Triumph Trident T150 Oil Overflow

Bike hasn't run in a year. Before I started I checked the oil level and
it was low, so I filled it to the mark, started bike and ran it for 5
mins. Then it started leaking oil out of the filler cap of the oil
tank. I thought maybe the oil tank filter was clogged, so I drained the
oil tank, cleaned the filter, and filled the tank with fresh oil.
Started bike up, and ran it for 10 mins...and it started to overflow
through the cap again.

Any ideas??

In message <1144188880.284463.75240@z34g2000cwc.googlegroups. com>,
wendyhiggins@gmail.com writes
>Bike hasn't run in a year. Before I started I checked the oil level and
>it was low, so I filled it to the mark, started bike and ran it for 5
>mins. Then it started leaking oil out of the filler cap of the oil
>tank. I thought maybe the oil tank filter was clogged, so I drained the
>oil tank, cleaned the filter, and filled the tank with fresh oil.
>Started bike up, and ran it for 10 mins...and it started to overflow
>through the cap again.
>
>Any ideas??
>
Yes look in uk.rec.motorcycles where this has already been answered.
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wendyhiggins@gmail.com wrote:
> Bike hasn't run in a year. Before I started I checked the oil level and
> it was low, so I filled it to the mark, started bike and ran it for 5
> mins. Then it started leaking oil out of the filler cap of the oil
> tank. I thought maybe the oil tank filter was clogged, so I drained the
> oil tank, cleaned the filter, and filled the tank with fresh oil.
> Started bike up, and ran it for 10 mins...and it started to overflow
> through the cap again.
>
> Any ideas??

I would take the filter off the bottom of the centre crankcase, and
make sure there is not an excessive amount of oil in the cases. If
there is then this will cause you problem you are having, and it may
well be ok after you drain the excess oil, clean the filter screen, put
it back together and try again.

k

wendyhiggins@gmail.com wrote:
> Bike hasn't run in a year. Before I started I checked the oil level and
> it was low, so I filled it to the mark, started bike and ran it for 5
> mins. Then it started leaking oil out of the filler cap of the oil
> tank. I thought maybe the oil tank filter was clogged, so I drained the
> oil tank, cleaned the filter, and filled the tank with fresh oil.
> Started bike up, and ran it for 10 mins...and it started to overflow
> through the cap again.
>
> Any ideas??
>

I know its against the rules but here is a helpful answer.

triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down - the oil goes into the sump.
you top up the tank, start the engine and the pump then empties the sump
content back into to the tank. too much oil = mess.

always check oil leve lafter running the engine for a bit.

chrisu wrote:
> wendyhiggins@gmail.com wrote:
> > Bike hasn't run in a year. Before I started I checked the oil level and
> > it was low, so I filled it to the mark, started bike and ran it for 5
> > mins. Then it started leaking oil out of the filler cap of the oil
> > tank. I thought maybe the oil tank filter was clogged, so I drained the
> > oil tank, cleaned the filter, and filled the tank with fresh oil.
> > Started bike up, and ran it for 10 mins...and it started to overflow
> > through the cap again.
> >
> > Any ideas??
> >
>
> I know its against the rules but here is a helpful answer.
>
> triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down - the oil goes into the sump.
> you top up the tank, start the engine and the pump then empties the sump
> content back into to the tank. too much oil = mess.
>
> always check oil leve lafter running the engine for a bit.

I answered the OP yesterday..............the plunger type pumps fitted
to Triiumph twins are generally pretty trouble free, but I would agree
that the gear pumps on the triples leave a lot to desired, and must be
replaced when motors are rebuilt to ensure good oil
pressure.....................and of course prevent centre rod bearing
failure, and major engine damage.

k

"chrisu" wrote
> I know its against the rules but here is a helpful answer.

Heh. Not being helpful isn't compulsory here....

Also.... the anti-drain valve in the T150 engine doesn't work very well.
LP Williams do a replacement anti-drain valve that fits easily and sorts
the problem once and for all.

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In article <AMKdnb9GwPHzcq7ZRVnyrw@bt.com>,
chrisnospam@btconnect.nospam.com (chrisu) wrote:

> triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down -

It hardly seems fair to pick on triumphs. Most British dry sump
bikes suffered from this if left standing. As they got older the
non-return valves start sticking open.

