Triumph Tiger 900 GT, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance
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Drive Chain Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary every 200 miles
(300 km) and also after riding in wet
weather, on wet roads, or any time that
the chain appears dry.
To lubricate the drive chain:
• Use the special drive chain
lubricant as recommended in the
Specifications section.
• Apply lubricant to the sides of the
rollers then allow the motorcycle
to stand unused for at least eight
hours (overnight is ideal). This will
allow the lubricant to penetrate to
the drive chain O-rings etc.
• Before riding, wipe off any excess
lubricant.
• If the drive chain is especially dirty,
clean first and then apply lubricant
as mentioned above.
Caution
Do not use a pressure washer to
clean the drive chain as this may
cause damage to the drive chain
components.
Drive Chain Free Movement
Inspection
Warning
Before starting work, make sure
the motorcycle is stabilised and
adequately supported.
This will help prevent it from falling
and causing personal injury and/or
damage to the motorcycle.
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1. Maximum movement position
To inspect the drive chain free
movement:
• Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position with no weight on it.
• Rotate the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to find the position
where the drive chain is tightest,
and measure the vertical movement
of the drive chain midway between
the sprockets.