Doc Strange
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What have you done to your bike today....
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Don the Don
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Does it not state in the Triumph manual that it should be between the two levels?Checked fluid levels on the Thruxton and had to top up the oil with about 150ml to get to upper level
Does this sound normal using this much oil in 6 months / 3,000 miles??
Or the beginnings of something sinister
Old Nick
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Yes it does, but was well below the lower level so filled it up to upper point which when run and left to settle gets me to just over the mid point in the inspection window
Don the Don
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MMmm, I would run it get it warm check all over for any oil leaks and also the smoke for signs of burning oil, after a good run [hard this time of year] check again and plugs for oily residueYes it does, but was well below the lower level so filled it up to upper point which when run and left to settle gets me to just over the mid point in the inspection window
I won't be insulting and ask about the right oil
I'd fill it too the upper line Nick. Then check it once a week & take a note of the mileage at each check.Yes it does, but was well below the lower level so filled it up to upper point which when run and left to settle gets me to just over the mid point in the inspection window
Ensure that the bike is in exactly the same place when you check the oil level.
If you're checking it on your patio? There's a chance that not all the slabs are billiard table flat.
As for your question of is 150ml in 3000 miles normal? I'd say no mate. I like to see zero oil usage between services.
Old Nick
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Cheers Don I think that’s a good idea, should be able to get a good run out this week in daylight
Old Nick
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Cheers Jez I’ll do that as well - and yes checking on the patio which is definitely not billiard table smooth or flat
Don the Don
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Take some pics as you go along and let us all know how things pan out mate
Sarky B’stard
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How many total miles? I would be inclined to suspect an error in original measurement if you’ve no leaks or smoking. (Oil filter?) On a low mileage bike you can sometimes find leaky rings because it has never been thrashed enough to bed in. It’s a bloody good fun way to see if it smokes!
Old Nick
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She’s done 26k and I haven’t noticed smoking (although now I will be looking) also haven’t seen any leaks - certainly nothing where she’s parked at home
A jolly good thrashing is on the cards anyway
User error is entirely possible but the level in the window (with bike vertical on paddock stand) is now about right
I think Don and Jez’s advice is sound and I’ll monitor closely to see how big the problem is and then see what to do next
MartytheMartian
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Do you run her regularly on the stand (possibly side stand) when not in regular use? A lot of bikes and particulary my Triumph triples seem to use a eat oil when they are kept regularly 'turned over' during the winter. I believe this is a common observation on the triples at least. Maybe it's a liquid cooled thing as my Bonnie's don't use a drop.
Old Nick
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No mate I rarely run her when she’s on the stand but it’s an interesting point
Sarky B’stard
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If my 1050 is drinking it’s in sips!
Your 1050 triple is a more modern version than Chas & Marty have in their bikes.
MartytheMartian
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Well the strange thing about my 955i's is that they aren't that greedy for oil during the summer and in regular road use. It's only over the winter when I'm keeping them turned over that they seem to use it. Lot's of below operating temperature running possibly?