Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC Oil Change 

Before I opened my Chevron Station in 1970, they sent me through 2 of their schools. They said the reason to warm the oil was because any metal particles would settle in the engine when cold and when warm are suspended in the hot oil and be removed with the oil. Cheers, Russ

Personally I always pre fill the oil filter before installing to cut down on the time any area has to run without full pressure. Those KN are brilliant with the bolt head at the bottom, my only worry on a bike that is going off roads is that the bolt head could catch a rock ledge and the bottom of the filter could get ripped off. By the time you found out your engine would be toast. I appreciate there is a bash plate in front but I could not count on that myself, all it takes is a dislodged rock.

I see a lot of different methods n the comments. I’ll add my two cents 😂 I have from time to time warmed the engine, drained the oil, and drained the oil from the filter. Filled the old filter with cheap new oil, reinstall the old filter with cheap new oil, fill the engine with cheap new oil, run the engine for a minute or two. Then do the oil change with new filter and quality oil. I did this on an older car, and motorcycle to flush out any stubborn metal debris. I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to do this on newer vehicles. Time consuming and a little more expensive but we love our machines. Especially motorcycles ! I would think if your motorcycle is in a warm garage you probably don’t have to warm the engine. The fact that we change the oil is significant.

Like yourself Larry, I am never in a hurry at oil change. I have even pulled the plug and let it set overnight. Keeps posted with likes and dislikes.

Main thing I don't like is having to use corrugated, flexible oil fill tube. Keeping dust and dirt from collecting in the ridges is almost impossible. I store mine in a clean plastic bag but like a smooth funnel best since I can run a clean cloth through it before the oil goes in.

I change mine hot, after a ride. Let it drain overnight and finish it the next day 🍻

Hi Larry, thanks for the effort and the share. Some good tips. Awesome stuff. I doubt if this will change your mind. Old dog new tricks. I was taught the reason is not to heat up oil by bike standing/ idling. One should ride the crap out of it to mix all the carbon with oil. It's the carbon that went to lay in the nook and crannies. The carbon then drain with oil. Will you get it all. Nope. Will you get more than normal, most likely.

I have a 2020 1200 Scrambler and I don't warm my bike up either. Im in no rush and like you said, all the oil should be down in the sump and filter so I skip the heating part.

Another great video. I really enjoy your videos. You are a good teacher also. I hope you are doing good sir. I was also wondering how is Wes doing? Haven’t seen him in a video in a while.

Thanks for the video. How do you reset the service wrench?

Great video thanks! Only thing I would do differently is to fill the new filter with oil so there’s less time to prime the oiling system. Looking forward to your trip, will you be vlogging any of it?

Since it was the first service. How did you reset the maintenance “wrench”. How about warranty since it won’t be plugged into to get a proper diagnostic. Appreciate the video and thanks in advance. Cheers mate

Any tips on how to reset the service light?

Most sites say that the K&N 204-1 is NOT compatible with a 2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe. What are your thoughts?? What should I use?

Where you got the panniers for the laugage?

did ya prefill the filter?

Are you serous that cold oil is thinner than hot oil haha

The epitome of loud Americans. 🔊

I think common sense would dictate that heated oil will flow faster. Just leave a quart of your oil outside in 10/20 degree weather , then have another quart warmed up to operating temp, take a guess what’s gonna flow better. 🤔🙄 it’s not as simple as your 2 Cent theory.