Triumph Thunderbird Commander, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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General Information
Note:
• Do not leave the ignition switch in
the P position for long periods as
this will cause the battery to
discharge.
Steering Lock Key
1. Steering lock key tag
The steering lock key operates the steering
lock only. A different key operates the ignition
switch.
When the motorcycle is delivered from the
factory, two steering lock keys are supplied
together with a small tag bearing the key
number. Make a note of the key number and
store the spare key and key number tag in a
safe place away from the motorcycle.
Warning
For reasons of security and safety, always
turn the ignition to the OFF or PARK
position and remove the key when leaving
the motorcycle unattended.
Any unauthorized use of the motorcycle
may cause injury to the user, other road
users and pedestrians and may also cause
damage to the motorcycle.
Caution
Additional keys or key rings attached to the
ignition key may cause damage to the
motorcycle’s painted or polished
components. Remove any such item from
the ignition key to prevent damage to
painted or polished components when the
motorcycle is ridden.
Caution
The ignition and steering lock keys are
different.
However, on some models the ignition and
steering lock keys will fit either lock, but
the keys will only operate their respective
locks.
Do not use the ignition key in the steering
lock, or the steering lock key in the ignition
switch as doing so may damage or break
the key or the steering lock/ignition switch.
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