Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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WARNING
Accurate wheel balance is important 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 motorcycle
control and an accident.
When wheel balancing is required, such as after tyre replacement, see your authorised Triumph dealer.
Only use self-adhesive weights. Clip-on weights will damage the wheel and tyre potentially resulting in tyre
deflation, loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
WARNING
When replacement tyres are required, consult your authorised Triumph dealer who will arrange for the tyres
to be fitted according to the tyre manufacturer’s instructions.
When tyres are replaced, allow time for the tyre to seat itself to the rim (approximately 24 hours). During this
seating period, ride cautiously as an incorrectly seated tyre could cause loss of motorcycle control or an
accident. Initially, the new tyre will not produce the same handling characteristics as the worn tyre and the
rider must allow adequate riding distance (approximately 100 miles/160 km) to become accustomed to the
new handling characteristics.
After both 24 hours and 100 miles (160 km), the tyre pressures should be checked and adjusted and the tyre
examined for correct seating and rectified as necessary.
Use of a motorcycle when not accustomed to its handling characteristics, with incorrect tyre pressures or an
incorrectly seated tyre is dangerous and may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Front Wheel - Removal
Front Wheel Bearings - Removal
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.
Position the motorcycle on a paddock stand. 1.
Raise and support the front of the motorcycle. 2.
WARNING
Do not allow the calipers to hang on the brake hoses as this may damage the hoses.
Damaged hoses could cause brake failure leading to loss of control and an accident.
Note
It is not necessary to disconnect the brake hoses.
Detach and support the front brake calipers such that the weight of the caliper is not supported by the brake
hose (see Front Brake Caliper - Removal). 3.
Loosen both pinch bolts at the lower end of the right hand fork. 4.
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WHEELS / TYRES