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How to Ride the Motorcycle

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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE

Table of Contents

To Stop the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

To Start the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Moving Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Changing Gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) - (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Considerations for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Luggage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Summary of Contents for Tiger 800

Page 1: ...larly important information is presented in the following form Note This note symbol indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation Warning This warning symbol ide...

Page 2: ...thorised distributor in your country Their address is given in the service record book that accompanies this handbook Off road Use The Tiger 800XC is designed for on road and light off road use The Ti...

Page 3: ...e product of Triumph s use of proven engineering exhaustive testing and continuous striving for superior reliability safety and performance Please read this Owner s Handbook before riding in order to...

Page 4: ...bligation Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission of Triumph Motorcycles Limited Copyright 07 2013 Triumph Motorcycles Limited Hinckley Leicestershire England Publication...

Page 5: ...h section where in the case of the major sections a further table of contents will help you find the specific subject required Foreword 1 Warning Labels 12 Parts Identification 14 Serial Numbers 19 Ge...

Page 6: ...n accident Warning This motorcycle is designed for use as a two wheeled vehicle capable of carrying a rider on his her own or a rider and one passenger The total weight of the rider and any passenger...

Page 7: ...torcycle in the open air or in an area with adequate ventilation Warning When riding the motorcycle both rider and passenger must always wear a motorcycle helmet boots eye protection gloves trousers c...

Page 8: ...en are likely to touch the motorcycle Do not park on soft ground or on a steeply inclined surface Parking under these conditions may cause the motorcycle to fall over For further details please refer...

Page 9: ...n and repair Any accident can cause damage to the motorcycle that if not correctly repaired may cause a second accident that may result in injury or death Warning Never ride the motorcycle when fatigu...

Page 10: ...ed 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 and operating character...

Page 11: ...ce tyre condition and weather Banking to an unsafe angle may cause instability loss of motorcycle control and an accident causing injury or death Warning When banking and the bank angle indicator atta...

Page 12: ...formation in this handbook Before riding ensure that all riders have understood and complied with all the information to which these labels relate Warning Label Locations Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC 6 5...

Page 13: ...of the Running in label are fitted to the motorcycle using a strong adhesive In some cases labels are installed prior to an application of paint lacquer Therefore any attempt to remove the warning la...

Page 14: ...ory socket 4 Fuel tank and fuel filler cap 5 Battery and fuse boxes 6 Tool kit Accessory U lock storage location 7 Seat lock 8 Rear wheel adjuster 9 Drive chain 10 Side stand 11 Gear change pedal 12 R...

Page 15: ...ervoir 17 Oil filler cap 18 Mirror 19 Headlight adjuster 20 Screen 21 Coolant expansion tank 22 Front fork 23 Clutch cable 24 Engine oil level sight glass 25 Rear brake pedal 26 Rear suspension spring...

Page 16: ...4 Fuel tank and fuel filler cap 5 Battery and fuse boxes 6 Tool kit Accessory U lock storage location 7 Seat lock 8 Rear wheel adjuster 9 Drive chain 10 Side stand 11 Gear change pedal 12 Radiator Co...

Page 17: ...19 Mirror 20 Headlight adjuster 21 Screen 22 Coolant expansion tank 23 Front fork 24 Clutch cable 25 Engine oil level sight glass 26 Rear brake pedal 27 Rear suspension pre load adjuster 28 Rear susp...

Page 18: ...light dip switch 4 Trip computer display 5 Speedometer 6 Tachometer 7 Front brake fluid reservoir 8 Engine stop switch 9 Front brake lever 10 Starter button 11 Ignition switch 12 Electrical accessory...

Page 19: ...s also displayed on a plate riveted to the frame on the left hand side of the steering head Record the vehicle identification number in the space provided below Engine Serial Number 1 Engine serial nu...

Page 20: ...Serial Numbers 20 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 21: ...ABS only 29 Service Interval Indicator 29 Fuel Gauge 30 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 30 Function 30 Tyre Pressure Sensor Serial Number 31 System Display 31 Sensor Batteries 32 Tyre Pressures 3...

