mikeallen789]

Another great video Stuart. I plan to do all my own servicing on my 2017 T100 so found this very helpful 👍

[@DC-gy5jn]

Top Man ! Couldn't agree more about heating the oil up to help rinse out any particulates , and an oil trap IS !!! an oil trap. I did a shim change for my 2008 Bonneville back in April . on removal of the cam cover , in each corner and centre front and back of the cylinder head around the valve buckets , there are fairly significant shallow reservoirs in the casting and even after a little experimental rocking of the bike from side to side and pushing it backwards and forwards and yanking the front brake , the oil isn't leaving those traps , whether warm or not . Incidentally , have always used Silkolene engine oil on the Bonny too and their Titanium dry chain lube , I LIKE IT !

[@stuartfillingham]

lol i remember when silkolene synthetic was first introduced, no one trusted it because is wasn't made from oil! it took a couple of years before they started making any headway! Its top stuff! have got some of their chain lube but not used it yet! and re oil traps well its just common sense isn't it! its unbelievable, the rumours and theories that circulate on the net eh!

[@hopgood007]

Hey Stuart, another excellent informative video sir (really enjoyed Wed's offering too). It's these small practical changes that make ownership more personal. I don't want to pay silly money for a dealer to carry out a relatively easy job, and I feel afterwards I know my bike that bit better. Looking forward to the next in the series and thankyou again for another cracking vid.

[@stuartfillingham]

Your very welcome Paul and thanks for watching. yes its easy to get sucked into dealership servicing just for convenience. but i think you miss out a lot on the ownership experience. and it leaves you with more money to spend on shiny bits!

[@Lazynes]

The problem are the 2 first years, with warranty. If i get a problem with the bike and i have not used an official Triumph dealer for service, they could refuse to fix it under warranty.

[@stuartfillingham]

No they cant!!!! that kind of behaviour by manufacturers has been outlawed here in the uk and probably elsewhere in Europe! just keep your receipts for the oil and filter and any other service items for use in the event of a dispute. for those in the UK and EU you do not really need to concern yourself much with the warranty it offers nothing that consumer legislation does not protect you from.

[@stuartfillingham]

No they cant!!!!! legislation has banned that kind of behaviour by manufacturers! in the event of a dispute just make sure you have kept all your receipts for service consumables to prove you have carried the work out. Besides You don't need to even consider the warranty, EU and UK law protects the consumer for 6 years from the date of purchase!

[@chrisheggie952]

Thanks as always. Firstly, when the oil is hot it drains more quickly, secondly, it's a good reason to go out and have a ride before an oil change and lastly, I'm just not going to leave my bike in the garage for a month without riding it, on principle! My T'Bird 900 uses an cartridge filter inside the engine and the dealer who first sold me one let slip that it was identical to a Kawasaki number one third the price! Oh and I've yet to experience emulsified oil, just doesn't seem to happen down here.

[@ripmax333]

good video, btw..when filling the oil filter with oil, try to pour oil into the small holes that are near the edges you might fill it quiker. the oil actually passes from there first than it goes out through the centre hole.

[@stuartfillingham]

Thank you sir i shall bear that in mind for the future though it was always my understanding that the fibres in the filter need to go through a "wetting process" as initially they resist the oil, and so allowing the oil to wet the fibres and soak through ensures that the filter is properly conditioned before fitting. though that advice me be wrong!

[@Rosakru]

Exceptional explanations Stuart. Cheers mate.

[@stuartfillingham]

Thank you sir, your welcome!

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Thanks again Stu 👍. Running the bike for a few minutes will slightly thin the oil too - so the draining process will be slightly quicker. Best not run it too long though as you can easily burn or scald yourself?

[@alfredo02]

Great video. Is there any chance you can provide the part number for the sealing washer? Thanks

[@iivaridark6850]

Nice video - I was waiting the normal procedure where somewhere during the oil change (mostly in the drainage part) oil is poured onto floor but no... I manage normally to do it even as late as during fill-up when my back starts aching so bad I have to change position as the last half liter is filled in the engine/onto floor... Well done!

[@stuartfillingham]

Hello Mr Dark! yes i edited the bit out where i dropped my allen socket in to the drain pan and it rolled down through the hole into the reservoir below!

