Foreword

FOREWORD
This handbook contains information on the Triumph Sprint ST and Sprint ST ABS motorcycles.
Always store this owner's handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it for information
whenever necessary.

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Warnings, Cautions and

Notes Caution
Throughout this owner's handbook This caution symbol identifies special
particularly important information is instructions or procedures, which, if not
presented in the following form: strictly observed, could result in damage to,
or destruction of, equipment.
Warning Note:
This warning symbol identifies special
• This note symbol indicates points
instructions or procedures, which, if not of particular interest for more
correctly followed, could result in personal
efficient and convenient operation.
injury, or loss of life.

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Foreword

Warning Labels Noise Control System

At certain areas of the Tampering with the Noise Control System is
motorcycle, the symbol (left) Prohibited.
can be seen. The symbol Owners are warned that the law may
means 'CAUTION: REFER TO prohibit:
THE HANDBOOK' and will
a) The removal or rendering
be followed by a pictorial
representation of the subject inoperative by any person other than
for purposes of maintenance, repair
concerned.
or replacement, of any device or
Never attempt to ride the motorcycle or
element of design incorporated into
make any adjustments without reference to any new vehicle for the purpose of
the relevant instructions contained in this
noise control prior to its sale or
handbook.
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or
See pages 10 and 11 for the location of all while it is in use and,
labels bearing this symbol. Where necessary,
b) the use of the vehicle after such
this symbol will also appear on the pages device or element of design has
containing the relevant information.
been removed or rendered
inoperative by any person.
Maintenance
To ensure a long, safe and trouble free life for
your motorcycle, maintenance should only be
carried out by an authorised Triumph dealer.
Only an authorised Triumph dealer will have
the necessary knowledge, equipment and
skills to maintain your Triumph motorcycle
correctly.
To locate your nearest Triumph dealer, visit
the Triumph web site at www.triumph.co.uk
or telephone the authorised distributor in
your country. Their address is given in the
service record book that accompanies this
handbook.

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Owner's Handbook Information

Thank you for choosing a Triumph The information contained in this publication
motorcycle. This motorcycle is the product of is based on the latest information available at
Triumph's use of proven engineering, the time of printing. Triumph reserves the
exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for right to make changes at any time without
superior reliability, safety and performance. prior notice, or obligation.
Please read this owner's handbook before Not to be reproduced wholly or in part
riding in order to become thoroughly familiar without the written permission of
with the correct operation of your Triumph Motorcycles Limited.
motorcycle's controls, its features, capabilities © Copyright 04.2008 Triumph Motorcycles
and limitations. Limited, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.
This handbook includes safe riding tips, but Publication part number 3851501 issue 5.
does not contain all the techniques and skills
necessary to ride a motorcycle safely.
Triumph strongly recommends that all riders
undertake the necessary training to ensure
safe operation of this motorcycle.

Warning
This owner's handbook, and all other
instructions that are supplied with your
motorcycle, should be considered a
permanent part of your motorcycle and
should remain with it even if your
motorcycle is subsequently sold.
All riders must read this owner's handbook
and all other instructions which are
supplied with your motorcycle, before
riding, in order to become thoroughly
familiar with the correct operation of your
motorcycle's controls, its features,
capabilities and limitations. Do not lend
your motorcycle to others as riding when
not familiar with your motorcycle's
controls, features, capabilities and
limitations can lead to an accident.

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Table of Contents
This handbook contains a number of different sections. The table of contents below will help
you find the beginning of each section where, in the case of the major sections, a further table
of contents will help you find the specific subject required.
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warning Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Parts Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Serial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How to Ride the Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Accessories, Loading and Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Maintenance and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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FOREWORD - SAFETY FIRST

The Motorcycle Fuel and Exhaust Fumes

Warning Warning
This motorcycle is designed for on-road PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:
use only. It is not suitable for off-road use. Always turn off the engine when refuelling.
Off-road operation could lead to loss of Do not refuel or open the fuel filler cap
control of the motorcycle resulting in an while smoking or in the vicinity of any
accident causing injury or loss of life. open (naked) flame.
Take care not to spill any petrol on the
engine, exhaust pipes or silencers when
Warning refuelling.
If petrol is swallowed, inhaled or allowed to
This motorcycle is not designed to tow a
get into the eyes, seek immediate medical
trailer or be fitted with a sidecar. Fitting a
attention.
sidecar and/or a trailer may result in loss of
control and an accident. Spillage on the skin should be immediately
washed off with soap and water and
clothing contaminated with petrol should
immediately be removed.
Warning Burns and other serious skin conditions
This motorcycle is designed for use as a may result from contact with petrol.
two-wheeled vehicle capable of carrying a
rider on his/her own, or a rider and one
passenger (subject to a passenger seat Warning
being fitted).
The total weight of the rider, and any Never start your engine or let it run for any
passenger, accessories and luggage must length of time in a closed area. The
not exceed the maximum load limit of exhaust fumes are poisonous and may
215 kg. cause loss of consciousness and death
within a short time. Always operate your
motorcycle in the open-air or in an area
with adequate ventilation.

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Riding
Warning
Warning This Triumph motorcycle should be
operated within the legal speed limits for
Never ride the motorcycle when fatigued
the particular road travelled. Operating a
or under the influence of alcohol or other
motorcycle at high speeds can be
drugs.
potentially dangerous since the time
Riding when under the influence of alcohol available to react to given traffic situations
or other drugs is illegal. is greatly reduced as road speed increases.
Riding when fatigued or under the Always reduce speed in potentially
influence of alcohol or other drugs reduces hazardous driving conditions such as bad
the rider's ability to maintain control of the weather or heavy traffic.
motorcycle and may lead to loss of control
and an accident.

Warning
Warning Continually observe and react to changes
in road surface, traffic and wind conditions.
All riders must be licenced to operate the All two-wheeled vehicles are subject to
motorcycle. Operation of the motorcycle external forces which may cause an
without a licence is illegal and could lead to accident. These forces include but are not
prosecution. limited to:
Operation of the motorcycle without • Wind draft from passing vehicles;
formal training in the correct riding • Potholes, uneven or damaged
techniques that are necessary to become road surfaces;
licenced is dangerous and may lead to loss
• Bad weather;
of motorcycle control and an accident.
• Rider error.
Always operate the motorcycle at
moderate speed and away from heavy
Warning traffic until you have become thoroughly
Always ride defensively and wear the familiar with its handling and operating
protective equipment mentioned characteristics. Never exceed the legal
elsewhere in this foreword. Remember, in speed limit.
an accident, a motorcycle does not give the
same impact protection as a car.

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Helmet and Clothing Handlebars and Footrests

Warning Warning
When riding the motorcycle, both rider The rider must maintain control of the
and passenger must always wear a vehicle by keeping hands on the
motorcycle helmet, eye protection, gloves, handlebars at all times.
trousers (close fitting around the knee and The handling and stability of a motorcycle
ankle) and a brightly coloured jacket. will be adversely affected if the rider
Brightly coloured clothing will considerably removes his hands from the handlebars,
increase a rider's (or passenger's) visibility resulting in loss of motorcycle control and
to other operators of road vehicles. an accident.
Although full protection is not possible,
wearing correct protective clothing can
reduce the risk of injury when riding.
Warning
The rider and passenger must always use
Warning the footrests provided, during operation of
the vehicle.
A helmet is one of the most important
By using the footrests, both rider and
pieces of riding gear as it offers protection
passenger will reduce the risk of
against head injuries. You and your inadvertent contact with any motorcycle
passenger's helmet should be carefully
components and will also reduce the risk of
chosen and should fit you or your
injury from entrapment of clothing.
passenger's head comfortably and
securely. A brightly coloured helmet will
increase a rider's (or passenger's) visibility
to other operators of road vehicles.
An open face helmet offers some
protection in an accident though a full face
helmet will offer more.
Always wear a visor or approved goggles
to help vision and to protect your eyes.

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Parking Parts and Accessories

Warning Warning
Always turn off the engine and remove the Owners should be aware that the only
ignition key before leaving the motorcycle approved parts, accessories and
unattended. By removing the key, the risk conversions for any Triumph motorcycle
of use of the motorcycle by unauthorised are those which carry official Triumph
or untrained persons is reduced. approval and are fitted to the motorcycle
When parking the motorcycle, always by an authorised dealer.
remember the following: In particular, it is extremely hazardous to fit
Engage first gear to help prevent the or replace parts or accessories whose fitting
motorcycle from rolling off the stand. requires the dismantling of, or addition to,
The engine and exhaust system will be hot either the electrical or fuel systems and any
such modification could cause a safety
after riding. DO NOT park where
hazard.
pedestrians, animals and/or children are
likely to touch the motorcycle. The fitting of any non-approved parts,
Do not park on soft ground or on a steeply accessories or conversions may adversely
affect the handling, stability or other aspect
inclined surface. Parking under these
of the motorcycle operation that may result
conditions may cause the motorcycle to fall
in an accident causing injury or death.
over.
For further details, please refer to the 'How Triumph does not accept any liability
to Ride the Motorcycle' section of this
whatsoever for defects caused by the fitting
owner's handbook.
of non-approved parts, accessories or
conversions or the fitting of any approved
parts, accessories or conversions by
non-approved personnel.

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Maintenance/Equipment
Warning
Warning Ensure all equipment that is required by
law is installed and functioning correctly.
Consult your authorised Triumph dealer
The removal or alteration of the
whenever there is doubt as to the correct
motorcycle's lights, silencers, emission or
or safe operation of this Triumph
noise control systems can violate the law.
motorcycle.
Incorrect or improper modification may
Remember that continued operation of an adversely affect the handling, stability or
incorrectly performing motorcycle may other aspect of the motorcycle operation,
aggravate a fault and may also which may result in an accident causing
compromise safety. injury or death.

Warning Warning
Use of a motorcycle with bank angle If the motorcycle is involved in an accident,
indicators worn beyond the maximum collision or fall, it must be taken to an
limit (when 5 mm of the bank indicator authorised Triumph dealer for inspection
remains) will allow the motorcycle to be and repair. Any accident can cause
banked to an unsafe angle. damage to the motorcycle that, if not
Banking to an unsafe angle may cause correctly repaired, may cause a second
instability, loss of motorcycle control and accident that may result in injury or death.
an accident.

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1. Bank angle indicator

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Warning Labels

WARNING LABELS
The labels detailed on this and the following pages draw your attention to important safety
information in this handbook. Before riding, ensure that all riders have understood and
complied with all the information to which these labels relate.

Warning Label Locations

Windscreen Running-In
(page 84) (page 42)

R.P.M.

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6
5
Gear 4
3
Position 2
(page 48) N Chain Tyres
1
(page 76) (page 89)

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WARNING LABELS

Warning Label Locations (continued)

Daily Safety Checks Unleaded Fuel

(page 43) (page 32)

Helmet
(page 7)

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Coolant Engine Oil Fairing Stowage

(page 70) (page 67) (page 59)

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

3 2 1 15 5 14 13 4

11 12 6 8 10 7 16 9
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1. Front indicator 9. Rear indicator

2. Headlight 10.Gear-change pedal
3. Position lamp 11. Front brake disc
4. Rear light 12.Front brake caliper
5. Radiator/Coolant pressure cap 13.Fuel tank
6. Oil cooler 14.Fuel filler cap
7. Drive chain 15.Coolant expansion tank
8. Side stand 16.Silencer

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

21 17 26 18 25

19 20 22 23 24
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17. Battery 22.Rear brake pedal

18.Tool kit 23.Oil filler cap/Dipstick
19.Rear brake disc 24.Clutch cable
20.Rear brake caliper 25.Front fork
21. Rear brake fluid reservoir 26.Rear suspension unit

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Parts Identification (continued)

1 2 15 3 12 11 13 14 7 9 16 8

4 5 6 10

1. Clutch lever 9. Engine stop switch

2. Passing button 10.Starter button
3. Headlight dip switch 11. Tachometer
4. Horn button 12.Speedometer
5. Direction indicator switch 13.Warning lights
6. Ignition switch 14.Trip computer
7. Front brake fluid reservoir 15.Clutch lever adjuster
8. Front brake lever 16.Brake lever adjuster

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SERIAL NUMBERS

Vehicle Identification Engine Serial Number

Number (VIN)

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The engine serial number is stamped on the

The vehicle identification number is stamped engine crankcase, immediately above the
into the steering head area of the frame. It is clutch cover.
also displayed on a plate, riveted to the Record the engine serial number in the space
frame, immediately behind the steering head. provided below.
Record the vehicle identification number in
the space below.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Table of Contents
Instrument Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Odometer/Trip Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Clock/Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Average Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Journey Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Journey Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Average Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maximum Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Trip Computer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Trip Computer Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Clock Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Direction Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
High Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Low Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Neutral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
High Coolant Temperature Warning Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Engine Management System Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Alarm Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ignition Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Brake and Clutch Lever Adjusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Right Handlebar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Engine Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Starter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Left Handlebar Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Headlight Dip Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Direction Indicator Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Horn Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fuel Requirement/Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fuel Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fuel Tank Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Filling the Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Side Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Centre Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Lifting Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tool Kit and Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Seat Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Seat Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pannier System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pannier Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Electrical Accessory Socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Running-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Daily Safety Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Instrument Panel Layout

3 17 13 14 15 16 8 5 7

km/h

6 9 10 12 1 11 18 2 4

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1. Tachometer 11. Engine management malfunction

2. Tachometer 'red zone' indicator light
3. Speedometer 12.ABS warning light (ABS models only)
4. Odometer/Trip meters 13.Low fuel level indicator light
5. Clock/Trip computer display 14.Neutral indicator light
6. Scroll/Set/Trip buttons 15.High beam indicator light
7. Coolant temperature display 16.Right turn indicator light
8. Fuel gauge 17. Left turn indicator light
9. Low oil pressure warning light 18.Alarm status indicator light (alarm is
10.High coolant temperature warning an accessory fit)
light

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Speedometer The odometer shows the total distance that

the motorcycle has travelled.
The speedometer indicates the road speed of
the motorcycle. The odometer and two trip meters are
located in the same LCD display as the clock
and trip computer. Either trip meter shows
Tachometer the distance that the motorcycle has travelled
The tachometer shows the engine speed in since the meter on display was last reset to
revolutions per minute - rpm (r/min). On the zero.
right side of the tachometer face is the
'red zone'. Engine rpm (r/min) in the red
zone is above maximum recommended Warning
engine speed and is also above the range for Do not attempt to switch between
best performance. odometer and trip meter display modes or
reset the trip meter with the motorcycle in
motion as this may lead to loss of
Warning motorcycle control and an accident.
Never allow engine rpm to enter the
'red zone' as severe engine damage may Use the 'trip' button to switch between the
result. odometer and trip meter display modes.
Press the 'trip' button repeatedly until the
Odometer/Trip Meter desired display is visible. The display will scroll
through in the order:
• Odometer
• Trip Meter 1
• Trip Meter 2
To reset either of the trip meters, select and
display the trip meter to be zeroed then press
the 'trip' button for 2 seconds. After
km/h
2 seconds, the trip meter on display will reset
to zero.