Page 22: ...1 Direction Indicator Switch 42 Horn Button 42 Pass Button 42 Handlebar Adjustment 42 Fuel Requirement Refuelling 44 Fuel Grade 44 Fuel Tank Cap 45 Filling the Fuel Tank 45 Tool Kit and Handbook 46 St...

Page 23: ...ilable on Tiger 800XC models 11 Right hand direction indicator light 12 Neutral indicator light 13 High beam indicator light 14 Low fuel level indicator light 15 Alarm immobiliser status indicator lig...

Page 24: ...is above maximum recommended engine speed and is also above the range for best performance Trip Computer 1 Display screen 2 Button A To access the trip computer information press and release button A...

Page 25: ...ey distance Range to empty Journey time Average fuel consumption Instantaneous fuel consumption Average speed Each display provides the following information all calculated since the trip meter was la...

Page 26: ...rcycle stationary and in neutral turn the ignition to the ON position Press and release button A until set up is visible in the display screen Press button B and t SEt will be visible Press button B a...

Page 27: ...Metric Each display provides the following information mpg Imperial gallons The speedometer and odometer will read in miles The fuel consumption will be measured in imperial gallons mpg US US gallons...

Page 28: ...s mpg US US gallons L 100 km Metric km L Metric Models without TPMS Press button B and do not touch buttons A or B again until UnitS is visible in the display screen When UnitS is visible in the displ...

Page 29: ...enable the ABS system again turn the ignition off and on Service Interval Indicator 1 Service indicator 2 Remaining distance When the ignition is switched on and the distance to the next service is 5...

Page 30: ...updated only while riding the motorcycle Depending on the riding style updating could take up to five minutes Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Note TPMS is an accessory option on Tiger 800 models...

Page 31: ...yre pressure monitoring system is being fitted to the motorcycle ensure that the dealer records the serial numbers of the front and rear tyre pressure sensors in the spaces provided below Front Tyre P...

Page 32: ...if the TPMS symbol flashes for 10 seconds and then remains on there is a fault with the TPMS system Contact your authorised Triumph dealer to have the fault rectified Tyre Pressures The tyre pressure...

Page 33: ...on is switched on and the headlight dip switch is set to high beam the high beam warning light will illuminate Low Fuel The low fuel indicator will illuminate when there are approximately 4 5 litres o...

Page 34: ...tem In such circumstances the engine management system will switch to limp home mode so that the journey may be completed if the fault is not so severe that the engine will not run Caution Stop the en...

Page 35: ...light remains on it indicates that the immobiliser has a malfunction that requires investigation Contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked and rectified ABS A...

Page 36: ...he deflated tyre and its pressure will automatically be visible in the display area 1 TPMS symbol 2 Rear tyre identified 3 Tyre pressure The tyre pressure at which the warning light illuminates is tem...

Page 37: ...in the key to turn off the engine immobiliser To ensure the immobiliser functions correctly always have only one of the ignition keys near the ignition switch Having two ignition keys near the switch...

Page 38: ...e handlebar to the left until the arrow on the upper yoke aligns with the ignition key 1 Arrow on upper yoke 2 Ignition key Turn the key to the OFF position push and fully release the key then rotate...

Page 39: ...to the released lever is shortest when set to number four and longest when set to number one Warning For reasons of security and safety always move the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove...

Page 40: ...switch stops the engine it does not turn off all the electrical circuits and may cause difficulty in restarting the engine due to a discharged battery Ordinarily only the ignition switch should be use...

Page 41: ...1 Headlight dip switch 2 Direction indicator switch 3 Horn button 4 Pass button Headlight Dip Switch High or low beam can be selected with the headlight dip switch To select high beam push the switch...

Page 42: ...are adjustable for reach by approximately 20 mm Note This procedure assumes the handlebars are in the standard position as delivered from the factory If the handlebars have already been adjusted as d...

Page 43: ...h 180 and align the bolt holes Reposition the handlebars to the risers Refit the upper clamps and secure with the two 10 mm threaded bolts in the rear bolt positions Do not fully tighten the bolts at...

Page 44: ...onverter P b Warning To help reduce hazards associated with refuelling always observe the following fuel safety instructions Petrol fuel is highly flammable and can be explosive under certain conditio...

Page 45: ...usty conditions where airborne material can contaminate the fuel Fill the fuel tank slowly to help prevent spillage Do not fill the tank to a level above the bottom of the filler neck This will ensure...

