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Cleaning and Storage

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Cleaning and Storage

Table of Contents

Cleaning

174

Preparation for Washing

Care of Matt Paintwork

177

Care of Gloss Paintwork

177

Aluminium Items–not Lacquered or Painted

177

Cleaning of Chrome and Stainless Steel Items

178

Black Chrome

178

Cleaning of the Exhaust System

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Seat Care

180

Windscreen Cleaning (if fitted)

180

Care of Leather Products

181

Preparation for Storage

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Preparation after Storage

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Summary of Contents for Tiger 900 GT

Page 1: ...ook with the motorcycle and 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 re...

Page 2: ...r 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 21 General Information 23 How...

Page 3: ...oosing a Triumph motorcycle This motorcycle is the product of Triumph s use of proven engineering exhaustive testing and continuous striving for superior reliability safety and performance Please read...

Page 4: ...al instructions or procedures which if not strictly observed could result in damage to or destruction of equipment Note This note symbol indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and...

Page 5: ...ring inoperative 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...

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Page 7: ...s of motorcycle control and an accident Warning The motorcycles are designed for on road and light off road use Light off road use includes use on unpaved dirt or gravel roads but does not include rid...

Page 8: ...rcycle off road Tighten any loose spokes and check for wheel rim damage Spokes that are loose may affect handling and stability resulting in motorcycle damage loss of motorcycle control and an acciden...

Page 9: ...d area Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness and death within a short period of time Always operate the motorcycle in the open air or in an area with adequate ventilation Hel...

Page 10: ...fluence of alcohol or other drugs Riding when under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is illegal Riding when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs reduces the rider s ability...

Page 11: ...ghly familiar with its handling and operating characteristics Never exceed the legal speed limit Handlebars and Footrests Warning The rider must maintain control of the motorcycle by keeping hands on...

Page 12: ...cycle control and an accident 1 2 1 Bank angle indicator 2 Maximum wear limit groove Parking Warning Always switch off the engine and remove the ignition key before leaving the motorcycle unattended B...

Page 13: ...y whatsoever for defects caused by the fitting of non approved parts accessories or conversions or the fitting of any approved parts accessories or conversions by non approved personnel Maintenance an...

Page 14: ...riding make sure that all riders have understood and complied with all the information to which these labels relate 6 5 4 3 2 N 1 100 KM H 60 MPH MAX M S MAX LOAD 5 kg 11 lbs 3 R P M 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 H...

Page 15: ...emove the warning labels will cause damage to the paintwork or bodywork 1 2 3 4 5 6 DAILY SAFETY CHECKS T GLICHE SICHERHEITSKONTROLLEN CONTROLES DE SECURITE QUOTIDIENS CHEQUEOS DE SEGURIDAD DIARIOS VE...

Page 16: ...Tool kit under the rider seat on Tiger 900 GT and Tiger 900 GT Pro 6 Battery and fuse boxes under the rider seat 7 Seat lock 8 Electrical accessory socket rear if fitted 9 USB socket under the passen...

Page 17: ...3 Oil filler cap 4 Coolant expansion tank 5 Handguards if fitted 6 Mirror 7 Headlight adjuster 8 Windscreen 9 Fog light if fitted 10 Front fork 11 Radiator Coolant pressure cap 12 Clutch cable 13 Eng...

Page 18: ...ket front 4 Fuel tank and fuel filler cap 5 Tool kit under the rider seat 6 Battery and fuse boxes under the rider seat 7 Seat lock 8 Electrical accessory socket rear if fitted 9 USB socket under the...

Page 19: ...Oil filler cap 4 Coolant expansion tank 5 Handguards if fitted 6 Mirror 7 Headlight adjuster 8 Windscreen 9 Fog light if fitted 10 Front fork 11 Radiator Coolant pressure cap 12 Clutch cable 13 Engin...

Page 20: ...2 Headlight dip switch 3 Heated seats switch if fitted 4 Fog lights switch if fitted 5 Cruise control adjust switch 6 TFT instrument display 7 Front brake fluid reservoir 8 Hazard warning light butto...

Page 21: ...ering head area of the frame It is also displayed on a label attached to the left hand side of the headstock Record the vehicle identification number in the space provided below Engine Serial Number 1...

Page 22: ...Serial Numbers 22 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 23: ...7 Warning and Information Messages 42 Odometer and Speedometer 44 Tachometer 44 Fuel Gauge 45 Coolant Temperature Gauge 45 Ambient Air Temperature 46 Gear Position Display 47 Display Navigation 48 Rid...

Page 24: ...es 79 Sensor Batteries 79 Fuel 80 Fuel Tank Cap 81 Filling the Fuel Tank 82 Stands 83 Centre Stand if fitted 83 Seats 84 Seat Care 84 Seat Lock 85 Passenger Seat 85 Rider s Seat 87 Rider s Seat Height...

