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Maintenance and Adjustment
Oil Specification and Grade
Triumph high performance fuel
injected engines are designed to use
10W/40 or 15W/50 semi or fully
synthetic motorcycle engine oil that
meets specification API SH (or
higher) AND JASO MA.
Do not add any chemical additives to
the engine oil. The engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and any
additives could cause the clutch to
slip.
Do not use mineral, vegetable, non-
detergent oil, castor based oils or any
oil not conforming to the required
specification. The use of these oils
may cause instant, severe engine
damage.
Cooling System
To ensure efficient engine cooling,
check the coolant level each day
before 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
essential.
If coolant containing a corrosion
inhibitor is not used, the cooling
system will accumulate rust and
scale in the water jacket and radiator.
This will block the coolant passages,
and
considerably
reduce
the
efficiency of the cooling system.
Warning
Use coolant mixture containing
corrosion inhibitors and anti-freeze
suitable for aluminium engines and
radiators. Always use the anti-
freeze in accordance with the
instructions of the manufacturer.
Coolant mixture that contains anti-
freeze and corrosion inhibitors
contains toxic chemicals that are
harmful to the human body. Never
swallow anti-freeze or any of the
motorcycle coolant.
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