Why does the manual call for new oil pickup bolts?

[ThisGuy]

While it's not at all necessary, I just figure, while I'm in it why not do it better than factory?

That’s constantly my thinking, but it’s a slippery slope. For example I begin tightening the connectors on the low tension leads, and five minutes later I’m thinking about rewiring the entire bike.

 

[barbagris]

I know that sounds like a load of BS, and I feel dumb for posting it because there would be oil in the hole too. And oil seeps in any way. But ENGINEERS........

Ah but really fussy engineers would first clean with petrol, then blow dry - then a light acid bath just in case - wash clean with water then a quick dip in acetone and blow dry - and then proceed with a clean pair of lint-free gloves wearing a face mask to avoid contaminants through exhalation. Only applying a thin film of assembly oil to moving parts. Oh come on - we all do that - right?.

 

[Claviger]

That’s constantly my thinking, but it’s a slippery slope. For example I begin tightening the connectors on the low tension leads, and five minutes later I’m thinking about rewiring the entire bike.

Funny you say that.... I’ll be doing two harnesses over the next three weeks. Re-shape, re-wire, soldering all aftermarket items and doing a nice fixing effort to remove any tension on anything.

At this point I am seriously considering just stripping down my frame completely and having it powder coated lol. It’s only like 10 more bolts + 2 bearings...

 

[mr hunt]

I've given up on using Triumph replacement parts...I use chewing gum, duct tape and cable ties (for the important torqued areas) because I want my bike to be stronger than factory assembly