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DIY: Carried out an oil change service on my Triumph Scrambler 400X

I had already ordered the BMC air filter and was yet to receive it, hence took the vehicle to the monsoon camp, otherwise i would have given it a miss.

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Quick Update: The bike has crossed 5400 kms as of today and close to 6 months now.

Couple of maintenance activities were taken care of.

Before that Triumph service center is running a monsoon camp, they do basic checks all round.

  • Washing
  • Chain clean and Lube
  • Brake inspection and clean
  • Coolant and engine oil level check and top up if required
  • Key joints check all round
  • Air filter inspection - clean/replace if necessary
  • Battery health check

Visited the service center on Saturday 8th of June, got everything checked, bike health is optimal no issues or top up required.

Air Filter was very filthy at just 5000kms, hence asked them to replace it anyways.

  • Air filter cost - 286
  • Total cost -1300

I had already ordered the BMC air filter and was yet to receive it, hence took the vehicle to the monsoon camp, otherwise i would have given it a miss.

Couple of things i performed this week.

  • Engine Oil Change
  • Air Filter Installation

Parts procured for Engine oil change

  • Oil Filter
  • O Ring
  • Mesh strainer x 2

All of the above parts were procured from 99rpm for the bajaj Dominar 400.

Parts were a direct fit.

Engine oil used this time

Drain Bolts to be loosened

Mesh Strainer comparison, forgot to take a pic of the smaller strainer

Oil Filter Housing

Oil Filter Comparison - Exact match

Air Filter Comparison - I fell the BMC one fits more snugly than stock. No gaps anywhere.

Will have to observe how the vehicle behaves carefully for the next few days, hoping i did not goof up anywhere. Pretty happy with how easy the entire procedure was.

Next update will be after a longer trip which is planned for later this month.

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