Ken Young

On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:01:12 -0500 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With
Yang then kenney@cix.compulink.co.uk sent this :

>In article <AMKdnb9GwPHzcq7ZRVnyrw@bt.com>,
>chrisnospam@btconnect.nospam.com (chrisu) wrote:
>
>> triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down -
>
> It hardly seems fair to pick on triumphs. Most British dry sump
>bikes suffered from this if left standing. As they got older the
>non-return valves start sticking open.
>
> Ken Young

A brit Iron without oil on the ground when you stop ain't
a,"Brit-Iron"

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Shep) wrote:

> On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:01:12 -0500 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With
> Yang then kenney@cix.compulink.co.uk sent this :
>
> > In article <AMKdnb9GwPHzcq7ZRVnyrw@bt.com>,
> > chrisnospam@btconnect.nospam.com (chrisu) wrote:
> >
> >> triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down -
> >
> > It hardly seems fair to pick on triumphs. Most British dry sump
> > bikes suffered from this if left standing. As they got older the
> > non-return valves start sticking open.
> >
> > Ken Young
>
> A brit Iron without oil on the ground when you stop ain't
> a,"Brit-Iron"

I always thought that this was a clear sign that something needed
topping up.

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Shep© <nospam@nospam.com> writes
>On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:01:12 -0500 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With
>Yang then kenney@cix.compulink.co.uk sent this :
>
>>
>> It hardly seems fair to pick on triumphs. Most British dry sump
>>bikes suffered from this if left standing. As they got older the
>>non-return valves start sticking open.
>>
>> Ken Young
>
>A brit Iron without oil on the ground when you stop ain't
>a,"Brit-Iron"

>
Best turn up the snotoiler on the Bonnevile then :-)
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Timo Geusch wrote
>Shep) wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:01:12 -0500 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With
>> Yang then kenney@cix.compulink.co.uk sent this :
>>
>> > In article <AMKdnb9GwPHzcq7ZRVnyrw@bt.com>,
>> > chrisnospam@btconnect.nospam.com (chrisu) wrote:
>> >
>> >> triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down -
>> >
>> > It hardly seems fair to pick on triumphs. Most British dry sump
>> > bikes suffered from this if left standing. As they got older the
>> > non-return valves start sticking open.
>> >
>> > Ken Young
>>
>> A brit Iron without oil on the ground when you stop ain't
>> a,"Brit-Iron"

>
>I always thought that this was a clear sign that something needed
>topping up.

Only when the puddle stops growing, until then there is obviously
plenty.

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On Fri, 7 Apr 2006 17:04:24 +0100 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With
Yang then steve auvache <dont_spam@thecow.me.uk> sent this :

>>> A brit Iron without oil on the ground when you stop ain't
>>> a,"Brit-Iron"

>>
>>I always thought that this was a clear sign that something needed
>>topping up.
>
>Only when the puddle stops growing, until then there is obviously
>plenty.

Heh.heh

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wendyhiggins@gmail.com	Triumph Trident T150 Oil Overflow Bike hasn't run in a year. Before I started I checked the oil level and it was low, so I filled it to the mark, started bike and ran it for 5 mins. Then it started leaking oil out of the filler cap of the oil tank. I thought maybe the oil tank filter was clogged, so I drained the oil tank, cleaned the filter, and filled the tank with fresh oil. Started bike up, and ran it for 10 mins...and it started to overflow through the cap again. Any ideas??

	#2
Tim	Re: Triumph Trident T150 Oil Overflow In message <1144188880.284463.75240@z34g2000cwc.googlegroups. com>, wendyhiggins@gmail.com writes >Bike hasn't run in a year. Before I started I checked the oil level and >it was low, so I filled it to the mark, started bike and ran it for 5 >mins. Then it started leaking oil out of the filler cap of the oil >tank. I thought maybe the oil tank filter was clogged, so I drained the >oil tank, cleaned the filter, and filled the tank with fresh oil. >Started bike up, and ran it for 10 mins...and it started to overflow >through the cap again. > >Any ideas?? > Yes look in uk.rec.motorcycles where this has already been answered. -- Tim http://www.stopharlownorth.com/

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chrisu	Re: Triumph Trident T150 Oil Overflow wendyhiggins@gmail.com wrote: > Bike hasn't run in a year. Before I started I checked the oil level and > it was low, so I filled it to the mark, started bike and ran it for 5 > mins. Then it started leaking oil out of the filler cap of the oil > tank. I thought maybe the oil tank filter was clogged, so I drained the > oil tank, cleaned the filter, and filled the tank with fresh oil. > Started bike up, and ran it for 10 mins...and it started to overflow > through the cap again. > > Any ideas?? > I know its against the rules but here is a helpful answer. triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down - the oil goes into the sump. you top up the tank, start the engine and the pump then empties the sump content back into to the tank. too much oil = mess. always check oil leve lafter running the engine for a bit.