Page 25: ...ering will become locked Never turn the key to the LOCK position while the motorcycle is moving as this will cause the steering to lock Locked steering will cause loss of motorcycle control and an acc...

Page 26: ...ll additional keys key rings chains and items from the ignition key before riding the motorcycle Caution Do not store the spare key with the motorcycle as this will reduce all aspects of security 1 1...

Page 27: ...ON position the engine stop switch must be in the RUN position for the motorcycle to operate The engine stop switch is for emergency use If an emergency arises which requires the engine to be stopped...

Page 28: ...ttons and switches functions Cruise Control Adjust Switch The cruise control adjust switch is a two way switch with the top marked RES and the bottom marked SET For more information on cruise control...

Page 29: ...indicator switch to the left or right will cause the corresponding direction indicators to flash on and off three times then go off A longer press and release of the indicator switch to the left or ri...

Page 30: ...ghts 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 headligh...

Page 31: ...information see page 88 Throttle Control This Triumph model has an electronic throttle twist grip to open and close the throttles via the engine control unit There are no direct acting cables in the...

Page 32: ...s and throttle can be used together At high throttle opening greater than 20 if the brakes are applied for greater than two seconds the throttles will close and the engine speed will reduce To return...

Page 33: ...ity with the new lever setting Do not loan your motorcycle to anyone as they may change the lever setting from the one you are familiar with causing loss of motorcycle control and an accident An adjus...

Page 34: ...al instrument display with a 5 inch 12 7 cm screen TFT Instrument Display 5 inch 12 7 cm Screen All models except Tiger 900 are fitted with a full colour Thin Film Transistor TFT digital instrument di...

Page 35: ...light location TPMS warning light shown 4 Information tray icon 5 Alarm immobiliser status indicator light alarm is an accessory kit 6 Information tray area 7 Odometer 8 Clock 9 Right hand indicator a...

Page 36: ...ight shown 4 Information tray icon 5 Information tray area 6 Odometer 7 Clock 8 Right hand indicator light 9 ABS warning light 10 Traction control warning light 11 Traction control OFF warning light 1...

Page 37: ...the following pages For additional warning and information messages see page 42 Engine Management System Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL for the engine management s...

Page 38: ...e OFF position Without Alarm Fitted When the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position the immobiliser light will flash on and off for 24 hours to show that the engine immobiliser is on When the i...

Page 39: ...der wet or slippery road conditions Warning If the traction control is not functioning care must be taken when accelerating and cornering on wet slippery road surfaces to avoid rear wheel spin Do not...

Page 40: ...the high beam button is pressed the high beam will be switched on Each press of the button will swap between dip and high beam Note If daytime running lights are fitted to the motorcycle the high bea...

Page 41: ...itions 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 Pressure W...

Page 42: ...y cause The tyre pressure warning light also illuminates to indicate a low sensor battery or loss of signal Warning and Information Messages It is possible for multiple warning and information message...

Page 43: ...the instrument panel Warning and information messages will be shown until they have been rectified Warning Message when Ignition Switch is Turned ON Note To view the warning messages in styles 01 02...

Page 44: ...ded by 03 2020 or in 460 miles ODO 0001234 mi 1 2 1 Odometer 2 Speedometer Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm r min At the end of the tachometer range there...

Page 45: ...nstantaneous fuel consumption will be also shown in the Information tray Press the joystick centre to acknowledge and hide the low fuel warning After refuelling the fuel gauge and range to empty infor...

Page 46: ...ation tray 3 Coolant temperature gauge Caution Stop the engine immediately if the high coolant temperature warning light illuminates Do not restart the engine until the fault has been rectified Severe...

Page 47: ...wer The frost symbol will remain illuminated until the temperature rises to 6 C 42 F A message will also be shown in the information tray Gear Position Display The gear position display indicates whic...

Page 48: ...ion Tray scroll using the joystick up down Short press press and release using the joystick centre Long press press and hold using the joystick centre Reset current feature only available with joystic...

Page 49: ...le closed clutch lever pulled in and no brakes applied for a brief period of time Riding mode selection whilst the motorcycle is in motion should only be attempted At low speed In traffic free areas O...

Page 50: ...n wet slippery road surfaces may cause the rear wheel to slip and may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident Note The riding mode will default to ROAD when the ignition is switched ON if...

Page 51: ...nition is switched ON The engine stop switch is in the RUN position Motorcycle Stationary Engine Running Neutral gear is selected or the clutch is pulled in Motorcycle in Motion Within 30 seconds of s...