[@chrisgraham9203]

Thanks for the video. I agree we all want everything related to our Triumph's to be tickety boo!

[@stuartfillingham]

Your welcome Chris, thanks for watching!

[@mikezamzow8811]

Hi Stuart great video! But a question came up, I think on the T120 there is a service minder that comes on to remind the owner to get a oil change, were you able to reset it? As long as we're on the subject I thought I might ask.

[@Consigliori]

Hello! First, I respect you very much! Secondly, I want to ask. In your opinion, what is the mileage interval of the motorcycle you need to change the engine oil? Air cooled engine only.

[@stevenconnolly9443]

Thinking of buying a t120 thanks for the oil tip keep videos coming thanks

[@you_are_soul]

I should have watched this before changing my oil. I did the same thing when I removed the OEM filter, I saw there was something odd about it, and when screwing the new non OEM filter on it seemed to tighten to fast. However, before filling up with new oil, I remembered that I forgot to prime the filter and when I took it off, the old gasket fell out. So this must be pretty common with the OEM filter.

[@tonyowen8349]

Hi stuart very informative😎thanks keep up the good work. Hello from anglesey

[@stuartfillingham]

Thanks Tony and thanks for watching!

[@PedroLuis1973]

Hi Stuart, thanks for the video. The best oil level the bike can have is what we saw at the ende of this video, right? My T120 is a litlle bellow the level, its better to change the oil or to refil till the next schedulle maintenance, right?

[@MothershipVideos]

Emulsification that's the name of the game and with each generation it remains the same!😬 I'm also finding Triumph parts to be a tad on the "rip off" end of the price range. Great post thanks.

[@tinks43]

My late father always told me to warm it up so it’s thinner therefore it can run out easier and get the most out of it 😀

[@stuartfillingham]

Hey up Mr Cotti watch the video i made a few days earlier. I did a comparison with the engine warmed up!

[@johnschlesinger2009]

I've been using Rock oil synthesis 4 10w/50 for years on a number of bikes, and have found it to be excellent. This is also fully synthetic, and I was able to buy it in 25 litre drums, which the local rep delivered, at a fraction of the r.r.p.

[@freddoon4454]

THANKS ! STUART , LOOK INTO "BRISK" SPARL PLUGS , THE "EVO" AND COIL AND SPARK PLUG WIRES BY "NOLOGY" MORE POWER , BETTER MPG, YOU CAN EVEN DROP THREE TEETH ON REAR SPROCKET, AND THE ENGINE HAS ALL THE PULL AND POWER YOU WOULD WANT !

[@stuartfillingham]

Thanks Fred Their spark plugs look very much like some that appeared back in the 80s with the multi leaf design, cant remember who made though!

[@pauljohnston7721]

Great video thanks, I'm a drain it cold guy, makes more sense to me, are you running the bike with no silencers or is that a particular make of exhaust?

[@phillippayne8170]

great vid Stuart.....very helpful

[@FredWilbury]

Good day Stuart just rewatching this , as I’m trying to remove the filter from my speed twin .... and guess,yep when the dealer did mine up must have used a crow bar😱...... none of my wrenches fit and the screwdriver trick hasn’t worked .... so the raspberry juice is still 😱in the can ..... fred

[@paulongley2033]

Hi Stuart Once again a very interesting video ,you are never to old to learn . I have had a motorcycle /bike/ for over 35 years and you think you know it all . I will be buying some Silkolene pro 4 for the Bonneville . Keep this up Stuart , looking forward to the next installment . Regards Paul P.S have you got snow ?

[@stuartfillingham]

Hi Paul snow has been and gone but gritters are out nightly and the roads are treacherous at the moment. good choice re the silkolene by the way i swear by it!

[@andreanselmo2147]

Hey Stuart, I have a t120 from 2019, do you know if the exaushts from the air cool models are compatible with the liquid cooled ones?

[@michaeldonaghy4703]

Im just watching this video while doing my oil change on my street scrambler and what do you know, after seeing your filter seal stuck to the housing I reached in and my old seal was still stuck on too. Reckon you saved me a possible catastrophe, much obliged.

