Rocket 3 Storm R - how to check oil level?

[GTAgAu]

I don't think it's what "dealers are doing" - it's that dealer, and it's incorrect. You've now added in enough oil for it to be at the correct level and, as you said everything is fine. You now know more about this topic than that dealer, which would make me wonder how much else he doesn't know. Just say'n......

I’m new to this but, not new to vehicle maintenance. It seems like Triumph dealers are tightly controlled by corporate. Apparently, they are required to use and sell expensive Triumph branded parts and materials. I’m not willing to say I know more about the subject than my dealer—after all I’m new to this bike—but there is a clearly stated volume of oil type and quantity to use when replacing oil and filter. That is 4.6 liters. I believe my dealer is doing that. I think there is a difference at the corporate level because a) the oil level doesn’t matter much on a dry sump engine and b) they want to control costs for the dealers. I do not believe there is any sinister intent by my dealer.

 

[mo8414]

I gotta change my oil in about 800 miles (2 weeks) since I do it every 2000, I'll add 4.6 liters and see where it brings the oil level, I'll post what I actually put in after that because I know it takes more usually. Hermies oil change kit comes with 6 liters of oil so I'd guess I use over 5 liters.

 

[rick danger]

I have a bad memory, but I seem to recall needing to add about a liter of oil after putting the recommended amount. just to get it in the cross hatch. I'll pay more attention at the next change after this thread.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Hey, are there any threads about alternate motor oils? I’ve tried search and can’t find any but can’t believe that hasn’t been discussed at length. Searching myself I’ve found 4T oils by Motul, Castrol Power1, Ultra1Plus, LiquiMoly, Mobil1, Valvoline and more. Triumph oil is ester based. The only other oil I’ve seen that advertises that is Motul and it’s reflected in the price. I saw somewhere that Triumph recommended Castrol, probably before they came out with their own brand (English to English). I wonder if Motul is making Triumph oil.

Triumph oils are made by Silkolene.

 

[pabcri]

Hello,
The weather hasn't been great here in Switzerland, so I had to wait for a break to go for a ride. I’ve just added a total of 700ml of oil, and the level is now right between the Min and Max marks. I’m not sure if I should keep filling it or stop here. What do you think?

 

[GTAgAu]

It’s fine where it is. Mine is about 2/3 to MAX. Be as finicky checking tire pressures as you are with oil level. Must be some great riding roads near you. How does this beast do in the mountain switchbacks? We finally got spring here in the Midwest U.S. so getting some miles on now. Out of curiosity I checked Switzerland’s latitude. You are pretty far north 45-47. I am in Indianapolis which is much further south than people might think—40 which looks to be equivalent to southern Spain and Italy.