Page 52: ...the different features of the motorcycle For more information see page 54 Trip Set Up This menu allows configuration of Trip 1 and Trip 2 For more information see page 56 Bluetooth if fitted This men...

Page 53: ...tem ABS Road Off Road1 Off MAP Throttle Response Rain Road Sport1 Off Road1 Traction Control TC Rain Road Sport1 Off Road1 Off2 Via Menu Via Menu Via Menu Off3 Via Menu Via Menu Via Menu Off4 Via Menu...

Page 54: ...ick centre to select Bike Set Up Menu The Bike Set Up menu allows configuration of the different features of the motorcycle To access the Bike Set Up menu From the MAIN MENU push the joystick down and...

Page 55: ...de To select the required direction indicators mode From the Bike Set Up menu push the joystick down to select INDICATORS and press the joystick centre to confirm Push the joystick down up to scroll b...

Page 56: ...play Bike Set Up Service The service interval is set to a distance and or time period To review the service interval From the BIKE SET UP menu push the joystick down to select SERVICE Press the joysti...

Page 57: ...not be reset Trip Set Up Automatic Reset To set the trip computer to automatically reset From the TRIP SETUP menu push the joystick down up and then press the joystick centre to select TRIP 1 RESET o...

Page 58: ...he different display screen options To access the Display Set Up menu From the MAIN MENU push the joystick down and select DISPLAY SET UP Press the joystick centre to confirm Select the required optio...

Page 59: ...the HOME button to return to the main display Note In bright sunlight low brightness settings will be overridden to make sure that the instruments can be viewed at all times Display Set Up Visible Tr...

Page 60: ...ected option Press the joystick centre to confirm the language option Display Set Up Units The Units menu allows the selection of a preferred unit of measurement To select the required units of measur...

Page 61: ...play in either 12 or 24 hour format Once the clock format is set the display will return to the CLOCK menu To set the time push the joystick down up to select HOURS or MINUTES To adjust the hour setti...

Page 62: ...e format options and press the joystick centre to confirm selection A tick is shown to indicate the selected option Once the date format is set the display will return to the DATE menu To set the date...

Page 63: ...level Information Tray Warning When the motorcycle is in motion only attempt to switch between the information tray modes or reset the fuel information under the following conditions At low speed In...

Page 64: ...ok Different information tray items can be shown or hidden from the information tray For further information refer to page 59 Warning Review Any warnings and information messages are shown in the Warn...

Page 65: ...ast from working correctly Trip Meter There are two trip meters that can be accessed and reset in the information tray 1234 3 0 0 2 2 4 4 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12 34 5 52 23 45 mi mph hh mm DISTANCE F E C...

Page 66: ...After being reset the display will show dashes until 0 1 miles km has been covered Range to Empty This is an indication of the predicted distance that can be travelled on the remaining fuel in the tan...

Page 67: ...tyre pressure indicator 2 Tyre pressure warning light 3 Low front tyre pressure warning shown 4 Front tyre pressure indicator Tyre Pressure Warning Light The tyre pressure warning light will only ill...

Page 68: ...o select the HIGH AUTO or LOW contrast option and press the joystick centre to confirm If the rider defined brightness setting is suitable this will be used see page 59 Note Do not cover the light sen...

Page 69: ...Push the joystick left right to select the required style and then press the joystick centre to confirm Damping Tiger 900 GT Pro Only The Damping information tray allows the suspension damping to be a...

Page 70: ...ol All Models except Tiger 900 Warning Cruise control must only be used where you can ride safely at a steady speed Cruise control should not be used when riding in heavy traffic on roads with sharp b...

Page 71: ...selected with ABS set to Off Road or Off Cruise control will continue to function if ABS has been disabled The cruise control buttons are located on the left hand switch housing and can be operated wi...

Page 72: ...ge 72 Cruise control is deactivated as described on page 73 Adjusting the Set Speed While in Cruise Control To adjust the set speed while in cruise control press and release the RES button to increase...

Page 73: ...suitable for the set speed Using cruise control in heavy traffic on roads with sharp blind bends or when they are slippery may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident Cruise control will...

Page 74: ...e above warning lights illuminated Contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked and rectified Warning Continued Hard acceleration and cornering in this situation...

Page 75: ...luminated 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 resulting...

Page 76: ...of the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Check the tyre pressure when the tyres are cold using an accurate tyre pressure gauge see the Tyre section for more information Use of the TPMS system to se...

Page 77: ...ll only illuminate when the front or rear tyre pressure is below the recommended pressure It will not illuminate if the tyre is over inflated When the warning light is illuminated the Tyre Pressure di...

Page 78: ...pressures For correct tyre pressures always check the tyre pressures when the tyres are cold using an accurate tyre pressure gauge Use of the TPMS system to set inflation pressures may lead to incorre...

