Maintenance and Adjustment
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Repeat the chain adjustment check.
Re-adjust if necessary.
Check the rear brake effectiveness.
Rectify if necessary.
Chain and Sprocket Wear Inspection
1.
Measure across 20 links
2.
Weight
Remove the chain guard.
Stretch the chain taut by hanging a
20 - 40 lb (10 - 20 kg) weight on the
chain.
Measure the length of 20 links on the
straight part of the chain from pin
center of the 1
st
pin to the pin center of
the 21
st
pin. Since the chain may wear
unevenly, take measurements in several
places.
If the length exceeds the maximum
service limit of 12.6 in (319 mm), the chain
must be replaced.
Rotate the rear wheel and inspect the
drive chain for damaged rollers, and
loose pins and links.
Warning
Operation of the motorcycle with
insecure adjuster lock nuts or a loose
wheel spindle may result in impaired
stability and handling of the
motorcycle. This impaired stability and
handling may lead to loss of control or
an accident.
Warning
It is dangerous to operate the
motorcycle with defective brakes and
you must have your authorized
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 control or
an accident.
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