Owner’s Handbook

Tiger Sport

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This Owner’s Handbook contains information on the Triumph Tiger Sport motorcycles.Always store this Owner's Handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it forinformation whenever necessary. The information contained in this publication isbased on the latest information available at the time of printing. Triumph reserves theright to make changes at any time without prior notice, or obligation.

Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission ofTriumph Motorcycles Limited.© Copyright 02.2016 Triumph Motorcycles Limited, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.Publication part number 3852377-EN issue 1.

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Table of ContentsThis Owner’s Handbook contains a number of different sections. The table ofcontents below will help you find the beginning of each section where, in the case ofthe major sections, a further table of contents will help you find the specific subjectrequired.

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

How to Ride the Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Accessories, Loading and Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Maintenance and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Foreword

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FOREWORD

Warnings, Cautions and NotesThroughout this Owner’s Handbook,particularly important information ispresented in the following form:

Note:

• This note symbol indicates points ofparticular interest for more efficientand convenient operation.

Warning LabelsAt certain areas of themotorcycle, the symbol(left) can be seen. Thesymbol means 'CAUTION:REFER TO THE HANDBOOK'and will be followed by apictorial representation ofthe subject concerned.

Never attempt to ride the motorcycle ormake any adjustments withoutreference to the relevant instructionscontained in this handbook.See pages 12 to 13 for the location of alllabels bearing this symbol. Wherenecessary, this symbol will also appearon the pages containing the relevantinformation.

MaintenanceTo ensure a long, safe and trouble-freelife for your motorcycle, maintenanceshould only be carried out by anauthorised Triumph dealer. Only an authorised Triumph dealer willhave the necessary knowledge,equipment and skills to maintain yourTriumph motorcycle correctly.To locate your nearest Triumph dealer,visit the Triumph web site atwww.triumph.co.uk or telephone theauthorised distributor in your country.Their address is given in the servicerecord book that accompanies thishandbook.

Warning

This warning symbol identifies specialinstructions or procedures, which ifnot correctly followed could result inpersonal injury, or loss of life.

Caution

This caution symbol identifies specialinstructions or procedures, which, ifnot strictly observed, could result indamage to, or destruction of,equipment.

Foreword

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Noise Control SystemTampering with the noise control systemis prohibited.Owners are warned that the law mayprohibit:• the removal or rendering inoperative

by any person other than forpurposes of maintenance, repair orreplacement, of any device orelement of design incorporated intoany new vehicle for the purpose ofnoise control prior to its sale ordelivery to the ultimate purchaser orwhile it is in use and,

• the use of the vehicle after suchdevice or element of design has beenremoved or rendered inoperative byany person.

Immobiliser and Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemThis device complies with part 15 of theFCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:• This device may not cause harmful

interference.• This device must accept any

interference received, includinginterference that may causeundesired operation.

Changes or modifications to the devicecould void the user's authority tooperate the equipment.

TyresWith reference to the Pneumatic Tyresand Tubes for Automotive Vehicles(Quality Control) Order, 2009, Cl. No. 3 (c),it is declared by M/s. TriumphMotorcycles Ltd. that the tyres fitted onthis motorcycle meet the requirementsof IS 15627: 2005 and comply with therequirements under Central MotorVehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989.

Foreword

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Owner's HandbookThank you for choosing a Triumphmotorcycle. This motorcycle is theproduct of Triumph's use of provenengineering, exhaustive testing, andcontinuous striving for superiorreliability, safety and performance.Please read this Owner’s Handbookbefore riding in order to becomethoroughly familiar with the correctoperation of your motorcycle's controls,its features, capabilities and limitations.This Owner’s Handbook includes saferiding tips, but does not contain all thetechniques and skills necessary to ride amotorcycle safely.Triumph strongly recommends that allriders undertake the necessary trainingto make sure safe operation of thismotorcycle.An electronic version of this Owner'sHandbook is available to download onthe internet at www.triumph.co.uk.This Owner's Handbook is available inthe following languages:• English• Brazilian• Dutch• French• German• Italian• Spanish• Swedish.

Talk to TriumphOur relationship with you does not endwith the purchase of your Triumph. Yourfeedback on the buying and ownershipexperience is very important in helpingus develop our products and services foryou. Please help us by ensuring yourdealership has your E-mail address andregisters this with us. You will thenreceive an online customer satisfactionsurvey invitation to your E-mail addresswhere you can give us this feedback.Your Triumph Team.

Warning

This Owner’s Handbook and all otherinstructions that are supplied withyour motorcycle, should be considereda permanent part of your motorcycleand should remain with it even if yourmotorcycle is subsequently sold.All riders must read this Owner’sHandbook and all other instructionswhich are supplied with yourmotorcycle, before riding, in order tobecome thoroughly familiar with thecorrect operation of your motorcycle'scontrols, its features, capabilities andlimitations. Do not lend your motorcycle to othersas riding when not familiar with yourmotorcycle's controls, features,capabilities and limitations can lead toan accident.