Page 79: ...our tyres and make sure they are aware that tyre pressure sensors are fitted to the wheels Sensor Batteries When the battery voltage in a pressure sensor is low a message will be shown in the instrume...

Page 80: ...Always refer to your authorised Triumph dealer Caution The motorcycle can be permanently damaged if it is allowed to operate with the incorrect grade of fuel or incorrect engine calibration Always ma...

Page 81: ...urces may cause the fuel to expand and overflow creating a fire hazard After refuelling always check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed Because petrol fuel is highly flammable any fuel leak...

Page 82: ...tyres will reduce the tyres ability to grip the road This will result in a dangerous riding condition potentially causing loss of motorcycle control and an accident Caution Avoid filling the tank in r...

Page 83: ...mage and an accident 1 1 Side stand The motorcycle is equipped with a side stand on which the motorcycle can be parked Whenever the side stand is used before riding always make sure that the side stan...

Page 84: ...handhold when placing the motorcycle on the centre stand as this will cause damage Seats Seat Care Caution To prevent damage to the seats or seat covers care must be taken not to drop the seats Do not...

Page 85: ...e battery storage area and tool kit Passenger Seat Warning The rider s seat is only correctly retained and supported once the passenger seat is correctly fitted Never ride the motorcycle with the pass...

Page 86: ...and rest it on the rider s seat Disconnect the heated seat s electrical connector Remove the seat from the motorcycle 3 1 2 1 Electrical connector 2 Clip 3 Heated passenger seat Passenger Seat Instal...

Page 87: ...ide it rearwards and upwards If fitted with heated seats disconnect the heated seat s electrical connector for complete removal from the motorcycle Rider s Seat Installation 2 3 4 1 1 Upper bar 2 Lowe...

Page 88: ...ition rear shown 5 High seat height position rear shown To adjust the rider s seat Remove the rider s seat see page 87 Reposition both seat height adjusters to the higher or lower position as required...

Page 89: ...il the heated seats symbol is no longer shown in the display Passenger Heated Seat For maximum benefit in cold conditions switch the passenger heated seat switch to the high heat setting initially and...

Page 90: ...y other items safely in the storage compartment before riding Caution Always make sure that the storage compartment lid is closed securely before refitting the seat to prevent damage to the storage co...

Page 91: ...the same position on both sides Riding the motorcycle with an incorrectly adjusted windscreen could cause loss of motorcycle control and an accident Note The windscreen fitted to this motorcycle can...

Page 92: ...0 The tool kit is located under the passenger seat and is secured with a rubber strap 1 1 Tool kit To access the tool kit remove the passenger seat see page 85 All Models except Tiger 900 The tool kit...

Page 93: ...age to the items or the motorcycle Secure all electronic devices cables and any other items safely in the storage compartment before riding Caution Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position...

Page 94: ...sory Socket All models have an accessory socket located next to the instrument display 1 1 Accessory socket front Rear Accessory Socket All models except Tiger 900 have an accessory socket located nex...

Page 95: ...ued operation of the engine has ensured that the components have bedded in this internal friction will be greatly reduced A period of careful running in will ensure lower exhaust emissions and will op...

Page 96: ...vironment Daily Safety Checks Warning Failure to perform these checks every day before you ride may result in serious motorcycle damage or an accident causing serious injury or death Check the followi...

Page 97: ...ny lever pedal where the travel is excessive before meeting resistance or if either control feels spongy in operation see page 137 Brake Pads Check that the correct amount of friction material is rema...

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Page 99: ...torcycle Table of Contents Stopping the Engine 100 Starting the Engine 100 Moving Off 101 Changing Gears 102 Triumph Shift Assist TSA if fitted 103 Braking 104 Anti Lock Braking System ABS 106 Parking...

Page 100: ...ving may cause damage to motorcycle components Starting the Engine Warning Never start the engine or run the engine in a confined area Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness a...

Page 101: ...ignal between the transponder and the engine immobiliser In this situation the engine immobiliser will remain active until one of the ignition keys is removed Pull the clutch lever fully into the hand...

Page 102: ...gear at speeds that will cause excessive engine rpm r min This can lock the rear wheel causing loss of control and an accident Engine damage may also be caused Changing down should be done such that l...

Page 103: ...losure of the throttle twist grip or operation of the clutch TSA is not an automatic system for changing gears Gears must be selected and changed in the normal way using the gear pedal as described on...

Page 104: ...rake should be applied a little more than the rear Change down or fully disengage the clutch as necessary to keep the engine from stalling Never lock the brakes as this may cause loss of control of th...

Page 105: ...h front and rear brakes intermittently Continuous brake application or use of the rear brake only can overheat the brakes and reduce their effectiveness leading to loss of motorcycle control and an ac...

