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Page 1: ...s presented in the following form NOTE This note symbol indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation cblz Warning This warning symbol identifies special instruct...

Page 2: ...visit the Triumph web site at www triumph co uk or telephone the authorised distributor in your country Their address is given in the service record book that accompanies this handbook Noise Control...

Page 3: ...ke changes at any time without prior notice or obligation Warning This owner s handbook and all other instructions that are supplied with your motorcycle should be considered a permanent part of your...

Page 4: ...where in the case of the major sections a further table of contents will help you find the specific subject required Foreword 1 Warning Labels 12 Parts Identification 14 Serial Numbers 17 General Info...

Page 5: ...motorcycle is not designed to tow a trailer or be fitted with a sidecar Fitting a sidecar and or a trailer may result in loss of control and an accident Warning This motorcycle is designed for use as...

Page 6: ...et into the eyes seek immediate medical attention Spillage on the skin should be immediately washed off with soap and water and clothing contaminated with petrol should immediately be removed Burns an...

Page 7: ...protective clothing can reduce the risk of injury when riding Warning A safety helmet is one of the most important pieces of riding gear as it offers protection against head injuries You and your pas...

Page 8: ...section of this owner s handbook Warning Owners should be aware that the only approved parts accessories and conversions for any Triumph motorcycle are those which carry official Triumph approval and...

Page 9: ...gth Banking to an unsafe angle may cause instability loss of motorcycle control and an accident Warning Ensure all equipment that is required by law is installed and functioning correctly The removal...

Page 10: ...osecution In addition operation without a licence is dangerous and may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident Warning Always ride defensively and wear the protective equipment mentioned el...

Page 11: ...handling and operating characteristics Never exceed the legal speed limit Warning The rider must maintain control of the vehicle by keeping hands on the handlebars at all times The handling and stabi...

Page 12: ...he following pages draw your attention to important safety information in this handbook Before riding ensure that all riders have understood and complied with all the information to which these labels...

Page 13: ...Warning Labels 13 Warning Label Locations Rocket III continued Unleaded Fuel page 30 Safety Helmet page 7 Daily Safety Checks page 33 Classic Cycles Technical Resources...

Page 14: ...lant Expansion Tank 4 Oil Filler Cap Dipstick 5 Tool Kit beneath seat 6 Rear Lamp 7 Rear Indicator 8 Transmission Shaft Final Drive Unit 9 Side Stand 10 Gear Change Pedal 11 Clutch Cable 12 Radiator 1...

Page 15: ...18 Fuel Tank 19 Fuel Filler Cap 20 Front Fork 21 Front Brake Disc 22 Front Brake Caliper 23 Rear Brake Pedal 24 Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir 25 Engine Management ECM beneath right hand side panel 26 Sil...

Page 16: ...utch Lever Adjuster 3 Headlamp Dipswitch 4 Horn Button 5 Indicator Switch 6 Ignition Switch 7 Front Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Front Brake Lever 9 Engine Stop Switch 10 Starter Button 11 Tachometer 12 Sp...

Page 17: ...n number is stamped into the steering head area of the frame It is also displayed on a plate riveted to the frame beneath the rider s seat Engine Serial Number The engine serial number is stamped on t...

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Page 19: ...tion Switch Positions 24 Brake and Clutch Lever Adjuster 25 Right Handlebar Switches 26 Engine Stop Switch 26 Starter Button 27 Left Handlebar Switches 27 Headlight Dip Switch 27 Direction Indicator S...

Page 20: ...achometer red zone 6 Engine Management Malfunction Indicator Light 7 High Coolant Temperature Low Oil Pressure Warning Light 8 Turn Indicator light 9 High Beam Indicator Light 10 Neutral Indicator Lig...

Page 21: ...knob The odometer shows the total distance that the motorcycle has travelled There are two trip meters Either trip meter shows the distance that the motorcycle has travelled since the meter on displa...

Page 22: ...essure warning symbol if the ignition is switched on without running the engine Coolant Temperature If the coolant temperature becomes too high the high coolant temperature low oil pressure warning li...

Page 23: ...ll illuminate Neutral The neutral warning light indicates when the transmission is in neutral no gear selected The warning light will illuminate when the transmission is in neutral with the ignition s...

Page 24: ...ent key cut from details of the key number or can cut a new key using the original as a master Ignition Switch Steering Lock Ignition Switch Positions This is a four position key operated switch The k...

Page 25: ...o the released lever is shortest when set to number four and longest when set to number one Warning For reasons of security and safety always move the ignition switch to the LOCK or P position and rem...

Page 26: ...may cause difficulty in restarting the engine due to a discharged battery Ordinarily only the ignition switch should be used to stop the engine Warning Do not attempt to adjust the levers with the mot...

Page 27: ...push the switch forward To select low beam push the switch rearwards When the high beam is turned on the high beam indicator light will illuminate NOTE A lighting ON OFF switch is not fitted to this m...

