| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||
| Model | Size |
(Oil
Tank) Engine Oil |
Primary (20/50) |
Transmission
oil (EP80/EP85 or EP90) |
Forks (Each leg) 10W/20W/30W |
| Triumph | 500 | 3.6 Qts | 1/2 Pint | 375cc | 190cc (1/3 pint) |
|
Pre-1971 Triumph |
650 | 7-5 Pints | 5/8 Pints | 500cc | 190cc (1/3 pint) |
| 1971 up | 650/750 | 4.8 Pints (Oil frame models) |
5/8 pint | 500cc | 190cc (1/3 pint) |
| Pre-1971 Trident | 750 | 6 Pints | 3/4 Pint | 710cc | 190cc (1/3 pint) |
|
Pre-1971 BSA |
500/650 | 5 Pints | 1/4 Pint | 7/8 pint | 190cc (1/3 pint) |
|
1971
up BSA |
650/750 | 4.8 Pints (Oil frame models) |
5/8 Pint | 500cc | 190cc (1/3 pint) |
| BSA Rocket III | 6 Pints | 3/4 Pint | 710cc | 190cc (1/3 pint) | |
| Norton Commando | 750 | 6 Pints | 7 oz. | 1.2 pints | 5 oz. |
| Norton Atlas | 4.5 Pints | 4.5 oz | 1 pint | 5 oz | |
| TECH TIP |
| Do NOT use car oil in your
motorcycle.. You will NOT save money by putting automotive oil in your
motorcycle.. While many people have done just that for many years,
it is crazy to do it today.. Research has enable the oil companies to
develop motorcycle oils (Spectro, Belray, Kendall etc) that last
2500 to 3000 miles or more in a motorcycle engine. If you use automotive
oil in your motorcycle the polymers in that type of oil will be broken
down within 800-900 miles..
.Automotive oils are NOT designed for use in air-cooled engines.. If you insist on using an automotive type oil in your motorcycle, you may loosen up debris in the sludge trap that debris may ruin the rod bearing when it starts circulating through the oiling system. Although, you won't notice the difference right away, Running worn-out oil will lead to earlier deterioration of vital engine components. The money you think you are saving on cheap oil will end up being spent, plus some on engine service and replacement parts. |
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