Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA 2017 Owner'S Handbook Manual Download

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How To Ride The Motorcycle

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Summary of Contents for Tiger 1200 XCA 2017

Page 1: ...nd refer to it for information whenever necessary The information contained in this publication is based on the latest information available at the time of printing Triumph reserves the right to make...

Page 2: ...se of the major sections a further table of contents will help you find the specific subject required Foreword 3 Safety First 7 Warning Labels 14 Parts Identification 16 Serial Numbers 20 Instruments...

Page 3: ...DBOOK and will be followed by a pictorial representation of the subject concerned Never attempt to ride the motorcycle or make any adjustments without reference to the relevant instructions contained...

Page 4: ...ative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale...

Page 5: ...equently sold All riders must read this Owner s Handbook and all other instructions which are supplied with your motorcycle before riding in order to become thoroughly familiar with the correct operat...

Page 6: ...e purchase of your Triumph Your feedback on the buying and ownership experience is very important in helping us develop our products and services for you Please help us by ensuring your authorised Tri...

Page 7: ...Low Ride Height Model The Tiger 1200 XRx LRH motorcycles are equipped with lowered suspension and have reduced ground clearance As a result the cornering bank angles that can be achieved by the Tiger...

Page 8: ...rter Always make sure that flammable materials are not allowed to contact the exhaust system or catalytic converter Fuel and Exhaust Fumes Warning PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE Always turn off the engine...

Page 9: ...t offers some protection in an accident though a full face helmet will offer more Always wear a visor or approved goggles to help vision and to protect your eyes cbma Riding Warning Never ride the mot...

Page 10: ...holes uneven or damaged road surfaces Bad weather Rider error Always operate the motorcycle at moderate speed and away from heavy traffic until you have become thoroughly familiar with its handling an...

Page 11: ...this Owner s Handbook Parts and Accessories Warning Owners should be aware that the only approved parts accessories and conversions for any Triumph motorcycle are those which carry official Triumph a...

Page 12: ...tly The removal or alteration of the motorcycle s lights silencers emission or noise control systems can violate the law Incorrect or improper modification may adversely affect the handling stability...

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Page 14: ...d and complied with all the information to which these labels relate For illustration purposes the Tiger 1200 XR motorcycle is shown Warning Label Locations MAX LOAD 5 kg 11 lbs 6 5 4 3 2 N 1 1 2 R P...

Page 15: ...will cause damage to the paintwork or body work P b 1 2 3 4 5 6 DAILY SAFETY CHECKS T GLICHE SICHERHEITSKONTROLLEN CONTROLES DE SECURITE QUOTIDIENS CHEQUEOS DE SEGURIDAD DIARIOS VERIFICA ES DI RIAS D...

Page 16: ...200 XR only 6 Battery and fuse boxes under the seat 7 Passenger s heated seat switch if fitted 8 USB socket under the seat 9 Electrical accessory socket if fitted 10 Rear indicator 11 Rear brake calip...

Page 17: ...ke fluid reservoir 3 Oil filler cap 4 Mirror 5 Front suspension damping adjusters Tiger 1200 XR only 6 Windscreen 7 Headlight adjuster 8 Front fog lights if fitted 9 Front fork 10 Engine oil level sig...

Page 18: ...lights switch if fitted 6 Clutch fluid reservoir 7 Multifunction display screen 8 Tachometer 9 Ignition switch 10 Motorcycle status display screen 11 Front brake fluid reservoir 12 Engine stop switch...

Page 19: ...itted 5 Cruise control adjust switch 6 MODE button 7 Clutch fluid reservoir 8 Multifunction display screen 9 Master ignition switch if fitted 10 Front brake fluid reservoir 11 Hazard warning lights sw...

Page 20: ...e frame In addition It is displayed on a label which is mounted on the right hand side of the front subframe Record the vehicle identification number in the space provided below Engine Serial Number 1...

Page 21: ...hin Film Transistor TFT digital instrument display ODOMETER 0 MILES Thin Film Transistor TFT Instrument Display For more information on the TFT instrument display and its operation see page 22 Tiger 1...

Page 22: ...y Navigation 24 TFT Themes and Styles 24 Warning Lights 25 Speedometer and Odometer 31 Tachometer 31 Gear Position Display 32 Fuel Gauge 32 Service Interval Announcement 33 Ambient Air Temperature 33...

Page 23: ...9 2 3 8 11 1 Alarm immobiliser status indicator light alarm is an accessory kit 2 Warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Right hand indicator 5 Daytime Running Light DRL if fitted 6 Oil pressure warning light...

Page 24: ...tick up down Short press press and release via joystick centre Long press press and hold via joystick centre Reset current feature only available with joystick long press TFT Themes and Styles There i...

Page 25: ...ault is not so severe that the engine will not run Warning Reduce speed and do not continue to ride for longer than is necessary with the MIL illuminated The fault may adversely affect engine performa...

Page 26: ...n the ignition is switched on it is normal that the ABS warning light will flash on and off The light will continue to flash after engine start up until the motorcycle first reaches a speed exceeding...

Page 27: ...rear wheel to spin resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident TC Indicator Light Operation TC Switched On Under normal riding conditions the indicator light will remain off The indicator...

Page 28: ...te adjustment motors under the following conditions If the battery has been disconnected for any reason If a fault occurs with the TSAS system during normal operation The warning light will flash twic...

Page 29: ...eam button has additional functionality If the DRL switch is in the daytime running lights position then press and hold the high beam button to turn the high beam on It will remain on as long as the b...