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1. Odometer/Trip meter display

2. Set button
3. Trip button

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Clock/Trip Computer Range

This is an indication of the probable distance
that can be travelled on the remaining fuel in
the tank.

Journey Distance
The total distance travelled, since the last
reset.
km/h

Journey Time
The total time elapsed, since the last reset.

Average Speed
2 1
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the trip computer was last reset. After a reset
the display will show dashes until 1 mile/km
1. Clock/Trip computer display
has been covered.
2. Scroll button

The clock and trip computer information Maximum Speed

appear on the same display. The maximum speed achieved since the last
The trip computer provides an indication of reset is displayed.
fuel consumption, fuel range to empty,
speed, time and distance, recorded and Trip Computer Operation
calculated since the last reset. When the ignition is switched on, the clock
Each display provides the following display is shown. To access the trip computer
information: information press the 'scroll' button.
Press the 'scroll' button repeatedly until the
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption desired display is visible. The trip computer
An indication of the fuel consumption at an will scroll through in the order:
instant in time. • Clock
• Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption
• Average Fuel Consumption
An indication of the average fuel
• Range
consumption is calculated from when the trip
computer was last reset. After a reset the • Journey Distance
display will show dashes until 0.1 miles/km • Journey Time
has been covered. • Average Speed
• Maximum Speed

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Trip Computer Reset To reset the trip computer select the desired
display, press the 'scroll' and 'set' buttons
simultaneously for 2 seconds. After
2 seconds, the selected display will reset.

Note:
• Journey distance, journey time
and average speed are reset at the
same time.
km/h

Clock Adjustment

2 3 1 Warning
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Do not attempt to adjust the clock with the

motorcycle in motion as this may lead to
1. Trip computer display loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
2. Scroll button
3. Set button

The following displays on the trip computer

can be reset: 2 3
• Average Fuel Consumption
• Journey Distance
• Journey Time
• Average Speed km/h

• Maximum Speed

Warning 4 5 1
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Do not attempt to switch between the trip

computer display modes or reset the trip
computer with the motorcycle in motion as 1. Clock display
this may lead to loss of motorcycle control 2. Hours read-out
and an accident. 3. Minutes read-out
4. Scroll button
5. Set button
To reset the clock, select the clock display and
press both 'scroll' and 'set' buttons together.

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After a short time, the clock's hour display will Coolant Temperature Gauge
start to flash.
To reset the hour display, ensure that the
hour display is still flashing then depress the 1
'scroll' button to change the setting. Each
individual press will change the setting by
one digit. If the button is held, the display will
continuously scroll through in single digit
increments.
When the correct hour display is shown,
press the 'set' button. The minutes display will
begin to flash. The minutes display is
adjusted in the same way as for the hours.
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Once both hours and minutes are correctly
set, press the 'set' button to confirm the
setting. The display will cease to flash.
1. Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge indicates the
temperature of the engine coolant.
When the ignition is switched on, all 10 bars
of the display will be shown. When the
engine is started from cold the display will
show 1 bar. As the temperature increases,
more bars will be shown in the display.
The normal temperature range is between 3
and 6 bars.
If the coolant temperature becomes too high,
the display will show 9 bars and will start to
flash. The high coolant temperature warning
light in the tachometer will also be
illuminated.
If the coolant temperature increases further,
all 10 bars of the display will flash. The high
coolant temperature warning light in the
tachometer will remain illuminated.

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Fuel Gauge
Caution
Do not continue to run the engine if either 1
of the high temperature warnings are
displayed as severe engine damage may
result.

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1. Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel
in the tank.
With the ignition switched on, the number of
bars shown in the display indicates the level
of fuel in the tank.
When the fuel tank is full, all 10 bars are
displayed and when empty, no bars are
displayed. Other gauge markings indicate
intermediate fuel levels between full and
empty.
When 2 bars are displayed, the low fuel
warning light will illuminate. This indicates
there are approximately 4.0 litres of fuel
remaining in the tank and you should refuel
at the earliest opportunity.
After refuelling, the fuel gauge and range to
empty information will be updated only while
riding the motorcycle.
Depending on the riding style, this could take
approximately 5 minutes.

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Warning Lights
Caution
Direction Indicators
When the indicator is pushed to Stop the engine immediately if the low oil
the left or right, the pressure warning light illuminates. Do not
corresponding turn indicator restart the engine until the fault has been
light will flash on and off at the rectified.
same speed as the turn indicators. Severe engine damage will result from
running the engine when the low oil
High Beam pressure warning light is illuminated.
When the ignition is switched
on and the headlight dip switch The low oil pressure warning light in the
is set to 'high beam', the high tachometer will illuminate if the ignition is
beam warning light will illuminate. switched on without running the engine.

Low Fuel High Coolant Temperature Warning

The low fuel indicator will Light
illuminate when there are With the engine running, if the
approximately 4.0 litres of fuel engine coolant temperature
remaining in the tank. becomes dangerously high, the
high coolant temperature
Neutral warning light in the tachometer will
The neutral warning light illuminate.
indicates when the transmission
is in neutral (no gear selected).
The warning light will illuminate when the Caution
transmission is in neutral with the ignition Stop the engine immediately if the high
switch in the ON position. coolant temperature warning light
illuminates. Do not restart the engine until
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light the fault has been rectified.
With the engine running, if the Severe engine damage will result from
engine oil pressure becomes running the engine when the high coolant
dangerously low, the low oil temperature warning light is illuminated.
pressure warning light in the tachometer will
illuminate. The high coolant temperature warning light
in the tachometer will illuminate if the ignition
is switched on without running the engine.

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Engine Management System ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Malfunction Indicator Light Indicator Light
The malfunction indicator light
(only on models fitted with ABS)
for the engine management
The ABS indicator light
system illuminates when the
ignition is switched on (to indicate that it is illuminates to show that the ABS
function is not available.
working) but should not become illuminated
Illumination is normal after engine start-up,
when the engine is running.
and until the motorcycle first reaches a speed
If the malfunction indicator light becomes exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h). Unless there is a
illuminated when the engine is running, this
fault, it should not illuminate again until the
indicates that a fault has occurred in one or
engine is restarted.
more of the systems controlled by the engine
management system. In such circumstances, If the indicator light becomes illuminated at
the engine management system will switch to any other time while riding it indicates that
the ABS has a malfunction that requires
'limp-home' mode so that the journey may
investigation.
be completed, if the fault is not so severe that
the engine will not run.
Warning
Warning If the ABS is not functioning, the brake
Reduce speed and do not continue to ride system will continue to function as a
non-ABS braking system. Do not continue
for longer than is necessary with the
to ride for longer than is necessary with the
malfunction indicator light illuminated. The
fault may adversely affect engine indicator light illuminated. Contact an
authorised Triumph dealer as soon as
performance, exhaust emissions and fuel
possible to have the fault checked and
consumption. Reduced engine
performance could cause a dangerous rectified. In this situation, braking too hard
will cause the wheels to lock resulting in
riding condition, leading to loss of control
loss of control and an accident.
and an accident. Contact an authorised
Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have
See also Braking on page 49.
the fault checked and rectified.
Alarm Indicator Light
The alarm light will illuminate
when the conditions described
in the accessory alarm
instructions are met.
The light does not function unless an alarm is
fitted.

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Ignition Key Note:

• One unused lock is supplied with
the motorcycle. This is for use with
the optional accessory top box and
will ensure that, when fitted, the
same key will operate all the locks
on the motorcycle.

1
Caution
Do not store the spare key with the
motorcycle as this will reduce all aspects of
security.
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1. Key number tag

In addition to operating the steering
lock/ignition switch, the ignition key is
required to operate the seat lock and fuel
tank cap.
When the motorcycle is delivered from the
factory, two keys are supplied together with a
small tag bearing the key number. Make a
note of the key number and store the spare
key and key number tag in a safe place away
from the motorcycle.
Your authorised Triumph dealer can supply a
replacement key cut from details of the key
number or can cut a new key using the
original as a master.

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Ignition Switch/Steering Lock Note:

• Do not leave the steering lock in
the P position for long periods of
3 4 time as this will cause the battery
to discharge.

1
H Warning
S
PU

For reasons of security and safety, always

move the ignition switch to the OFF
2 position and remove the key when leaving
P
the motorcycle unattended.
5 Any unauthorised use of the motorcycle
may cause injury to the rider, other road
users and pedestrians and may also cause
1. Ignition switch/Steering lock damage to the motorcycle.
2. LOCK position
3. OFF position
4. ON position
5. PARK position
Warning
With the key in the LOCK or P position the
Ignition Switch Positions steering will become locked.
This is a four position, key operated switch. Never turn the key to the LOCK or P
The key can be removed from the switch positions while the motorcycle is moving as
only when it is in the OFF, LOCK or P (PARK) this will cause the steering to lock. Locked
position. steering will cause loss of motorcycle
TO LOCK: Turn the key to the OFF position, control and an accident.
push and fully release the key, then rotate it
to the LOCK position.
PARKING: Turn the key from the LOCK
position to the P position. The steering will
remain locked.

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Brake and Clutch Lever

Adjusters Warning
Do not attempt to adjust the levers with the
motorcycle in motion as this may lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
After adjusting the levers, operate the
motorcycle in an area free from traffic to
gain familiarity with the new lever setting.
Do not loan your motorcycle to anyone as
they may change the lever setting from the
one you are familiar with causing loss of
control or an accident.

1. Adjuster wheel
2. Triangular mark

An adjuster is fitted to both the front brake

and clutch levers. The adjusters allow the
distance from the handlebar to the levers to
be changed to one of four positions, to suit
the span of the operator's hands.
To adjust the levers, push each lever forward
and turn the adjuster wheel to align one of
the numbered positions with the triangular
mark on the lever holder.
The distance from the handlebar grip to the
released lever is shortest when set to number
four and longest when set to number one.

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Right Handlebar Switches

Caution
Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON
1 position unless the engine is running as
2 this may cause damage to electrical
components and will discharge the battery.

Starter Button
The starter button operates the electric
starter. For the starter to operate, the clutch
lever must be pulled to the handlebar.

Note:
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• Even if the clutch lever is pulled to
the handlebar, the starter will not
1. Engine stop switch operate if the side stand is down
2. Starter button and a gear is engaged.
Engine Stop Switch
In addition to the ignition switch being turned
to the ON position, the engine stop switch
must be in the RUN position for the
motorcycle to operate.
The engine stop switch is for emergency use.
If an emergency arises which requires the
engine to be stopped, move the engine stop
switch to the STOP position.

Note:
• Although the engine stop switch
stops the engine, it does not turn
off all the electrical circuits and
may cause difficulty in restarting
the engine due to a discharged
battery. Ordinarily, only the
ignition switch should be used to
stop the engine.

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Left Handlebar Switches Direction Indicator Switch

When the indicator switch is pushed to the
left or right and released, the corresponding
4 direction indicators will flash on and off. To
turn off the indicators, push and release the
switch.

Horn Button
When the horn button is pushed, with the
ignition switch turned to the ON position, the
horn will sound.
1
Pass Button
3 2
ccml When the pass button is pressed, the
headlight main beam will be switched on. It
will remain on as long as the button is held in
1. Headlight dip switch
and will turn off as soon as the button is
2. Direction indicator switch
released.
3. Horn button
4. Pass button

Headlight Dip Switch

High or low beam can be selected with the
headlight dip switch. To select high beam,
push the switch forward. To select low beam,
push the switch rearwards. When the high
beam is turned on, the high beam indicator
light will illuminate.

Note:
• A lighting on/off switch is not
fitted to this model. The headlight,
rear light and licence plate light all
function automatically when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position.

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Fuel Requirement/Refuelling
Fuel Grade
Warning
To help reduce hazards associated with
refuelling, always observe the following
fuel safety instructions:
Petrol (fuel) is highly flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions. When
Your Triumph engine is designed to use refuelling, turn the ignition switch to the
unleaded fuel and will give optimum OFF position.
performance if the correct grade of fuel is Do not smoke.
used. Always use unleaded fuel with an Do not use a mobile telephone.
octane rating of 95 RON. Make sure the refuelling area is well
ventilated and free from any source of
flame or sparks. This includes any
Caution
appliance with a pilot light.
In all countries except Australia, Hong Never fill the tank until the fuel level rises
Kong, New Zealand and South Africa, the into the filler neck. Heat from sunlight or
exhaust system for this model is fitted with other sources may cause the fuel to
a catalytic converter to help reduce expand and overflow creating a fire
exhaust emission levels. The catalytic hazard.
converter can be permanently damaged if
After refuelling always check that the fuel
the motorcycle is allowed to run out of fuel filler cap is correctly closed and locked.
or if the fuel level is allowed to get very
Because petrol (fuel) is highly flammable,
low. Always ensure you have adequate fuel
any fuel leak or spillage, or any failure to
for your journey.
observe the safety advice given above will
lead to a fire hazard, which could cause
damage to property, injury to persons or
Caution death.
The use of leaded fuel is illegal in most
countries, states or territories. Use of
leaded fuel will damage the catalytic
converter (if fitted).

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Fuel Tank Cap Filling the Fuel Tank

Avoid filling the tank in rainy or dusty
conditions where airborne material can
contaminate the fuel.

1
Caution
2
Contaminated fuel may cause damage to
fuel system components.

Fill the fuel tank slowly to help prevent

spillage. Do not fill the tank to a level above
the bottom of the filler neck. This will ensure
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there is enough air space to allow for fuel
expansion if the fuel inside the tank expands
1. Ignition switch key through absorption of heat from the engine
2. Fuel tank cap or from direct sunlight.

To open the fuel tank cap, lift up the flap

covering the lock itself. Insert the key into the
lock and turn the key clockwise.
1 2 3
To close and lock the cap, push the cap down
into place with the key inserted, until the lock
'clicks' into place. Withdraw the key and close
the key cover.

Caution
Closing the cap without the key inserted
will damage the cap, tank and lock cbdf

mechanism.
1. Maximum fuel level
2. Fuel filler neck
3. Air space
After refuelling always check that the fuel
filler cap is correctly closed and locked.

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Stands
Warning Side Stand
Overfilling the tank can lead to fuel
spillage.
If fuel is spilled, thoroughly clean up the
spillage immediately and dispose of the
materials used safely.
Take care not to spill any fuel on the
engine, exhaust pipes, tyres or any other
part of the motorcycle.
Because fuel is highly flammable, any fuel
leak or spillage, or any failure to observe 1
the safety advice given above may lead to
a fire hazard, which could cause damage to ccnn

property and injury or death to persons.