Page 28: ...xhaust system for this model is fitted with a catalytic converter to help reduce exhaust emission levels The catalytic converter can be permanently damaged if the motorcycle is allowed to run out of f...

Page 29: ...the OFF position Do not smoke Make sure the refuelling area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks This includes any appliance with a pilot light Never fill the tank until the...

Page 30: ...Caution Contaminated fuel may cause damage to fuel system components Warning Overfilling the tank can lead to fuel spillage If fuel is spilled thoroughly clean up the spillage immediately and dispose...

Page 31: ...cycle For instructions on safe parking refer to the How to Ride the Motorcycle section Tool Kit and Handbook 1 Tool kit tray 2 Handbook location The tool kit is located in a dedicated box beneath the...

Page 32: ...n at the rear to engage in the seat lock Running In Running in is the name given to the process that occurs during the first hours of a new vehicle s operation In particular internal friction in the e...

Page 33: ...nnecessarily high Changing up a gear helps reduce fuel consumption reduces noise and helps to protect the environment Safe Operation Daily Safety Checks Check the following items each day before you r...

Page 34: ...pongy in operation page 67 Brake pads There should be more than 1 5 mm of friction material remaining on all the pads page 67 Brake Fluid Levels No brake fluid leakage Brake fluid levels must be betwe...

Page 35: ...Off 38 Changing Gears 38 Braking 39 Parking 42 Considerations for High Speed Operation 43 General 44 Steering 44 Luggage 44 Brakes 44 Tyres 44 Fuel 44 Engine Oil 45 Final Drive Oil 45 Coolant 45 Elec...

Page 36: ...side stand Close the throttle completely Select neutral Turn the ignition switch off Lock the steering Caution The engine should normally be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the off position...

Page 37: ...the sidestand down Warning Never start the engine or run the engine in a confined area Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness and death within a short period of time Always o...

Page 38: ...anging Gears Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch lever Change into the next higher or lower gear Open the throttle part way while releasing the clutch lever Always use the clutch when chang...

Page 39: ...e other in ascending or descending order Braking 1 Front brake lever 2 Rear brake pedal Warning Do not change to a lower gear at speeds that will cause excessive engine rpm r min This can lock the rea...

Page 40: ...than the rear Change down or fully disengage the clutch as necessary to keep the engine from stalling Never lock the brakes as this may cause loss of control of the motorcycle and an accident Warning...

Page 41: ...your actions should be smooth under these conditions Sudden acceleration braking or turning may cause loss of control and an accident Warning When descending a long steep gradient use engine braking...

Page 42: ...rcycle from moving On a lateral sideways incline always park such that the incline naturally pushes the motorcycle towards the sidestand Do not park on a lateral sideways incline of greater than 6o an...

Page 43: ...may cause unprotected skin to become burnt Warning This Triumph motorcycle should be operated within the legal speed limits for the particular road travelled Operating a motorcycle at high speeds can...

Page 44: ...ssure when the tyres are cold and check the wheel balance Securely fit the valve caps after checking tyre pressures Observe the information given in the maintenance and specification sections on tyre...

Page 45: ...lways check the level with the engine cold Electrical Equipment Make certain that the headlight rear brake light direction indicators horn etc all work properly Miscellaneous Visually check that all f...

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Page 47: ...ill not move around while the motorcycle is in motion Always check the load security regularly though not while the motorcycle is in motion and ensure that the load does not extend beyond the rear of...

Page 48: ...be reduced by the fitting of non approved accessories incorrect loading worn tyres overall motorcycle condition and poor road or weather conditions Warning This motorcycle must not be operated above...

Page 49: ...st or hips The passenger should also be advised to lean with the rider when travelling around corners and not to lean unless the rider does so Do not carry animals on your motorcycle Warning The handl...

Page 50: ...trests provided A passenger who is not tall enough to reach the footrests will be unable to sit securely on the motorcycle and may cause instability leading to loss of control and an accident Warning...

Page 51: ...62 Radiator Hoses 62 Throttle Control 63 Inspection 64 Clutch 66 Inspection 66 Adjustment 66 Brakes 67 Brake Wear Inspection 67 Brake Pad Wear Compensation 67 Disc Brake Fluid 68 Brake Fluid Level In...

Page 52: ...ery Disposal 82 Battery Maintenance 82 Battery Installation 83 Fuse Box 83 Fuse Identification 84 Headlights 85 Headlight Vertical Adjustment 85 Headlight Horizontal Adjustment 86 Headlight Bulb Repla...

Page 53: ...iding condition always have an authorised Triumph dealer carry out the scheduled maintenance of this motorcycle Warning All maintenance is vitally important and must not be neglected Incorrect mainten...