Page 106: ...ays make sure that the ABS is enabled when returning to ride on public roads Riding on public roads with the ABS disabled will if braking too hard cause the wheels to lock resulting in loss of motorcy...

Page 107: ...km h Warning The ABS system operates by comparing the relative speed of the front and rear wheels Use of non recommended tyres can affect wheel speed and cause the ABS function not to operate potentia...

Page 108: ...ne of greater than 6 and never park facing downhill Considerations for High Speed Operation Warning This Triumph motorcycle should be operated within the legal speed limits for the particular road tra...

Page 109: ...at the upper level line in the expansion tank Always check the level with the engine cold Electrical Equipment Make sure that all electrical equipment such as the headlight rear brake light direction...

Page 110: ...spots Make sure that the control cables do not restrict the steering in any way Tyres High speed operation is hard on tyres and tyres that are in good condition are crucial to riding safely Examine t...

Page 111: ...r any other aspect of the motorcycle s operation Warning Owners should be aware that the only approved parts accessories and conversions for any Triumph motorcycle are those which carry official Trium...

Page 112: ...peeds above 80 mph 130 km h In either both of these conditions speeds in excess of 80 mph 130 km h should not be attempted even where the legal speed limit permits this The presence of accessories and...

Page 113: ...cessories fitted and any load carried For models that have adjustable suspension settings make sure that front and rear spring preload and damping settings are suitable for the loading condition of th...

Page 114: ...engers Warning The handling and braking capabilities of a motorcycle will be affected by the presence of a passenger The rider must make allowances for these changes when operating the motorcycle with...

Page 115: ...travelling around corners and not to lean unless the rider does so Warning The handling and braking capabilities of a motorcycle will be affected by the presence of a passenger The rider must make al...

Page 116: ...Accessories Loading and Passengers 116 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 117: ...vel Inspection 129 Coolant Level Adjustment 130 Coolant Change 131 Throttle Control 132 Clutch 132 Clutch Inspection 132 Clutch Adjustment 132 Drive Chain 133 Drive Chain Lubrication 134 Drive Chain F...

Page 118: ...1 Rear Suspension Rebound Damping Adjustment 152 Rear Suspension Rebound Damping Adjustment 152 Bank Angle Indicators 153 Tyres 154 Tyre Inflation Pressures 155 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS if...

Page 119: ...Maintenance 119 Lights 170 Direction Indicator Lights 170 Rear Light Licence Plate Light 170 Fog Lights if fitted 170 Mirrors 171...

Page 120: ...should be adjusted to match the particular environment in which the motorcycle is used and the demands of the individual owner Special tools knowledge and training are required in order to correctly...

Page 121: ...uire 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 for advice...

Page 122: ...njection system check clean Air cleaner renew Throttle bodies balance Ignition System Spark plugs renew Cooling System Cooling system check for leaks Day Coolant level check adjust Day Coolant renew E...

Page 123: ...chain wear check Every 500 miles 800 km Drive chain lubricate Every 200 miles 300 km Drive chain rubbing strip check Day Drive chain rubbing strip renew General Fasteners inspect visually for security...

Page 124: ...ter in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements Sump Guard The sump guard must be removed to allow access to change the engine oil and oil filter Tiger 900 Rally Pro Only 3 1 2 1 Sump guard...

Page 125: ...e fixings and tighten to 6 Nm Tighten the bottom fixings to 6 Nm Engine Oil Level Inspection Warning Never start the engine or run the engine in a confined area Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cau...

Page 126: ...he engine is only shown when the engine is at normal operating temperature and the motorcycle is upright not on the side stand If it is necessary to top up the engine oil level remove the filler plug...

Page 127: ...n plug to 25 Nm Fill the engine with a 10W 40 or 10W 50 semi or fully synthetic motorcycle engine oil that meets specification API SH or higher and JASO MA such as Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W 40 ful...

Page 128: ...as Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W 40 fully synthetic engine oil sold as Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W 40 fully synthetic in some countries Refer to the chart below for the correct oil viscosity 10W 4...

Page 129: ...n inhibitors contains toxic chemicals that are harmful to the human body Never swallow antifreeze or any of the motorcycle coolant Note HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant as supplied by Triumph is premixed and d...

Page 130: ...der pressure Contact with this hot pressurised coolant will cause scalds and skin damage Caution If hard water is used in the cooling system it will cause scale accumulation in the engine and radiator...

Page 131: ...ting fan may cause an accident and or personal injury Caution Using high pressure water sprays such as from a car wash facility or household pressure washer can damage the radiator fins cause leaks an...