Page 46: ...any other part of the 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 t...

Page 47: ...amage to the seat or seat cover care must be taken not to drop or lean the seat against any surface which may damage the seat or seat cover See page 116 for seat cleaning information Caution To preven...

Page 48: ...complete removal from the motorcycle To refit the seat engage the seat s two brackets under the loops on the subframe and press down at the rear to engage in the seat lock 1 Rear seat brackets 2 Subf...

Page 49: ...ion rear shown 5 High seat height position rear shown The rider s seat is adjustable for height by approximately 25 mm To adjust the rider s seat Remove the rider s seat see page 49 Warning To prevent...

Page 50: ...side of the motorcycle beneath the seat 1 Helmet hook Warning Always adjust both seat height adjusters Adjusting only one height adjuster may prevent correct fitment of the seat Riding the motorcycle...

Page 51: ...ition the U section of the lock to the rear mudguard support features ensuring the open end faces towards the rear of the motorcycle Secure the U section using the tool kit strap as shown below Positi...

Page 52: ...iven to the process that occurs during the first hours of a new vehicle s operation In particular internal friction in the engine will be higher when components are new Later on when continued operati...

Page 53: ...onsumption reduces noise and helps to protect the environment Safe Operation Daily Safety Checks Check the following items each day before you ride The time required is minimal and these checks will h...

Page 54: ...te any lever pedal where the travel is excessive before meeting resistance or if either control feels spongy in operation page 91 Brake Pads There should be more than 1 5 mm of friction material remai...

Page 55: ...e 56 To Start the Engine 56 Moving Off 58 Changing Gears 58 Braking 59 ABS Anti Lock Brake System if fitted 61 Parking 62 Considerations for High Speed Operation 63 General 64 Steering 64 Luggage 64 B...

Page 56: ...on switch on Note When the ignition is switched on the tachometer needle will quickly sweep from zero to maximum and then return to zero The instrument warning lights will illuminate and will then go...

Page 57: ...d the transmission is not in neutral then the engine will stop regardless of clutch position Warning Never start the engine or run the engine in a confined area Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cau...

Page 58: ...gear change pedal you can only select each gear one after the other in ascending or descending order 1 cgiu 6 5 4 3 2 N 1 Warning Take care to avoid opening the throttle too far or too fast in any of...

Page 59: ...le Change down one gear at a time such that the transmission is in first gear when the motorcycle comes to a complete stop When stopping always apply both brakes at the same time Normally the front br...

Page 60: ...r on loose surfaces the ability to manoeuvre and stop will be reduced All of your actions should be smooth under these conditions Sudden acceleration braking or turning may cause loss of control and a...

Page 61: ...ke at the same time this pulsation may be felt in the lever the pedal or both The ABS may be activated by sudden upward or downward changes in the road surface Warning Where fitted ABS prevents the wh...

Page 62: ...e ABS is not functioning the brake system will continue to function as a non ABS braking system Do not continue to ride for longer than is necessary with the indicator light illuminated In the event o...

Page 63: ...NOT park where pedestrians and children are likely to touch the motorcycle Touching any part of the engine or exhaust system when hot may cause unprotected skin to become burnt Warning This Triumph mo...

Page 64: ...iven in the Maintenance and Specification sections on tyre checking and tyre safety Fuel Have sufficient fuel for the increased fuel consumption that will result from high speed operation Warning The...

Page 65: ...oil is used when topping up Coolant Check that the coolant level is at the upper level line in the expansion tank Always check the level with the engine cold Electrical Equipment Make certain that th...

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Page 67: ...maximum vehicle loading weight of Tiger 800 225 kg 496 lb Tiger 800XC 223 kg 492 lb This maximum loading weight is made up from the combined weight of the rider passenger any accessories fitted and an...

Page 68: ...vements that could lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident Warning The handling and braking capabilities of a motorcycle will be affected by the presence of a passenger The rider must make...

Page 69: ...ling of the motorcycle Failure to allow for changes in motorcycle stability may lead to loss of control or an accident Remember that the 80 mph 130 km h absolute limit will be reduced by the fitting o...

Page 70: ...70 Accessories Loading and Passengers This page intentionally left blank...

