Re: [ST] high mileage sprints

["Rick & Joyce" <wescottr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Likely the rings haven't properly seated, often the result of a
too-literal interpretation of the break-in sticker tying RPM to
distance travelled.

In MY opinion:  (donning Nomex suit)
a) Triumph's break-in recommendations are too conservative.
After the first couple hundred miles and multiple heating/cooling
cycles, an engine should experience several full-throttle "pulls"
BEFORE the running-in oil is drained at the first service.
b) If you don't routinely "ride it like you stole it" or live in
a very hot climate, then it's more likely that the rings will
seat properly if full-synthetic oil is avoided until after 3K
miles.  Want more oil information?
http://www.yft.org/tex_vfr/tech/oil.htm

Triumph WILL stand behind their products.  A friend's 955i Speed
Triple recently had a warrantied engine-out, full teardown and
rebuild to correct the same problems.

Of course, it never hurts to have a good relationship with a
supportive dealer . . .

Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST
"NO Dawg"

> <snip> . . . recently my oil consumption has been high (and my
fuel
> economy has been poor).  At my 42k service I mentioned oil
> consumption and they recommended a leak down test before my
> warranty expires (next week).  I had it done yesterday: by
cylinder,
> 10%,15%,25%.  Today triumph authorized, under warranty, further
> diagnostics - including engine teardown if necessary.  <snip>
> Cheers,
> Pete
> 99ST



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