Page 30: ...onditions allow for high beam headlights to be used Low Fuel Warning Light The low fuel warning light will illuminate when there are approximately 3 5 litres of fuel remaining in the tank Tyre Pressur...

Page 31: ...ted with it is not see page 196 Even if the numeric display seems at or close to the standard tyre pressure when the warning light is on a low tyre pressure is indicated and a puncture is the most lik...

Page 32: ...i RANGE mpg 10 1 Fuel gauge With the ignition switched on a filled line indicates the fuel remaining in the fuel tank Note The fuel gauge colours may vary depending on the theme or style chosen The ga...

Page 33: ...screen when the ignition is turned on The service symbol will also be shown if a fault has occurred and the ABS and or MIL warning lights are illuminated Contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon a...

Page 34: ...hrottle response MAP Anti lock Brake System ABS and Traction Control TC settings to suit differing road conditions and rider preferences Riding modes can be conveniently selected using the MODE button...

Page 35: ...erve this important warning may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident Warning If ABS and or traction control TC has been disabled in the Main Menu as described on page 50 for ABS and or p...

Page 36: ...ne stop switch is in the RUN position Note If the battery is disconnected then the RIDER mode settings will default back to the original factory settings The current riding mode is shown in the upper...

Page 37: ...a riding mode the rider must carry out the following simultaneously Close the throttle Pull the clutch in Make sure that the brakes are not engaged allow the motorcycle to coast Note It is not possib...

Page 38: ...ontrol 2 Information tray To view the different information tray items push the joystick left right until the required information tray item is shown Note To access the information tray the warning me...

Page 39: ...tick left right to return to the information tray Trip Meter There are two trip meters that can be accessed and reset in the information tray 1 0123 02 25 42 5 TRIP mi TRIP HH MM mi mph HH MM mph 2 02...

Page 40: ...ant in time If the motorcycle is stationary will be shown in the display area Range to Empty This is an indication of the predicted distance that can be travelled on the remaining fuel in the tank Res...

Page 41: ...le has travelled 9060 12 2018 0940 OR mi ODO date mi Odometer Information Tray Service Interval Announcement The Service Interval Announcement information tray shows the service symbol the distance da...

Page 42: ...s elapsed the selected damping setting will be automatically activated and the display will return to the home screen Alternatively press the joystick centre to confirm the setting and return to the h...

Page 43: ...engine temperature The range is between C cold and H hot on the display With the engine running if the engine coolant temperature becomes dangerously high the high coolant temperature warning light on...

Page 44: ...t features of the motorcycle For more information see page 47 Trip Set Up This menu allows configuration of Trip 1 and Trip 2 For more information see page 51 Display Set Up This menu allows configura...

Page 45: ...RAIN RESET ALL TO DEFAULTS OFF ROAD OFF ROAD PRO Push the joystick down up until the required setting option is selected and press the joystick centre to confirm EXIT RIDING MODES ROAD SPORT ABS SETT...

Page 46: ...de RIDER RAIN ROAD SPORT OFF ROAD OFF ROAD PRO ABS Anti lock Braking System Road Off Road1 Off Via Menu Via Menu Via Menu MAP Throttle Response Rain Road Sport1 Off Road1 TC Traction Control Rain Road...

Page 47: ...tomatic rear suspension preload settings For more information on TSAS see page 110 TSAS TRIUMPH SHIFT ASSIST HILL HOLD INDICATORS EXIT BIKE SET UP ABS TSAS MODE SETTING ON ROAD SETTING OFF ROAD RIDING...

Page 48: ...ession damping settings accordingly Bike Set Up Triumph Shift Assist if fitted Triumph Shift Assist triggers a momentary engine cut to allow gears to engage without closure of the throttle or operatio...

Page 49: ...Bike Set Up menu For more information on hill hold control see page 157 Bike Set Up Direction Indicators The direction indicators can be set to Auto Basic Auto Advanced or Manual mode EXIT BIKE SET UP...

Page 50: ...confirm the required selection The display will then return to the Bike Set Up menu Bike Set Up Traction Control TC It is possible to temporarily disable the traction control system The traction cont...

Page 51: ...s available are TRIP 1 RESET TRIP 2 RESET TRIP 2 DISPLAY Trip Setup Manual Reset Manual reset of the trip meters will only reset the selected trip meter when the rider chooses to do so EXIT MAIN MENU...

Page 52: ...n stored in the trip memory When the ignition is turned off the trip meter is set to zero when the time period has elapsed The following table shows two examples of the automatic trip reset functional...

Page 53: ...e available Styles and Themes Brightness Visible Tray Shift Indicator Language Set Units Set Clock Set Date Display Set Up Styles and Themes Note Themes are only available on Tiger 1200 XRT and Tiger...

Page 54: ...the Display Set Up menu push the joystick down to select BRIGHTNESS and press the joystick centre to confirm Push the joystick down to select BRIGHTNESS High Contrast or BRIGHTNESS Low Contrast menu...

Page 55: ...e From the Display Set Up menu push the joystick down to select LANGUAGE and press the joystick centre to confirm Push the joystick down up until the required language is selected Press the joystick c...

Page 56: ...joystick down up to set the hour and press the joystick centre to confirm EXIT LANGUAGE SET UNITS THEME BRIGHTNESS High Contrast SET CLOCK DISPLAY SET UP 12HR MINUTE HOUR 24HR SET CLOCK 15 40 BRIGHTN...

Page 57: ...current year and then press the joystick centre to confirm To set the MONTH and DAY repeat the procedure used to set the year Once the date is set the display will return to the SET DATE menu Reset to...

