Triumph XCX, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
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Throttle Control
Inspection
Check that the throttle opens smoothly,
without undue force and that it closes
without sticking. Have your authorised
Triumph dealer check the throttle
system if a problem is detected or any
doubt exists.
Check that there is 1 - 2 mm of throttle
grip free play when lightly turning the
throttle grip back and forth.
If there is an incorrect amount of free
play, Triumph recommends that you
have your authorised Triumph dealer
investigate.
Clutch
1. Clutch lever
2. 2 - 3 mm
The motorcycle is equipped with a cable-
operated clutch.
If the clutch lever has excessive free
play, the clutch may not disengage fully.
This will cause difficulty in changing
gear and selecting neutral. This may
cause the engine to stall and make the
motorcycle difficult to control.
Conversely, if the clutch lever has
insufficient free play the clutch may not
engage fully, causing the clutch to slip,
which will reduce performance and
cause premature clutch wear.
Clutch lever free play must be checked in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements.
Warning
Always be alert for changes in the
'feel' of the throttle control and have
the throttle system checked by an
authorised Triumph dealer if any
changes are detected. Changes can be
due to wear in the mechanism, which
could lead to a sticking throttle
control.
A sticking or stuck throttle control will
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Warning
Use of the motorcycle with a sticking
or damaged throttle control will
interfere with the throttle function
resulting in loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
To avoid continued use of a sticking or
damaged throttle control, always have
it checked by your authorised Triumph
dealer.
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