Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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WARNING
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it
from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
Fit the reservoir hose to the master cylinder. 1.
Fit the master cylinder and reservoir bracket assembly to the frame and tighten the fixings to 18 Nm . 2.
Connect the push rod to the brake pedal using a new clevis pin and clip. 3.
Incorporating new washers, fit the brake hose to the master cylinder. Ensuring correct orientation of the
brake hose, tighten the banjo bolt to
25 Nm .
4.
Refit the brake fluid reservoir to its mounting bracket and tighten the fixing to 6 Nm . 5.
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.
Observe the brake fluid handling warnings given earlier in this section of the manual.
Fill and bleed the rear brake system (see page Bleeding the Rear Brakes, Renewing Brake Fluid). 6.
Refit the right hand heel guard, tightening the fixings to 7 Nm . 7.
Reconnect the battery positive, (red) lead first and tighten the terminals to 4.5 Nm .
Refit the rider’s seat (see Rider’s Seat - Installation).
Check for correct brake operation. Rectify as necessary.
WARNING
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective brakes; 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.
Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Installation
WARNING
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it
from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
Remove the rider’s seat (see Rider’s Seat - Removal).
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first.
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank - Removal).
Remove the airbox (see Airbox - Removal).
Note
Note the routing of the front ABS wheel speed sensor harness and its retaining clips for installation.
The front ABS wheel speed sensor multiplug is identified as the white connector located on the
bracket mounted to the camshaft cover.
Detatch the wheel speed sensor multiplug from its bracket on the camshaft cover and disconnect. 1.
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