Page 58: ...to maintain control of the motorcycle Attempting to clean or adjust the instrument panel while riding the motorcycle may result in loss of control of the motorcycle and an accident Only attempt to cle...

Page 59: ...LCD Instrument Display Table of Contents Instrument Panel Layout 60 Warning Lights 61 Warning and Information Messages 67 Tachometer 68 Motorcycle Status Display Screen 69 Multifunction Display Scree...

Page 60: ...light 6 ABS warning light 7 Tachometer red zone 8 Right hand direction indicator light 9 Neutral indicator light 10 Fog lights indicator light 11 High beam indicator light 12 Motorcycle status display...

Page 61: ...at the journey may be completed if the fault is not so severe that the engine will not run Warning Reduce speed and do not continue to ride for longer than is necessary with the MIL illuminated The fa...

Page 62: ...ture becomes dangerously high the high coolant temperature warning light will illuminate Caution Stop the engine immediately if the high coolant temperature warning light illuminates Do not restart th...

Page 63: ...unless there is a fault or ABS is disabled by the rider the warning light will remain illuminated see Bike Setup on page 79 or Riding Mode Configuration on page 87 ABS is set to Off Road the warning l...

Page 64: ...the TC system is working to limit rear wheel slip during periods of hard acceleration or under wet or slippery road conditions TC Switched On Off Road Setting Under normal riding conditions the indica...

Page 65: ...ly be activated when the motorcycle is travelling at a speed between 19 to 100 mph 30 to 160 km h and is in 3 rd gear or higher When activated the cruise control light in the tachometer will be illumi...

Page 66: ...a malfunction that requires investigation Contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked and rectified Tyre Pressure Warning Light if TPMS is fitted The tyre pressu...

Page 67: ...ys take extra care when the temperatures are low and reduce speed in potentially hazardous driving conditions such as bad weather Excess speed hard acceleration heavy braking or hard cornering when ro...

Page 68: ...L button to scroll through the messages being displayed Press the SELECT button to acknowledge and hide each message Note Some messages are automatically hidden after a short period Hidden warning and...

Page 69: ...t speed Service indicator Clock Ambient air temperature and frost symbol Speedometer The digital speedometer indicates the road speed of the motorcycle The read out displays the motorcycle road speed...

Page 70: ...y while riding the motorcycle Depending on the riding style updating could take up to five minutes Coolant Temperature Gauge Caution Do not continue to run the engine if either of the high temperature...

Page 71: ...splayed as until a speed has been set Upon setting a speed the word SET will be visible below the cruise control symbol The set speed will be displayed and the cruise control light in the tachometer w...

Page 72: ...have the fault checked and rectified Clock 1 1 Clock 12 hour format displayed The clock can be displayed in 12 hour or 24 hour format To set the clock see Display Setup on page 81 Ambient Air Tempera...

Page 73: ...function display screen is also used to display warning and information messages For more information on warning and information messages see page 67 Home Screen The multifunction display home screen...

Page 74: ...ed Press and release the SELECT button to access the selected item s sub menu or adjustment screen Press and hold the SELECT button to access the Settings menu For more information see page 77 Riding...

Page 75: ...display trip meter one as default but can be configured to display two trip meters For information on trip set up see page 78 Journey Distance The total journey distance travelled since the trip mete...

Page 76: ...motorcycle information menu Motorcycle Information Menu Any one of the available information items can be selected to be shown in the home screen OFF ROAD MI 120 1 MPG 48 MI 1892 ODO PSI 42 R PSI 36 F...

Page 77: ...is shown in the multifunction display screen SETTINGS EXIT SHOW WARNINGS RIDING MODES TRIP SETUP BIKE SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SETTINGS Menu The following menu items are available for selection EXIT SHOW W...

Page 78: ...her TRIP 1 RESET or TRIP 2 RESET Press the SCROLL button to select CONFIRM then press the SELECT button All items within the selected trip meter will be immediately reset to zero and the display will...

Page 79: ...ABS It is possible to temporarily disable the ABS system The ABS system cannot be permanently disabled it will be automatically enabled when the ignition is turned OFF and then ON again Warning Selec...

Page 80: ...uise control if equipped will still function Traction Control TC It is possible to temporarily disable the Traction Control TC system The TC system cannot be permanently disabled it will be automatica...

Page 81: ...wn in the multifunction display screen Traction control and all riding mode traction control settings will be disabled until the traction control is re enabled All traction control settings are automa...

Page 82: ...ess the SCROLL button to select MILES or KM and then press the SELECT button to confirm Note If DISTANCE has been set to MILES the menu options available will be MPG UK or MPG US If DISTANCE has been...

Page 83: ...en press the SELECT button to confirm Press the SCROLL button to adjust the instrument brightness using the adjustment slider between levels 1 lowest to 10 highest Press the SELECT button to save the...

Page 84: ...and an accident Warning If ABS and or TC has been disabled using the BIKE SETUP menu the ABS and or TC settings saved for all riding modes will be overridden ABS and or TC will remain OFF regardless o...

Page 85: ...lighted riding mode and its currently stored ABS MAP and TC settings are displayed on the left hand side of the multifunction display The currently active riding mode is indicated with a border OFF RO...

Page 86: ...ROAD mode was active the last time the ignition was switched OFF with ABS and or TC set to OFF ROAD or OFF Note Otherwise the last selected riding mode will be remembered and activated when the ignit...

Page 87: ...control and an accident Caution Do not stop the engine using the ignition switch or engine stop switch whilst the motorcycle is moving Always bring the motorcycle to a stop safely and engage neutral...