[@alanmorris6233]

Had this filter seal issue on my T100 they missed it in the shop first service. I did the next change and getting the filter off was a nightmare ( rubber on rubber ). Had to buy a toothed cup socket and use a breaker bar to get it off. It was chewed to rat sh--t when I finally got it off. Thought about using the hammer and screwdriver, but the back of the filter is high in the sump and perfect for cracking it.

[@cecilwilson5442]

You can definitely get a big thumbs up with the train off thought that it's the best oil I've used this fully synthetic Pro 4 for a long time in gsxr suzukis and my speed triple its changed once a year cheaper than an engine rebuild but each to their own 😁🍀good research to Stuart fact not fiction 👍💚

[@michaelmason7591]

Check with K and N. They make great filters with a hex nut welded on the end that will help with removal in the tight quarters. I just am not sure if they have one yet for the T-120.

[@stuartfillingham]

Yes its a KN204!

[@Sebastian-pb9hm]

stuart fillingham Thanks for pointing me in the right direction - I've just been asking around the forums as barely any retailers are selling filters for the 2018 T120. Many thanks!

[@Sebastian-pb9hm]

@@richardsimpson3792 thanks for the advice Rich

[@danilocapellan1316]

Thanks I order this oil, by amazon, Thanks so much, for your help. ♥️😄🙏🏼👍🏼

[@MillfieldWheels]

I work in a workshop and we always check that the sealing ring is on the old filter before fitting the replacement. It's not uncommon for the seal to remain in the filter housing. We've had this occur with Ducati's, Honda's, Triumph's, etc., etc. It's not a Triumph specific problem.

[@stuartfillingham]

never happened to me before Ian! This video is intended for people changing their own oil as per the owners manual, they may not be aware of it! but thanks for your comment.

[@mordyd1770]

I'd like to know your thoughts Stuart, on using the Silkolene Comp 4 rather than the Pro 4 ? Thanks

[@stuartfillingham]

Hi Mordy I use comp 4 in the Bullet. It is a good oil, but I don't feel that it can handle the heat of a modern lean burn engine as well as the pro 4. definitely requires more frequent oil changes.

[@cyclingtothemoon2539]

HI Stuart, the filter ring did the same thing to me on my old 865. However, I did not notice it, screwed the new one and when I turned the engine on, oil p****d everywhere. Never had that problem with a K&N oil filter, which is what I always use.

[@stuartfillingham]

Hi Orry yeah cheap and nasty filter that one. must have cost all of 23p to make and 13p of that was for the paint i reckon! your right i think you are far better sticking to an aftermarket name you trust!

[@cyclingtothemoon2539]

It's a shame you've got to spend so much money replacing all of the cheap consumables - I'd much prefer to have the option to buy a shell of a bike which is cheaper then put my own oil, filter, shocks etc on it

[@stuartfillingham]

Yeah in a perfect world that would be great! but then the manufacturers wouldn't be able to rip us all off the way they do!

[@hogwylde]

I enjoy your videos. I can't guess how many of your videos I have watched and I don't even own a Triumph (yet). Have a great day!

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Very informative thank you

[@sussexbikerpillion]

Thanks for the advice, is that 3.4 ltr including filling the oil filter?

[@stuartfillingham]

yes.

[@xl250mon5]

petrol( gasoline) is also a hydrocaron fuel ,therfore when mixed with oxygen for combustion water is one of the by- products of combustion ( along with carbon dioxide,carbon monoxide and others) this water produced during combustion needs to be boiled and turned to steam thus leaving the exhaust ( hence the water exiting the exhaust when the engine is cold) Therefore if the engine is not at running temperature when it is switched off the water/ condensation will run down into the sump past the ring gaps thus emulsifying the oil.Short journeys and just starting the engine for a couple of minutes as mentioned in this video is not good practice.Great video thank you 👍👌

[@OldManTony]

You were brave stating a preference of oil, this usually seems to start huge debates hahahah!

[@stuartfillingham]

Hey Tony! Silkolene is a brand i know and trust, this is a polite channel, we all respect the opinions of others on here, even if we don't agree with them!

[@jimmylincoln4082]

Very interesting,thanks

[@stuartfillingham]

Your welcome Jimmy!