Foreword - Safety First

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FOREWORD - SAFETY FIRST

The Motorcycle Fuel and Exhaust Fumes

Warning

This motorcycle is designed for on-road use only. It is not suitable for off-road use.Off-road operation could lead to lossof control of the motorcycle resultingin an accident causing injury or loss oflife.

Warning

This motorcycle is not designed to towa trailer or to be fitted with a sidecar.Fitting a sidecar and/or a trailer mayresult in loss of control and anaccident.

Warning

This motorcycle is designed for use asa two-wheeled vehicle capable ofcarrying a rider on his/her own, or arider and one passenger.The total weight of the rider, and anypassenger, accessories and luggagemust not exceed the maximum loadlimit of 216 kg.

Warning

PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:Always turn off the engine whenrefuelling.Do not refuel or open the fuel filler capwhile smoking or in the vicinity of anyopen (naked) flame.Take care not to spill any petrol on theengine, exhaust pipes or silencerswhen refuelling.If petrol is swallowed, inhaled orallowed to get into the eyes, seekimmediate medical attention.Spillage on the skin should beimmediately washed off with soap andwater and clothing contaminated withpetrol should immediately be removed.Burns and other serious skinconditions may result from contactwith petrol.

Warning

Never start your engine or let it runfor any length of time in a closed area.The exhaust fumes are poisonous andmay cause loss of consciousness anddeath within a short time. Always operate your motorcycle in theopen-air or in an area with adequateventilation.

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Helmet and Clothing

Warning

When riding the motorcycle, both riderand passenger must always wear amotorcycle helmet, boots, eyeprotection, gloves, trousers (closefitting around the knee and ankle) anda brightly coloured jacket. Brightly coloured clothing willconsiderably increase a rider's (orpassenger's) visibility to otheroperators of road vehicles. Althoughfull protection is not possible, wearingcorrect protective clothing can reducethe risk of injury when riding.

Warning

A helmet is one of the most importantpieces of riding gear as it offersprotection against head injuries. Youand your passenger's helmet shouldbe carefully chosen and should fit youor your passenger's head comfortablyand securely. A brightly colouredhelmet will increase a rider's (orpassenger's) visibility to otheroperators of road vehicles.An open face helmet offers someprotection in an accident though a fullface helmet will offer more.Always wear a visor or approvedgoggles to help vision and to protectyour eyes.

Foreword - Safety First

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Riding

Warning

Never ride the motorcycle whenfatigued or under the influence ofalcohol or other drugs.Riding when under the influence ofalcohol or other drugs is illegal.Riding when fatigued or under theinfluence of alcohol or other drugsreduces the rider's ability to maintaincontrol of the motorcycle and maylead to loss of control and an accident.

Warning

All riders must be licenced to operatethe motorcycle. Operation of themotorcycle without a licence is illegaland could lead to prosecution.Operation of the motorcycle withoutformal training in the correct ridingtechniques that are necessary tobecome licenced is dangerous andmay lead to loss of motorcycle controland an accident.

Warning

Always ride defensively and wear theprotective equipment mentionedelsewhere in this foreword. Remember, in an accident, amotorcycle does not give the sameimpact protection as a car.

Warning

This Triumph motorcycle should beoperated within the legal speed limitsfor the particular road travelled.Operating a motorcycle at high speedscan be potentially dangerous since thetime available to react to given trafficsituations is greatly reduced as roadspeed increases. Always reduce speedin potentially hazardous drivingconditions such as bad weather orheavy traffic.

Warning

Continually observe and react tochanges in road surface, traffic andwind conditions. All two-wheeledvehicles are subject to external forceswhich may cause an accident. Theseforces include but are not limited to:• Wind draft from passing vehicles• Potholes, uneven or damaged road

surfaces• Bad weather• Rider error.

Always operate the motorcycle atmoderate speed and away from heavytraffic until you have becomethoroughly familiar with its handlingand operating characteristics. Neverexceed the legal speed limit.

Foreword - Safety First

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Handlebars and Footrests

Warning

The rider must maintain control of thevehicle by keeping hands on thehandlebars at all times.The handling and stability of amotorcycle will be adversely affected ifthe rider removes his hands from thehandlebars, resulting in loss ofmotorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

The rider and passenger must alwaysuse the footrests provided, duringoperation of the vehicle.By using the footrests, both rider andpassenger will reduce the risk ofinadvertent contact with anymotorcycle components and will alsoreduce the risk of injury fromentrapment of clothing.