Page 88: ...e front brake lever is operated only the partially integrated braking system will also apply a small amount of rear brake as described in Braking on page 151 In this situation the level of ABS interve...

Page 89: ...lippery road surfaces may cause the rear wheel to slip and may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident Rain Optimal TC setting for wet or slippery conditions Allows reduced rear wheel sli...

Page 90: ...de direct access to a riding mode s configuration menu as follows From the Home Screen Press and hold the MODE button while in the Home screen to activate the configuration menu for the currently acti...

Page 91: ...figuration menu TC TC ROAD TC Menu ROAD Selected To change the TC setting From the TC menu press the SCROLL button to select the required option Press the SELECT button to confirm the selection and re...

Page 92: ...eed While in Cruise Control 109 Deactivating Cruise Control 109 Resuming the Cruise Control Set Speed 110 Triumph Semi Active Suspension TSAS if fitted 110 Traction Control TC 112 Optimised Cornering...

Page 93: ...ider s Seat Height Adjustment 126 Heated Seats if fitted 127 Helmet Hook 128 Tool Kit Handbook and the Triumph Accessory D Lock 129 Electrical Accessory Sockets 129 Universal Serial Bus USB Socket 130...

Page 94: ...ss of the button will change the status to OFF or ON after briefly showing the original status colour first The smart key must be within close proximity one metre three feet of the system sensor which...

Page 95: ...r ignition switch is located on the right hand side of the instrument panel To operate the motorcycle with the keyless ignition the master ignition switch must be in the ON position If the master igni...

Page 96: ...he engine immobiliser To make sure the immobiliser functions correctly always have only one of the ignition keys near the ignition switch Having two ignition keys near the switch may interrupt the sig...

Page 97: ...discharge Warning For reasons of security and safety always move the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK or PARK position and remove the key when leaving the motorcycle unattended Any unauthorised use of...

Page 98: ...the instrument display without starting the engine when switched ON Caution Do not leave the switch in the Power ON position for a long period of time as this may cause damage to electrical component...

Page 99: ...ion switch should be used to stop the engine Caution Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position unless the engine is running as this may cause damage to electrical components and will dischar...

Page 100: ...mode the daytime running lights warning light will illuminate The daytime running lights and low beam headlights are operated manually using the DRL switch Press the top of the switch for DRL mode an...

Page 101: ...ponding direction indicators to flash on and off until they are cancelled as follows The indicator self cancel system becomes active eight seconds after operating a direction indicator Eight seconds a...

Page 102: ...ights on press and release the fog lights switch When the fog lights are turned on the fog lights indicator will illuminate in the display Note The fog lights switch will only operate when the headlig...

Page 103: ...ll only heat when the engine is running When the rider s heated seat is switched on then the rider s heated seat symbol will appear in the display The selected heat level will also be indicated by the...

Page 104: ...nd will remain on when the clutch lever is released With the ignition on and the headlight dip switch set to the dip beam position pressing the bottom of the switch will activate the headlight The hea...

Page 105: ...the throttle via the engine control unit There are no direct acting cables in the system The throttle grip has a resistive feel to it as it is rolled rearwards to open the throttle When the grip is r...

Page 106: ...s Warning Do not attempt to adjust the lever with the motorcycle in motion as this may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident WarningContinued After adjusting the lever operate the motorcy...

Page 107: ...operate this Triumph motorcycle at high speed in closed course on road competition or on closed course racetracks High speed operation should only then be attempted by riders who have been instructed...

Page 108: ...ating that a speed has not yet been set To activate cruise control the following conditions have to be met The motorcycle must be travelling at a speed between 19 to 100 mph 30 to 160 km h The motorcy...

Page 109: ...control set speed display will flash until the new set speed has been achieved If riding up a steep incline and cruise control is unable to maintain the set speed the cruise control set speed display...

Page 110: ...play screen The stored set speed will remain in the cruise control memory until the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position Note The cruise control set speed display will flash until the r...

Page 111: ...conditions If the battery has been disconnected for any reason If a fault occurs with the TSAS system during normal operation The warning light will flash twice every second during system recalibratio...

Page 112: ...nformation on the traction control indicator light operation see page 27 and page 64 Optimised Cornering Traction Control if fitted Note All models except Tiger 1200 XR are equipped with optimised cor...

Page 113: ...illuminated Contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked and rectified Hard acceleration and cornering in this situation may cause the rear wheel to spin resulti...

Page 114: ...he sensors continue to transmit data for approximately seven minutes before switching off The tyre pressure values remain visible in the system display until the sensors switch off An adhesive label w...

Page 115: ...HH MM PM RPM x1000 mph 10 42 PSI F R 30 PSI 1 2 3 1 Warning lights 2 Front tyre pressure indicator 3 Rear tyre pressure indicator The tyre pressure at which the warning light illuminates is temperatu...

Page 116: ...SENSOR SIGNAL FRONT REAR TYRE will be shown in the display Contact your authorised Triumph dealer to have the fault rectified Tyre Pressures The tyre pressures shown on your instrument panel indicate...

Page 117: ...tected the tyre pressure warning light will illuminate and a message will be shown in the display see page 66 or page 30 Fuel Fuel Requirement Refuelling P b cbny Fuel Grade Your Triumph engine is des...

Page 118: ...ource of flame or sparks This includes any appliance with a pilot light Never fill the tank until the fuel level rises into the filler neck Heat from sunlight or other sources may cause the fuel to ex...

Page 119: ...motorcycle Because fuel is highly flammable any fuel leak or spillage or any failure to observe the safety advice given above may lead to a fire hazard which could cause damage to property and injury...