Page 54: ...k Air cleaner renew Engine ECM check for stored DTC s Spark plugs check Spark plugs renew Throttle bodies balance Throttle cables check adjust Day Cooling system check for leaks Coolant level check ad...

Page 55: ...s 60 000 96 000 6 years Brake pad wear check Day Brake calipers check for leaks and seizures Brake master cylinders check for oil leaks Final drive check for oil leaks Day Final drive oil renew Final...

Page 56: ...filler cap dipstick from the oil tank wipe the dipstick clean and refit the filler cap pushing it fully home Warning Motorcycle operation with insufficient deteriorated or contaminated engine oil wil...

Page 57: ...correct level is reached Once the correct level is reached fit the filler cap dipstick Oil and Oil Filter Change 1 Oil tank drain plug 2 Front sump drain plug 3 Rear sump drain plug 4 Oil filter cover...

Page 58: ...Position the oil drain pan towards the rear of the engine remove the rear sump plug and allow the remaining oil to drain This will drain any oil remaining in the rear part of the sump Incorporating a...

Page 59: ...lter change at least 1 to 1 5 litres of oil will be required to top up the oil tank to the correct level Disposal of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters To protect the environment do not pour oil on the g...

Page 60: ...ore riding the motorcycle and top up the coolant if the level is low Corrosion Inhibitors To protect the cooling system from corrosion the use of corrosion inhibitor chemicals in the coolant is essent...

Page 61: ...low the minimum level the coolant level must be adjusted Coolant Level Adjustment Allow the engine to cool 1 Intake cover 2 Intake cover screws Remove the intake cover as follows Release the two screw...

Page 62: ...two screws to 9 Nm Coolant Change Have the coolant changed by an authorised Triumph dealer in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements Radiator Hoses Check the radiator hoses for cracks or...

Page 63: ...flect airflow through the radiator by installing unauthorised accessories either in front of the radiator or behind the cooling fan Interference with the radiator airflow can cause overheating potenti...

Page 64: ...nued Always be alert for changes in the feel of the throttle and have the throttle system checked by an authorised Triumph dealer if any changes are detected Changes can be due to wear in the mechanis...

Page 65: ...r the twist grip end of the cable Tighten the locknut With the throttle fully closed ensure that there is 2 3mm of free play in the closing cable at the throttle cam attached to the throttle bodies If...

Page 66: ...ch lever free play must be checked in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements Inspection Check that there is 2 3 mm clutch lever free play at the lever If there is an incorrect amount of fr...

Page 67: ...on the wheel Brake Pad Wear Compensation Disc and brake pad wear is automatically compensated for and has no effect on the brake lever or pedal action There are no parts that require adjustment on the...

Page 68: ...Riding with defective brakes may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident Warning Brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it will absorb moisture from the air Any absorbed moisture will grea...

Page 69: ...crews securing the right hand heel guard to the footrest bar then lift the guard out of the way Remove the screws securing the rear brake fluid reservoir cover then remove the cover Fill the reservoir...

Page 70: ...be replaced if scratches cannot be completely removed Warning Riding the motorcycle with defective brake lights is illegal and dangerous An accident causing injury to the rider and other road users ma...

Page 71: ...he motorcycle hold the lower end of the front forks and try to move them forward and backward If any free play can be detected in the steering headstock bearings ask your authorised Triumph dealer to...

Page 72: ...of the motorcycle gently rock the top of the front wheel from side to side If any free play can be detected ask your authorised Triumph dealer to inspect and rectify any faults before riding Repositio...

Page 73: ...ake pump the forks up and down several times If roughness or excessive stiffness is detected consult your authorised Triumph dealer Suspension Adjustment Front Suspension The front suspension is facto...

Page 74: ...ter will be set at position 1 Suggested Suspension Settings Adjuster settings are counted from position one with position one being with the adjuster turned fully anti clockwise There are five positio...

Page 75: ...rive unit for oil leaks in accordance with the scheduled maintenance chart Final Drive Oil Level Adjustment 1 Final drive unit 2 Oil level filler plug To check the oil level in the final drive unit re...

Page 76: ...of the correct inflation pressures Tyre Wear As the tyre tread wears down the tyre becomes more susceptible to punctures and failure It is estimated that 90 of all tyre problems occur during the last...

Page 77: ...ust not be operated above the legal road speed limit except in authorised closed course conditions Warning Only operate this Triumph motorcycle at high speed in closed course on road competition or on...

Page 78: ...es is hazardous and will adversely affect traction stability and handling which may lead to loss of control and an accident When tubeless tyres become punctured leakage is often very slow Always inspe...

Page 79: ...ing When replacement tyres are required consult your authorised Triumph dealer who will arrange for the tyres to be selected in a correct combination from the approved list and fitted according to the...

Page 80: ...st be replaced after such use as continued use of a damaged tyre may lead to instability loss of control and an accident Warning Accurate wheel balance is necessary for safe stable handling of the mot...