Fuel spilled near to, or onto the tyres will
reduce the tyre's ability to grip the road. 1. Side stand
This will result in a dangerous riding The motorcycle is equipped with a side stand
condition potentially causing loss of on which the motorcycle can be parked.
motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning
The motorcycle is fitted with an interlock
system to prevent it from being ridden
with the side stand in the down position.
Never attempt to ride with the side stand
down or interfere with the interlock
mechanism as this will cause a dangerous
riding condition leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.

Note:
• When using the side stand, always
turn the handlebars fully to the left
and leave the motorcycle in first
gear.

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Whenever the side stand is used before Lifting Handle

riding, always ensure that the stand is fully up The lifting handle is located on the left hand
after first sitting on the motorcycle. side of the motorcycle, and is the upper edge
For instructions on safe parking, refer to the of the pillion footrest hanger.
'How to Ride the Motorcycle' section. Always use the lifting handle to park the
motorcycle on the centre stand.
Centre Stand

Warning
Do not use the side panel or seat as a
hand-hold when placing the motorcycle on
the centre stand as this will cause damage.

1
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1. Centre stand
2. Lifting handle

To set the motorcycle up on the centre stand,

step down firmly on the foot-finder part of
the stand, then lift the motorcycle up and to
the rear using the lifting handle as a
handhold.
For instructions on safe parking, refer to the
'How to Ride the Motorcycle' section.

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Tool Kit and Handbook Seat Fasteners

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1. Tool kit/Handbook location 1. Seat fasteners

The tool kit and handbook are located in a The seat fasteners are located under the rear
lockable stowage box on the right hand side edge of the seat. To remove the seat, push
of the motorcycle. back the rear edge of the seat and unscrew
To gain access, insert the ignition key into the the exposed fasteners. This will release the
lock and remove the cover. seat and allow it to slide rearwards for
complete removal from the motorcycle.
Note:
• The stowage box is not
waterproof. Warning
The silencer heat shield is located directly
below the seat and may be hot to the
touch. Do not touch the heat shield as
contact with the hot heat shield may cause
the skin to become burned.

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Seat Care Pannier System

To prevent damage to the seat or seat cover,
care must be taken not to drop or lean the
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seat against any surface which may damage E•
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R E L EA

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the seat or seat cover.

To install each pannier:

Caution
Note:
To prevent damage to the seat or seat
cover, care must be taken not to drop the • The pannier is marked in three
seat. Do not lean the seat against the positions around the lock barrel.
motorcycle or any surface which may To lock, release or open the
damage the seat or seat cover. Instead, panniers, the key slot must align
place the seat, with the seat cover facing with the corresponding markings
upwards, on a clean, flat surface which is around the barrel as shown.
covered with a soft cloth.
Do not place any item on the seat which
may cause damage or staining to the seat •LOC
cover.
K
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RELEAS

To refit the seat, engage the seat's tongue

under the fuel tank and press down at the
•OPEN

rear to engage. Tighten the seat fasteners to

3 Nm.

1. Key slot (shown in the LOCK

position)

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rail. The rear fixed hook should be above the

pannier rail at this point.
1

3 2

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1. Carrying handle
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Insert the key into the lock. Lightly press

down on the carrying handle and turn the 1. Pannier
key anti-clockwise then release the carrying 2. Locating cup
handle. Lift the carrying handle to its fully 3. Locating bracket
raised position.
Lower the rear fixed hook to the pannier rail
ensuring that the end of the locating bracket
fits into the locating cup moulded into the
side of the pannier.
Lock the pannier to the rail by turning and
3 holding the key anti-clockwise and at the
1
same time pressing the carrying handle to
the fully closed position. Turn the key to the
central LOCK position and remove it.

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2

1. Front fixed hook (pannier)

2. Front locating point (pannier rail)
3. Rear fixed hook

Position the pannier against the pannier rail

and engage the front fixed hook of the
pannier with the front locating point on the

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To remove each pannier: Pannier Operation

Note:
• The same procedure can be
followed to remove and mount the 2
left hand or the right hand 1
panniers. 3

2 1

1. Carrying handle
2. Press plate
3. Key

To unlock the lid of the pannier, insert the key

and turn it to the OPEN position, then press
1. Carrying handle down on the press plate. The lid can then be
2. Key opened.
To lock the lid of the pannier, turn the key to
To unlock and remove the pannier from the the OPEN position, press down on the press
pannier rail, insert the key into the lock. plate and close the lid then release the press
Lightly press down on the carrying handle plate. Turn the key to the central LOCK
and turn the key anti-clockwise then release position and remove it.
the carrying handle. Lift the carrying handle
If the key cannot be removed, repeat the lid
to its fully raised position and lift the pannier
locking procedure making sure the lid is
free from the pannier rail.
properly closed and the press plate has
returned to the fully locked position.

Warning
The maximum safe load for each pannier
is 5 kg (11 lbs). Never exceed this loading
limit as this may cause the motorcycle to
become unstable leading to loss of control
and an accident.

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Warning Warning
Incorrect loading may result in an unsafe Never ride an accessory equipped
riding condition leading to an accident. motorcycle (especially those fitted with a
Always ensure any loads carried are evenly pannier system) at speeds above the legal
distributed on both sides of the motorcycle. speed limit or at a speed inappropriate for
Ensure that the load is correctly secured the circumstances.
such that it will not move around while the Speeds in excess of 130 km/h (80 mph)
motorcycle is in motion. should not be attempted on an accessory
Always check the load security regularly equipped motorcycle even where the legal
(though not while the motorcycle is in speed limit permits this. The presence of
motion) and ensure that the load does not accessories will cause changes in the
extend beyond the rear of the motorcycle. stability and handling of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the maximum vehicle Failure to allow for changes in motorcycle
loading weight of 215 kg. stability may lead to loss of control or an
This maximum loading weight is made up accident.
from the combined weight of the rider, Remember that the 130 km/h (80 mph)
passenger, any accessories fitted and any absolute limit will be reduced by the fitting
load carried. of non-approved accessories, incorrect
loading, worn tyres, overall motorcycle
condition and poor road or weather
conditions.
Warning
After fitting or removing the panniers,
operate the motorcycle in a safe area free
from traffic to gain familiarity with the new
Warning
handling characteristics. Operation when This motorcycle must not be operated
not familiar with the new characteristics of above the legal road speed limit except in
the motorcycle may result in loss of control authorised closed-course conditions.
and an accident.

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Electrical Accessory Socket

Warning
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle at
high speed in closed-course on-road
competition or on closed-course racetracks.
High-speed operation should only be
attempted by riders who have been
instructed in the techniques necessary for
high-speed riding and are familiar with the
motorcycle's characteristics in all
conditions.
High-speed operation in any other
circumstances is dangerous and will lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

1. Electrical accessory socket

An electrical accessory socket is provided on
the left hand side of the motorcycle.
The socket will provide a 12 Volt electrical
supply. The socket is protected by a 10 amp
fuse therefore items with a current draw
greater than 10 amps must not be plugged
into the socket.
A plug, suitable for use with the accessory
socket, is available from your authorised
Triumph dealer.

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Running-In From 500 to 1000 miles (800 to

1500 kilometres):
• Engine speed can gradually be
increased to the rev limit for short
periods.
Both during and after running-in has been
Running-in is the name given to the process completed:
that occurs during the first hours of a new • Do not over-rev the engine when
vehicle's operation. cold.
In particular, internal friction in the engine will • Do not let the engine labour. Always
be higher when components are new. Later downshift before the engine begins
on, when continued operation of the engine to 'struggle'.
has ensured that the components have
• Do not ride with engine speeds
'bedded in', this internal friction will be
unnecessarily high. Changing up a
greatly reduced.
gear helps reduce fuel consumption,
A period of careful running-in will ensure reduces noise and helps to protect
lower exhaust emissions, and will optimise the environment.
performance, fuel economy and longevity of
the engine and other motorcycle
components.
During the first 500 miles (800 kilometres):
• Do not use full throttle.
• Avoid high engine speeds at all
times.
• Avoid riding at one constant engine
speed, whether fast or slow, for a
long period of time.
• Avoid aggressive starts, stops, and
rapid accelerations, except in an
emergency.
• Do not ride at speeds greater than
3/4 of maximum speed.

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Safe Operation and all controls are properly tightened or

fastened. Inspect all areas for loose/damaged
Daily Safety Checks fixings.
Steering Action: Smooth but not loose from
lock to lock. No binding of any of the control
cables (page 85).
Brakes: Pull the brake lever and push the
brake pedal to check for correct resistance.
Investigate any lever/pedal where the travel is
Check the following items each day before excessive before meeting resistance, or if
you ride. The time required is minimal, and either control feels spongy in operation
these checks will help ensure a safe, reliable (page 80).
ride. On models fitted with ABS: Ensure that
If any irregularities are found during these the ABS warning light does not remain
checks, refer to the Maintenance and illuminated at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h)
Adjustment section or see your authorised when moving off (page 49).
Triumph dealer for the action required to Brake Pads: There should be more than
return the motorcycle to a safe operating 1.5 mm of friction material remaining on all
condition. the pads (page 80).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid leakage.
Warning Brake fluid levels must be between the MAX
and MIN marks on both reservoirs (page 82).
Failure to perform these checks every day Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaks from
before you ride may result in serious fork seals (page 86).
motorcycle damage or an accident causing
Throttle: Throttle grip free play 2-3 mm.
serious injury or death.
Ensure that the throttle grip returns to the
Check: idle position without sticking (page 73).
Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel leaks Clutch: Smooth operation and correct cable
(page 32). free play (page 75).
Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick. Add Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
correct specification oil as required. No leaks coolant level in the expansion tank (when the
from the engine or oil cooler (page 67). engine is cold) (page 70).
Drive Chain: Check drive chain for correct Electrical Equipment: All lights and horn
adjustment and lubrication (page 76). function correctly (page 31).
Tyres/Wheels: Correct inflation pressures Engine Stop: Stop switch turns the engine
(when cold). Tread depth/wear, tyre/wheel off (page 46).
damage, punctures etc. (page 89). Stands: Return to the fully up position by
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners: Visually check that spring tension. Return springs not weak or
steering and suspension components, axles, damaged (page 34).

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Table of Contents
To Stop the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
To Start the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Moving Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing Gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) models only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Considerations for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Luggage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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To Stop the Engine

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1. Engine stop switch To Start the Engine

2. Starter button
Check that the engine stop switch is in the
3. Neutral indicator light
RUN position.
4. ON position
5. Ignition switch Ensure the transmission is in neutral.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Close the throttle completely.
Select neutral. Note:
Turn the ignition switch off. • When the ignition is switched on,
Select first gear. the tachometer and speedometer
needles will quickly sweep from
Support the motorcycle on a firm, level
zero to maximum and then return
surface with the side or centre stand.
to zero. The instrument warning
Lock the steering. lights will illuminate and will then
go off (except those which
normally remain on until the
Caution engine starts - see page 25). It is
The engine should normally be stopped by not necessary to wait for the
turning the ignition switch to the OFF needle to return to zero before
position. The engine stop switch is for starting the engine.
emergency use only. Do not leave the • In very cold conditions, part open
ignition switched on with the engine the throttle to aid cold starting.
stopped. Electrical damage may result. Return to the closed position once
the engine has started.

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Pull the clutch lever fully into the handlebar. • The motorcycle is equipped with
Leaving the throttle fully closed, push the starter lockout switches. The switches
starter button until the engine starts. prevent the electric starter from
operating when the transmission is
not in neutral with the side stand
Warning down.
Never start the engine or run the engine in • If the side stand is extended whilst
a confined area. Exhaust fumes are the engine is running, and the
poisonous and can cause loss of transmission is not in neutral then
consciousness and death within a short the engine will stop regardless of
period of time. Always operate your clutch position.
motorcycle in the open-air or in an area
with adequate ventilation. Moving Off
Pull in the clutch lever and select first gear.
Open the throttle a little and let out the clutch
Caution lever slowly. As the clutch starts to engage,
open the throttle a little more, allowing
Do not operate the starter continuously for enough engine speed to avoid stalling.
more than 5 seconds as the starter motor
will overheat and the battery will become
discharged. Wait 15 seconds between each
operation of the starter to allow for cooling
and recovery of battery power.
Do not let the engine idle for long periods
as this may lead to overheating which will
cause damage to the engine.

Caution
The low oil pressure warning light should
go out shortly after the engine starts.
If the low oil pressure warning light stays
on after starting the engine, stop the
engine immediately and investigate the
cause. Running the engine with low oil
pressure will cause severe engine damage.

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Changing Gears Note:

• The gear change mechanism is the
'positive stop' type. This means
that, for each movement of the
gear change pedal, you can only
select each gear, one after the
other, in ascending or descending
order.

Warning
Do not change to a lower gear at speeds
1 that will cause excessive engine rpm
(r/min). This can lock the rear wheel
causing loss of control and an accident.
1. Gear change pedal Engine damage may also be caused.
Changing down should be done such that
Close the throttle while pulling in the
low engine speeds will be ensured.
clutch lever. Change into the next
higher or lower gear. Open the throttle
part way, while releasing the clutch
lever. Always use the clutch when
changing gear.

Warning
Take care to avoid opening the throttle too
far or too fast in any of the lower gears as
this can lead to the front wheel lifting from
the ground (pulling a 'wheelie') and to the
rear tyre breaking traction (wheel spin).
Always open the throttle cautiously,
particularly if you are unfamiliar with the
motorcycle, as a 'wheelie' or loss of traction
will cause loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.

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Braking

4
1
3

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1. Front brake lever
Warning
Warning For emergency braking, disregard down
changing, and concentrate on applying the
WHEN BRAKING, OBSERVE THE
front and rear brakes as hard as possible
FOLLOWING:
without skidding. Riders should practice
Close the throttle completely, leaving the emergency braking in a traffic-free area.
clutch engaged to allow the engine to help (See ABS warnings below/over.)
slow down the motorcycle.
Triumph strongly recommends that all
Change down one gear at a time such that riders take a course of instruction, which
the transmission is in first gear when the includes advice on safe brake operation.
motorcycle comes to a complete stop. Incorrect brake technique could result in
When stopping, always apply both brakes loss of control and an accident.
at the same time. Normally the front brake
should be applied a little more than the
rear.
Change down or fully disengage the clutch
as necessary to keep the engine from
stalling.
Never lock the brakes, as this may cause
loss of control of the motorcycle and an
accident.

