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Re: [ST] Is there such a thing as Triumph break-in Oil?



Bryce:

  The manual says to run the Triumph "running in" oil for 600 miles, then to
switch to Triumph's 4T fully synthetic oil.  I've followed this regimen on
both my '01 ST and '01 SP3, with excellent results.  To quote those
illustrious Nike ads, "just do it!!"

Denis Liakos
I was only following orders in
South Windsor, CT
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryce" <bster13@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] Is there such a thing as Triumph break-in Oil?


> So would it be a bad thing if u swap the break-in oil
> for another batch fo regular dino oil b4 swapping in
> the synthetic later on?
>
> I wonder how much diff. there is between dino oil and
> Triumph's break-in dino oil?  ya know?
>
> I'd really like to ensure any particles leftover from
> break-in are swapped out asap.
>
> No sticker on the tank anymore, but I have the
> break-in schedule in the manaul.  most strict break-in
> sch. I've ever seen.  *shrugs*
>
> Thanks for the info.
>
> Bryce
>
> --- Keith Winter <kwinter@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Bryce,
> >
> > The seller is correct; Triumph uses a special
> > break-in oil
> > for the first 600 miles.  It is pure dino oil, not
> > synthetic, and is used to help get the rings seated
> > quickly.
> > At the first service, 600 miles, that oil is
> > replaced with
> > the pure synthetic oil.
> >
> > Does the bike not have the sticker on the gas tank
> > which in
> > indicates the proper break-in RPM ranges?  If not, I
> > recommend you call a dealer and ask, as you have to
> > follow a
> > strict RPM limit program for the first 1000 miles.
> > I don't
> > remember the specifics, as I broke in my RS 3.5
> > years ago.
> > Someone else on the list may be able to help you
> > out,
> > though.
> >
> > -Keith
> > '00 RS
> >
> > On Monday, August 4, 2003, 8:29:00 AM, Bryce wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > But when I brought this up to the seller (a
> > private
> > > seller, not a dealer) he said that he heard
> > Triumph
> > > formulated a specific Synthetic break-in oil that
> > > should be left in for 500 or so miles to seat the
> > > rings properly etc. etc.  And then go with Mobil 1
> > > Synthetic oil from there on out.
> >
> >
> >
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