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Draining or changing the engine oil - Triumph Daytona 675


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The oil will drain more quickly and completely if the engine has been warmed up for a few minutes and left for 3-5 minutes to settle. Assuming you have removed the fairings for an engine removal, you'll find the sump drain bolt on the front of the motor at the bottom:

How to drain the engine oil on a Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycle

Grab a socket - a 13mm one will do. Be very careful of the exhaust if you have warmed up the bike first! Place the drain pan under the engine, then crack the bolt:

How to drain the engine oil on a Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycle

...undoing it the rest of the way - be careful not to drop it into the oil pan!

How to drain the engine oil on a Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycle

There should be a crush washer under here, but it looks like someone has replaced that with some silicon. Best to use the crush washer, it should be below $1 from your Triumph dealer.

How to drain the engine oil on a Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycle

Put the sump plug back in - partially to stop more oil dripping out, and partially to stop anything else from getting in.

How to drain the engine oil on a Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycle

To be continued...



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