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Warning Warning
For your safety, always exercise extreme When descending a long, steep gradient,
caution when braking, (whether or not use engine braking by down changing and
ABS is fitted), accelerating or turning as use the brakes intermittently. Continuous
any incautious action can cause loss of brake application can overheat the brakes
control and an accident. Independent use and reduce their effectiveness.
of the front or rear brakes reduces overall Riding with your foot on the brake pedal
braking performance. Extreme braking or your hands on the brake lever may
may cause either wheel to lock, reducing actuate the brake light, giving a false
control of the motorcycle and causing an indication to other road users. It may also
accident (see ABS warnings below). overheat the brake, reducing braking
When possible, reduce speed or brake effectiveness.
before entering a turn as closing the Do not coast with the engine switched off,
throttle or braking in mid-turn may cause and do not tow the motorcycle. The
wheel slip leading to loss of control and an transmission is pressure-lubricated only
accident. when the engine is running. Inadequate
When riding in wet or rainy conditions, or lubrication may cause damage or seizure
on loose surfaces, the ability to manoeuvre of the transmission, which can lead to
and stop will be reduced. All of your sudden loss of motorcycle control and an
actions should be smooth under these accident.
conditions. Sudden acceleration, braking or
turning may cause loss of control and an
accident.

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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ABS Warning Light

models only The ABS indicator light
illuminates to show that the ABS
function is not available.
Warning Illumination is normal after engine start-up,
Where fitted, ABS prevents the wheels and until the motorcycle first reaches a speed
from locking, therefore maximising the exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h). Unless there is a
effectiveness of the braking system in fault, it should not illuminate again until the
emergencies and when riding on slippery engine is restarted.
surfaces. The potentially shorter braking If the indicator light becomes illuminated at
distances ABS allows under certain any other time while riding, it indicates that
conditions are not a substitute for good the ABS has a malfunction that requires
riding practice. investigation.
Always ride within the legal speed limit. Note:
Never ride without due care and attention
• Normally, the rider will perceive
and always reduce speed in consideration
ABS operation as a harder feel or a
of weather, road and traffic conditions.
pulsation of the brake lever and
Take care when cornering. If the brakes are pedal. As the ABS is not an
applied in a corner, ABS will not be able to integrated braking system and it
counteract the weight and momentum of does not control both the front
the motorcycle. This can result in loss of and rear brake at the same time,
control and an accident. this pulsation may be felt in the
Under some circumstances it is possible lever, the pedal or both.
that a motorcycle equipped with ABS may • The ABS may be activated by
require a longer stopping distance than an sudden upward or downward
equivalent motorcycle without ABS. changes in the road surface.

Warning
If the ABS is not functioning, the brake
system will continue to function as a
non-ABS braking system. Do not continue
to ride for longer than is necessary with the
indicator light illuminated. Contact an
authorised Triumph dealer as soon as
possible to have the fault checked and
rectified. In this situation, braking too hard
will cause the wheels to lock resulting in
loss of control and an accident.

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Parking
Warning
The ABS warning light will illuminate when
the rear wheel is driven at high speed for
more than 30 seconds when the
motorcycle is on a stand. This reaction is
normal.
When the ignition is switched off and the
motorcycle is re-started, the warning light
will illuminate until the motorcycle reaches
a speed exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h).
ccmt

Warning
Select neutral and turn the ignition switch to
The ABS computer operates by comparing
the OFF position.
the relative speed of the front and rear
wheels. Use of non-recommended tyres Lock the steering to help prevent theft.
can affect wheel speed and cause the ABS Always park on a firm, level surface to
function not to operate, potentially leading prevent the motorcycle from falling.
to loss of control and an accident in When parking on a hill, always park facing
conditions where the ABS would normally uphill to prevent the motorcycle from rolling
function. off the stand. Engage first gear to prevent the
motorcycle from moving.
On a lateral (sideways) incline, always park
such that the incline naturally pushes the
motorcycle towards the side stand.
Do not park on a lateral (sideways) incline of
greater than 6° and never park facing
downhill.

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Note:
• When parking near traffic at night, Warning
or when parking in a location
where parking lights are required The engine and exhaust system will be hot
by law, leave the tail, licence plate after riding. DO NOT park where
and position lights on by turning pedestrians and children are likely to touch
the ignition switch to P (Park). the motorcycle.
Do not leave the switch in the P position for Touching any part of the engine or exhaust
long periods of time as this will discharge the system when hot may cause unprotected
battery. skin to become burnt.
Ensure that the side stand is fully retracted
before riding off.

Warning
Do not park on a soft or on a steeply
inclined surface. Parking under these
conditions may cause the motorcycle to fall
over causing damage to property and
personal injury.

Warning
Petrol is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions. If
parking inside a garage or other structure,
be sure it is well ventilated and the
motorcycle is not close to any source of
flame or sparks. This includes any
appliance with a pilot light.
Failure to follow the above advice may
cause a fire resulting in damage to
property or personal injury.

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Considerations for
High-Speed Operation Warning
The handling characteristics of a
Warning motorcycle at high speed may vary from
those you are familiar with at legal road
This Triumph motorcycle should be speeds. Do not attempt high-speed
operated within the legal speed limits for operation unless you have received
the particular road travelled. Operating a sufficient training and have the required
motorcycle at high speeds can be skills as a serious accident may result from
potentially dangerous since the time incorrect operation.
available to react to given traffic situations
is greatly reduced as road speed increases.
Always reduce speed in consideration of
weather and traffic conditions. Warning
The items listed are extremely important
and must never be neglected. A problem,
Warning which may not be noticed at normal
operating speeds, may be greatly
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle at exaggerated at high speeds.
high speed in closed-course on-road
competition or on closed-course racetracks. General
High-speed operation should only then be
Ensure the motorcycle has been maintained
attempted by riders who have been
according to the scheduled maintenance
instructed in the techniques necessary for
chart.
high-speed riding and are familiar with the
motorcycle's characteristics in all Steering
conditions.
Check that the handlebar turns smoothly
High-speed operation in any other
without excessive free play or tight spots.
circumstances is dangerous and will lead to
Ensure that the control cables do not restrict
loss of motorcycle control and an accident. the steering in any way.

Luggage
Make certain that any luggage containers are
closed, locked and securely fitted to the
motorcycle.

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Brakes Engine Oil

Check that the front and rear brakes are Make certain that the engine oil level is
functioning properly. correct. Ensure that the correct grade and
On models fitted with ABS, check that the type of oil is used when topping up.
system is functioning by ensuring that the
ABS indicator light does not remain Coolant
illuminated at speeds above 6 mph Check that the coolant level is at the upper
(10 km/h). level line in the expansion tank. (Always
check the level with the engine cold.)
Tyres
High-speed operation is hard on tyres, and Electrical Equipment
tyres that are in good condition are crucial to Make certain that the headlight, rear/brake
riding safely. Examine their overall condition, light, direction indicators, horn, etc. all work
inflate to the correct pressure (when the tyres properly.
are cold), and check the wheel balance.
Securely fit the valve caps after checking tyre Miscellaneous
pressures. Observe the information given in Visually check that all fixings are tight.
the Maintenance and Specification sections
on tyre checking and tyre safety.

Fuel
Have sufficient fuel for the increased fuel
consumption that will result from high-speed
operation.

Caution
In all countries except Australia, Hong
Kong, New Zealand and South Africa, the
exhaust system for this model is fitted with
a catalytic converter to help reduce
exhaust emission levels. The catalytic
converter can be permanently damaged if
the motorcycle is allowed to run out of fuel
or if the fuel level is allowed to get very
low. Always ensure you have adequate fuel
for your journey.

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ACCESSORIES AND LOADING

The addition of accessories and carriage of additional weight can affect the motorcycle's
handling characteristics causing changes in stability and necessitating a reduction in speed. The
following information has been prepared as a guide to the potential hazards of adding
accessories to a motorcycle and carrying passengers and additional loads.

Warning Warning
Incorrect loading may result in an unsafe Never ride an accessory equipped
riding condition leading to an accident. motorcycle, or a motorcycle carrying a
Always ensure any loads carried are evenly payload of any kind, at speeds above
distributed on both sides of the motorcycle. 80 mph (130 km/h). In either/both of
Ensure that the load is correctly secured these conditions, speeds in excess of
such that it will not move around while the 80 mph (130 km/h) should not be
motorcycle is in motion. attempted even where the legal speed
Always check the load security regularly limit permits this.
(though not while the motorcycle is in The presence of accessories and/or
motion) and ensure that the load does not payload will cause changes in the stability
extend beyond the rear of the motorcycle. and handling of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the maximum vehicle Failure to allow for changes in motorcycle
loading weight of 215 kg. stability may lead to loss of control or an
This maximum loading weight is made up accident. Remember that the 80 mph
(130 km/h) absolute limit will reduce by
from the combined weight of the rider,
the fitting of non-approved accessories,
passenger, any accessories fitted and any
load carried. incorrect loading, worn tyres, overall
motorcycle condition and poor road or
weather conditions.

Warning
Do not install accessories or carry luggage Warning
that impairs the control of the motorcycle.
This motorcycle must not be operated
Make sure that you have not adversely
above the legal road speed limit except in
affected the visibility of any lighting
component, road clearance, banking authorised closed-course conditions.
capability (i.e. lean angle), control
operation, wheel travel, ABS where fitted,
front fork movement, visibility in any
direction, or any other aspect of the
motorcycle's operation.

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Warning Warning
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle at Do not carry animals on your motorcycle.
high speed in closed-course on-road An animal could make sudden and
competition or on closed-course racetracks. unpredictable movements that could lead
High-speed operation should only then be to loss of motorcycle control and an
attempted by riders who have been accident.
instructed in the techniques necessary for
high-speed riding and are familiar with the
motorcycle's characteristics in all
conditions. Warning
High-speed operation in any other The handling and braking capabilities of a
circumstances is dangerous and will lead to motorcycle will be affected by the presence
loss of motorcycle control and an accident. of a passenger. The rider must make
allowances for these changes when
operating the motorcycle with a passenger
and should not attempt such operation
Warning unless trained to do so and without
Your passenger should be instructed that becoming familiar and comfortable with
he or she can cause loss of motorcycle the changes in motorcycle operating
control by making sudden movements or characteristics that this brings about.
by adopting an incorrect seated position. Motorcycle operation without making
The rider should instruct the passenger as allowances for the presence of a passenger
follows: could lead to loss of motorcycle control
• It is important that the passenger and an accident.
sits still while the motorcycle is in
motion and does not interfere
with the operation of the
motorcycle.
• To keep his or her feet on the
passenger footrests and to firmly
hold onto the seat strap or the
rider's waist or hips.
• Advise the passenger to lean with
the rider when travelling around
corners and not to lean unless the
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Warning Warning
Never attempt to store any items between If the passenger seat is used to carry small
the frame and the fuel tank. This can objects, they must not exceed 5 kg in
restrict the steering and will cause loss of weight, must not impair control of the
control leading to an accident. motorcycle, must be securely attached and
Weight attached to the handlebar or front must not extend beyond the rear or sides
fork will increase the mass of the steering of the motorcycle.
assembly and can result in loss of steering Carriage of objects in excess of 5 kg in
control leading to an accident. weight, that are insecure, impair control or
extend beyond the rear or sides of the
motorcycle may lead to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Even if small objects are correctly loaded
onto the rear seat, the maximum speed of
the motorcycle must be reduced to
80 mph (130 km/h).

Warning
Caution
Do not carry a passenger unless he or she
is tall enough to reach the footrests Do not allow luggage to rest on or against
provided. the upper portion of the rear bodywork.
A passenger who is not tall enough to Allowing luggage to rest on or against the
reach the footrests will be unable to sit upper portion of the rear bodywork could
securely on the motorcycle and may cause close the air gap between the bodywork
instability leading to loss of control and an and the exhaust potentially causing the
accident. bodywork to become damaged by
overheating.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Table of Contents
Scheduled Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Side Panel Refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Oil Level Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Oil and Oil Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Disposal of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Oil Specification and Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cooling System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Corrosion Inhibitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Coolant Level Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Coolant Level Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Coolant Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Radiator and Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Throttle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Drive Chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chain Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Chain Free-Movement Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Chain Free-Movement Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Chain and Sprocket Wear Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Brake Wear Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Brake Pad Wear Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Disc Brake Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Brake Fluid Level Inspection and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Brake Light Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Windscreen Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Steering/Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Steering Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Inspecting the Steering (Headstock) Bearings for Free Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Wheel Bearings Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Front Fork Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Suspension Setting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Front Suspension Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Spring Pre-Load Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Rear Suspension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Rebound Damping Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Spring Pre-Load Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Tyre Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Tyre Wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Minimum Recommended Tread Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Tyre Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Battery Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Battery Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Battery Discharge During Storage and Infrequent Use of the Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuse Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuse Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Headlight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Main Beam Horizontal Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Main Beam Vertical Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Dipped Headlight Vertical Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Dipped Headlight Horizontal Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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Dipped Headlight Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Main Beam Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Position Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Rear Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Direction Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Front Indicator Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Rear Indicator Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Licence Plate Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Preparation for Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Where to be Careful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
After Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Unpainted Aluminium Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cleaning of the Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Protecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Scheduled Maintenance
To maintain the motorcycle in a safe and Warning
reliable condition, the maintenance and
adjustments outlined in this section must be All maintenance is vitally important and
carried out as specified in the schedule of must not be neglected. Incorrect
daily checks, and also in line with the maintenance or adjustment may cause one
scheduled maintenance chart. The or more parts of the motorcycle to
information that follows describes the malfunction. A malfunctioning motorcycle
procedures to follow when carrying out the may lead to loss of control and an accident.
daily checks and some simple maintenance Weather, terrain and geographical location
and adjustment items. affects maintenance. The maintenance
schedule should be adjusted to match the
particular environment in which the vehicle
Warning is used and the demands of the individual
owner.
Special tools, knowledge and training are
required in order to correctly carry out the Since incorrect or neglected maintenance
maintenance items listed in the scheduled can lead to a dangerous riding condition,
maintenance chart. Only an authorised always have an authorised Triumph dealer
Triumph dealer will have this knowledge carry out the scheduled maintenance of
and equipment. this motorcycle.
Since incorrect or neglected maintenance
Triumph Motorcycles cannot accept any
can lead to a dangerous riding condition,
responsibility for damage or injury resulting
always have an authorised Triumph dealer
from incorrect maintenance or improper
carry out the scheduled maintenance of
adjustment carried out by the owner.
this motorcycle.

