Triumph 2010 Rocket III, Handbook

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Brake Fluid Level Inspection and
Adjustment
1. Front brake fluid reservoir, upper
level line
2. Lower level line
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir, lower
level line
4. Upper level line
The brake fluid level in the reservoirs must be
kept between the upper and lower level lines
(reservoir held horizontal).
Release the fixings securing the front brake
reservoir cover, then remove the cover.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line using
new DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container.
Refit the reservoir cover ensuring that the
diaphragm seal is correctly fitted. Tighten the
fixings to
2 Nm .
Remove the fixings securing the right hand
heel guard to the footrest bar then lift the
guard out of the way.
Remove the fixings securing the rear brake
fluid reservoir cover, then remove the cover.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line using
new DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container.
Refit the reservoir cover ensuring that the
diaphragm seal is correctly fitted. Tighten the
fixings to
2 Nm .
Refit the heel guard and tighten the fixings to
9 Nm .
Brake Light Switches
The brake light is activated independently by
either the front or rear brake. If, with the
ignition in the ON position, the brake light
does not work when the front brake lever is
pulled or the rear brake pedal is pressed,
have your authorised Triumph dealer
investigate and rectify the fault.
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Warning
If there has been an appreciable drop in
the level of the fluid in either fluid
reservoir, consult your authorised Triumph
dealer for advice before riding. Riding with
depleted brake fluid levels, or with a brake
fluid leak is dangerous and will cause
reduced brake performance potentially
leading to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with defective brake
lights is illegal and dangerous.
An accident causing injury to the rider and
other road users may result from use of a
motorcycle with defective brake lights.