Warning

Use of a motorcycle with bank angleindicators worn beyond the maximumlimit will allow the motorcycle to bebanked to an unsafe angle. Therefore,always replace the bank angleindicator pegs before they are worn tothe limit. Banking to an unsafe angle may causeinstability, loss of motorcycle controland an accident.Details of the bank angle wear limitscan be found in the Maintenance andAdjustment section on page 113.

Warning

The bank angle indicators must not beused as a guide to how far themotorcycle may be safely banked. This depends on many variousconditions including, but not limited to,road surface, tyre condition andweather. Banking to an unsafe angle may causeinstability, loss of motorcycle controland an accident.

Warning

When banking and the bank angleindicator attached to the rider’sfootrest makes contact with theground, the motorcycle is nearing itsbank angle limit.A further increase of the bankingangle is unsafe. Banking to an unsafeangle may cause instability, loss ofmotorcycle control and an accident.

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Foreword - Safety First

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Parking Parts and Accessories

Triumph does not accept any liabilitywhatsoever for defects caused by thefitting of non-approved parts,accessories or conversions or the fittingof any approved parts, accessories orconversions by non-approved personnel.

Warning

Always turn off the engine andremove the ignition key before leavingthe motorcycle unattended. Byremoving the key, the risk of use ofthe motorcycle by unauthorised oruntrained persons is reduced.When parking the motorcycle, alwaysremember the following:• Engage first gear to help prevent

the motorcycle from rolling off thestand.

• The engine and exhaust systemwill be hot after riding. DO NOTpark where pedestrians, animalsand/or children are likely to touchthe motorcycle.

• Do not park on soft ground or on asteeply inclined surface. Parkingunder these conditions may causethe motorcycle to fall over.

For further details, please refer to the'How to Ride the Motorcycle' sectionof this Owner’s Handbook.

Warning

Owners should be aware that the onlyapproved parts, accessories andconversions for any Triumphmotorcycle are those which carryofficial Triumph approval and are fittedto the motorcycle by an authoriseddealer.In particular, it is extremely hazardousto fit or replace parts or accessorieswhose fitting requires the dismantlingof, or addition to, either the electricalor fuel systems and any suchmodification could cause a safetyhazard.The fitting of any non-approved parts,accessories or conversions mayadversely affect the handling, stabilityor other aspects of the motorcycleoperation that may result in anaccident causing injury or death.

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Maintenance/Equipment

Warning

Consult your authorised Triumphdealer whenever there is doubt as tothe correct or safe operation of thisTriumph motorcycle.Remember that continued operation ofan incorrectly performing motorcyclemay aggravate a fault and may alsocompromise safety.

Warning

Make sure all equipment that isrequired by law is installed andfunctioning correctly. The removal oralteration of the motorcycle's lights,silencers, emission or noise controlsystems can violate the law. Incorrect or improper modificationmay adversely affect the handling,stability or other aspect of themotorcycle operation, which mayresult in an accident causing injury ordeath.

Warning

If the motorcycle is involved in anaccident, collision or fall, it must betaken to an authorised Triumph dealerfor inspection and repair. Any accident can cause damage tothe motorcycle that, if not correctlyrepaired, may cause a second accidentthat may result in injury or death.

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Warning Labels

WARNING LABELSThe labels detailed on this and the following pages draw your attention to importantsafety information in this handbook. Before riding, make sure that all riders haveunderstood and complied with all the information to which these labels relate.

Warning Label Locations

R.P.M.

65432N1

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Drive Chain(page 100)

Gear Position(page 72)

Running-In(page 66)

Coolant(page 95)

Windscreen(page 133)

Tyres(page 114)

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Warning Labels

Warning Label Locations (continued)

CautionAll warning labels and decals, with the exception of the Running-in label, are fittedto the motorcycle using a strong adhesive. In some cases, labels are installed priorto an application of paint lacquer. Therefore, any attempt to remove the warninglabels will cause damage to the paintwork or bodywork.

Unleaded Fuel (page 59)

Helmet(page 7)

Engine Oil(page 92)

Daily Safety Checks(page 67)

Fairing Stowage(page 83)

Parts Identification

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

1. Headlight2. Front indicator3. Coolant expansion tank4. Fuel filler cap5. Fuel tank6. Seat lock7. Rear light

8. Drive chain9. Gear change pedal10. Side stand11. Oil cooler12. Radiator/Coolant pressure cap13. Front brake caliper14. Front brake discs

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Parts Identification (continued)

15. Silencer16. Tool kit17. Battery18. Rear brake fluid reservoir19. Front fork20. Clutch cable

21. Oil filler cap/Dipstick22. Rear brake pedal23. Rear suspension unit24. Rear brake caliper25. Rear brake disc26. Rear indicator

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Parts Identification (continued)

1. Clutch lever2. PASS button3. Headlight dip switch4. SCROLL button5. MODE button6. HOME button7. Motorcycle status display8. Speedometer9. Tachometer10. Front brake fluid reservoir

11. Engine stop switch12. Front brake lever13. Starter button14. Cruise control adjust button15. Hazard button16. Ignition switch17. SET button18. Direction indicator switch19. Horn button

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Serial Numbers

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SERIAL NUMBERS

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

1. VINThe Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) isstamped into the steering head area ofthe frame. It is also shown on a label,located on the right hand side of theframe.Record the VIN in the space providedbelow.