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Operation Description Odometer Reading in Miles (Kms) or Time Period, whichever comes first

First A Service B Service C Service D Service A Service

Service

Every 500 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000

(800) (10,000) (20,000) (30,000) (40,000) (50,000)
1 month 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years

Engine and oil cooler - check for leaks Day • • • • • •

Engine oil - renew - • • • • • •
Engine oil filter - renew - • • • • • •
Valve clearances - check/adjust - • •
Air cleaner - renew - • •
Engine and ABS ECMs - check for stored DTCs - • • • • • •
Spark plugs - check - • • •
Spark plugs - renew - • •
Throttle bodies - balance - • • • • •
Throttle cables - check/adjust Day • • • • • •
Cooling system - check for leaks Day • • • • • •
Coolant level - check/adjust Day • • • • • •
Coolant - renew - • •
Fuel system - check for leaks, chafing etc. Day • • • • • •
Lights, instruments and electrical systems - check Day • • • • • •
Steering - check for free operation Day • • • • • •
Headstock bearings - check/adjust - • • • • •
Headstock bearings - lubricate - • •
Forks - check for leaks/smooth operation Day • • • • • •
Fork oil - renew - •

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Operation Description Odometer Reading in Miles (Kms) or Time Period, whichever comes first

First A Service B Service C Service D Service A Service

Service

Every 500 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000

(800) (10,000) (20,000) (30,000) (40,000) (50,000)
1 month 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years

Brake fluid levels - check Day • • • • • •

Brake fluid - renew Every 2 years

Brake pad - check wear levels Day • • • • • •

Brake master cylinders - check for fluid leaks • • • • • •
Brake calipers - check for fluid leaks and seized • • • • • •
pistons

Drive chain - lubricate Every 200 miles (300 kms)

Drive chain - wear check Every 500 miles (800 kms)

Drive chain slack - check/adjust Day • • • • • •

Drive rubbing strip - check - • • • • •
Rear wheel bearing - lubricate - • •
Wheels - inspect for damage Day • • • • • •
Tyre wear/tyre damage - check Day • • • • • •
Tyre pressures - check/adjust Day • • • • • •
Clutch cable - check/adjust Day • • • • • •
Secondary air injection system - check/clean - • •
Stand - check operation Day • • • • • •
Secondary exhaust to header clamp bolt - - • • • • • •
check/adjust

Fasteners - inspect visually for security Day • • • • • •

Fuel and evaporative loss* hoses - renew - •
*Evaporative system fitted to California models only.

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 Maintenance and Adjustment

Side Panel Engine Oil

Removal
Remove the seat.
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead
first.
In order for the engine, transmission, and
clutch to function correctly, maintain the
engine oil at the correct level, and change the
oil and oil filter in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements.

Warning
Motorcycle operation with insufficient,
deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil
will cause accelerated engine wear and
may result in engine or transmission
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seizure. Seizure of the engine or
transmission may lead to sudden loss of
Remove the grab rail. control and an accident.
Release the fixings as shown in the diagram
above.
Gently pull the panel outwards using hand
pressure only. Lift and withdraw the side
panel assembly in a rearward direction.

Side Panel Refitting

Reverse the removal procedure with the
exception of the following:
Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
Tighten the panel fixings to 3 Nm.
Tighten grab rail fixings to 27 Nm.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

Oil Level Inspection

1
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1. Filler
2. Filler plug/Dipstick
3. Upper marking
Caution
Running the engine with insufficient oil will
Note:
cause engine damage. If the low oil
• An accurate indication of the level pressure indicator remains on, stop the
of oil in the engine is only shown engine immediately and investigate the
when the engine oil is at normal cause.
operating temperature, the
motorcycle is upright (not on the Start the engine and run at idle for
side stand) and the filler approximately five minutes.
plug/dipstick has been fully Stop the engine and wait for three minutes to
screwed home. allow the oil to settle.
With the motorcycle upright, remove the filler
Warning plug/dipstick, wipe the blade clean and screw
it fully home.
Never start the engine or run the engine in
Remove the filler plug/dipstick.
a confined area. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and can cause loss of The oil level is indicated by lines on the filler
plug/dipstick. When full, the indicated oil
consciousness and death within a short
level must be level with the upper marking
period of time. Always operate your
motorcycle in the open-air or in an area on the dipstick.
with adequate ventilation. If the oil level is below the lower marking,
add oil a little at a time until the correct level
is reached. Once the correct level is reached,
re-fit the filler plug/dipstick.

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 Maintenance and Adjustment

Oil and Oil Filter Change

Warning
The oil may be hot to the touch. Avoid
contact with the hot oil by wearing suitable
protective clothing, gloves, eye protection,
etc. Contact with hot oil may cause the skin
1 to be scalded or burned.

Unscrew and remove the oil filter using

Triumph service tool T3880313. Dispose of
the old filter in an environmentally friendly
2 way.
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After the oil has completely drained out, fit a
new sealing washer to the drain plug. Fit and
tighten the drain plug to 25 Nm.
1. Oil drain plug
2. Oil filter Apply a thin smear of clean engine oil to the
sealing ring of the new oil filter. Fit the oil
The engine oil and filter must be replaced in filter and tighten to 10 Nm.
accordance with scheduled maintenance Fill the engine to the maximum mark with a
requirements. 10W/40 or 15W/50 semi or fully synthetic
motorcycle engine oil that meets specification
API SH (or higher) AND JASO MA.
Warning
Start the engine and allow it to idle for a
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine minimum of 30 seconds.
oil can lead to skin dryness, irritation and
dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil
contains harmful contamination that can Caution
lead to skin cancer. Always wear suitable
Raising the engine speed above idle before
protective clothing and avoid skin contact
the oil reaches all parts of the engine can
with used oil.
cause engine damage or seizure. Only
raise engine speed after running the
Warm up the engine thoroughly, and then
engine for 30 seconds to allow the oil to
stop the engine and secure the motorcycle in
circulate fully.
an upright position on level ground.
Place an oil drain pan beneath the engine.
Remove the oil drain plug.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

Cooling System
Caution
If the engine oil pressure is too low, the low
oil pressure warning light will illuminate. If
this light stays on when the engine is
running, stop the engine immediately and To ensure efficient engine cooling, check the
investigate the cause. Running the engine coolant level each day before riding the
with low oil pressure will cause engine motorcycle, and top up the coolant if the level
damage. is low.

Ensure that the low oil pressure warning light

extinguishes shortly after starting. Caution
Turn off the ignition, check the oil level using
A year-round type of anti-freeze is installed
the method previously described, and top up
in the cooling system when the motorcycle
to between the minimum and maximum
leaves the factory. It is coloured green,
level lines on the dipstick.
contains a 50% solution of ethylene glycol,
Disposal of Used Engine Oil and Oil and has a freezing point of -35°C (-31°F).
Filters
Corrosion Inhibitors
To protect the environment, do not pour oil
To protect the cooling system from corrosion,
on the ground, down sewers or drains, or
the use of corrosion inhibitor chemicals in the
into watercourses. Do not place used oil filters
in with general waste. If in doubt, contact coolant is essential.
your local authority. If coolant containing a corrosion inhibitor is
not used, the cooling system will accumulate
Oil Specification and Grade rust and scale in the water jacket and radiator.
Triumph high performance fuel injected This will block the coolant passages, and
engines are designed to use 10W/40 or considerably reduce the efficiency of the
15W/50 semi or fully synthetic motorcycle cooling system.
engine oil that meets specification API SH (or The anti-freeze recommended in the
higher) AND JASO MA. Specification section, mixed 50/50 with
Do not add any chemical additives to the distilled water will provide the necessary
engine oil. The engine oil also lubricates the corrosion inhibition.
clutch and any additives could cause the
clutch to slip.
Do not use mineral, vegetable, non-detergent
oil, castor based oils or any oil not
conforming to the required specification. The
use of these oils may cause instant, severe
engine damage.

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 Maintenance and Adjustment

Coolant Level Inspection

Warning
Always use the anti-freeze in accordance
with the instructions of the manufacturer.
Coolant mixture that contains anti-freeze 1
and corrosion inhibitors contains toxic 2
chemicals that are harmful to the human 3
body. Never swallow anti-freeze or any of
the motorcycle coolant.

Distilled water must be used to dilute coolant

to the correct mixture ratio.
In an emergency, tap water can be added to
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the cooling system. However, the coolant
must then be changed and returned to the
1. Expansion tank
correct mixture ratio using distilled water and
2. MAX mark
new coolant as soon as possible.
3. MIN mark

Position the motorcycle on level ground and

Caution in an upright position. The expansion tank is
Distilled water must be used to dilute located beneath removable panels on the left
coolant to the correct mixture ratio. If hard hand side of the front fairing.
water is used in the cooling system, it will The coolant level in the expansion tank can
cause scale accumulation in the engine be checked by looking up and through the
and radiator and considerably reduce the centre opening of the front fairing. The level
efficiency of the cooling system. Reduced can also be checked from above by looking
cooling system efficiency may cause the down to the left.
engine to overheat and suffer severe Check the coolant level in the expansion
damage. tank. The coolant level must be between the
MAX and MIN marks. If the coolant is below
the minimum level, the coolant level must be
adjusted.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

Coolant Level Adjustment Note:

• If the coolant level is being
checked because the coolant has
overheated, also check the level in
1 the radiator and top up if
necessary.
• In an emergency, water alone can
be added to the cooling system.
However, the coolant must then
be changed and returned to the
correct mixture ratio using
2 distilled water and new coolant as
4 soon as possible.
Refit the removable panels.
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1. First cover to be removed Coolant Change
2. Second cover to be removed Have the coolant changed by an authorised
3. Expansion tank Triumph dealer in accordance with scheduled
4. Tank cap maintenance requirements.

Warning
Do not remove the expansion tank or
radiator pressure cap when the engine is
hot. When the engine is hot, the coolant
inside the radiator will be hot and also
under pressure. Contact with this hot,
pressurised coolant will cause scalds and
skin damage.

Allow the engine to cool.

Remove the first cover.
Remove the second cover to expose the
expansion tank.
Remove the cap from the expansion tank
and add coolant mixture through the filler
opening until the level reaches the MAX
mark. Refit the cap.

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 Maintenance and Adjustment

Radiator and Hoses Throttle Control

Check the radiator hoses for cracks or
deterioration, and hose clips for tightness in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
2
requirements. Have your authorised Triumph
dealer replace any defective items. 1
Check the radiator grille and fins for
obstructions by insects, leaves or mud. Clean
off any obstructions with a stream of
low-pressure water.

Warning
The fan operates automatically when the ccpf

engine is running. Always keep hands and

clothing away from the fan as contact with 1. Throttle grip
the rotating fan can cause injury. 2. 2 - 3 mm

Caution Warning
Using high-pressure water sprays, such as The throttle grip controls the throttle valves
from a car wash facility or household in the throttle bodies. If the throttle cables
pressure washer, can damage the radiator are incorrectly adjusted, either too tight or
fins, cause leaks and impair the radiator's too loose, the throttle may be difficult to
efficiency. control and performance will be adversely
Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through affected.
the radiator by installing unauthorised Check the throttle grip free play in
accessories, either in front of the radiator or accordance with scheduled maintenance
behind the cooling fan. Interference with requirements and make adjustments as
the radiator airflow can cause overheating, necessary.
potentially resulting in engine damage.

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Triumph dealer. However, in an emergency,

throttle adjustment may be made as follows:
Warning
Always be alert for changes in the 'feel' of
the throttle and have the throttle system 4
checked by an authorised Triumph dealer
if any changes are detected. Changes can 3 2
be due to wear in the mechanism, which
could lead to a sticking throttle.
An incorrectly adjusted, sticking or stuck
throttle will lead to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
1
Inspection
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Warning 1. Opening cable adjuster

Use of the motorcycle with incorrectly 2. Closing cable adjuster
adjusted, incorrectly routed, sticking or 3. Closing cable – free play
damaged throttle cables will interfere with measurement point
the throttle function resulting in loss of 4. Opening cable – free play
motorcycle control and an accident. measurement point
To avoid incorrect adjustment, incorrect
routing, or continued use of a sticking or Adjustment
damaged throttle, always have your Remove the seat.
throttle checked and adjusted by your Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead
authorised Triumph dealer. first.
Remove the fuel tank and airbox.
Check that the throttle opens smoothly,
Release the locknut on the 'opening' cable
without undue force and that it closes without
adjuster.
sticking. Have your authorised Triumph
dealer check the throttle system if a problem Rotate the 'opening' cable adjuster at the
is detected or any doubt exists. twist grip end such that it has an equal
amount of adjustment in each direction.
Check that there is 2 - 3 mm of throttle grip
free play when lightly turning the throttle grip Rotate the 'opening' cable adjuster at the
back and forth. throttle body end of the cable to give
2 - 3 mm of play at the twist grip. Tighten the
If there is an incorrect amount of free play,
locknut.
Triumph recommends that you have
adjustments made by your authorised Make any minor adjustments as necessary to
give 2 - 3 mm of play using the adjuster near

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the twist grip end of the cable. Tighten the Clutch

locknut.
With the throttle fully closed, ensure that
there is 2 - 3 mm of free play in the 'closing'
cable at the throttle cam attached to the
throttle bodies. If necessary, adjust in the
same way as the 'opening' cable until
2 - 3 mm of play is present.

Warning 2
Ensure that all the adjuster locknuts of all
cables are tightened, as a loose locknut
could result in a sticking throttle. 1
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An incorrectly adjusted, sticking or stuck

throttle can lead to loss of motorcycle 1. Clutch lever
control and an accident. 2. 2 - 3 mm

Refit the fuel tank and airbox. The motorcycle is equipped with a
Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first. cable-operated clutch.
Refit the seats. If the clutch lever has excessive free play, the
clutch may not disengage fully. This will cause
Check that the throttle opens smoothly,
difficulty in changing gear and selecting
without undue force and that it closes without
neutral. This may cause the engine to stall
sticking.
and make the motorcycle difficult to control.
Ride carefully to your nearest authorised Conversely, if the clutch lever has insufficient
Triumph dealer and have him check the free play the clutch may not engage fully,
throttle system thoroughly before riding causing the clutch to slip, which will reduce
again. performance and cause premature clutch
wear.
Clutch lever free play must be checked in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements.