[@williamtraveler5449]

I bought this same oil here in the states, But your oil is red and looks like power steering fluid and what came out of my gallon jug was brown like conventional oil, my jug was sealed with the aluminum foil stuff so i dont think there was any trickery, just wonder why the difference?

[@Welsh-Dragon111]

Fuchs , ( fox in German) supply the MOD with oils, the same oils were used in the Harley Davidson MT350, Landrovers, trucks etc Wet or dry clutch ! High quality oils that work in extreme environments , like Iraq Afghanistan etc

[@MothershipVideos]

Good stuff thank you.

[@fincaalcanara]

Is there a difference between oil that says it is 100% synthetic and 100% synthetic ester? Oil ????

[@stuartfillingham]

yes Ester based synthetic is a substantially superior product!

[@mickeymobiwan4499]

Great advice and 'How to' as always. Off topic Stuart, I cleaned my chain and sprocket this past weekend. I noticed a light amount of rust on two of the OEM links in the chain. Have you perhaps noticed something similar?

[@stuartfillingham]

no sir i havent. they will all rust if not coated in a decent chain lube. perhaps you missed a couple of links?

[@mickeymobiwan4499]

I doubt it. I'm particularly finicky about the chain. Any suggestions to perhaps treat it? It's very mild

[@stuartfillingham7011]

Mohammed Laher give it a scrub with your chain cleaning brush that should bring it off.

[@mickeymobiwan4499]

Will give it a shot! Thank you!

[@williamboles1815]

Isn’t there a center stand!?

[@jeffreyhurst9552]

Would you consider replacing the drain plug with a magnetic plug?

[@stuartfillingham]

I might if i could find a good quality one i can trust Jeff!

[@mattcc6603]

stuart fillingham Here's the make I use. Top quality and worth a look. goldplug.com

[@stuartfillingham]

Thanks Matt i shall take a look!

[@fitzgeraldc002]

Stuart HF 204 standard? There is a racing version. Thank you, Casey

[@stuartfillingham]

Ah yes casey there is, im not quite sure what the difference is but yes there is the racing version, but the one I used was the standard version!

[@Rob801]

This is a bit late but I just read on Amazon questions and answers that: "RC is the race version and has a nut on the end, like the K&N. Probably has a higher flow rate as well, but I'm not 100% sure". There was also another comment that HiFlo makes the filters for K&N so they are the same filter.

[@clanmac66]

Just subscribed, very interesting points and very well presented. Although, noone should touch engine oil without protection.

[@saddle8bag]

Same thing happened the both times I changed mine. The first time I did just screw it on and it leaked oil and made a racket when I started it. Took it off and the old seal fell out. I used a K&N this last time myself.

[@stuartfillingham]

it would seem i have just been very lucky in the past! its the first time its happened to me! i think you are better sticking to a brand you know and trust!

[@kevansimister3967]

As a mechanic of 40 years this happens on a regular basis on cars so you get used to checking the filter and seating on the engine,

[@davidgallop654]

Stuart Hi service is now due so oil change and reset spanner on dash, how do you reset service spanner !

[@stuartfillingham]

Whats your mileage Dave?

[@davidgallop654]

stuart fillingham c Stuart the bike is over 2 years old and 4400miles from new. Used on longer rides 100 miles plus when ridden, was told spanner comes on every year for annual service.

[@stuartfillingham7011]

@@davidgallop654 in that case just reset the date on the bikes clock back a year or back to the date of your first service and tell me what happens.

[@davidgallop654]

Stuart Fillingham hi Stuart looked at other channels on u tube, there is a device called obd11 which you plug in to your bike, down load free soft ware on your phone or iPad you can reset service intervals and check operation of all sensors on the engine. Got one on order.

[@raywite6665]

I have never seen this happen in 56 years of riding, only if the head gasket is knackered or the water pump gasket.

