Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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WARNING
leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident could result if this warning is ignored.
CAUTION
To prevent paint damage, do not spill brake and clutch fluid onto any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake and
clutch fluid will damage paintwork.
To correctly bleed the front brake system, both manual and ABS system bleed procedures must be completed
then repeated in the following sequence:
Complete the manual bleed procedure for the left and right front calipers.
Complete the ABS system bleed procedure.
Repeat the manual bleed procedure.
Repeat the ABS system bleed procedure.
Repeat the manual bleed procedure.
Manual Bleed Procedure
Note
The left hand caliper should be bled first, followed by the right hand caliper.
Working on the left hand caliper first, remove the rubber cap from the bleed nipple on the brake hose union. 1.
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Bleed nipple 1.
Rubber cap 2.
Brake caliper (left hand shown) 3.
Attach a transparent tube to the bleed nipple and place the other end of the tube in a suitable receptacle
containing new brake fluid. Keep the tube end below the level of fluid. 2.
Release the bleed nipple. 3.
Note
During bleeding, do not allow the fluid level to fall below the lower level mark in the reservoir. If the
fluid level is allowed to fall below this mark, air may enter the system and the sequence of bleeding
must be repeated.
Get an assistant to slowly pull the brake lever to the handlebar. 4.
With the lever held fully against the handlebar, close the bleed nipple. Once the bleed nipple is closed, 5.
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