Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance
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Note
An accurate indication of the level of
oil in the engine is only shown when
the engine is at normal operating
temperature and the motorcycle is
upright (not on the side stand).
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1. Oil filler plug
2. Sight glass
3. Upper level (maximum)
4. Lower level (minimum)
To inspect the engine oil level:
• Start the engine and run at idle for
approximately five minutes.
• Stop the engine, then wait for at
least five minutes to allow the oil to
settle.
• Note the oil level visible in the sight
glass.
• When correct, oil should be visible at
a point between the upper level and
the lower level on the sight glass.
• If it is necessary to top up the
oil level, remove the oil filler plug
and using a suitable funnel, add
oil, a little at a time, until the level
registered in the sight glass is
correct.
• Once the correct level is reached, fit
and tighten the oil filler plug.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Warning
Prolonged or repeated contact with
engine oil can lead to skin dryness,
irritation and dermatitis.
Used engine oil contains harmful
contamination that can lead to skin
cancer.
Always wear suitable protective
clothing and avoid skin contact with
used oil.
Warning
The engine oil may be hot.
Avoid contact with the hot engine
oil by wearing suitable protective
clothing, gloves and eye protection.
Contact with hot engine oil may cause
the skin to be scalded or burned.
Warning
If the engine has recently been
running, the exhaust components may
be hot to the touch.
Contact with the hot components may
cause damage to exposed skin.
To avoid skin damage, always allow the
hot parts to cool before touching the
exhaust system.