Page 120: ...indscreen while riding the motorcycle Removal of the rider s hands from the handlebars while riding the motorcycle will diminish the ability of the rider to maintain the control of the motorcycle Atte...

Page 121: ...There is a short time out period to allow for further adjustment to take place before the instruments automatically exit the windscreen adjustment mode Alternatively press the SELECT button to exit t...

Page 122: ...or damage to the motorcycle Note This procedure assumes the handlebars are in the standard position as delivered from the factory If the handlebars have already been adjusted as described below the b...

Page 123: ...s and tighten to 26 Nm Stands Side Stand Warning The motorcycle is fitted with an interlock system to prevent it from being ridden with the side stand in the down position Never attempt to ride with t...

Page 124: ...the motorcycle up and to the rear using the rear rack as a handhold For instructions on safe parking refer to the How to Ride the Motorcycle section Seats Seat Care Caution To prevent damage to the s...

Page 125: ...forwards and press down at the rear to engage in the seat lock 1 2 3 1 4 1 Passenger seat outer brackets 2 Subframe loops 3 Passenger seat inner brackets 4 Rider seat brackets Warning To prevent deta...

Page 126: ...y prevent correct fitment of the seat Riding the motorcycle with an incorrectly fitted seat may cause loss of motorcycle control and an accident Warning After adjusting the seat operate the motorcycle...

Page 127: ...of heat low and high 1 2 1 Low heat symbol amber 2 High heat symbol red o7 29 12 5 1 9999 02 25 8 6 4 2 0 12 14 25 2 F E TRIP mi mp h HH MM PM RPM x1000 10 1 N 2 1 Rider s heated seat low heat selecte...

Page 128: ...ntil the voltage rises to a safe level The switches will not power back on automatically even if the voltage rises to the safe level The ignition must be switched off then on again to activate the hea...

Page 129: ...pen end faces towards the front of the motorcycle Position the lock body into the rear mudguard tray as shown below cjhl 2 1 3 1 Lock U section 2 Lock body 3 Straps Fit the tool kit and handbook above...

Page 130: ...e rear electrical accessory socket by turning the ignition switch off then on again provided that the socket is not still overloaded Note To protect the battery from excessive discharge while using fi...

Page 131: ...device or the motorcycle Fit the passenger seat making sure that the device or USB cable is not trapped Turn the ignition on and start the engine Caution Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON po...

Page 132: ...h dealer or visit www triumph co uk Warning Do not move or lift the motorcycle by using any part of the panniers mounting rails or luggage system Damage to the motorcycle and or personal injury may oc...

Page 133: ...rect side of the motorcycle When mounting the panniers make sure that the lock barrels are facing towards the rear of the motorcycle Position the pannier onto the lower pannier mounting points as show...

Page 134: ...rrectly mounted pannier may detach whilst riding resulting in a dangerous riding condition Before riding always make sure that both panniers are mounted correctly Make sure that the status indicators...

Page 135: ...traps as shown below cisd_1 1 1 Retaining straps Press downwards on the quick release mechanism for the pannier lid hinge Slide the lid down and to the rear to release the pannier lid hinge The lid ca...

Page 136: ...is stated on a label inside the pannier Never exceed this loading limit as this may cause the motorcycle to become unstable leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident Warning The Expedition...

Page 137: ...le Never exceed the maximum vehicle loading weight of Tiger 1200 XR 230 kg 507 lb Tiger 1200 XRx 228 kg 502 lb Tiger 1200 XRx LRH 230 kg 507 lb Tiger 1200 XRT 228 kg 502 lb Tiger 1200 XCx 223 kg 491 l...

Page 138: ...Failure to allow for changes in motorcycle stability may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident When riding at high speed always be aware that various motorcycle configuration and environ...

Page 139: ...ring the first 500 miles 800 km Do not use full throttle Avoid high engine speeds at all times Avoid riding at one constant engine speed whether fast or slow for a long period of time Avoid aggressive...

Page 140: ...rrect specification oil as required No leaks from the engine or oil cooler see page 175 Final Drive No oil leaks see page 183 Tyres Wheels Correct inflation pressures when cold Tread depth wear tyre w...

Page 141: ...at the throttle grip returns to the idle position without sticking see page 105 Clutch Fluid Level No brake and clutch fluid leakage The clutch fluid level must be between the MAX and MIN marks on the...

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Page 143: ...rting the Engine 146 Starting the Engine 148 Moving Off 149 Changing Gears 150 Braking 151 Anti Lock Braking System ABS 154 Optimised Cornering ABS 154 ABS Warning Light 156 Hill Hold Control if fitte...

Page 144: ...the throttle completely Select neutral Turn the ignition switch off Select first gear Support the motorcycle on a firm level surface with the side or centre stand Lock the steering Caution The engine...

Page 145: ...ch OFF position if fitted To stop the engine Close the throttle completely Select neutral Place the engine stop switch in the STOP position Turn the master ignition switch to the OFF position if fitte...

Page 146: ...rom zero to maximum and then return to zero The instrument warning lights will illuminate and will then go off except those which normally remain on until the engine starts see Warning Lights on page...

Page 147: ...ed Wait 15 seconds between each operation of the starter to allow for cooling and recovery of battery power Do not let the engine idle for long periods as this may lead to overheating which will cause...

Page 148: ...d with starter lockout switches The switches prevent the electric starter from operating when the transmission is not in neutral with the side stand down If the side stand is extended whilst the engin...

