Maintenance and Adjustment
WORN TOOTH
WORN TOOTH
(ENGINE SPROCKET) (REAR SPROCKET)
NOTE:
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Sprocket wear is exaggerated for
illustration.
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WARNING:
The use of
non-approved chains may
result in a broken chain or may cause
the chain to jump off the sprockets.
Use a genuine Triumph supplied
chain as specified in the Triumph
Parts Catalogue.
Never neglect chain maintenance and
always have chains installed by an
authorised Triumph dealer.
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Rotate the rear wheel and inspect the
drive chain for damaged rollers, and
loose pins and links.
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Also inspect the sprockets for
unevenly or excessively worn or
damaged teeth.
If there is any irregularity, have the
drive chain and/or the sprockets
replaced by an authorised Triumph
dealer.
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Replace the chain guard.
Chain
Lubrication
Lubrication
necessary every 500 miles and also after
riding in wet weather, on wet roads, or any
time that the chain appears dry.
Use the special chain lubricant as
recommended in the specification section.
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Apply lubricant to the sides of the
rollers. This will allow the oil to
penetrate to the chain rollers and
bushings. Also apply oil to the chain
‘0’ rings. Wipe off any excess oil.
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If the chain is especially dirty, clean
first using paraffin and then apply oil
as mentioned above.
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CAUTION:
Do not use a
power ‘jet’ wash to clean the
chain as this may cause damage to
the chain components.
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