2.5L Life Expectancy

[DesertRat]

Have started out on bikes back in the early 1970s I kind of grew up with the principle back then that by 20,000 miles what ever one was riding was 3 parts worn out!

I'm fortunate to be able to work (very ) part time in the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience (FVE) facility at the Hinckley Triumph HQ, we often see visitors bikes with 50,000+ miles and many at double that, I've seen a couple of 2.5 R3' at 60,000+ miles. The 2.5 is lightly stressed and heavily over engineered, cared for with regular clean oil and maintenance these bikes are capable of covering massive mileages.

Congrats, You're a very lucky. Getting paid to sit around and educate people about Triumph Motorcycles is better than any other Dream job.

The FVE is on my Bucket List, (but I despise Flying 10+ hrs from Phx to the UK).

Maybe one day we'll have Medically-Assisted Flights, where they make you unconscious, when you get on an airplane, then you'll wake up refreshed at your Overseas Destination.

Thank you CB for sharing.

DR

 

[lotus]

I'm trying to get a general feel for the longevity of our beasts given the following conditions.
- I've put 11k miles on my 23' R which I bought last year February
- I let it warm up a bit before each ride
- I don't start ripping on the throttle until I've been riding for a few miles
- I change the oil and filter every 3k miles using full synthetic
- I use the recommended 91 octane Chevron or other reputable quality fuel
- I have the Penner tune and Vandemon exhaust
- The bike rarely gets exposed to rain and lives in my shop when not used

Protonhound,
How long have you been running the Penner tune. I had the intention of loading it on my 2022 GT (25K miles) and purchased the
necessary tools, etc, but lost my nerve. I hate to see "Check Engine" lights appearing for no reason. Do I have a reason to be concerned,
in your experience. ? Has it been worth it?

Changing full synthetic at 3000 miles at $13/qt? Isn't that a bit too conservative? Being an old guy, I understand the 3000 mile
number from 50 years ago, but I've come to trust synthetics have proven superior by now. Don't mean to start an oil war

 

[Kiwicol]

Hi Lotus, I know you didn't ask for my opinion on Penner Tune, but my bike has it fitted and no issues whatsoever. Is it worth it? Yes, absolutely. Like a quick shifter, that's a brilliant piece of kit & absolutely worth it too, but different strokes for different folks. What's worthwhile 'upgrade' to me, may not be worth it to another person.

The sharper throttle response of the maps & the higher red line with the Penner Tune increase the stupid grin factor every time. It makes you go Wow! when you crack her on.