12/7/2023 0 Comments 2014 triumph thunderbird lt specs![]() ![]() I know you can say that about any heavy bike, but the steering is light, lighter than it ought to be. Couple that comfort with the 22-litre tank, which offers up 200-miles between fuel stops and you've got a bike that would take you deep into France with just a couple of stops to fill-up the tank and stretch your legs. From tickover to a whiff of trhottle, that's all you need. 95bhp doesn't sound like a lot but it's the torque figure that counts, 111ftlb of torque at just 3,000rpm. The liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine is the same one found in the Thunderbird Storm, at 1699cc it's the largest parallel-twin motorcycle engine in the world. When you focus on each individual detail, it's almost sickly sweet but when you stand back and take it in, it's a stunning motorcycle, the sort that makes middle-aged men go weak at the knees because this, to them, is a motorcycle. If you fired this at the moon at 38,000mph, it would make quite a dent.įrom the gigantic cylinders, at 850cc a piece and the massive freight-train-like headlights to the huge white-walled tyres and the chrome. This lump of Hinckley-hewn rock weighs as much as the meteorite that caused a 40-metre wide crater when it recently crashed into the moon. You can crush the body of the filter or cause a leak if you overtighten it.There's no getting away from the fact that the Thunderbird LT is an absurd piece of engineering. What happens if you overtighten the oil filter? When they are stuck on, you can doubt yourself but it's lefty-loosey, righty-tighty. I work to hand tight plus 180-degrees but consult your owner's manual if you're unsure.ĭoes an oil filter have a reverse thread? Not only will the old filter not function as well as a new one but it might not fit back on as well either, potentially coming loose and causing you all sorts of problems. An oil filter is a few quid, it's a false economy to reuse an old one. If a filter blocks up, it could cause engine wear but most motorcycles have a bypass valve to prevent catastrophic failure due to oil starvation. A fresh filter will filter out any particles, whereas an old filter won't be as efficient. Should you change the oil filter every time? Need some pointers? We’ve put together this motorcycle oil change guide to run you through the process. It will save you money and you’ll know it’s been done properly. However, with the right tools and a good idea of what you’re doing, anyone can change their motorcycle’s oil. If you’ve not changed your motorcycle’s oil before, it can be daunting. Quality aftermarket oil filters are absolutely fine but penny-pinching on a cheap oil filter is asking for trouble. They can have a thinner casing, which can rip when you go to remove it and the sealing washer can be of poor quality, causing the filter to leak. In some cases, the manufacturer might specify slightly different materials (perhaps a thicker casing) but if you buy a filter from a reputable brand (like K&N, HifloFiltro, Bosch, FRAM, Purolator) you’ll be in safe hands.Ĭheap oil filters tend to skimp on areas that are hard to spot but can make a difference. These days, most manufacturers source their oil filters from the same companies that produce the aftermarket ones. You might be wondering whether you should use a factory oil filter or an aftermarket one. You can buy a box of crush washers here or from this link. The tape also slows me down when I come to refit the sump plug and makes me double-check everything. ![]() When I remove the sump plug, I throw the old crush washer away immediately, fit the new crush washer and then use some making tape to hold it in place. However, even if you do buy a new one, it’s easy to forget to use it. They cost pennies so it doesn’t make sense to try and reuse your old one or not use one at all. It is made from a soft alloy (usually copper) and will ‘crush’ when you tighten it up, creating a better seal than the sump plug will on its own. 865 Bonneville T100 110th Anniversary EditionĪ crush washer is used to seal the sump plug and to prevent engine oil leaking out. ![]()
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