Topic: Oil Change Procedure

[Loudpipe]

Hey all...again, I'll have to tell you I'm new at this, so bear with me as I learn the basics of motorcycle repair.  Mostly, I just don't have a Clymer yet.

Changing my bike's (750F) oil for the first time in over 2 years (it's been sitting in a garage); possibly sludge buildup from sitting for that long. What's the best method for changing the oil to get the maximum amount of crap out of the engine?

[super pasty white guy]

Try this thread from not long ago
http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=8237.0

or here, for more than you probably will ever want to know
http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=11476.0

[ProTeal55]

I'm lucky because I dont have to change my oil in my scoot...
My bike burns so much of it, all I have to do is add 

[Loudpipe]

Cool, thanks for the threads.

[dusterdude]

I'm lucky because I dont have to change my oil in my scoot...
My bike burns so much of it, all I have to do is add 

my panhead used to do that.

[AR-Guy]

I'm lucky because I dont have to change my oil in my scoot...
My bike burns so much of it, all I have to do is add 

  Love the answer...this is why this is the best forum on-line bar none!!!!!!

Love your bike also ProTeal55

Buck

[liaudio]

I'd run it for a few minutes to warm it up a little.  Not too hot, you still need to be able to handle everything. 

[nickjtc]

And don't forget to put the sump drain plug back in once the old oil has drained out.

[grumburg]

I'm lucky because I dont have to change my oil in my scoot...
My bike burns so much of it, all I have to do is add 

my panhead used to do that.

My panhead had the automatic chain oiler.. and pantleg oiler..and rear wheel oiler.

[nickjtc]

My panhead had the automatic chain oiler.. and pantleg oiler..and rear wheel oiler.

At least you wouldn't have needed waterproof trousers.

[johnny-from-bel]

What's the best method for changing the oil to get the maximum amount of crap out of the engine?

Maybe not the best but effective.
Drain the oil, add a mix of 50/50 diesel fuel/oil and run the engine for 2 seconds without starting. This to get the mix round the engine.
Let it stand for a day or so. Then drain and replace with your favourite lubricant. Run engine for 5 minutes and change oil again.

This will get rid of the crud.

[ProTeal55]

I just changed my oil myself for the first time on this bike.
Bike is so low so it was a #$%* to get anything under the bike to catch the oil - but I managed.
After the pour started to slow - I started the bike for a quick sec and then shut it off to get alittle more
oil outta it. Replaced the stock filter setup with my spin-on HD deal I got awhile back , and put some RedLine
automotive 20W-50 in the #$%* and went for a ride.

Good stuff...

[nickjtc]

put some RedLine automotive 20W-50 in the #$%* and went for a ride.
Good stuff...

Shhhh...don't be calling her a #$%*, she may get ornery on you and quit!

[Loudpipe]

put some RedLine automotive 20W-50 in the #$%* and went for a ride.
Good stuff...

Shhhh...don't be calling her a #$%*, she may get ornery on you and quit!

I'm fairly certain that Triumphs can actually understand what you're saying and doing. And I once talked to a TR6 owner at a car show who would get up in the morning, try to start his car and nothing would happen. No clicking, no grinding, nothing.  He would get out, open the hood, stare at the engine for a few seconds without touching a single thing, close the hood, get back in the car and fire it up to a smooth idle. This went on for a few weeks before the problem fixed itself...

[lefty]

i thought i finally figured out how too change my oil without getting any on the floor and then i got some on the floor

[nickjtc]

I'm fairly certain that Triumphs can actually understand what you're saying and doing. And I once talked to a TR6 owner at a car show who would get up in the morning, try to start his car and nothing would happen. No clicking, no grinding, nothing.  He would get out, open the hood, stare at the engine for a few seconds without touching a single thing, close the hood, get back in the car and fire it up to a smooth idle. This went on for a few weeks before the problem fixed itself...

Yes, but that's an English machine. Everyone knows you have to treat hem differently.