Page 132: ...difficulty in changing gear and selecting neutral This may cause the engine to stall and make the motorcycle difficult to control Conversely if the clutch lever has insufficient free play the clutch...

Page 133: ...ne sprocket or lock the rear wheel A chain that snags on the engine sprocket will injure the rider and lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident Similarly locking the rear wheel will lead to...

Page 134: ...ally 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...

Page 135: ...to reduce drive chain free movement When the correct amount of drive chain free movement has been set push the wheel into firm contact with the adjusters Tighten both adjuster lock nuts to 20 Nm and t...

Page 136: ...2 1 10 20 KG 1 Measure across 20 links 2 Weight To inspect the drive chain and sprocket wear Remove the drive chain guard Stretch the drive chain taut by hanging a 10 20 kg 20 40 lb weight on the driv...

Page 137: ...ng Brake pads must always be replaced as a wheel set At the front where two calipers are fitted on the same wheel replace all the brake pads in both calipers Replacing individual pads will reduce brak...

Page 138: ...r brakes Disc Brake Fluid Warning Brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it will absorb moisture from the air Any absorbed moisture will greatly reduce the boiling point of the brake fluid causing a r...

Page 139: ...er contaminants Note A special tool is required to bleed the ABS braking system Contact your authorised Triumph dealer when the brake fluid needs renewing or the hydraulic system requires maintenance...

Page 140: ...m seal 3 Reservoir cap retaining screw holes Install the reservoir cap retaining screws into the reservoir cap and diaphragm seal assembly Hold the assembly together and position the reservoir cap dia...

Page 141: ...d horizontal To adjust the rear brake fluid level Release the reservoir cap retaining screws Remove the reservoir cap and the diaphragm seal noting the position of the diaphragm seal for refitting Fil...

Page 142: ...will not cause damage to the motorcycle Steering Bearings Inspection The steering headstock bearings must be lubricated and inspected in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements Always inspe...

Page 143: ...e top of the front wheel from side to side If any free play can be detected ask your authorised Triumph dealer to inspect and rectify any faults before riding Reposition the lifting device and repeat...

Page 144: ...lo suspension settings provide a comfortable ride and good handling characteristics for general solo riding The suspension settings charts show suggested settings for the front suspension and are only...

Page 145: ...Broken Terrain 18 18 Off Road Smooth Terrain 8 8 Rider and Luggage 8 8 Rider and Passenger 8 6 Rider Passenger and Luggage not exceeding limits 8 6 1 Number of clicks anticlockwise from the fully clo...

Page 146: ...iclockwise to decrease Always count the number of clicks back from the fully clockwise closed position Front Suspension Compression Damping Adjustment Tiger 900 GT Tiger 900 GT LRH and Tiger 900 GT Pr...

Page 147: ...clockwise to decrease Always count the number of clicks back from the fully clockwise closed position Front Suspension Rebound Damping Adjustment Tiger 900 GT Tiger 900 GT LRH and Tiger 900 GT Pro The...

Page 148: ...n result from contact with the pressurised oil Tiger 900 GT Pro Shown To check that the forks operate smoothly Position the motorcycle on level ground While holding the handlebars and applying the fro...

Page 149: ...loss of motorcycle control and an accident Refer to the tables for further information or consult your authorised Triumph dealer The motorcycle is delivered from the factory with the rear suspension s...

Page 150: ...the fully anticlockwise position 2 Number of adjuster turns anticlockwise from the fully clockwise closed position Rear Suspension Setting Chart Tiger 900 GT LRH Loading Spring Preload1 Rebound Dampi...

Page 151: ...rease The setting is measured as the number of adjuster turns clockwise from the fully anticlockwise position Rear Suspension Spring Preload Adjustment Tiger 900 Rally and Tiger 900 Rally Pro The spri...

Page 152: ...The setting is measured as the number of adjuster turns anticlockwise from the fully clockwise position Rear Suspension Rebound Damping Adjustment Tiger 900 Rally and Tiger 900 Rally Pro The rebound...

Page 153: ...not be used as a guide to how far the motorcycle may be safely banked This depends on many various conditions including but not limited to road surface tyre condition and weather Banking to an unsafe...

Page 154: ...and the tyres could slip on the rims causing rapid tyre deflation that may result in a loss of motorcycle control and an accident Warning Continued Never install an inner tube inside a tubeless tyre...

Page 155: ...tyre pressures daily and adjust if necessary See the Specification section for details of the correct inflation pressures Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS if fitted Caution An adhesive label is f...

Page 156: ...th excessively worn tyres is hazardous and will adversely affect traction stability and handling which may lead to loss of control and an accident When tubeless tyres used without a tube become punctu...

Page 157: ...pproximately 100 miles 160 km to become accustomed to the new handling characteristics The tyre pressures must be checked and adjusted and the tyres examined for correct seating 24 hours after fitting...

