How To Change Your Motorcycle Oil and Save Cash - Triumph America Synthetic Oil Change (AMSOIL)

In this video I go through a simple DIY Oil change on a Triumph America. I am a former motorcycle instructor and a rider who loves bikes. I am not a mechanic. That said, you really don't need to be a mechanic to master many of the basic DIY skills that come along with owning a motorcycle.
I recommend fully synthetic AMSOIL motorcycle oil. I was a consumer before I became an Independent AMSOIL dealer, and I would not recommend anything that I don't fully believe in. For a limited time, contact me at FiveStarEngineOil.com and ask how to get a free AMSOIL preferred customer membership!
That said, there are a lot of opinions out there so you do you. The main rules I would keep in mind are these:
1) Buy the best oil you can afford. Oil is the life blood of your bike.
2) Always use MOTORCYCLE specific oil. It is specially designed for your motorcycle.
3) Change your filter when you change your oil.
4) Frequently check your oil (and other fluid) levels. Change them according to manufacturer recommendations.
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To see exactly what you need to complete an oil change for your specific bike check out the link here: www.amsoil.ca/lookup/motorcyc...
Knowing how to change your own oil means you can save a lot of time and energy trying to get your bike into your local shop. It's one of the most critical maintenance items to keep up on to ensure that your bikes stays in great running condition, and I would argue that it is a bit therapeutic to do it yourself. I do eat my words a bit here related to a former comment I made in another video, but that said we are always learning and forming new opinions. I am definitely interested in hearing some of yours in the comments!
Remember that your owner's manual and service manual are the bibles for when it comes to how to service your bike. Ideally go by the book and consult your manual for the specified torque settings and use a torque wrench on your drain plug.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:01 What you need (materials and tools)
1:35 Bike warm up and removal of Oil Cap
2:43 Draining the old oil
3:44 Removal of oil filter
4:20 New filter, prep and install
5:30 Prefill the new oil filter or not?
6:08 Install drain plug with new crush washer
7:33 Replace oil with AMSOIL Metric motorcycle oil and find how much you need
8:13 Double check your oil level before fully filling and finish oil top up
8:48 Replace Oil plug
9:08 Start motorcycle and recheck levels
10:07 Benefit of regular oil changes and types of oil
Tools and materials used:
4 x 946 ml AMSOIL fully synthetic Metric SAE10W-40 motorcycle oil (1 extra top up bottle recommended)
1 x AMSOIL oil filter
1 x crush washer
Rags to clean up oil.
-Oil funnel
-Oil filter wrench (especially if the filter was previously overtightened)
-Wrench or socket to fit your oil drain plug (torque wrench is recommended for those who do not want to tighten by feel - check owners manual for torque settings)
-Tool to loosen and snug up your oil cap
-Gloves
-Basin to catch your drained oil
-Motorcycle jack or lift (optional and not used in this video)
The views expressed in this video are based on my experience as a rider and a former motorcycle instructor. Please check with your local authority regarding the governing laws in your province or state.
RUclips videos are a great way to learn but keep in mind that they are no substitute for in person training from a qualified instructor. Ride safe and ride on!
#motorcycle oil change
#AMSOIL
#Triumph America

[@dillondosson806]

Love the Amsoil! Got it in my 2003 Bonneville America and my other vehicles!!

[@CaledoniaKeys]

Thanks for checking out the channel. I expect you are a preferred customer already, but if not I am happy to help.

[@dillondosson806]

Yessir!! I’m actually a dealer myself! Thank you though!

[@Dobermandog-md8nu]

very good

[@CaledoniaKeys]

Thanks for checking out the channel.

[@CaledoniaKeys]

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[@Dobermandog-md8nu]

hi sire