Page 71: ...djustment 82 Coolant Change 82 Radiator and Hoses 83 Throttle Control 83 Inspection 84 Adjustment 84 Clutch 86 Inspection 86 Adjustment 86 Drive Chain 87 Chain Lubrication 87 Chain Free Movement Inspe...

Page 72: ...r 800XC models only 98 Tyres 98 Tyre Inflation Pressures 100 Tyre Wear 101 Minimum Recommended Tread Depth 101 Tyre Replacement 102 Battery 105 Battery Removal 105 Battery Disposal 106 Battery Mainten...

Page 73: ...ndicators 114 Cleaning 115 Care of Matt Paintwork 115 Preparation for Washing 115 Where to be Careful 116 After Washing 116 Seat Care 116 Unpainted Aluminium Items 117 Cleaning of the Exhaust System 1...

Page 74: ...otorcycle reaches the specified mileage In addition to this annual based items will require maintenance at their specified annual intervals In all cases maintenance must be carried out at or before th...

Page 75: ...oscan using the Triumph diagnostic tool ABS and Immobiliser ECMs check for stored DTCs Spark plugs check Spark plugs renew Throttle body plate butterfly check clean Throttle bodies balance Throttle ca...

Page 76: ...y Wheels check wheels for broken or damaged spokes and check spoke tightness Tiger 800XC models only Day Wheel bearings check for wear smooth operation Tyre wear tyre damage check Day Tyre pressures c...

Page 77: ...e oil will cause accelerated engine wear and may result in engine or transmission seizure Seizure of the engine or transmission may lead to sudden loss of control and an accident cbnz Warning Never st...

Page 78: ...emove the filler plug and 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 filler plug Oil and Oil Filter Chang...

Page 79: ...ntact your local authority Oil Specification and Grade Triumph high performance fuel injected engines are designed to use 10W 40 or 10W 50 semi or fully synthetic motorcycle engine oil that meets spec...

Page 80: ...ology known as Hybrid OAT or HOAT coolant is installed in the cooling system when the motorcycle leaves the factory It is coloured green contains a 50 solution of ethylene glycol based antifreeze and...

Page 81: ...right hand of the motorcycle below and towards the front of the fuel tank Check the coolant level in the expansion tank The coolant level must be between the MAX and MIN marks If the coolant is below...

Page 82: ...can be added to the cooling system However the coolant must then be drained and replenished with HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant as soon as possible Coolant Change Have the coolant changed by an authorised Tr...

Page 83: ...ury Caution Using high pressure water sprays such as from a car wash facility or household pressure washer can damage the radiator fins cause leaks and impair the radiator s efficiency Do not obstruct...

Page 84: ...ning cable free play measurement point 6 Closing cable free play measurement point Warning Always be alert for changes in the feel of the throttle and have the throttle system checked by an authorised...

Page 85: ...ed ensure that there is 2 3 mm of free play in the closing cable at the throttle cam attached to the throttle bodies If necessary adjust at the throttle body end in the same way as the opening cable u...

Page 86: ...slip which will reduce performance and cause premature clutch wear Clutch lever free play must be checked in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements Inspection Check that there is 2 3 mm cl...

Page 87: ...roads or any time that the chain appears dry Use the special chain lubricant as recommended in the Specification section Apply lubricant to the sides of the rollers then allow the motorcycle to stand...

Page 88: ...nt The vertical movement of the drive chain must be in the range 20 30 mm 1 Adjuster bolt 2 Adjuster bolt lock nut 3 Rear wheel spindle nut Loosen the wheel spindle nut Release the lock nuts on both t...

Page 89: ...re of the 21st pin Since the chain may wear unevenly take measurements in several places If the length exceeds the maximum service limit of 319 mm the chain must be replaced Rotate the rear wheel and...

Page 90: ...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 Triu...

Page 91: ...200 miles 300 km After fitting new brake discs and or pads avoid extreme braking ride with caution and allow for greater braking distances during the breaking in period cbmz 1 2 Warning Brake pads mu...

Page 92: ...operate the motorcycle under such conditions and your authorised Triumph dealer must rectify the fault before riding Riding with defective brakes may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident...

