How to change oil on bike

If the stand causes the bike to lean you cannot use the stand to measure. There are center type stands on older units that hold the bike level for checking it otherwise you need assistance or a seperate stand

Engine and transmission/gearbox oil is on and the same, so there is one drain plug, one oil filter and one place to fill it all back up. The oil level is always checked with the bike upright and level.

Buy the service manual is usually the best bet.
Otherwise call a local dealer or a bike workshop, they will usually have a listing of filters etc for most models.

Clean all oil from the bike exterior. Leave it sitting in an upright position for a period of time. This may require a bike lift or other such device. Then look for leak source. Make sure oil level is not too high. When changing oil it often gets on the cross member and may leak when on the jiffy satnd for a while until it is all gone from this area. Make sure to always use thread sealant and a good o-ring on the drain plug.

You should check the oil level on a level ground and it should be standing. If your triumph motor has a center stand, better use that then check the oil level. If you change oil, you also need to change the oil filter. For the manual, go to http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/

Hope this helps

Should always be level for sure

Way underneath the bike, sort of near the kickstand, is the drain plug. You really have to get underneath to see it. Unscrew that and let the oil drain into a container, then replace the plug and tighten. Under the triangular silver cover on the right side of the bike is the oil filter. Unscrew the three bolts and take the cover off, and be careful not to lose the spring under the oil filter. Replace the oil filter with a new one and make sure the spring is situated correctly. You may want to replace the rubber o-ring for the cover too.

Replace the oil with SAE 10w-4o and check the sight-glass for proper level.

put oil catch pan under bike loosen drain bolt at the bottom of the engine always located at the lowest point when on kickstand. And then take drain fill cap off let fully drain...take off filter..I"ve never had a problem getting them off, but if you do, you'll need a filter wrench to loosen it. Now after its drained, reinstall drain bolt, torque down good and snug... if filter comes with new drain plug washer use new one...now take some clean 10w40 motorcycle oil and wet your finger and lube the filter gasket, this always helps when it come time to remove it.. and hand tightenen as tight as you can get it. Now most all bikes take around 3 qts, pour in 2 and 1/2 quartsm right away, and then start the bike for about 30 seconds, and let the oil get into the filter, turn off and let settle a bit check dip stick by only dropping it in with the bike upright. Then proceed to add oil only to about 3/4 from full..this will insure that you dont overfill...you never want to overfill. It could ruin the engine. Now stick the cap back on and take it for a test drive and get the oil hot,..turn off bike, hold it upright, and check level one more time... and top off if you choose, older bikes should ALWAYS stick with 10w40 and nothing else, dont put in any additives or synthetics this could cause clutch plate slippage. oh and i forgot you will probably have to take off one of your side covers to get to the oil filter and maybe even the drain plug.

at the bottom of the engine on the brake side of the bike, around the gearbox, there's a look through window with a low level and a high level marked on it, the oil should be between those after it's heated, check it hot, let the engine run 3 minutes or so, you have to put the bike up right to correctly check the oil level, which means you'll need a friend to hold the bike up while you look at the level through the window, or you can use a brick or something under the kick stand to keep the bike more level, just be careful. To change the oil, you'll need to get an oil filter and 2.1 quarts (I think that's the right amount, it's 2000 ml) of 10w - 40 oil and then all the stuff to catch the old oil and funnels and rags and an allen wrench, I think it'll be a 4mm allen wrench, but I'm not sure on that, check with your bike, there are 3 allen wrench bolts that are holding a panel onto your gear box, behind this panel is your oil filter. Drain oil first before taking this panel off and changing your filter, there's bolt on the kickstand side of the engine at the bottom of the bike, it's sideways, this is the drain plug for the oil, it'll probably be hot so careful unscrewing it, take it out and the oil will pour out, but it's sideways so it's going to be messy, use a funnel or something to direct the oil into a bucket or container of some kind. after oil is drained, replace drain plug, now use an allen wrench and take off the panel on your gear box, pull out the oil filter, discard of properly, put the new oil filter in. put the panel back on the gear box. on the same side there's a black plastic turn screw cap that's where the new 2.1 quarts of oil goes in there. if you don't change the filter the amount of oil you use is less, put the plastic cap back on and you're done. 

I reccomend taking it to a mechanic to do this, but, I'm going to do mine myself, I think I'm just going to add oil to mine, it's low, I have a 2008 Suzuki S-40 which is the same thing as a Savage, with just different badging. 

I am not a professional or anything so, I'm just reading from the owner's manual that came with my bike. best of luck.

Hi,

How to change Oil>>
Step 1.
Put the bike and your tools in a convenient place. Raise the bike onto its kickstand in a clear area that can get a little dirty. Gather your new oil, tools, rags and drain pan in one place so you don't have to run to get a tool in the middle of the oil change. 
Step 2.
Find the drain plug and filler cap. Before you begin to work, make sure the engine is not hot, though it should be slightly warm. Remove the filler cap so that the oil settles to the bottom of the can and can be properly drained. 
Step 3.
Place your drain pan underneath the bike's drain plug. You can use a flat piece of metal, or even a piece of cardboard, to channel the oil into the drain pan. 
Step 4.
Use a socket wrench to open the drain plug. Open the plug slowly so any built-up pressure can diffuse. Keep an eye on the oil's flow so you can catch as much of it as possible with the drain pan. 
Step 5.
Change the oil filter. While this is not strictly necessary, it's a good idea to take the time to change the bike's oil filter. Locate the oil filter using the motorcycle's manual and replace it with a new one.
Step 6.
Replace the drain plug and refill the oil. Make sure the drain plug is securely fastened and then pour fresh oil into the tank, using the amount of oil that is specified by the bike's manual.

>>After 5000 kms you need to change the filter. Oil brand is a matter of preference as oil and filter is really a cheap price to pay so that your engine will last and last.

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