Page 81: ...ts on your skin flush with water immediately If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush with water for at least 15 minutes and SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY If electrolyte is swallowed drink large qu...

Page 82: ...an dry cloth Be sure that the cable connections are clean The battery is a sealed type and will not require any maintenance other than routine recharging such as during storage It is not possible to a...

Page 83: ...tray into place Refit the seat Fuse Box 1 Fuse box 2 Spare fuses NOTE Numbers shown in the diagram correspond to the fuse position numbers in the table overleaf The fuse box is located beneath the ri...

Page 84: ...lead to an electrical problem resulting in motorcycle damage loss of motorcycle control and an accident Circuit Protected Rating Amps Position Accessory lights 15 1 Ignition switch main feed 30 2 Acc...

Page 85: ...to 15 Nm Re check the headlight beam settings Switch the headlights off when both beam settings are satisfactorily set Warning Adjust road speed to suit the visibility and weather conditions in which...

Page 86: ...the second headlight Re check the headlight beam settings Switch the headlight off when both beams are satisfactorily set Headlight Bulb Replacement It is necessary to remove the headlight from the he...

Page 87: ...rew then remove the bulb from the light unit To remove the position light bulb Without pulling on the wires ease the bulb holder from its socket The bulb is removed from its holder by pulling gently u...

Page 88: ...t from the lamp body To remove the bulb from the holder gently pull on the bulb until it is released Installation for the bulb is the reverse of the removal procedure Warning The bulb becomes hot duri...

Page 89: ...zes sea water dusty or muddy roads and in winter when roads are treated for ice and snow Although under the terms of your motorcycle warranty cover is provided against the corrosion of certain items t...

Page 90: ...run it for 5 minutes Ensure adequate ventilation for the exhaust fumes Use a dry cloth to absorb water residue Do not allow water to stand on the machine as this will lead to corrosion Caution Do not...

Page 91: ...aned regularly to avoid a deterioration of its appearance These instructions can be applied to chrome brushed stainless steel and carbon fibre components alike NOTE The exhaust system must be cool bef...

Page 92: ...regular protection be applied to the system as this will both protect and enhance the system s appearance Caution The use of silicone products such as WD40 will cause discolouration of the chrome and...

Page 93: ...e discs or in the brake callipers Lubricate the control cables Remove the battery and store it where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight moisture or freezing temperatures During storage it shoul...

Page 94: ...oil and filter Check all the points listed in the daily safety checks section Before starting the engine remove one of the spark plugs from each cylinder Put side stand down Crank the engine on the st...

Page 95: ...CIFICATIONS Specifications Rocket III Dimensions Main motorcycle dimensions are shown in the diagram below Weights Dry Weight 320 kg Maximum Payload 235 kg Specifications Classic Cycles Technical Reso...

Page 96: ...ce Maximum Power DIN 142 PS at 5 750 rpm Maximum Torque 200 Nm at 2 500 rpm Lubrication Lubrication System Dry sump with remote oil tank Engine Oil Capacities dry fill 5 9 litres oil filter change 5 4...

Page 97: ...ylinder Gap 0 9 mm Transmission Transmission Type 5 speed constant mesh with transmission damper Clutch Type Wet Multi Plate Drive system Universal jointed shaft Final Drive Bevel geared crown wheel a...

Page 98: ...volt 18 amp hour Alternator 37 amps min at 2 000 rpm 41 amps min at 6 000 rpm Headlight 2 x 12 volt 60 55 watt H4 halogen Tail Brake Light 12 volt 5 21 watt Directional Indicator Lights 12 volt 10 wat...

Page 99: ...l 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 Brake and Clutch Fluid Mobil Universal Brake Clutch Fl...

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Page 101: ...ment 66 Inspection 66 Cooling 96 Cooling System 60 Coolant Change 62 Corrosion Inhibitors 60 Level Adjustment 61 Level Inspection 61 Radiator Hoses 62 D Dimensions 95 E Electrical Equipment 98 Engine...

Page 102: ...6 R Rear Light 88 Bulb Replacement 88 Right Handlebar Switches 26 Engine Stop Switch 26 Starter Button 27 S Safe Operation 33 Daily Safety Checks 33 Safety First 5 Fuel and Exhaust Fumes 6 Handlebars...

Page 103: ...ment 78 Specifications 98 Tyre Inflation Pressures 76 Tyre Wear 76 V Vehicle Identification Number 17 W Warnings 1 Information 3 Maintenance 2 Noise Control System 2 Owner s Handbook 2 Warning Label L...

Page 104: ...Parts Accessories Dirt Bike Parts Accessories Motorcycle Helmet Closeout Sale Japanese Motorcycle Original Equipment Parts Save On All Motorcycle Tires Motorcycle Gear Closeout Sale High Visibility M...

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