Page 93: ...e upper level line using new DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container Refit the cover ensuring that the diaphragm seal is correctly positioned between the cap and reservoir body Tighten the cap retaining s...

Page 94: ...eservoir consult your authorised Triumph dealer for advice before riding Riding with depleted brake fluid levels or with a brake fluid leak is dangerous and will cause reduced brake performance potent...

Page 95: ...wheel bearings The wheel bearings must be inspected at the intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance chart Position the motorcycle on level ground in an upright position Raise the front wheel a...

Page 96: ...tics for general solo riding The charts above show suggested settings for the rear suspension Warning Riding the motorcycle with defective or damaged suspension is dangerous and may lead to loss of co...

Page 97: ...ustment 1 Spring pre load adjuster The spring pre load adjuster is situated on the right hand side of the motorcycle at the top of the rear suspension unit To adjust the spring pre load setting rotate...

Page 98: ...om the fully clockwise hardest position The Tiger 800XC is delivered from the factory with the rebound adjuster set to 1 5 turns anti clockwise from the fully clockwise position Tyres Typical Tyre Mar...

Page 99: ...seat and the tyres could slip on the rims causing rapid tyre deflation that may result in a loss of vehicle control and an accident Never install an inner tube inside a tubeless tyre This will cause f...

Page 100: ...tyre pressures when the tyres are cold using an accurate pressure gauge and must not use the tyre pressure display on the instruments Warning Inner tubes must only be used on motorcycles fitted with s...

Page 101: ...are set as described in the Specification section for on road use Operation of the motorcycle with incorrect tyre pressures may cause loss of motorcycle control leading to an accident Under 130 km h 8...

Page 102: ...ge is often very slow Always inspect tyres very closely for punctures Check the tyres for cuts embedded nails or other sharp objects Operation with punctured or damaged tyres will adversely affect sta...

Page 103: ...of the TPMS sensor during operation will cause the sensor to become blocked causing irreparable damage to the TPMS sensor assembly Damage caused by the use of anti puncture fluid or incorrect maintena...

Page 104: ...st be carried out as necessary The same checks and adjustments must also be carried out when 100 miles 160 km have been travelled after fitting Use of a motorcycle with incorrectly seated tyres or inn...

Page 105: ...ush with water immediately If battery acid gets in your eyes flush with water for at least 15 minutes and SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY If battery acid is swallowed drink large quantities of wate...

Page 106: ...charging system will keep the battery fully charged However if the motorcycle is unused the battery will gradually discharge due to a normal process called self discharge the clock engine control mod...

Page 107: ...ng defect Keeping the battery fully charged reduces the likelihood of it freezing in cold conditions Allowing a battery to freeze will cause serious internal damage to the battery Battery Charging For...

Page 108: ...he terminals to prevent corrosion Cover the positive terminal with the protective cap Refit the battery strap Refit the rider s seat Fuse Boxes 1 Front fuse box 2 Rear fuse box The fuse boxes are loca...

Page 109: ...box 5 Rear fuse box cover Front fuse box Rear fuse box Note The starter solenoid has an additional 30 Amp fuse attached directly to the solenoid beneath the rider s seat 15 5 10 10 10 15 5 15 EMPTY 6...

Page 110: ...t in loss of control and an accident Caution Do not cover the headlight or lens with any item likely to obstruct air flow to or prevent heat escaping from the headlight lens Covering the headlight len...

Page 111: ...tical UP DOWN adjustment screw on the headlight clockwise to raise the beam or anti clockwise to lower the beam Turn the horizontal LEFT RIGHT adjustment screw clockwise to move the beam to the right...

Page 112: ...ion Lamp Bulb Replacement 1 Bulb holder 2 Position lamp bulb The position lamp is fitted to the centre of the headlight To replace the bulb remove the four fixings and remove the headlight surround de...

Page 113: ...ce free LED unit The licence plate light is integral to the rear light unit Direction Indicator Lights Bulb Replacement 1 Indicator lens 2 Securing screw The lens on each indicator light is held in pl...

Page 114: ...0XC will allow the motorcycle to be banked to an unsafe angle Banking to an unsafe angle may cause instability loss of motorcycle control and an accident 1 Bank angle indicator Tiger 800 2 Footrest 1...

