Trailmaster TM38EX Specs?

3nigmarider · 05-06-2024, 07:57 PM

Hello Everyone,

New TM38EX owner here. I just put the bike together and noticed that it came to me low on oil. I'm super picky about maintenance, and I don't really trust the oil that it shipped with, so I figure I'll just change the oil before I fire it up. Does anyone know what oil filter this bike takes and any suggestions on best 10w-40 for the bike? I haven't checked the ailr filter yet but thats my next move. It also seems to have shipped with a loose chain, so I'll need to adjust that as well. Overall, it wasn't too bad to assemble but I wish I had the torque values for stuff. Right now, its all "gutntight".

3nigmarider · 05-06-2024, 09:27 PM

OK, an update for anyone interested. I found a great youtube video, from a guy who posted a bunch of upgrades for the TM38: In the upgrades he lists the oil filter and filter element:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I am going to give them a try with some Valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil, lets see what happens

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LakeGastonHank · 05-07-2024, 11:02 AM

I've had my tm38ex for a month or so and love it. I did change the oil after an hour, but be SURE to buy Motorcycle oil, since it is a wet clutch. Also, re-check tightness of all nuts and bolts after an hour or so. (also use blue loctite) I replaced the MX only tires with Tusk dual sport tire and they are great. My only wish is to find a 47 or 48 tooth rear sprocket to make it more comfortable on the road. (Help anyone?) Oh, the airfilter is shipped dry so be sure to oil it!

05-06-2024, 07:57 PM	#1
3nigmarider Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 2	Trailmaster TM38EX Specs? Hello Everyone, New TM38EX owner here. I just put the bike together and noticed that it came to me low on oil. I'm super picky about maintenance, and I don't really trust the oil that it shipped with, so I figure I'll just change the oil before I fire it up. Does anyone know what oil filter this bike takes and any suggestions on best 10w-40 for the bike? I haven't checked the ailr filter yet but thats my next move. It also seems to have shipped with a loose chain, so I'll need to adjust that as well. Overall, it wasn't too bad to assemble but I wish I had the torque values for stuff. Right now, its all "gutntight".
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05-06-2024, 09:27 PM	#2
3nigmarider Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 2	OK, an update for anyone interested. I found a great youtube video, from a guy who posted a bunch of upgrades for the TM38: In the upgrades he lists the oil filter and filter element: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I am going to give them a try with some Valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil, lets see what happens .
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05-07-2024, 11:02 AM	#3
LakeGastonHank Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3	I've had my tm38ex for a month or so and love it. I did change the oil after an hour, but be SURE to buy Motorcycle oil, since it is a wet clutch. Also, re-check tightness of all nuts and bolts after an hour or so. (also use blue loctite) I replaced the MX only tires with Tusk dual sport tire and they are great. My only wish is to find a 47 or 48 tooth rear sprocket to make it more comfortable on the road. (Help anyone?) Oh, the airfilter is shipped dry so be sure to oil it!
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