What causes an oil leak on a Triumph 650?
But after replacing almost every gasket, O-ring and crush washer I could find on my 1968 Tiger 650, I still found a few drops of oil under the bike after a short ride. I finally traced the leak to the breather under the primary cover. And I now know, unless checked, this will almost always be a source of oil leaks in Triumph twins.
Why did I need to change the oil on my Triumph Bonneville?
As I have had loads of hassle with my carbs running rich I decided to do an oil change just in case of petrol getting to the oil. The top hat filter was damaged so a quick repair made it usable until I order a replacement. As for the rest it was pretty straight forward. Loading…
How much oil should I put in my Bonneville?
I am wondering about the proper oil level in the oil tank. On my 68 Bonneville the minimum oil level decal is placed about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the tank. If memory serves, the tank is supposed to hold 3 quarts but that amount does not bring the level up to this minimum line.
Where is the minimum oil level on a triumph?
the minimum oil level decal is placed about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the tank. tank is supposed to hold 3 quarts but that amount does not bring the level up to this minimum line. Click to expand…
How often does a Triumph Bonneville get oil leaks?
This usually happens between 1000 miles and 15000 miles of riding the bike and does not affect every Bonneville out there. This is because the Triumph Bonneville is a reliable bike and oil leaks like these are minor issues on the Bonneville compared to other bikes.
But after replacing almost every gasket, O-ring and crush washer I could find on my 1968 Tiger 650, I still found a few drops of oil under the bike after a short ride. I finally traced the leak to the breather under the primary cover. And I now know, unless checked, this will almost always be a source of oil leaks in Triumph twins.
Are there any problems with the Triumph Bonneville T100?
The Triumph Bonneville T100 is much lighter than the T120 model, but both models offer a responsive ride for both back-roads and normal roads. Cons. Downshifting Problems; Starting Problems; Loud Squealing Brake Pads; Exhaust Popping On Deceleration; Cam Cover Gasket Oil Leak; Corrosion Issues; What Do the Reviews Say?
Why are the wheels on my Triumph Bonneville rusting?
Rain and salty beach climate can be very damaging for metal on all kinds of vehicles and usually leads to rust and corrosion. The rusting on the Triumph Bonneville usually occurs on the spokes of the wheels. This can also happen when the bike is relatively still new.