Page 115: ...Matt Paintwork Matt paintwork requires no greater care than that already recommended for high gloss paintwork Do not use any polish or wax on components Do not try and polish out scratches Preparatio...

Page 116: ...a dry cloth to absorb water residue Do not allow water to stand on the machine as this will lead to corrosion Seat Care To help maintain its appearance clean the seat using a sponge or cleaning cloth...

Page 117: ...aintenance will not be allowed Cleaning of the Exhaust System All parts of the exhaust system of your motorcycle must be cleaned regularly to avoid a deterioration of its appearance Note The exhaust s...

Page 118: ...rub Motorex 645 Clean and Protect into the surface It is recommended that regular protection be applied to the system as this will both protect and enhance the system s appearance Warning Never attem...

Page 119: ...an 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...

Page 120: ...Maintenance and Adjustment 120 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 121: ...npainted metal surfaces to prevent rusting Prevent oil from getting on rubber parts brake discs or in the brake calipers Lubricate and if necessary adjust the drive chain see page 87 Make sure the coo...

Page 122: ...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 out Refit the...

Page 123: ...8 in Seat Height 813 mm 32 0 in 847 mm 33 3 in Weights Wet Weight 210 kg 463 lb 215 kg 474 lb Maximum Payload 225 kg 496 lb 223 kg 492 lb Engine Type In line 3 cylinder In line 3 cylinder Displacement...

Page 124: ...Lubrication wet sump Pressure Lubrication wet sump Engine Oil Capacities Dry Fill 4 1 litres 4 1 litres Oil Filter Change 3 6 litres 3 6 litres Oil Change Only 3 4 litres 3 4 litres Cooling Coolant T...

Page 125: ...Electric Submerged Electric Fuel Pressure nominal 3 bar 3 bar Fuel Type 91 RON unleaded 91 RON unleaded Tank Capacity motorcycle upright 19 0 litres 19 0 litres Ignition Ignition System Digital Induc...

Page 126: ...D O ring 122 link DID O ring 124 link Final Drive Chain Brazil only DID O ring 122 link DID O ring 122 link Primary Drive Ratio 1 667 1 85 51 1 667 1 85 51 Gear Ratios Final Drive Ratio 3 125 1 50 16...

Page 127: ...tions below may be used in markets where the recommended size is not available On Road Tyre Pressures Cold Front 2 5 bar 36 lb in 2 5 bar 36 lb in Rear 2 9 bar 42 lb in 2 9 bar 42 lb in Warning Use th...

Page 128: ...Bridgestone Battle Wing BW501 G Option 2 Rear Metzeler Tourance EXP Standard specification Bridgestone Battle Wing BW502 Warning The use of dual purpose tyres will result in reduced motorcycle stabil...

Page 129: ...tyres is 60 mph 96 km h Dual purpose tyres approved by Triumph for off road and on road use in some countries only Warning Tyre pressures which have been reduced for off road riding will impair on ro...

Page 130: ...nt Battery Type YTX 16BS YTX 16BS Battery Rating 12 Volt 14 Ah 12 Volt 14 Ah Alternator 12 Volt 34 Amp at 4 000 rpm 12 Volt 34 Amp at 4 000 rpm Headlight 2 x 12 Volt 55 60 watt H4 Halogen 2 x 12 Volt...

Page 131: ...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 engine oil sold as Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W 40 ful...

Page 132: ...Specifications 132 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 133: ...spection 86 Considerations for High Speed Operation 63 Cooling System 80 Change 82 Coolant Level Inspection 81 Corrosion Inhibitors 80 Level Adjustment 82 D Dimensions 123 Direction Indicator Lights 1...

Page 134: ...2 Owner s Handbook 3 P Parts Identification 14 Performance 124 R Rear Light 113 Rear Seat 48 Rear Suspension Rebound Damping 98 Spring Pre Load 97 Rear Suspension Adjustment 96 Rear suspension settin...

Page 135: ...sion 126 Tyres 2 98 Minimum Recommended Tread Depth 101 Tyre Inflation Pressures 100 Tyre Replacement 102 Tyre Wear 101 V Vehicle Identification Number 19 W Warning Lights 33 Warnings Warning Label Lo...

Page 136: ...Index 136 This page intentionally left blank...

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