Tiger 800 - Oil & Filter change 

That cardboard trick is pure gold! Thank you!

Thanks for the tip about using the cardboard :-)

I still refer to this every time I change the oil on my 2018. Thanks!

Thanks. Its PTFE tape, its made for sealing things like that. Always comes off when taking the bolt out or hanging off the sump like it was in the video. Not necessary but i've always used it so just habit

Greetings from NZ - just bought an 800 Roadie and gave it a complete service with your help - fantastic videos - thanks

All these videos are the best. Thanks they have helped me so much.

Should never use Teflon tape on any threaded fitting on an engine. The stuff can get into the oil pump and galleries and ruin your day. Same for too much rtv. Ask me how I know? Worked for MB 45yrs.

Good call with the cardboard! 👍🏻

Yet another great video! Thank you for all the hard work. Has really helped me so far with my Tiger 800.

I just watched a bunch of your videos. They are great! You should make a DVD and sell it.

Great man thanks. Just got my first XRx and this is what I needed to see. Thanks again

Its a 1 litre bottle of castrol oil. Comes with a pull out spout. Can get 4 litre bottles too but its a bigger spout so will still need a funnel

Thanks for amazing work, because in my area there is no troumph dealer, but i consider buying one, your videos will be great help!

Thanks. No DVD cause everythings already on here for free :-) ...there is a donate button in the descriptions though ;-)

Just wanted to say thank you for these great videos. I just changed my oil (warning light was coming on while running hot), and your vids made it easy as pie.

Thanks a lot @MuddySump. Your vids are brilliant. Just sent a donation. Keep up the good work.

Thanks man. Just completed. Much appreciated 🙏

Thanks. Theres a donate button in the description ;-)

I use Castrol fully synthetic 10w40. You can use semi synthetic too which is a bit cheaper. I replied to loads of comments on my phone but it doesnt seem to have worked. Did you get a reply off me already?

Wow, thanks a lot. Your actually the first one :-)

4:10 every time over the years when I look at stuff like this or even the Haynes manual (which actually says do everything while on the sidestand!) How do I check the level in the sightglass because it's NOT on centre stand You put 3.5 lts into this bike on the centre stand and the sightglass will be full of oil Do I have to balance bike and check oil level?

You mention that the engine is warm. Do you suggest to warm up the engine before changing the oil? If so, don't you think you may have issues with removing the engine plug as this is made of a different metal compared to the engine block and they should expand differently upon heat?

FYI, my shop manual from Triumph says to drain the oil with bike on side stand.

I know it's an older video but it might be useful to mention that the Tiger 800 should be put on the side stand to drain. Otherwise good :)

What engine oil is that you're using in the video? Personally I think all engine oils are the same as long as they meet spec...but I like the one that you used in the video because it has a nice pouring mechanism without needing for funnels.

Just love all your videos and thank you for making them. Just did mine and the oil filter was fine. I used a new Triumph aluminium crush washer on the sump and torqued to 25nm - checked with 2 different torque wrenches but I am still getting a slight leak (wet finger after a day of rest). Is it alright to go tighter - maybe the crush washer needs a bit extra when first used or do you think there is another issue. Is it critical which way up the crush washer goes ? The bolt fitted fine and easily and not cross threaded -. bike is a Gen 2 - XRX 2015 - 13600 miles, last removed by Destination Triumph at 12k service last year - any advise would be appreciated.

I better do oil change on mine. Thanks for the cardboard tip too

Thanks so much for all the service content. I'm way more confident having watched it all...do you happen to know the dimensions of the copper washer??

That oil looked good for at least another 1,000 miles!

Great. Better than a workshop manual. Is there a specific reason to replace the sump plug washer each time?

Winding the sealing tape on the drain plug is a routine procedure or do you do this from operating experience? Are there any cases of oil leakage from under the cork?

Thanks for the video, can I ask why you put plumbers tape on the threads? If they flake off and get into the oil the pieces could cause havoc in the engine. The nylon washer should be enough for sealing imho.

Thanks for this video it's just helped me massively however, how much oil did you put back in?

First off, nice videos. Second... why put that white tape on? Doesn't it melt? I wouldn't want to risk getting any of it in the oil. I just dont think it is necessary.

Is the moisture bad ? My 2012 tiger has moisture in the sight glass . I am waiting for the oil filter to do a change . could it just be that its over its oil change ? I just got the bike a few weeks ago and haven't ridden more than 100 miles maybe 70 ish miles and have no idea when it was done last . I know that it wasn't smart because the oil was pretty dark in the sight glass but it has been my dream for 25 years to have a bike and I couldn't fight the urge to get out and start practicing . I am not riding until I change the oil . also I got the heavier oil recommended because it is been over 100 f every day for about a month now and I have heard the shifting is more smooth with the 15W oil ?. Thank you again so much for your videos and I hope you and yours are well

no problem :-)

Great video, used this today! :-)

Hi just watched video & noticed the washer looked flexible , i was told that i had to use a copper washer on the sump plug ,would a copper washer be ok as that what ive now got or should i use a flexible washer & if so what type ? thanks martin

Hi there mate... could you give me specs for the selant washer ( my filter didn't brig it with) :( Cheers

Plumbers tape tends to fall apart when used with oil applications. "pipe dope" would work good :) nice video. Any major engine issues with that bike?

One other question. Do you recommend any particular brand of oil for the 800?

hi Muddy, great video as always. I changed the filter and oil in my Tiger 800 yesterday, however when topping up with new oil, I had no reaction from the sight glass at all. it didn't look like any oil was leaving when drained, and whist adding the new oil, none appeared to be going in. I put approximately 3.5L in (service sheet says that's how much it holds) but I wanted to see if this was a big problem. Bike ran okay this morning to work after a jittery start up. Any ideas? Thanks

Great stuff! Thanks for doing this. Also, just sent my donation and hope others using your info will do the same.

Thanks !!!!

Where is the best place from which to buy a filter for my 2016 XCX? Do you prefer any particular brand oil filter? Thanks.

Do you know if the OEM skid plate needs to be removed? It seems like it might get in the way of the filter

hi does the washer have a part number at all buddy

hi. do you know what is the torque setting for the sump guard when you put it back on? thanks.

What size is the drainplug crush washer?

hi, what tool did you use to get the oil filter of

Indeed. This makes sense to me. I was scared to remove the plug while the engine was hot because I play with flying models and once I tried to remove an inox plug from a aluminum engine body and the threads came out with the plug :( But in this case it makes totally sense to warm it up. I noticed you do not use the Castrol oil recommended by Triumph. Which one you use? Why? Thank you for your videos. They are very high quality and very useful.

How to remove excess oil from the engine?

Thanks

Cool thanks!

Should wear gloves handling dirty oil. I wouldn't use pyre tape,could get into engine..block an oil way?