Page 149: ...may interrupt the signal between the transponder and the engine immobiliser In this situation the engine immobiliser will remain active until one of the ignition keys is removed Moving Off Pull in th...

Page 150: ...ontrol enabled it will limit the amount of front wheel lift and rear wheel slip If the traction control is not functioning or disabled avoid opening the throttle too far or too fast in any of the lowe...

Page 151: ...ar one after the other in ascending or descending order Braking chex_1 1 1 Front brake lever 1 1 Rear brake pedal All motorcycle models are equipped with a partially integrated braking system combined...

Page 152: ...n a traffic free area see ABS warnings below over WarningContinued Triumph strongly recommends that all riders take a course of instruction which includes advice on safe brake operation Incorrect brak...

Page 153: ...t coast with the engine switched off and do not tow the motorcycle The transmission is pressure lubricated only when the engine is running Inadequate lubrication may cause damage or seizure of the tra...

Page 154: ...quivalent motorcycle without ABS Warning If the ABS is not functioning or has been disabled see Bike Setup on page 79 or Riding Mode Configuration on page 87 the brake system will continue to function...

Page 155: ...der maintain motorcycle control The optimised cornering ABS WarningContinued will not however be able to fully counteract the weight and momentum of the motorcycle and braking too hard whilst cornerin...

Page 156: ...dels equipped with optimised cornering ABS only For more information on the ABS warning light see page 63 Warning The ABS warning light will illuminate after three minutes if the rear wheel is driven...

Page 157: ...stop switch is moved to the STOP position or if the engine is stopped for any other reason The hill hold control system will also deactivate if a fault occurs which causes the MIL to illuminate In th...

Page 158: ...matically deactivate when it detects that the rider is attempting to move off The system will progressively release the rear brake to assist the rider in moving off The hill hold control system can al...

Page 159: ...cause unprotected skin to become burnt Warning Do not park on a soft or on a steeply inclined surface Parking under these conditions may cause the motorcycle to fall over causing damage to property an...

Page 160: ...cular road travelled Operating a motorcycle at high speeds can be potentially dangerous since the time available to react to given traffic situations is greatly reduced as road speed increases Always...

Page 161: ...rear brakes are functioning properly Tyres High speed operation is hard on tyres and tyres that are in good condition are crucial to riding safely Examine their overall condition inflate to the corre...

Page 162: ...l is at the upper level line in the expansion tank Always check the level with the engine cold Electrical Equipment Make sure that the headlight rear brake light direction indicators horn etc all work...

Page 163: ...speed operation should only then be attempted by riders who have been instructed in the techniques necessary for high speed riding and are familiar with the motorcycle s characteristics in all condit...

Page 164: ...km h absolute limit will reduce by the fitting of non approved accessories incorrect loading worn tyres overall motorcycle condition and poor road or weather conditions Warning Owners should be aware...

Page 165: ...0 XR 230 kg 507 lb Tiger 1200 XRx 228 kg 502 lb Tiger 1200 XRx LRH 230 kg 507 lb Tiger 1200 XRT 228 kg 502 lb Tiger 1200 XCx 223 kg 491 lb Tiger 1200 XCA 224 kg 493 lb This maximum loading weight is m...

Page 166: ...will increase the mass of the steering assembly and can result in loss of steering control leading to an accident X X Warning If the passenger seat is used to carry small objects they must not exceed...

Page 167: ...accident Warning Your passenger should be instructed that he or she can cause loss of motorcycle control by making sudden movements or by adopting an incorrect seated position The rider should instruc...

Page 168: ...cessories Loading And Passengers 168 Warning Do not carry animals on your motorcycle An animal could make sudden and unpredictable movements that could lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accide...

Page 169: ...ive Unit 183 Final Drive Oil Level Adjustment 183 Brakes 184 Brake Wear Inspection 184 Breaking in New Brake Discs and Pads 184 Brake Pad Wear Compensation 185 Disc Brake Fluid 185 Front Brake Fluid L...

Page 170: ...Discharge 202 Battery Discharge During Storage and Infrequent Use of the Motorcycle 202 Battery Charging 203 Battery Installation 203 Fuse Boxes 204 Main Fuse 204 ABS Fuse 204 Fuse Box 205 Fuse Ident...

Page 171: ...have this knowledge and equipment WarningContinued Since incorrect or neglected maintenance can lead to a dangerous riding condition always have an authorised Triumph dealer carry out the scheduled m...

Page 172: ...ms will require maintenance at their specified annual intervals In all cases maintenance must be carried out at or before the specified maintenance intervals shown Consult an authorised Triumph dealer...

Page 173: ...renew Every four years regardless of mileage Evaporative loss hoses renew Every four years regardless of mileage Ignition System Spark plugs check Spark plugs renew Cooling System Cooling system chec...

Page 174: ...ss of mileage Final Drive Final drive check for oil leaks Day Final drive oil level check Final drive oil renew only first service Electrical Lights instruments and electrical systems check Day Genera...

Page 175: ...death within a short period of time Always operate your motorcycle in the open air or in an area with adequate ventilation Caution Running the engine with insufficient engine oil will cause engine dam...

Page 176: ...gine oil level as described earlier Once the correct level is reached fit and tighten the filler plug Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change Warning Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil can lead to...

Page 177: ...thetic in some countries Start the engine and allow it to idle for a minimum of 30 seconds Caution Raising the engine speed above idle before the engine oil reaches all parts of the engine can cause e...

Page 178: ...viscosity 10W 40 or 10W 50 to be used in your riding area 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 4 14 50 32 68 86 104 C F Ambient Temperature C Ambient Temperature F SAE 10W 50 SAE 10W 40 Oil Viscosity Temperature Rang...