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Inspection Drive Chain

Check that there is 2 - 3 mm clutch lever free
play at the lever.
If there is an incorrect amount of free play,
adjustments must be made.
For safety and to prevent excessive wear, the
Adjustment drive chain must be checked, adjusted and
lubricated in accordance with scheduled
Loosen the knurled locknut at the lever end
maintenance requirements. Checking,
of the clutch cable and turn the adjuster
adjustment and lubrication must be carried
sleeve until the correct amount of clutch lever
out more frequently for extreme conditions
free play is achieved.
such as salty or heavily gritted roads.
Tighten the knurled locknut against the
If the chain is badly worn or incorrectly
clutch lever assembly.
adjusted (either too loose or too tight) the
If correct adjustment cannot be made using chain could jump off the sprockets or break.
the lever adjuster, use the cable adjuster at Therefore, always replace worn or damaged
the lower end of the cable. chains using genuine Triumph parts supplied
Loosen the adjuster locknut. by an authorised Triumph dealer.
Turn the outer cable adjuster to give
2 - 3 mm of free play at the clutch lever.
Tighten the locknut.
Warning
A loose or worn chain, or a chain that
breaks or jumps off the sprockets could
catch on the engine sprocket or lock the
rear wheel.
A chain that catches on the engine
sprocket will injure the rider and lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Similarly, locking the rear wheel will lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

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 Maintenance and Adjustment

Chain Lubrication Chain Free-Movement Inspection

Lubrication is necessary every 200 miles and
also after riding in wet weather, on wet roads,
or any time that the chain appears dry.
Use the special chain lubricant as
recommended in the Specification section.
Apply lubricant to the sides of the rollers then
allow the motorcycle to stand unused for at
least 8 hours (overnight is ideal). This will
allow the oil to penetrate to the chain O-rings
etc.
Before riding, wipe off any excess oil. 1
If the chain is especially dirty, clean first and
then apply oil as mentioned above. ccmv

1. Maximum movement position

Caution
Do not use a pressure wash to clean the Warning
chain as this may cause damage to the
Before starting work, ensure the
chain components.
motorcycle is stabilised and adequately
supported. This will help prevent injury to
the operator or damage to the motorcycle.

Park the motorcycle on the side stand.

Rotate the rear wheel to find the position
where the chain is tightest, and measure the
vertical movement of the chain midway
between the sprockets.
The vertical movement of the drive chain
must be in the range 35 - 40 mm.

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Chain Free-Movement Adjustment

Warning
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle
with defective brakes and 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 control or an
accident.

1. Adjuster clamp bolt C-spanner

2. Eccentric adjuster

Loosen the adjuster clamp bolt.

Using the C-spanner supplied in the tool kit,
turn the rear hub/eccentric adjuster
(clockwise to loosen, anti-clockwise to tighten)
until the drive chain is correctly adjusted.
Tighten the clamp bolt to 55 Nm.
Repeat the chain adjustment check. Re-adjust
if necessary.

Warning
Operation of the motorcycle with an
insecure rear hub/eccentric adjuster clamp
bolt may result in impaired stability and
handling of the motorcycle. This impaired
stability and handling may lead to loss of
control or an accident.

Check the rear brake effectiveness.

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 Maintenance and Adjustment

Chain and Sprocket Wear Inspection

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If there is any irregularity, have the drive

1. Measure across 20 links chain and/or the sprockets replaced by an
2. Weight authorised Triumph dealer.
Replace the chain guards.
Remove the chain guards.
Stretch the chain taut by hanging a
10 - 20 kg weight on the chain. Warning
Measure the length of 20 links on the The use of non-approved chains may result
straight part of the chain from pin centre of in a broken chain or may cause the chain
the 1st pin to the pin centre of the 21st pin. to jump off the sprockets.
Since the chain may wear unevenly, take
Use a genuine Triumph supplied chain as
measurements in several places.
specified in the Triumph parts catalogue.
If the length exceeds the maximum service
Never neglect chain maintenance and
limit of 321 mm, the chain must be replaced.
always have chains installed by an
Rotate the rear wheel and inspect the drive authorised Triumph dealer.
chain for damaged rollers, and loose pins and
links.
Also inspect the sprockets for unevenly or
excessively worn or damaged teeth. Caution
If the sprockets are found to be worn,
always replace the sprockets and drive
chain together.
Replacing worn sprockets without also
replacing the chain will lead to premature
wear of the new sprockets.

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Brakes
Brake Wear Inspection
Warning
Brake pads must always be replaced as a
wheel set. At the front, where two calipers
are fitted on the same wheel, replace all
1 the brake pads in both calipers.
Replacing individual pads will reduce
braking efficiency and may cause an
2 accident.
After replacement brake pads have been
fitted, ride with extreme caution until the
new pads have 'broken in'.

Brake Pad Wear Compensation

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Disc and brake pad wear is automatically
compensated for and has no effect on the
1. Brake pads brake lever or pedal action. There are no
2. Minimum thickness line parts that require adjustment on the front
and rear brakes.
Brake pads must be inspected in accordance
with scheduled requirements and replaced if
worn to, or beyond the minimum service Warning
thickness.
If the brake lever or pedal feels soft when it
If the lining thickness of any pad (front or rear
is applied, or if the lever/pedal travel
brakes) is less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in), that is, if
becomes excessive, there may be air in the
the pad has worn down to the bottom of the
brake pipes and hoses or the brakes may
grooves, replace all the pads on the wheel.
be defective.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle
under such conditions and your authorised
Triumph dealer must rectify the fault
before riding.
Riding with defective brakes may lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

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Disc Brake Fluid

Inspect the level of brake fluid in both Warning
reservoirs and change the brake fluid in
accordance with scheduled maintenance If the ABS is not functioning, the brake
requirements. Use only DOT 4 fluid as system will continue to function as a
recommended in the Specification section. standard non-ABS braking system. In this
The brake fluid must also be changed if it situation, braking too hard will cause the
becomes, or is suspected of having become wheels to lock resulting in loss of control
contaminated with moisture or any other and an accident.
contaminants. Reduce speed and do not continue to ride
for longer than is necessary with the
indicator light illuminated. Contact an
Warning authorised Triumph dealer as soon as
Brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it possible to have the fault checked and
will absorb moisture from the air. rectified.
Any absorbed moisture will greatly reduce
the boiling point of the brake fluid causing
a reduction in braking efficiency. Warning
Because of this, always replace brake fluid
Failure to observe and act upon any of
in accordance with scheduled maintenance
these items may cause a dangerous riding
requirements.
condition leading to loss of control and an
Always use new brake fluid from a sealed accident.
container and never use fluid from an
unsealed container or from one which has Note:
been previously opened.
• On models fitted with ABS, a
Do not mix different brands or grades of
special tool is required to bleed
brake fluid.
the braking system. Contact your
Check for fluid leakage around brake authorised Triumph dealer when
fittings, seals and joints and also check the the brake fluid needs renewing or
brake hoses for splits, deterioration and the hydraulic system requires
damage. maintenance.
Always rectify any faults before riding.
Failure to observe and act upon any of
these items may cause a dangerous riding
condition leading to loss of control and an
accident.

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Brake Fluid Level Inspection and

Adjustment
Warning
Front Brake If there has been an appreciable drop in
the level of the fluid in either fluid
reservoir, consult your authorised Triumph
dealer for advice before riding. Riding with
3 depleted brake fluid levels, or with a brake
1
fluid leak is dangerous and will cause
reduced brake performance potentially
leading to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
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1. Front brake fluid reservoir, upper

level line
2. Lower level line
3. Safety clip

The brake fluid level in the reservoirs must be

kept between the upper and lower level lines
(reservoir held horizontal).
Remove the safety clip (front only).
Remove the reservoir cover.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line using
new DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container.
Refit the reservoir cover ensuring that the
diaphragm seal is correctly fitted.
Refit the safety clip.

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Rear Brake

3
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1. Upper level line Brake Light Switches

2. Lower level line The brake light is activated independently by
3. Starter solenoid/Main fuse assembly either the front or rear brake. If, with the
4. Rear brake fluid reservoir ignition in the ON position, the brake light
Remove the seat. does not work when the front brake lever is
pulled or the rear brake pedal is pressed,
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead
have your authorised Triumph dealer
first.
investigate and rectify the fault.
The starter solenoid and main fuse are
attached to a rubber mounting. This
mounting fits over the rear brake fluid Warning
reservoir filler cap.
Riding the motorcycle with defective brake
To gain access to the filler cap, gently pull off
lights is illegal and dangerous.
the starter solenoid/main fuse assembly with
the rubber mounting. An accident causing injury to the rider and
other road users may result from use of a
Remove the reservoir cap. Fill the reservoir to
motorcycle with defective brake lights.
the upper level line using new DOT 4 fluid
from a sealed container.
Refit the reservoir cap ensuring that the
diaphragm seal is correctly fitted.
Refit the starter solenoid/main fuse assembly.
Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
Refit the seat.

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Windscreen Cleaning
Caution
Corrosive chemicals such as battery acid
will damage the windscreen. Never allow
corrosive chemicals to contact the
Clean the windscreen with a solution of mild windscreen.
soap or detergent and lukewarm water. After
cleaning, rinse well and then dry with a soft,
lint free cloth.

Caution
Products such as window cleaning fluids,
insect remover, rain repellent, scouring
compounds, petrol or strong solvents such
as alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride,
etc. will damage the windscreen. Never
allow these products to contact the
windscreen.

If the transparency of the windscreen is

reduced by scratches or oxidation which
cannot be removed, the windscreen must be
replaced.

Warning
Never attempt to clean the windscreen
while the motorcycle is in motion as
releasing the handlebars may cause loss of
vehicle control and an accident.
Operation of the motorcycle with a
damaged or scratched windscreen will
reduce the rider's forward vision. Any such
reduction in forward vision is dangerous
and may lead to an accident causing injury
or death.

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Steering/Wheel Bearings Inspecting the Steering (Headstock)

Bearings for Free Play
Position the motorcycle on level ground, in an
upright position.
Raise the front wheel above the ground and
support the motorcycle.
Standing at the front of the motorcycle, hold
the lower end of the front forks and try to
move them forward and backward.
If any free play can be detected in the
steering (headstock) bearings, ask your
authorised Triumph dealer to inspect and
rectify any faults before riding.

Warning
Steering Inspection
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
Lubricate and inspect the condition of the
adjusted or defective steering (headstock)
headstock (steering) bearings in accordance
bearings is dangerous and may cause loss
with scheduled maintenance requirements.
of motorcycle control and an accident.
Note:
Remove the support and place the
• Always inspect the wheel bearings
motorcycle on the side stand.
at the same time as the steering
bearings.
Wheel Bearings Inspection
If the wheel bearings in the front or rear
Warning wheel allow play in the wheel hub, are noisy,
or if the wheel does not turn smoothly, have
To prevent risk of injury from the your authorised Triumph dealer inspect the
motorcycle falling during the inspection, wheel bearings.
ensure that the motorcycle is stabilised and
The wheel bearings must be inspected at the
secured on a suitable support. Do not
intervals specified in the scheduled
exert extreme force against each wheel or
maintenance chart.
rock each wheel vigorously as this may
cause the motorcycle to become unstable Position the motorcycle on level ground, in an
and cause injury by falling from its support. upright position.
Ensure that the position of the support Raise the front wheel above the ground and
block will not cause damage to the sump. support the motorcycle.

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Standing at the side of the motorcycle, gently Front Suspension

rock the top of the front wheel from side to
side. Front Fork Inspection
If any free play can be detected, ask your Examine each fork for any sign of damage,
authorised Triumph dealer to inspect and scratching of the slider surface, or for oil
rectify any faults before riding. leaks.
Reposition the lifting device and repeat the If any damage or leakage is found, consult an
procedure for the rear wheel. authorised Triumph dealer.
To check that the forks operate smoothly:
Warning • Position the motorcycle on level
ground.
Operation with worn or damaged front or
• While holding the handlebars and
rear wheel bearings is dangerous and may
applying the front brake, pump the
cause impaired handling and instability
forks up and down several times.
leading to an accident. If in doubt, have the
motorcycle inspected by an authorised • If roughness or excessive stiffness is
Triumph dealer before riding. detected, consult your authorised
Triumph dealer.
Remove the support and place the • The suspension movement will be
motorcycle on the side stand. affected by adjustment settings.

Warning
Riding the motorcycle with defective or
damaged suspension is dangerous and
may lead to loss of control and an accident.

Warning
Never attempt to dismantle any part of the
suspension units, as all units contain
pressurised oil. Skin and eye damage can
result from contact with the pressurised oil.

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Suspension Setting Chart Front Suspension Settings

The standard suspension settings provide a
LOADING FRONT REAR comfortable ride and good handling
characteristics for general, solo riding. The
Spring Rebound Spring
Pre-Load + Damping* Pre-Load **
chart shows suggested settings for the front
and rear suspension.
Solo Standard 10 1.50 25.00
Riding
Softer 11 2.00 29.00
Warning
Firmer 9 1.00 21.00
Ensure that the correct balance between
Rider and 8-9 0.50 15.00
Passenger or Rider
front and rear suspension is maintained.
and Luggage Suspension imbalance could significantly
change handling characteristics leading to
Rider, Passenger 7-8 0.50 05.00
and Luggage loss of control and an accident. Refer to the
chart on the previous page for further
+ mms above fork cap.
* Number of adjuster turns out from the fully screwed in information or consult your dealer.
position.
** Number of clicks out from the fully screwed in position.
The front suspension is adjustable for
Note: pre-load only. The spring pre-load adjusters
• This chart is only a guide. Setting are located at the top of each fork.
requirements may vary for rider
weight and personal preferences.
See the following pages of how to
Warning
adjust your suspension. Ensure that the adjusters are set to the
same setting on both forks. Settings which
vary from left to right could significantly
change handling characteristics leading to
loss of control and an accident.

Note:
• The setting figures above/over are
all measured as adjuster turns
from the fully screwed in position.

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Spring Pre-Load Adjustment Rear Suspension Adjustment

The rear suspension unit is adjustable for
rebound damping and spring pre-load.
1 Rebound Damping Unit

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1. Spring pre-load adjuster

To change the spring pre-load, rotate the
adjuster clockwise to increase pre-load, or ceyq

anti-clockwise to decrease pre-load. Always

set the pre-load adjusters such that there are 1. Rebound damping adjuster
an equal number of graduation lines visible The rebound damping adjuster is located at
on both forks. the bottom of the rear suspension unit on the
Note: left hand side of the motorcycle.
To adjust the rebound damping setting,
• The motorcycle is delivered from
rotate the adjuster clockwise to increase
the factory with the spring
rebound damping and anti-clockwise to
pre-load set 10 mm out from the
decrease.
fully screwed in position.
Note:
• The settings are all measured as
the number of adjuster turns out
from the fully screwed in position.
• The motorcycle is delivered from
the factory with the rebound
adjuster to 1.5 turns out from the
fully screwed in position.

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Spring Pre-Load Adjustment Tyres

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1. Spring pre-load adjuster Typical Tyre Marking

The spring pre-load adjuster is situated on
the left hand side of the motorcycle, at the
top of the rear suspension unit.
To adjust the spring pre-load setting rotate
the slotted adjuster clockwise to increase, or
anti-clockwise to decrease.
This motorcycle is equipped with tubeless
Note: tyres, valves and wheel rims. Use only tyres
marked 'TUBELESS' and tubeless valves on
• The settings are all measured by
the number of adjuster 'clicks' out rims marked 'SUITABLE FOR TUBELESS
TYRES'.
from the fully screwed in position.
• The motorcycle is delivered from
the factory with the spring
pre-load set to 25 'clicks' out from
the fully screwed in position.