[@phils2180]

I’ve never come across this seal seperation problem before on any filter in 39 plus years of self maintenance on numerous bikes, mostly Jap stuff. I’ve always used OEM filters where possible but I’m now using Hi Flo on my 570 Husaberg. I’m currently waiting for local Triumph dealers to open so I can test ride a Street Scrambler, really fancying one as an addition to the garage. Not sure if the Scrambler uses the same filter as you’re T120 so I’ll certainly be checking that out if I buy one. Ask 10 different riders which oil they use/recommend and you could get 10 different answers. Oil and engine spec matching is of more importance. I’ve never stuck to one brand but just look round for the best deal on an oil that meets or exceeds the manufacturers specs and never had any oil related issues in nearly 40 years of riding. Bike manufacturers usually recommend a particular brand due to a sponsorship deal. One important part of an oil/filter change often overlooked, WEAR GLOVES!

[@1stMrSceptical]

Do you work for Silkolene 😉😎 Using a full synth oil in and engine with an integral 'wet' clutch will contaminated the friction plate making them more prone to slippery leading to clutch slip mainly when in the top power band or under heavy load, one might not notice the slip, however the steel clutch plates will over heat and buckle slightly and cause clutch drag ( heavy changes and difficulty in finding neutral ) in some machines. No so in old bikes like my '65 Triumph TR6 which need a heavier mineral based 20/50W for the engine, the clutch being separate uses 10W as is the gearbox 50W. For my 2015 650 V Strom I use semi synth 10/40 because of it integral clutch, with a change interval of 4,000 miles.. Not sure how Silkolene get away without clutch slip in their full synth...

[@stuartfillingham7011]

No mr sceptical I dont work for silkolene! I think perhaps your a little behind with the times, most vehicle manufacturers including triumph design their engines to run on full synthetic, which is actually required due to the high temeratures modern lean burn engines run at.

[@1stMrSceptical]

Stuart Fillingham, the friction material is the same compound most manufacturers use, the multi discs friction plates used in a clutch works on the principle of light pressure over large area over which this spring pressure is utilised. Having been in the motor industry for over 55yrs in my small engineering shop we repaired and serviced Auto and manual transmission we know a thing or two about clutch slip and how differing oil affects these components at a vast range of temp. I have been riding competing and repairing Motorcycles for well over sixty years. I would like to think one know about oil and servicing motorcycles than the average man, anyone can remove a sump plug and oil canister or even strip a motorcycle engine. It's blue printing the beast back to factory setting where knowledge come in. Now what do you want to know?

[@stuartfillingham7011]

@@1stMrSceptical I'd like to know what all the motor manufacturers say when you write to them and inform them they are advising their customers to put the wrong oil in their bikes !

[@gorgon9786]

@@stuartfillingham7011 well, the older engines had only air cooling, - today's engines hardly gets warm, with their water cooling compared to the earlier engines.. In my community, people with newer bikes perfectly runs mineral oils, and does a oil change about 4-5000miles.. Newer engines might have an 10-15000 mile interval..

[@mogerider397]

Hi sir..how your motorcycle transmition feal like after using this engine oil?

[@stuartfillingham]

silky smooth sir!

[@soldtobediers]

11:40 Hell the first indication to me of Triumph going cheap, was in their ugly seam along the bottom of the gas tanks.

[@stuartfillingham]

I think that was intended as a period feature.

[@reybisacolvlogs377]

Wow very nice video idol 🤗🤗

[@thecraiginator]

Dammit, wish I would have seen this for my 500 mi break in oil change today. Sure enough, o-ring stuck and dumped a bunch of synthetic all over my garage floor. 🤬🤬🤬

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Oh, one of those T120's.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

@@richardsimpson3792 😁

[@Dave-in-France]

I had a similar problem on a TD5 Discovery fuel filter (installed in rear wheelarch). Was doing a full service so changed the fuel filter at the same time. Checked it with the engine running - all was fine. Went down the road about 10-15 kms, all felt fine, except that the fuel gauge seemed to be faulty as it was showing a reducing level. Found a layby, jumped out the car and found fuel absolutely pissing out of the high-pressure filter assembly. Went home, whipped the fuel filter off and found the smaller centre rubber seal from the old filter still in place Grrrrrrrrrrrr. Lost about half a tank of fuel. How stupid did I feel ???

[@stuartfillingham]

I think that sort of thing is easily done David! like i said in the video i knew there was something wrong but couldn't feel the rubber and didn't realise what had happened. at the end of the day the price manufacturers charge for these items, it should not happen! half a tank on a discovery OUCH!