Page 158: ...lance is necessary for safe stable handling of the motorcycle Do not remove or change any wheel balance weights Incorrect wheel balance may cause instability leading to loss of control and an accident...

Page 159: ...away from the battery Do not attach jump leads to the battery touch the battery cables together or reverse the polarity of the cables as any of these actions may cause a spark which would ignite batte...

Page 160: ...a recycling agent who will make sure that the dangerous substances from which the battery is manufactured do not pollute the environment Battery Maintenance Warning Battery acid is corrosive and poiso...

Page 161: ...f discharge Battery Discharge During Storage and Infrequent Use of the Motorcycle During storage or infrequent use of the motorcycle inspect the battery voltage weekly using a multimeter Follow the ma...

Page 162: ...ATELY KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Caution Do not use an automotive quick charger as it may overcharge and damage the battery For help with selecting a battery charger checking the b...

Page 163: ...1 4 2 3 1 Positive terminal 2 Battery strap 3 Battery cover 4 Negative terminal Apply a light coat of grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion Cover the positive terminal with the red protective c...

Page 164: ...use has blown If the motorcycle is equipped with rider mode settings then before disconnecting the battery or removing a fuse note and record the rider mode settings Once the fuse has been refitted or...

Page 165: ...Horn License Plate Light Rear Position Light 10 2 Chassis Control Unit Brake Light Dip Beam Headlight Instrument Wake Front Indicators Heated Grips 10 3 Chassis Control Unit High Beam Headlight Rear...

Page 166: ...Side Horn Fog Lights License Plate Light Rear Position Light 10 2 Chassis Control Unit Brake Light Dip Beam Headlight Front Position DRL Control Instrument Wake Front Indicators Heated Grips 10 3 Cha...

Page 167: ...2 Chassis Control Unit Brake Light Dip Beam Headlight Front Position DRL Control Instrument Wake Front Indicators Heated Grips 10 3 Chassis Control Unit Heated Seats High Beam Headlight Rear Indicato...

Page 168: ...he headlight lens Caution Continued Covering the headlight lens during operation with items of clothing luggage adhesive tape devices intended to alter or adjust the headlight beam or non genuine head...

Page 169: ...witch the headlights off when the beam settings are satisfactory Note There is a small triangle marking on each side of the headlight unit which indicates the height of the light within the headlight...

Page 170: ...ection indicator lights LED Direction Indicator Lights The direction indicator light units are sealed maintenance free LED units Bulb Direction Indicator Lights To replace the indicator bulb The lens...

Page 171: ...e motorcycle may result in loss of control of the motorcycle and an accident Only attempt to clean or adjust the mirrors while stationary Warning Operation of the motorcycle with incorrectly adjusted...

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Page 173: ...Washing 176 Care of Matt Paintwork 177 Care of Gloss Paintwork 177 Aluminium Items not Lacquered or Painted 177 Cleaning of Chrome and Stainless Steel Items 178 Black Chrome 178 Cleaning of the Exhaus...

Page 174: ...ice which will safeguard against corrosion and enhance the appearance of the motorcycle Preparation for Washing Before washing precautions must be taken to keep water off the following places Rear ope...

Page 175: ...under the fuel tank or near the steering head Any water sprayed in this area could enter the airbox and engine causing damage to both items Do not get water near the following places Air intake duct...

Page 176: ...After Washing Warning Never wax or lubricate the brake discs Always clean the brake disc with a proprietary brand of oil free brake disc cleaner Waxed or lubricated brake discs may cause loss of brak...

Page 177: ...ed or Painted Items such as brake and clutch levers wheels engine covers engine cooling fins upper and lower yokes and throttle bodies on some models must be correctly cleaned to preserve their appear...

Page 178: ...he use of abrasive cleaning products will damage the finish and must not be used When the chrome and stainless steel is dry apply a suitable proprietary chrome cleaner on to the surface following the...

Page 179: ...bed Make sure that no soap or water enters the exhausts Drying Dry the exhaust system as far as possible with a soft cloth or chamois leather Do not run the engine to dry the system or spotting will o...

Page 180: ...ause loss of motorcycle control and an accident Operation of the motorcycle with a damaged or scratched windscreen will reduce the rider s forward vision Any such reduction in forward vision is danger...

Page 181: ...in damage and permanent wear Follow these simple instructions to prolong the life of the leather product Do not use household cleaning products bleach detergents containing bleach or any kind of solv...

Page 182: ...unleaded fuel and add a fuel stabiliser if available following the fuel stabiliser manufacturer s instructions Warning Petrol is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions Turn...

