Triumph Sprint ST ABS, Handbook

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Inspection
Check that the throttle opens smoothly,
without undue force and that it closes without
sticking. Have your authorised Triumph
dealer check the throttle system if a problem
is detected or any doubt exists.
Check that there is 2 - 3 mm of throttle grip
free play when lightly turning the throttle grip
back and forth.
If there is an incorrect amount of free play,
Triumph recommends that you have
adjustments made by your authorised
Triumph dealer. However, in an emergency,
throttle adjustment may be made as follows:
1. Opening cable adjuster
2. Closing cable adjuster
3. Closing cable – free play
measurement point
4. Opening cable – free play
measurement point
Adjustment
Remove the seat.
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead
first.
Remove the fuel tank and airbox.
Release the locknut on the 'opening' cable
adjuster.
Rotate the 'opening' cable adjuster at the
twist grip end such that it has an equal
amount of adjustment in each direction.
Rotate the 'opening' cable adjuster at the
throttle body end of the cable to give
2 - 3 mm of play at the twist grip. Tighten the
locknut.
Make any minor adjustments as necessary to
give 2 - 3 mm of play using the adjuster near
Warning
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 mechanism, which
could lead to a sticking throttle.
An incorrectly adjusted, sticking or stuck
throttle will lead to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Warning
Use of the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted, incorrectly routed, sticking or
damaged throttle cables will interfere with
the throttle function resulting in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
To avoid incorrect adjustment, incorrect
routing, or continued use of a sticking or
damaged throttle, always have your
throttle checked and adjusted by your
authorised Triumph dealer.
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