Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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WARNING
one that has been previously opened.
Do not mix different brands of fluid. Check for fluid leakage around brake fittings, seals and joints.
Check regularly for brake hose damage.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE ABOVE WARNINGS MAY REDUCE BRAKING EFFICIENCY
LEADING TO LOSS OF MOTORCYCLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
WARNING
If there has been an appreciable drop in the level of the fluid in either brake fluid reservoir, consult your
authorised Triumph dealer before riding.
If the brake lever or pedal feels soft when it is applied, or if the lever/pedal travel becomes excessive, there
may be air in the brake lines or the brake may be defective.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle under such conditions and you must have your authorised Triumph
dealer take remedial action before you attempt to ride the motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial action
may reduce braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
WARNING
Use only DOT 4 specification brake fluid as listed in the General Information section of this manual. The use
of brake fluids other than those DOT 4 fluids listed in the General Information section may reduce the
efficiency of the braking system leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Failure to change the brake fluid at the interval specified in the Scheduled Maintenance chart may reduce
braking efficiency resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
WARNING
Never use mineral-based grease in any part of the braking system or in any area where contact with the
braking system is possible. Mineral-based grease will damage the hydraulic seals in the calipers and master
cylinders. Damage caused by contact with mineral-based grease may reduce braking efficiency resulting in
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
WARNING
Before installation, all internal brake components should be cleaned and lubricated with clean new DOT 4
brake fluid.
Never use solvents, petrol (gasoline), engine oil or any other petroleum distillate on internal brake
components as this will cause deterioration of the hydraulic seals in the calipers and master cylinders.
A dangerous riding condition leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident could result if this warning
is ignored.
WARNING
A magnetised brake disc and/or a magnetised ABS pulser ring may cause problems with the ABS sensor
which will illuminate the ABS warning light and disable the ABS.
To prevent these parts becoming magnetised, we strongly recommend that magnets, and items that contain
magnets, must not be stored near or placed on brake discs or ABS pulser rings.
This includes parts fitted to motorcycles, parts removed during motorcycle service and new parts in dealer
stores.
Examples of items that may contain magnets, are listed below:
Tiger Explorer XR Series
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BRAKES