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Tyre Inflation Pressures Tyre Wear

Correct inflation pressure will provide As the tyre tread wears down, the tyre
maximum stability, rider comfort and tyre life. becomes more susceptible to punctures and
Always check tyre pressures before riding failure. It is estimated that 90% of all tyre
when the tyres are cold. Check tyre pressures problems occur during the last 10% of tread
daily and adjust if necessary. See the life (90% worn). It is therefore not
Specification section for details of the correct recommended to use tyres until they are
inflation pressures. worn to their minimum.

Minimum Recommended Tread

Depth
In accordance with the periodic maintenance
chart, measure the depth of the tread with a
depth gauge, and replace any tyre that has
SUITABLE worn to, or beyond the minimum allowable
FOR TUBELESS
TYRES
tread depth specified in the table below:

Under 130 km/h 2 mm (0.08 in)

(80 mph)
Over 130 km/h Rear 3 mm (0.12 in)
ccon (80 mph) Front 2 mm (0.08 in)

Wheel Marking
Warning
This motorcycle must not be operated
Warning above the legal road speed limit except in
Incorrect tyre inflation will cause abnormal authorised closed-course conditions.
tread wear and instability problems that
may lead to loss of control and an accident.
Under-inflation may result in the tyre
slipping on, or coming off the rim.
Over-inflation will cause instability and
accelerated tread wear.
Both conditions are dangerous as they may
cause loss of control leading to an accident.

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Tyre Replacement
Warning All Triumph motorcycles are carefully and
extensively tested in a range of riding
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle at conditions to ensure that the most effective
high speed in closed-course on-road tyre combinations are approved for use on
competition or on closed-course racetracks. each model. It is essential that approved tyres,
High-speed operation should only then be fitted in approved combinations, are used
attempted by riders who have been when purchasing replacement tyres. The use
instructed in the techniques necessary for of non-approved tyres, or approved tyres in
high-speed riding and are familiar with the non-approved combinations, may lead to
motorcycle's characteristics in all motorcycle instability and an accident. On
conditions. High-speed operation in any models fitted with ABS, different wheel
other circumstances is dangerous and will speeds, caused by fitting non-approved tyres
lead to loss of motorcycle control and an can affect the function of the ABS computer.
accident. See the Specification section for details of
approved tyre combinations. Always have
tyres fitted and balanced by your authorised
Warning Triumph dealer who has the necessary
training and skills to ensure safe, effective
Operation with excessively worn tyres is fitment.
hazardous and will adversely affect
traction, stability and handling which may
lead to loss of control and an accident. Warning
When tubeless tyres become punctured, On models fitted with ABS, the ABS
leakage is often very slow. Always inspect computer operates by comparing the
tyres very closely for punctures. Check the relative speed of the front and rear wheels.
tyres for cuts, embedded nails or other Use of non-recommended tyres can affect
sharp objects. Operation with punctured or wheel speed and cause the ABS function
damaged tyres will adversely affect not to operate, potentially leading to loss of
motorcycle stability and handling which control and an accident in conditions
may lead to loss of control or an accident. where the ABS would normally function.
Check the rims for dents or deformation.
Operation with damaged or defective
wheels or tyres is dangerous and loss of
motorcycle control or an accident could Warning
result. If a tyre sustains a puncture, the tyre must
Always consult your authorised Triumph be replaced. Failure to replace a punctured
dealer for tyre replacement, or for a safety tyre, or operation with a repaired tyre can
inspection of the tyres. lead to instability, loss of control or an
accident.

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Warning Warning
Do not install tube-type tyres on tubeless When replacement tyres are required,
rims. The bead will not seat and the tyres consult your authorised Triumph dealer
could slip on the rims, causing rapid tyre who will arrange for the tyres to be
deflation that may result in a loss of vehicle selected, in a correct combination, from the
control and an accident. Never install an approved list and fitted according to the
inner tube inside a tubeless tyre. This will tyre manufacturer's instructions.
cause friction inside the tyre and the When tyres are replaced, allow time for the
resulting heat build-up may cause the tube tyres to seat to the rim (approximately
to burst resulting in rapid tyre deflation, 24 hours). During this seating period, ride
loss of vehicle control and an accident. cautiously as an incorrectly seated tyre
could cause loss of control or an accident.
Initially, the new tyres will not produce the
Warning same handling characteristics as the worn
tyres and the rider must allow adequate
If tyre damage is suspected, such as after riding distance (approximately 100 miles)
striking the kerb, ask your authorised to become accustomed to the new
Triumph dealer to inspect the tyre both handling characteristics.
internally and externally. Remember, tyre
24 hours after fitting, the tyre pressures
damage may not always be visible from
must be checked and adjusted, and the
the outside. Operation of the motorcycle
tyres examined for correct seating.
with damaged tyres could lead to loss of
Rectification must be carried out as
control and an accident.
necessary.
The same checks and adjustments must
also be carried out when 100 miles have
been travelled after fitting.

Warning
Use of a motorcycle with incorrectly seated
tyres, incorrectly adjusted tyre pressures, or
when not accustomed to its handling
characteristics may lead to loss of control
and an accident.

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Battery
Warning
Tyres that have been used on a rolling Warning
road dynamometer may become
Under some circumstances, the battery can
damaged. In some cases, the damage may
give off explosive gases; keep sparks,
not be visible on the external surface of the
flames and cigarettes away. Provide
tyre. Tyres must be replaced after such use
adequate ventilation when charging or
as continued use of a damaged tyre may
using the battery in an enclosed space.
lead to instability, loss of control and an
accident. The battery contains sulphuric acid (battery
acid). Contact with skin or eyes may cause
severe burns. Wear protective clothing and
a face shield.
Warning If battery acid gets on your skin, flush with
Accurate wheel balance is necessary for water immediately.
safe, stable handling of the motorcycle. Do If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush with
not remove or change any wheel balance water for at least 15 minutes and SEEK
weights. Incorrect wheel balance may MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
cause instability leading to loss of control If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
and an accident. quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
When wheel balancing is required, such as ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
after tyre replacement, see your authorised KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
Triumph dealer. REACH OF CHILDREN.
Only use self-adhesive weights. Clip-on
weights may damage the wheel and tyre
resulting in tyre deflation, loss of control
and an accident.
Warning
The battery contains harmful materials.
Always keep children away from the
battery whether or not it is fitted in the
motorcycle.
Do not attach jump leads to the battery,
touch the battery cables together or
reverse the polarity of the cables as any of
these actions may cause a spark which
would ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury.

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Battery Removal Battery Disposal

Should the battery ever require replacement,
the original battery must be handed to a
recycling agent who will ensure that the
3 dangerous substances from which the battery
2 is manufactured do not pollute the
environment.

Battery Maintenance
Clean the battery using a clean, dry cloth. Be
sure that the cable connections are clean.

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Warning
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The battery acid is corrosive and poisonous

1. Battery and will cause damage to unprotected
2. Negative (black) terminal skin. Never swallow battery acid or allow it
3. Positive (red) terminal to come into contact with the skin. To
prevent injury, always wear eye and skin
Remove the seat. protection when handling the battery.
Remove the battery strap.
Disconnect the battery leads, negative (black) The battery is a sealed type and does not
lead first. require any maintenance other than checking
Take the battery out of the case. the Voltage and routine recharging when
required, such as during storage.
It is not possible to adjust the battery acid
Warning level in the battery; the sealing strip must not
be removed.
Ensure that the battery terminals do not
touch the motorcycle frame as this may Battery Discharge
cause a short circuit or spark, which would
ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury. Caution
The charge level in the battery must be
maintained to maximise battery life.
Failure to maintain the battery charge level
could cause serious internal damage to the
battery.

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Under normal conditions, the motorcycle Battery Charging

charging system will keep the battery fully For help with selecting a battery charger,
charged. However, if the motorcycle is checking the battery Voltage or battery
unused, the battery will gradually discharge charging, contact your local authorised
due to a normal process called self discharge; Triumph dealer.
the clock, engine control module (ECM)
memory, high ambient temperatures, or the
addition of electrical security systems or other Warning
electrical accessories will all increase this rate
of battery discharge. Disconnecting the The battery gives off explosive gases; keep
battery from the motorcycle during storage sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide
will reduce the rate of discharge. adequate ventilation when charging or
using the battery in an enclosed space.
Battery Discharge During Storage The battery contains sulphuric acid (battery
and Infrequent Use of the acid). Contact with skin or eyes may cause
Motorcycle severe burns. Wear protective clothing and
a face shield.
During storage or infrequent use of the
motorcycle, inspect the battery Voltage If battery acid gets on your skin, flush with
weekly using a digital multimeter. Follow the water immediately.
manufacturer's instructions supplied with the If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush with
meter. water for at least 15 minutes and SEEK
Should the battery Voltage fall below MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
(see page 95). quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
Allowing a battery to discharge or leaving it ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
discharged for even a short period of time KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
causes sulphation of the lead plates. REACH OF CHILDREN.
Sulphation is a normal part of the chemical
reaction inside the battery, however over time
the sulphate can crystallise on the plates
making recovery difficult or impossible. This
Caution
permanent damage is not covered by the Do not use an automotive quick charger as
motorcycle warranty, as it is not due to a it may overcharge and damage the battery.
manufacturing defect.
Keeping the battery fully charged reduces the Should the battery Voltage fall below
likelihood of it freezing in cold conditions. 12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
Allowing a battery to freeze will cause serious using a Triumph approved battery charger.
internal damage to the battery. Always remove the battery from the
motorcycle and follow the instructions
supplied with the battery charger.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

For extended periods of storage (beyond two Fuse Box

weeks) the battery should be removed from
the motorcycle and kept charged using a
Triumph approved maintenance charger.
Similarly, should the battery charge fall to a
level where it will not start the motorcycle,
remove the battery from the motorcycle
before charging.

Battery Installation
1
Warning
Ensure that the battery terminals do not ccnp
touch the motorcycle frame as this may
cause a short circuit or spark, which would
ignite battery gases causing a risk of 1. Fuse box
personal injury. Note:

Place the battery in the battery case. • Numbers shown in the diagram
correspond to the fuse position
Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
numbers in the table overleaf.
Apply a light coat of grease to the terminals
The fuse box is located beneath a removable
to prevent corrosion.
panel on the right hand side of the front
Cover the positive terminal with the fairing.
protective cap.
To allow access to the fuse box, insert the
Refit the battery strap. ignition key and remove the panel.
Refit the seat.

Warning
Always replace blown fuses with new ones
of the correct rating (as specified on the
fuse box cover) and never use a fuse of
higher rating. Use of an incorrect fuse
could lead to an electrical problem,
resulting in motorcycle damage, loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.

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Fuse Identification A blown fuse is indicated when all of the

The fuses can be identified by a number systems protected by that fuse become
moulded into the fusebox housing, adjacent inoperative. When checking for a blown fuse,
to each fuse, as shown below. These numbers use the table below to establish which fuse
correspond to the numbers given in the table has blown.
below. Fuses without an identification
Circuit Protected Position Rating
number are spare, and should be replaced if (Amps)
used.
Starter solenoid, dip and 1 20
7 9 10 11
main beam headlights
6 8

Ignition switch main feed, 2 10

10

10

10
15

20

tail lights, number plate

light, side lights, fuel
20
10
10
20
20

20

1 2 3 4 5
pump
Indicators, brake light, 3 10
horn
10
20

ABS only 4 20
ABS only 5 20
Accessory socket, heated 6 10
grips
1 2
Cooling fan 7 15
Engine management 8 10
system
Fuse Identification
Alarm, diagnostic 9 10
connector, instruments
GPS 10 2

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Headlights Headlight Adjustment

Each headlight can be adjusted by means of
vertical and horizontal adjustment screws
Warning located on the top and rear of each headlight.
Adjust road speed to suit the visibility and
weather conditions in which the motorcycle
is being operated.
Ensure that the beams are adjusted to 4
illuminate the road surface sufficiently far
ahead without dazzling oncoming traffic. D U

An incorrectly adjusted headlight may R L L

impair visibility causing an accident. U

D U
D

1 6
L R

Warning 2 5
3
Never attempt to adjust a headlight beam ccoy

when the motorcycle is in motion.

1. Horizontal adjustment screw (LH
Any attempt to adjust a headlight beam dipped headlight)
when the motorcycle is in motion may 2. Vertical adjustment screw (LH dipped
result in loss of control and an accident. headlight)
3. Horizontal adjustment screw (main
beam)
Caution 4. Vertical adjustment screw (main
beam)
If the motorcycle is to be used under 5. Vertical adjustment screw (RH dipped
closed-course conditions, you may be headlight)
asked to tape the visible outer surface of 6. Horizontal adjustment screw (RH
the headlight. dipped headlight)
When taped, the headlight will overheat
Note:
and distort the outer surface. Therefore, to
avoid headlight distortion, always • The illustration shows a view of
disconnect the headlights when they are the rear of the lighting assembly.
taped for use under closed-course • When turning the adjustment
conditions. screws, clockwise and
anti-clockwise directions are as
viewed from the rear of the
lighting assembly.

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Main Beam Horizontal Adjustment Turn the vertical adjustment screw clockwise
The main beam horizontal adjustment screw to raise the beam or anti-clockwise to lower
is accessible without removing any panels. It the beam.
can be reached from below the lights. Switch the headlights off when the beam
Switch the main beam on. setting is satisfactory.
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to move Refit the cover panel and windscreen.
the beam to the left or anti-clockwise to move
the beam to the right.
Dipped Headlight Vertical
Adjustment
Switch the headlights off when the beam
setting is satisfactory. The dipped headlight vertical adjustment
screws are accessible without removing any
Main Beam Vertical Adjustment panels. They can be reached from below the
lights on the left or right hand side. Turn the
handlebars for ease of access.
1 Switch the headlight beam on.
Turn the vertical adjustment screws
anti-clockwise to raise the beams or clockwise
to lower the beams.
2 Switch the headlights off when the beam
settings are satisfactory.

3
ccpj

1. Windscreen
2. Cover panel
3. Adjustment screw access

Remove the screws securing the windscreen

to the cockpit. Slide the windscreen upwards
and to the rear to remove it.
Remove the screws securing the cover panel
and remove the panel.
The adjustment screw is now accessible.
Switch the main beam on.

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Dipped Headlight Horizontal Dipped Headlight Bulb

Adjustment Replacement
It is not necessary to remove the dipped
headlight when bulb replacement becomes
necessary. The left and right filler panels,
3 coolant expansion tank and stowage/fuse
1 box cover panels do have to be removed.