[@Shining_Whit]

Hi Stuart, good informative video as ever. The Triumph oil filter is £9.36 inc vat, so dont pay any more and is a branded item made for Triumph. The High Flow equivalent is HF 204, the K&N 204 was recently recalled due to a bad batch www.knfilters.com/recallkn204 This was due to oil leaking from the nut welded on the base of the filter to aid fitting. Rumours of cheaper Eastern manufacture abound! It is always preferable to check the old filter when removed for any faults but hindsight is a wonderful thing... Your comments on using a good oil is spot on! The difference in cost on an oil change between an average oil and a good one is about the price of an average takeaway, and thats just once a year on your pride & joy!

[@stuartfillingham]

Hi Pyro, thanks for that, i just did a quick search on amazon and it came up at £13,99 for the Triumph filter, but i still wouldn't buy one even at that price you found. I was aware of the K&N filter problem but i don't use their oil filters so it didn't seem appropriate to mention it. and the HF204 can be had for just over £5.00! Thanks for your comment sir.

[@nicholasknibbs8162]

I've used both K&N and Hi-Flo both with nut on the end (at around £8) with no problems at all. I think i read somewhere that the two filters I mentioned are exactly the same and are made by the same manufacturer, but I'm not certain of that.

[@stuartfillingham]

who knows Nicholas its very possible!

[@granto6738]

Just don't no 2 get a triumph now I here problems with gearbox on T100 front brakes no good ,Think I wil have 2 re Think it just sick of thinking it

[@kevansimister3967]

The engine should be hot when you change the oil as when any of

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

I use diesel oil...

[@granto6738]

Just shocking how Triumph are getting away with the built quality want a t100 but going 2 re think 🤔 it all now

[@994206]

The newer T120 not the original, the one I own. Didn"t take me long to realise. Can you please therefore put the year down of the bike concerned? Triumph have a habit of re using the same model names. Grrrrrr!

[@markjurczyk]

Mobil One is the best oil period

[@mrblock2013]

No. Do a little research. They us the most additives and detergents in their oil but that does not make them the best.

[@markjurczyk]

mrblock2013 I did, Mobil One is the best oil period !

[@mrblock2013]

@@markjurczyk lol okay. What about Redline or Amsoil?

[@markjurczyk]

mrblock2013 Redline is out there

[@samchisolm8713]

Then use it.....that just leaves more Silkolene for the rest of us!

[@terrywootton8882]

HGF.

[@vegasmike]

Just because Triumph's name is on it does not make it quality.

[@martindekker8203]

The statement you made about outside air being sucked back into the engine is absolute rubbish. It's simply pressure equalization that happens not air getting sucked back into the engine. When an engine is running the sump is under pressure as it should. Some of that sump pressure if it gets too high will escape through the breather pipe. Ones the engine is turned off and left for some time the high sump pressure in the engine will dissipate (escape) through the breather pipe until it's equal to the normal outside ambient pressure. No outside pressure will ever get sucked into the engine when stationary. Look at it this way when you let your tires down all the way you're letting high pressure inside the tire escape into the open air. Equalization. No outside air will ever get sucked back into the tire. The only thing that's happening is that the high pressure inside the tire is equalizing with the outside lower pressure. That's it!.. If the oil is milky white or froffy etc. It can only be caused by 2 things. If it's a water-cooled engine it will most likely be a head gasket. If you have an air-cooled engine you most likely running the wrong viscosity oil. Check your service book and it will tell what (W) Viscosity you should be running. Most times it will give you an option depending on how cold and hot your country's climate is. Just simply pick the right one.

[@stuartfillingham]

So explain where the water comes from then? Unicorn pissing in your oil filler perhaps?

[@martindekker8203]

@@stuartfillingham You obviously didn't read my full comment, the answer is in there. Where did you get your idea from anyway your obviously not a mechanic?

[@richardmann800]

get a K&N filter

[@stuartfillingham7011]

Richard Mann not at the moment! there is a huge recall on going! I have friend who had to have his engine replaced through fitting one!

[@wetiain]

K&N oil filters are made by Hiflio