Motorcycle engine lubrication system Triumph Rocket III (2004-2018)

Exploded view — sump
Exploded view - sump

Exploded view — oil tank, filter and pumps
Exploded view - oil tank, filter and pumps

Oil circuit — description
General description The Rocket Ilf utilises a dry sump lubrication system whereby a pressure pump takes oil from an oil tank and delivers oil under pressure to the engine and transmission. A scavenge pump collects oil from the sump and returns it to...

Engine oil specification
Specification Use a semi or fully synthetic 10W/40 or 15W/50 motorcycle engine oil which meets specification API SH (or higher) and JASO MA, such as Mobil 1 Racing 4T (fully synthetic) or Mobil Extra 4T (semi synthetic). Caution! Triumph high...

Oil level inspection
In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function correctly, maintain the engine oil at the correct level, and change the oil and oil filter in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements. Warning! Motorcycle operation with...

Engine oil and oil filter change
The engine oil and filter must be replaced in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements. Because this motorcycle has a drysump lubrication system, the oil change procedure differs from those many will be familiar with. This is because the...

Low oil pressure warning light switch — removal and installation
Note: The low pressure warning light may be removed after first removing the rider's seat and disconnecting the battery leads, negative (black) lead first. The low oil pressure warning light switch is located at the rear of the cylinder head....

Sump — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the rider's seat as described on page 17.9 . 2. Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first. Warning! Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil can lead to skin dryness, irritation and dermatitis. Furthermore, used...

Oil pumps — removal and installation
Note: Two oil pumps are fitted to this model. A pressure pump to supply oil under pressure to various parts of the engine, and a twin-rotor scavenge pump to return oil to the oil tank from the sump. Warning! Prolonged or repeated contact with engine...

Oil tank — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the throttle bodies as described on page 11.121 . 2. Drain the oil tank as described on page 9.7 . 3. Release the spring clip securing the breather hose to the tank. Detach the hose and remove the tank. 1. Hose clip; 2. Hose 4....