Page 183: ...e Ampere or less about once every two weeks see page 159 Store the motorcycle in a cool dry area away from sunlight and with a minimum daily temperature variation Put a suitable porous cover over the...

Page 184: ...Cleaning and Storage 184 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 185: ...linder Displacement 888 cc Bore x Stroke 77 99 x 61 94 mm Compression Ratio 11 266 1 Cylinder Numbering Left to Right Cylinder Sequence 1 at left Firing Order 1 3 2 Starting System Electric Starter Lu...

Page 186: ...ion System Digital Inductive Electronic Rev Limiter 10 000 r min Spark Plug NGK CR9EK Spark Plug Gap 0 7 mm Gap Tolerance 0 05 0 1 mm Transmission Tiger 900 and Tiger 900 GT All Models Transmission Ty...

Page 187: ...different manufacturers or mix different specification tyres from the same manufacturers as this may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident Tyres Tiger 900 and Tiger 900 GT All Models Ty...

Page 188: ...d Tiger 900 GT All Models Battery Type YTZ 14S Battery Rating 12 Volt 11 2 Ah Alternator 14 Volt 34 Amp at 5 000 rpm Headlight LED Tail Brake Light LED Directional Indicator Lights 12 Volt 10 Watt Tig...

Page 189: ...Triumph HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant pre mixed Drive Chain Chain spray suitable for O ring chains Engine Oil Semi or fully synthetic 10W 40 or 10W 50 motorcycle engine oil which meets specification API SH...

Page 190: ...Specifications 190 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 191: ...ylinder Displacement 888 cc Bore x Stroke 77 99 x 61 94 mm Compression Ratio 11 266 1 Cylinder Numbering Left to Right Cylinder Sequence 1 at left Firing Order 1 3 2 Starting System Electric Starter L...

Page 192: ...ctronic Rev Limiter 10 000 r min Spark Plug NGK CR9EK Spark Plug Gap 0 7 mm Gap Tolerance 0 05 0 1 mm Transmission Tiger 900 Rally and Tiger 900 Rally Pro Transmission Type 6 Speed Constant Mesh Clutc...

Page 193: ...Pro Tyre Sizes Front 90 90 21 M C 54V Rear 150 70 R17 M C 69V Tyre Pressures Cold Front 2 34 bar 34 lb in Rear 2 89 bar 42 lb in Warning Tyre pressures which have been reduced for off road riding wil...

Page 194: ...ss of motorcycle control and an accident Electrical Equipment Tiger 900 Rally and Tiger 900 Rally Pro Battery Type YTZ 14S Battery Rating 12 Volt 11 2 Ah Alternator 14 Volt 34 Amp at 5 000 rpm Headlig...

Page 195: ...t Triumph HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant pre mixed Drive Chain Chain spray suitable for XW ring chains Engine Oil Semi or fully synthetic 10W 40 or 10W 50 motorcycle engine oil which meets specification API...

Page 196: ...Specifications 196 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 197: ...178 Drying 179 Exhaust System 179 Frequency of Cleaning 174 Gloss Paintwork 177 Matt Paintwork 177 Preparation for Washing 174 Protecting 179 Seat Care 180 Washing 176 Washing the Exhaust 179 Where t...

Page 198: ...4 145 Spring Preload Adjustment 145 Fuel Filling the Fuel Tank 82 Fuel Grade 80 Refuelling 81 Specifications 186 192 System Specifications 186 192 Fuses 164 G Gears Changing Gears 102 H Hazards Warnin...

Page 199: ...114 Performance 185 191 R Rear Light License Plate Light 170 Rear Suspension 149 Rebound Damping Adjustment 152 152 Settings Charts 149 150 150 150 150 Spring Preload Adjustment 151 151 Right Handleba...

Page 200: ...86 192 Triumph Shift Assist TSA 103 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 76 Replacement Tyres 79 Sensor Batteries 79 Sensor Serial Number 78 Tyre Pressure Warning Light 41 77 Tyre Pressures 79 156 Tyr...

Page 201: ...ice Directive 2014 53 EU The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity for each radio equipment device is available at the following address www triumphmotorcycles co uk public content triumph...

Page 202: ...1 4AP UK Keyless Control Unit Receive Bands 433 92 MHz 134 2 kHz Category 2 Receiver Transmit Bands 134 2 kHz Class 1 Transmitter Fixed Inductive Loop Coil Antenna 6 28 uW ERP Keyless Control Unit 2 R...

Page 203: ...063 mW Triumph Accessory Alarm System ECU Receive Bands 433 92 MHz Transmit Bands None N A Scorpion Automotive Ltd Drumhead Road Chorley North Business Park Chorley PR6 7DE UK Triumph Accessory Alarm...

Page 204: ...ccessful communication This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this...

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