Page 179: ...e manufacturer Coolant that contains anti freeze and corrosion inhibitors contains toxic chemicals that are harmful to the human body Never swallow antifreeze or any of the motorcycle coolant Note HD4...

Page 180: ...ank cap can be removed from the left hand side of the motorcycle Remove the expansion tank cap from the expansion tank and add coolant mixture through the filler opening until the level reaches the MA...

Page 181: ...ements Have your authorised Triumph dealer replace any defective items Check the radiator grille and fins for obstructions by insects leaves or mud Clean off any obstructions with a stream of low pres...

Page 182: ...with the scheduled maintenance requirements Use only DOT 4 fluid as recommended in the specification section The brake and clutch fluid must also be changed if it becomes or is suspected of having bec...

Page 183: ...nces should the final drive unit be disassembled Failure to observe this warning could lead to a malfunction of the final drive unit causing lock up of the rear wheel leading to loss of motorcycle con...

Page 184: ...d may cause an accident WarningContinued After replacement brake pads have been fitted ride with extreme caution until the new pads have broken in Warning Brake pad wear will be increased if the motor...

Page 185: ...nce requirements WarningContinued Always use new brake fluid from a sealed container and never use fluid from an unsealed container or from one which has been previously opened Do not mix different br...

Page 186: ...been an appreciable drop in the level of the brake fluid in either brake fluid reservoir consult your authorised Triumph dealer for advice before riding Riding with depleted brake fluid levels or wit...

Page 187: ...Brake Fluid Inspection and Adjustment Warning If there has been an appreciable drop in the level of the brake fluid in either brake fluid reservoir consult your authorised Triumph dealer for advice be...

Page 188: ...activated independently by either the front or rear brake If with the ignition in the ON position the brake light does not work when the front brake lever is pulled or the rear brake pedal is pressed...

Page 189: ...ation with worn or damaged front or rear wheel bearings is dangerous and may cause impaired handling and instability leading to an accident If in doubt have the motorcycle inspected by an authorised T...

Page 190: ...times If roughness or excessive stiffness is detected consult your authorised Triumph dealer Front Suspension Adjustment Warning Make sure that the correct balance between front and rear suspension i...

Page 191: ...Note The setting is measured as the number of adjuster clicks anticlockwise from the fully clockwise closed position Rebound Damping Adjustment civk 1 2 1 Rebound damping adjuster red 2 Fork top cap...

Page 192: ...ight hand fork Solo Normal 17 17 Solo Comfort 25 25 Solo Sport 4 4 Solo Off Road 25 25 Solo with Loaded Luggage Items 13 13 Rider and Passenger 12 12 Rider and Passenger with Loaded Luggage Items 11 1...

Page 193: ...iger 1200 XR Model The Rear Suspension Unit RSU on the Tiger 1200 XR model is adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping Note The Tiger 1200 XR motorcycle is delivered from the factory with the...

Page 194: ...shows suggested settings for the rear suspension An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping a reduction in spring preload requires softer damping The damping must be adjusted to the road co...

Page 195: ...ll not seat and the tyres could slip on the rims causing rapid tyre deflation that may result in a loss of motorcycle control and an accident Never install an inner tube inside a tubeless tyre This wi...

Page 196: ...es before riding when the tyres are cold Check tyre pressures daily and adjust if necessary see Specification section for correct inflation pressures Alternatively ask your authorised Triumph dealer t...

Page 197: ...n tyres is hazardous and will adversely affect traction stability and handling which may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident When tyres become punctured leakage is often very slow Alway...

Page 198: ...not to operate potentially leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident in conditions where the ABS would normally function Warning If a tyre sustains a puncture the tyre must be replaced Fai...

Page 199: ...f a motorcycle with incorrectly seated tyres incorrectly adjusted tyre pressures or when not accustomed to its handling characteristics may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident Warning T...

Page 200: ...tyre pressure sensors are fitted to the wheels Battery Warning Under some circumstances the battery can give off explosive gases keep sparks flames and cigarettes away Provide adequate ventilation whe...

Page 201: ...onal injury To remove the battery Remove the rider s seat Remove the wing nut and remove the chassis Electronic Control Module ECM cover 1 2 1 Chassis ECM cover 2 Wing nut Remove the battery strap and...

Page 202: ...se battery life CautionContinued Failure to maintain the battery charge level could cause serious internal damage to the battery Under normal conditions the motorcycle charging system will keep the ba...

Page 203: ...wed drink large quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Caution Do not use an automotive quick charger as it may overcharge and damage...

Page 204: ...cessary to allow the TSAS system if equipped to recalibrate see page 110 Fuse Boxes Warning Always replace blown fuses with new ones of the correct rating as specified on the fuse box cover and never...

Page 205: ...s seat and chassis ECM cover must be removed Fuse Identification A blown fuse is indicated when all of the systems protected by that fuse become inoperative When checking for a blown fuse use the tab...

Page 206: ...r to the table on page 207 for details of the systems protected by fuses PS1 to PS5 All Models except Tiger 1200 XR Fuse Box and Cover Position Circuit Protected Rating Amps 1 PS1 10 2 PS2 10 3 PS3 30...

Page 207: ...tion off then on again Power will be restored to the inoperative system providing that the condition that caused the fault has been rectified The systems controlled by the chassis ECM are also provide...

Page 208: ...replacing a blown fuse a fault still persists contact an authorised Triumph dealer to have the fault checked and rectified Headlights Warning Adjust road speed to suit the visibility and weather condi...

