Triumph Tiger Sport, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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MAINTENANCE
112
Drive Chain Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary every 200 miles
(300 km) and also after riding in wet
weather, on wet roads, or any time that
the chain appears dry.
To lubricate the drive chain:
▼ Use the special drive chain lubricant
as
recommended in the
Specifications section.
▼ Apply lubricant to the sides of the
rollers then allow the motorcycle to
stand unused for at least eight
hours (overnight is ideal). This will
allow the lubricant to penetrate to
the drive chain O-rings etc.
▼ Before riding, wipe off any excess
lubricant.
▼ If the drive chain is especially 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 Movement
Inspection
Warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilized
and adequately supported.
A correctly supported motorcycle will
help prevent it from falling.
An unstable motorcycle may fall,
causing injury to the operator or
damage to the motorcycle.
To inspect the drive chain free
movement:
▼
Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position with no weight on it.
▼ Rotate the rear wheel by pushing the
motorcycle to find the position where
the chain is tightest.
▼ Stretch the chain taut by applying
pressure on the chain.
▼
Measure from the bottom of the
swingarm to the center of the chain
pin, as shown in the illustration.
▼ The measurement must be in the
range of 1.69 - 2.17
in (43 - 55 mm).
▼ If the measurement exceeds the
range, then the chain needs to be
adjusted, see page
113.