	#6
Andy Wegg	Re: Triumph Trident T150 Oil Overflow "chrisu" wrote > I know its against the rules but here is a helpful answer. Heh. Not being helpful isn't compulsory here.... Also.... the anti-drain valve in the T150 engine doesn't work very well. LP Williams do a replacement anti-drain valve that fits easily and sorts the problem once and for all. -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG

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kenney@cix.compulink.co.uk	Re: Triumph Trident T150 Oil Overflow In article <AMKdnb9GwPHzcq7ZRVnyrw@bt.com>, chrisnospam@btconnect.nospam.com (chrisu) wrote: > triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down - It hardly seems fair to pick on triumphs. Most British dry sump bikes suffered from this if left standing. As they got older the non-return valves start sticking open. Ken Young

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Shep©	Re: Triumph Trident T150 Oil Overflow On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:01:12 -0500 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With Yang then kenney@cix.compulink.co.uk sent this : >In article <AMKdnb9GwPHzcq7ZRVnyrw@bt.com>, >chrisnospam@btconnect.nospam.com (chrisu) wrote: > >> triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down - > > It hardly seems fair to pick on triumphs. Most British dry sump >bikes suffered from this if left standing. As they got older the >non-return valves start sticking open. > > Ken Young A brit Iron without oil on the ground when you stop ain't a,"Brit-Iron" -- Free Windows/PC help, http://www.geocities.com/sheppola/trouble.html http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...m?bandID=88558

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Timo Geusch	Re: Triumph Trident T150 Oil Overflow Shep) wrote: > On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:01:12 -0500 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With > Yang then kenney@cix.compulink.co.uk sent this : > > > In article <AMKdnb9GwPHzcq7ZRVnyrw@bt.com>, > > chrisnospam@btconnect.nospam.com (chrisu) wrote: > > > >> triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down - > > > > It hardly seems fair to pick on triumphs. Most British dry sump > > bikes suffered from this if left standing. As they got older the > > non-return valves start sticking open. > > > > Ken Young > > A brit Iron without oil on the ground when you stop ain't > a,"Brit-Iron" I always thought that this was a clear sign that something needed topping up. -- Timo Geusch Morini Corsaro 125 \| R1150GSA \| CB450 K4 \| XL250 Motosport x2\| 900SSD K75S BOTAFOF #33 The UKRMC FAQ: http://www.unixconsult.co.uk/bike/ukrmcfaq.html

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Bob Scott	Re: Triumph Trident T150 Oil Overflow Shep© <nospam@nospam.com> writes >On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:01:12 -0500 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With >Yang then kenney@cix.compulink.co.uk sent this : > >> >> It hardly seems fair to pick on triumphs. Most British dry sump >>bikes suffered from this if left standing. As they got older the >>non-return valves start sticking open. >> >> Ken Young > >A brit Iron without oil on the ground when you stop ain't >a,"Brit-Iron" > Best turn up the snotoiler on the Bonnevile then :-) -- Bob Scott

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steve auvache	Re: Triumph Trident T150 Oil Overflow Timo Geusch wrote >Shep) wrote: > >> On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:01:12 -0500 Too Much Ying and you will Pay With >> Yang then kenney@cix.compulink.co.uk sent this : >> >> > In article <AMKdnb9GwPHzcq7ZRVnyrw@bt.com>, >> > chrisnospam@btconnect.nospam.com (chrisu) wrote: >> > >> >> triumph oil pumps are crap and leak down - >> > >> > It hardly seems fair to pick on triumphs. Most British dry sump >> > bikes suffered from this if left standing. As they got older the >> > non-return valves start sticking open. >> > >> > Ken Young >> >> A brit Iron without oil on the ground when you stop ain't >> a,"Brit-Iron" > >I always thought that this was a clear sign that something needed >topping up. Only when the puddle stops growing, until then there is obviously plenty. -- steve auvache one step closer to The Perfect Date.