1
2
2
ccpi

1. Left hand filler panel

2. Coolant expansion tank cover
3. Left hand headlight adjustment screw
ccpk 4 3
Remove the left and right hand filler panels.
Remove the coolant expansion tank and
1. Headlight
stowage/fuse box cover panels. It is not
2. Rubber cover
necessary to remove the stowage box liner or 3. Multi-pin electrical connection
the fuse box.
4. Bulb retainer
Switch the headlight dipped beam on.
The adjustment screws are now accessible. To replace a dipped headlight bulb:

On the right hand headlight, turn the Remove the seat.

horizontal adjustment screw clockwise to Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead
move the beam to the right, or anti-clockwise first.
to move the beam to the left. Remove the relevant filler and cover panels.
On the left hand headlight, turn the Remove the rubber cover and disconnect the
horizontal adjustment screw anti-clockwise to multi-pin electrical connector from the bulb
move the beam to the right, or clockwise to to be replaced.
move the beam to the left. Detach the wire bulb retainer from the clip. It
Switch the headlights off when the beam is not necessary to undo the screw.
settings are satisfactory. Remove the bulb from the headlight unit.
Refit the cover and filler panels. Installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure.

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 Maintenance and Adjustment

Main Beam Bulb Replacement

It is necessary to remove the cockpit and the Warning
complete headlight unit when bulb
replacement becomes necessary. The bulbs become hot during use. Always
allow sufficient time for the bulbs to cool
before handling. Avoid touching the glass
2 part of the bulb. If the glass is touched or
gets dirty, clean with alcohol before re-use.
1
Position Lamp Bulb Replacement
The position lamp is fitted within the
headlight aperture.
Carefully remove the rubber bulb holder
from the back of the position lamp and
detach the bulb.
ccpn
3 Installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure.

1. Headlight unit
2. Side fixing
Caution
3. Centre fixing Ensure that the bulb holder is correctly
fitted to prevent water ingress.
To replace a main beam bulb:
Remove the seat.
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead
first. Warning
Remove the cockpit. When reconnecting the battery, connect
Unscrew the nuts securing the headlight unit the positive (red) lead first.
to the support bracket and release the unit.
Remove the rubber cover and disconnect the
multi-pin electrical connector from the bulb Warning
to be replaced.
Detach the wire bulb retainer from the clip. It Do not reconnect the battery until the
is not necessary to undo the screw. assembly process has been completed.
Premature battery reconnection could
Remove the bulb from the headlight unit.
result in ignition of the battery gases
Installation is the reverse of the removal causing risk of injury.
procedure.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

Rear Light Direction Indicator Lights

The rear light unit is a sealed, maintenance
free LED unit. Front Indicator Bulb Replacement

Warning 3
Riding the motorcycle with defective brake
lights is illegal and dangerous. In the event
of failure of the LED unit, consult your
authorised Triumph dealer.
An accident causing injury to the rider and
other road users may result from use of a
motorcycle with defective brake lights.
1
ccnz 2

1. Mirror glass
2. Securing screws
3. Bulb holder

Release the screws on the underside of the

mirror shell and remove the mirror glass to
gain access to the bulb holder.

Caution
Support the mirror glass in case it falls out
when releasing the screws.

Carefully remove the rubber bulb holder and

detach the bulb.
Installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure.

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 Maintenance and Adjustment

Rear Indicator Bulb Replacement Licence Plate Light

Bulb Replacement
2 Carefully remove the rubber bulb holder
from the back of the licence plate light unit
1 and remove the bulb.

Caution
To avoid cable damage, do not pull the
bulb holder using the cables.

Installation is the reverse of the removal

ccoa
procedure.

1. Indicator lens
2. Lens screw Caution
The lens on each indicator light is held in Ensure that the bulb holder is correctly
place by a screw located in the body of the fitted to prevent water ingress.
light.
Release the screws and remove the lens to
gain access to the bulb for replacement.
Installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

Cleaning Where to be Careful

Frequent, regular cleaning is an essential part Avoid spraying water with any great force
of the maintenance of your motorcycle. If near the following places:
regularly cleaned, the appearance will be • Instruments;
preserved for many years. Cleaning with cold • Brake cylinders and brake calipers;
water containing an automotive cleaner is
• Under the fuel tank;
essential at all times but particularly so after
exposure to sea breezes, sea water, dusty or • Drive chain;
muddy roads and in winter when roads are • Headstock bearings.
treated for ice and snow. Do not use
household detergent, as the use of such
products will lead to premature corrosion.
Caution
Although, under the terms of your Do not spray any water at all under the
motorcycle warranty, cover is provided rider's seat. The rider's seat has the
against the corrosion of certain items, the engine's air intake ducts fitted to its base
owner is expected to observe this reasonable and any water sprayed in this area could
advice which will safeguard against corrosion enter the airbox and engine, causing
and enhance the appearance of the damage to both items.
motorcycle.
Preparation for Washing
Before washing, precautions must be taken Caution
to keep water off the following places:
Use of high-pressure spray washers is not
Rear opening of the exhausts: Cover with a
recommended. When using pressure
plastic bag secured with rubber bands.
washers, water may be forced into
Clutch and brake levers, switch housings on bearings and other components causing
the handlebar: Cover with plastic bags. premature wear from corrosion and loss of
Ignition switch and steering lock: Cover the lubrication.
keyhole with tape.
Remove any items of jewellery such as rings, Note:
watches, zips or belt buckles, which may
• Use of soaps that contain high
scratch or otherwise damage painted or
levels of alkaline will leave a
polished surfaces.
residue on painted surfaces, and
Use separate cleaning sponges or cleaning
may also cause water spotting.
cloths for washing painted/polished surfaces
Always use a low alkaline soap to
and chassis areas. Chassis areas (such as
aid the cleaning process.
wheels and under mudguards) will be
exposed to more abrasive road grime and
dust, which may then scratch painted or
polished surfaces, if the same sponge or
cleaning cloths are used.

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 Maintenance and Adjustment

After Washing Unpainted Aluminium Items

Remove the plastic bags and tape, and clear Items such as brake and clutch levers must
the air intakes. be correctly cleaned to preserve their
Lubricate the pivots, bolts and nuts. appearance.
Test the brakes before motorcycle operation. Use a proprietary brand of aluminium
cleaner which does not contain abrasive or
Start the engine and run it for 5 minutes.
Ensure adequate ventilation for the exhaust caustic elements.
fumes. Clean aluminium items regularly, in particular
after use in inclement weather, where the
Use a dry cloth to absorb water residue. Do
components must be hand washed and dried
not allow water to stand on the machine as
this will lead to corrosion. each time the machine is used.
Warranty claims due to inadequate
maintenance will not be allowed.
Warning
Cleaning of the Exhaust System
Never wax or lubricate the brake discs.
All parts of the exhaust system of your
Loss of braking power and an accident
motorcycle must be cleaned regularly to
could result. Clean the disc with a
avoid a deterioration of its appearance. These
proprietary brand of oil-free brake disc
instructions can be applied to chrome,
cleaner.
brushed stainless steel and carbon fibre
components alike.
Note:
• The exhaust system must be cool
before washing to prevent water
spotting.

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Maintenance and Adjustment

Washing Protecting
Prepare a mixture of cold water and mild When the exhaust system is dry, rub
automotive cleaner. Do not use a highly 'Motorex 645 Clean and Protect' into the
alkaline soap as commonly found at surface.
commercial car washes because it leaves a
residue.
Wash the exhaust system with a soft cloth. Do
Caution
not use an abrasive scouring pad or steel The use of products containing silicone will
wool. They will damage the finish. cause discolouration of the chrome and
Rinse the exhaust system thoroughly. must not be used. Similarly, the use of
Ensure no soap or water enters the exhausts. abrasive cleaners and polishes will damage
the system and must not be used.
Drying
Dry the exhaust system as far as possible with It is recommended that regular protection be
a soft cloth. Do not run the engine to dry the applied to the system as this will both protect
system or spotting will occur. and enhance the system's appearance.

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STORAGE

Preparation for Storage unpainted metal surfaces to prevent rusting.

Prevent oil from getting on rubber parts,
Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly.
brake discs or in the brake calipers.
Fill the fuel tank with the correct grade of
Lubricate and if necessary adjust the drive
unleaded fuel and add a fuel stabiliser (if
chain (see page 77).
available), following the fuel stabiliser
manufacturer's instructions. Make sure the cooling system is filled with a
50% mixture of anti-freeze and distilled
water solution (see page 110).
Warning Remove the battery, and store it where it will
not be exposed to direct sunlight, moisture,
Petrol is extremely flammable and can be
or freezing temperatures. During storage it
explosive under certain conditions. Turn
should be given a slow charge (one ampere
the ignition switch off. Do not smoke.
or less) about once every two weeks
Make sure the area is well ventilated and
(see page 94).
free from any source of flame or sparks;
this includes any appliance with a pilot Store the motorcycle in a cool, dry area, away
light. from sunlight, and with a minimum daily
temperature variation.
Remove the spark plug from each cylinder Put a suitable porous cover over the
and put several drops (5 ml) of engine oil into motorcycle to keep dust and dirt from
each cylinder. Cover the spark plug holes collecting on it. Avoid using plastic or similar
with a piece of cloth or rag. With the engine non-breathable, coated materials that restrict
stop switch in the RUN position, push the air flow and allow heat and moisture to
starter button for a few seconds to coat the accumulate.
cylinder walls with oil. Install the spark plugs,
tightening to 12 Nm.
Change the engine oil and filter (see
page 69).
Check and if necessary correct the tyre
pressures (see page 112).
Set the motorcycle on a box or stand so that
both wheels are raised off the ground. (If this
cannot be done, put boards under the front
and rear wheels to keep dampness away
from the tyres.)
Spray rust inhibiting oil (there are a host of
products on the market and your dealer will
be able to offer you local advice) on all

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Preparation after Storage Crank the engine on the starter motor several
times until the oil pressure light goes out.
Install the battery (if removed) (see page 96).
Replace the spark plugs, tightening to
If the motorcycle has been stored for more
12 Nm, and start the engine.
than four months, change the engine oil (see
page 69). Check and if necessary correct the tyre
pressures (see page 112).
Check all the points listed in the Daily Safety
Checks section. Check the brakes for correct operation.
Before starting the engine, remove the spark Test ride the motorcycle at low speeds.
plugs from each cylinder.
Put the side stand down.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,114 mm (83.2 in)

Overall Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745 mm (29.3 in)

Overall Height:

Tall Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,215 mm (47.8 in)

Wheelbase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,457 mm (57.4 in)

Seat Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 805 mm (31.7 in)

Weights

Dry Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 kg (462 lbs)

Maximum Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 kg (473 lbs)

Engine

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-line 3 cyl.

Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1050 cc

Bore x Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 x 71.4 mm

Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,0:1

Cylinder Numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left to Right

Cylinder Sequence Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at left

Firing Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3

Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric Starter

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Performance

Maximum Power* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126.5 PS (124.7 bhp) at 9,250 rpm

Maximum Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Nm (77 ft.lbf) at 5,000 rpm

Lubrication

Forced Lubrication (Wet sump)

Cooling

Coolant Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobil Antifreeze

Water/Anti-freeze ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/50

Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 litres

Thermostat Opens (nominal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 - 88°C

Fuel System

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Fuel Injection

Injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin Jet Solenoid Operated Plate Valve

Fuel Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Submerged Electric

Fuel Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.94 bar (nominal)

Fuel

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 RON unleaded

Steel Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 litres

* DIN 70020

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Ignition

Ignition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital Inductive

Electronic Rev Limiter (r/min) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,500 (r/min)

Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGK CR9EK

Spark Plug Gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 mm

Gap Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +0.05/-0.1 mm

Transmission

Transmission Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Speed, Constant Mesh

Clutch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wet, Multi-Plate

Final Drive Chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DID X-Ring Endless

Primary Drive Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.750 (105/60)

Gear Ratios:

Final Drive Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.211 (19/42)

1st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.733 (15/41)

2nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.947 (19/37)

3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.545 (22/34)

4th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.292 (24/31)

5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154 (26/30)

6th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.074 (27/29)

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Tyres

Tyre Pressures (Cold):

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 psi (2.5 bar)

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 psi (2.9 bar)

Approved tyres/sizes:

Option 1

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridgestone BT020 120/70ZR17

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridgestone BT020 U 180/55ZR17

Option 2

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridgestone BT020 NN 120/70ZR17

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridgestone BT020 NN 180/55ZR17

Option 3

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metzeler Roadtec Z6 120/70ZR17

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metzeler Roadtec Z6C 180/55ZR17

Warning
Use the recommended tyres ONLY in the combinations given. Do not mix tyres from
different manufacturers or mix different specification tyres from the same manufacturers as
this may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

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Electrical Equipment

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt, 10 Ah

Alternator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt, 35 Amp

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 x 12 Volt, 55 watt H7 halogen

Tail/Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED display

Directional Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt, 10 watt

Frame

Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24°

Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 mm

Tightening Torques

Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Nm

Oil Drain Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Nm

Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Nm

Rear Wheel Eccentric Clamp Bolt. . . . . . . . . . 55 Nm

Fluids and Lubricants

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semi or fully synthetic 10W/40 or 15W/50

motorcycle engine oil which meets
specification API SH (or higher) and
JASO MA, such as Mobil 1 Racing 4T

Brake and Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobil Universal Brake and Clutch Fluid
DOT 4

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobil Antifreeze

Bearings and Pivots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobil Grease HP 222

Drive Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobil Chain Spray or Mobilube HD 80

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INDEX
B D
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Drive Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Chain Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Movement Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Movement Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brake and Clutch Lever Adjusters . . 29 Wear Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Brake Pad Wear Compensation . . . . 80
Brake Wear Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . 80
E
Disc Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Engine
Light Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
C To Start the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 To Stop the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
After Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Disposal of Used Oil and Filters . . . . 70
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Oil Level Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Specification and Grade. . . . . . . . . . . 70
Protecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Unpainted Aluminium Items. . . . . . 105
F
Washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Where to be Careful . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Clock/Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Fuel Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Filling the Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cooling System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 110 Fuel Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Coolant Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Fuel Tank Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Corrosion Inhibitors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Level Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Fuse Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Level Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Fuse Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Radiator Hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 G
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Gears
Changing Gears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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H S
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Fuel and Exhaust Fumes . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dipped Headlight Adjustment . 99, 100 Handlebars and Footrests . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dipped Headlight Replacement . . . 100 Helmet and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Main Beam Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 99 Maintenance/Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Main Beam Replacement . . . . . . . . . 101 Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Position Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . 101 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
I Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Switch/Steering Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Preparation after Storage . . . . . . . . . 108
Instrument Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Preparation for Storage . . . . . . . . . . 107
L T
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
O Tightening Torques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Odometer/Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
P V
Pannier System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . 15
Parts Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 W
R Warnings
Warning Label Locations . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rear Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Right Handlebar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Warning Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Engine Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Warnings, Cautions and Notes . . . . . . 1
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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