Page 209: ...display and the headlights will only be available in the dipped beam mode Contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked and rectified Daytime Running Light DRL if...

Page 210: ...t dipped beam on Turn the vertical adjustment screw on the headlight clockwise to raise the beam or anticlockwise to lower the beam Turn the horizontal adjustment screw clockwise to move the beam to t...

Page 211: ...or anticlockwise to lower the beam Note There is a small triangle marking on each side of the headlight unit which indicates the height of the light within the headlight unit for adjustment purposes S...

Page 212: ...ecome hot during use Always allow sufficient time for the bulb to cool before handling Avoid touching the glass part of the bulb If the glass is touched or gets dirty clean with alcohol before reuse T...

Page 213: ...t unit Direction Indicator Lights The motorcycle is fitted with either LED or bulb direction indicator lights LED Direction Indicator Lights The direction indicator light units are sealed maintenance...

Page 214: ...216 Care of Matt Paintwork 217 Care of Gloss Paintwork 217 Aluminium Items not Lacquered or Painted 218 Cleaning of Chrome and Stainless Steel Items 218 Black Chrome 219 Cleaning of the Exhaust Syste...

Page 215: ...ted or polished surfaces if the same sponge or cleaning cloths are used Where to be Careful Caution Do not spray any water at all near the air intake duct The air intake duct is normally located under...

Page 216: ...r After Washing Warning Never wax or lubricate the brake discs Loss of braking power and an accident could result Clean the disc with a proprietary brand of oil free brake disc cleaner Remove the plas...

Page 217: ...twork Do not use any polish or wax on matt paintwork Do not try and polish out scratches Care of Gloss Paintwork Gloss paintwork should be washed and dried as described above then protected using a hi...

Page 218: ...is used Warranty claims due to inadequate maintenance will not be allowed Cleaning of Chrome and Stainless Steel Items All chrome and stainless steel parts of your motorcycle must be cleaned regularly...

Page 219: ...s can be applied to chrome brushed stainless steel and carbon fibre components matt painted exhaust systems should be cleaned as above noting the care instructions in the Matt Paintwork section previo...

Page 220: ...that regular protection be applied to the system as this will both protect and enhance the system s appearance Seat Care Caution Use of chemicals or high pressure spray washers is not recommended for...

Page 221: ...ve chemicals such as battery acid will damage the windscreen Never allow corrosive chemicals to contact the windscreen Caution Products such as window cleaning fluids insect remover rain repellent sco...

Page 222: ...dry out and distort the leather Do not leave your leather product in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time Do not dry your leather product by applying direct heat to it at any time If your lea...

Page 223: ...that both wheels are raised off the ground If this cannot be done put boards under the front and rear wheels to keep dampness away from the tyres Spray rust inhibiting oil there are a host of products...

Page 224: ...Safety Checks section Before starting the engine remove the spark plugs from each cylinder Put the side stand down Crank the engine on the starter motor several times until the oil pressure light goes...

Page 225: ...b Tiger 1200 XRx LRH 230 kg 507 lb Tiger 1200 XRT 228 kg 502 lb Tiger 1200 XCx 223 kg 491 lb Tiger 1200 XCA 224 kg 493 lb Engine Type In line 3 cylinder Displacement 1 215 cc Bore x Stroke 85 x 71 4 m...

Page 226: ...ostat Opens nominal 88 C nominal Fuel System Type Electronic Fuel Injection Injectors Solenoid Operated Fuel Pump Submerged Electric Fuel Pressure nominal 3 5 bar Fuel Type 91 RON unleaded Tank Capaci...

Page 227: ...anufacturers or mix different specification tyres from the same manufacturers as this may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident Approved Mud and Snow Dual Purpose Tyres A list of approv...

Page 228: ...cle control leading to an accident Tyres Tyre Pressures Cold Front 2 2 bar 32 lb in Rear 2 7 bar 39 lb in Tyre Sizes Front Size 120 70 R19 Rear Size 170 60 R17 Electrical Equipment Battery Type YTZ14S...

Page 229: ...synthetic 10W 40 or 10W 50 motorcycle engine oil which meets specification API SH or higher and JASO MA such as Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W 40 fully synthetic Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 4 Brake and...

Page 230: ...cquered or Painted 218 Black Chrome Items 219 Care of Leather Products 222 Chrome and Stainless Steel 218 Drying 219 Exhaust System 219 Gloss Paintwork 217 Matt Paintwork 217 Preparation for Washing 2...

Page 231: ...04 Main Fuse 204 G Gears Changing Gears 151 H Hand Controls 94 Handlebar Adjustment 122 Headlights 208 Adjustment 210 211 Bend Lighting 209 Daytime Running Lights DRL 209 Replacement 212 Heated Seats...

Page 232: ...ft Hand Side 16 Rider View 18 19 Right Hand Side 17 Passengers 167 R Rear Light License Plate Light 213 Rear Suspension 193 Adjustment 193 Rebound Damping Adjustment 194 Setting Chart 194 Spring Prelo...

Page 233: ...guage 55 Main Menu Display Set Up Set Clock 56 Main Menu Display Set Up Set Date 56 Main Menu Display Set Up Set Units 55 Main Menu Display Set Up Styles and Themes 53 Main Menu Display Set Up Visible...

Page 234: ...Wear 196 U Universal Serial Bus USB Socket 130 V Vehicle Identification Number 20 W Warning Lights 61 Warnings 3 Immobiliser and TPMS 4 Maintenance 3 Noise Control System 4 Off Road Use 4 Owner s Han...

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