Great Video. I like to use new spark plug gaskets on every oil change for all the drain plugs. You can get them in different sizes, & they seal up well.
Modern oils especially multi-grade a full sin are full of chemicals and detergents to keep things clean they are also capable of washing dirt that may be dominant in the sludge trap pf the crank..Fitting an oil filter on your old bike might be a good idea as the old-type oils a getting hard to get ....
Excellent advice as always Kyle. I now pump the oil out of the tank rather than use the drain plug, less messy and gets the last of the sludge out too. Give Loctite 542 a try, it's a low torque thread sealant.
VR1 isn't recommended for wet clutches. The old triumphs (and a lot of vintage British bikes) tend to have a separate primary and clutch, so they don't share oil with the engine and VR1 works great. But make sure you're not using it on a bike where engine oil and clutch oil are the same... like a lot old Honda CBs.
I have a 67 Bonnie, always use a straight 30 oil , never use a detergent oil in these engines as it can disturb particles in the crankshaft sludge trap . Never use sealant on anything with an oring /copper or fiber washer or any part of the engine with a gasket , I’m sorry but bad advice
I am curious as to why you guys are using that brand of oil. I’ve watched several videos and read many articles over the past several years and it has shown that Amsoil synthetic is probably the best oil on the market at at the moment. Is there a reason why you guys aren’t using that brand?
Oil is a challenging subject, everyone has there own preference, as they should. VR1 is a good choice of oil with these old bikes, the high zinc content in the oil is great for our cam and cam follower style. Different strokes for different folks!
@@classicbritishspares thanks for the reply. In a pinch I would use Valvoline, but due to the metal on metal test I’ll pay the extra for the Amsoil. BTW love your page. It’s great and very informative. Keep up the great work. 👍
Great Video. I like to use new spark plug gaskets on every oil change for all the drain plugs. You can get them in different sizes, & they seal up well.
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Great video. Just the way to set about stuff on your Classic British bike 😊
Modern oils especially multi-grade a full sin are full of chemicals and detergents to keep things clean they are also capable of washing dirt that may be dominant in the sludge trap pf the crank..Fitting an oil filter on your old bike might be a good idea as the old-type oils a getting hard to get ....
Excellent advice as always Kyle. I now pump the oil out of the tank rather than use the drain plug, less messy and gets the last of the sludge out too. Give Loctite 542 a try, it's a low torque thread sealant.
Thanks Kyle for the tip about the VR1 and zinc content. Will that brass plug fit a early 50s BSA A10 tank? You guys rock.
I've just bought a 69 TR6, in Northern Ireland, this was invaluable, do you have any more videos on this bikes maintenance, great job😀
What about changing the oil in the primary chaincase?
@@marksolars2504 pretty straight forward on that
VR1 isn't recommended for wet clutches. The old triumphs (and a lot of vintage British bikes) tend to have a separate primary and clutch, so they don't share oil with the engine and VR1 works great. But make sure you're not using it on a bike where engine oil and clutch oil are the same... like a lot old Honda CBs.
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How does the yamabond effect the drain bolt and washer coming off for the next oil change? Does it make them harder to unscrew?
Like it’s not even there
I have a 67 Bonnie, always use a straight 30 oil , never use a detergent oil in these engines as it can disturb particles in the crankshaft sludge trap . Never use sealant on anything with an oring /copper or fiber washer or any part of the engine with a gasket , I’m sorry but bad advice
I am curious as to why you guys are using that brand of oil. I’ve watched several videos and read many articles over the past several years and it has shown that Amsoil synthetic is probably the best oil on the market at at the moment. Is there a reason why you guys aren’t using that brand?
Oil is a challenging subject, everyone has there own preference, as they should. VR1 is a good choice of oil with these old bikes, the high zinc content in the oil is great for our cam and cam follower style. Different strokes for different folks!
@@classicbritishspares thanks for the reply. In a pinch I would use Valvoline, but due to the metal on metal test I’ll pay the extra for the Amsoil. BTW love your page. It’s great and very informative. Keep up the great work. 👍