Engine Serial Number

1. Engine serial numberThe engine serial number is stamped onthe engine crankcase, immediately abovethe clutch cover.Record the engine serial number in thespace provided below.

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Serial Numbers

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Table of ContentsInstrument Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Engine Management System Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23High Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Low Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Alarm/Immobiliser Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Traction Control (TC) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Traction Control (TC) Disabled Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Cruise Control Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Neutral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27High Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Direction Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Tyre Pressure Warning Light (if fitted). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Trip Meter Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Riding Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31RAIN Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32ROAD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32SPORT Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Riding Mode Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Selecting a Riding Mode – with the Motorcycle Stationary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Selecting a Riding Mode – when Riding the Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Set Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Triumph Traction Control (TTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Traction Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Traction Control Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38T-set - Clock Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Ind - Self Cancelling Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Service Interval Announcement (SIA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Changing Units (Imperial, US or Metric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Cruise Control Set Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Range to Empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Front and Rear Tyre Pressure (if TPMS is fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Instantaneous Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44TPMS Sensor ID Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45System Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Tyre Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Replacement Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Sensor Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46TPMS Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Fuel Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Ignition Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Brake and Clutch Lever Adjusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Right Handlebar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Engine Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Cruise Control Adjust Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Starter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Hazard Warning Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Left Handlebar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Headlight Dip Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Direction Indicator Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Horn Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54SCROLL Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54SET Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55PASS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Activating Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Adjusting the Set Speed While in Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Deactivating Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Resuming the Cruise Control Set Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Fuel Requirement/Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Fuel Grade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Fuel Tank Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Side Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Seat Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Tool Kit and Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Seat Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Triumph Accessory D-lock Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Running-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Safe Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Daily Safety Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Instrument Panel Layout

1. HOME button2. Clock3. Speedometer4. Cruise control SET symbol5. Fuel gauge6. Engine management Malfunction

Indicator Light (MIL)7. Left hand direction indicator light8. ABS warning light9. Tyre pressure warning light

(if Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is fitted)

10. Tachometer 'red zone'11. Right hand direction indicator light12. Neutral indicator light13. High beam indicator light14. Low fuel level indicator light

15. Alarm/immobiliser status indicator light (alarm is an accessory fit)

16. Cruise control indicator light17. Traction Control (TC) disabled

warning light18. Traction Control (TC) indicator light19. High coolant temperature warning

light20. Low oil pressure warning light21. Trip computer22. Riding modes display23. Tyre pressure display

(if Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is fitted)

24. Service interval indicator25. Coolant temperature gauge26. MODE button

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Warning LightsNote:

• When the ignition is switched on, theinstrument warning lights illuminatefor two seconds and then go off(except those which remain on untilthe engine starts, as described in thefollowing pages).

Engine Management System Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

The Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) for the engine manage-ment system illuminates brieflywhen the ignition is switched

on (to indicate that it is working), but isnot illuminated when the engine isrunning.If the MIL becomes illuminated when theengine is running, this indicates that afault has occurred in one or more of thesystems controlled by the enginemanage-ment system. In suchcircumstances, the engine managementsystem will switch to 'limp-home' modeso that the journey may be completed, ifthe fault is not so severe that the enginewill not run.

Note:

• If the MIL flashes when the ignitionis switched ON, contact anauthorised Triumph dealer as soonas possible to have the situationrectified. In these circumstances theengine will not start.

Warning

Reduce speed and do not continue toride for longer than is necessary withthe Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)illuminated. The fault may adverselyaffect engine performance, exhaustemissions and fuel consumption.Reduced engine performance couldcause a dangerous riding condition,leading to loss of control and anaccident. Contact an authorisedTriumph dealer as soon as possible tohave the fault checked and rectified.

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High Coolant Temperature Warning Light

With the engine running, if theengine coolant temperaturebecomes dangerously high,the high coolant temperature

warning light in the tachometer willilluminate.

Low Oil Pressure Warning LightWith the engine running, if theengine oil pressure becomesdangerously low, the low oil

pressure warning light in thetachometer will illuminate.

1. Oil pressure warning light

Caution

Stop the engine immediately if thehigh coolant temperature warninglight illuminates. Do not restart theengine until the fault has beenrectified.Severe engine damage will result fromrunning the engine when the highcoolant temperature warning light isilluminated.

Caution

Running the engine with insufficientoil will cause engine damage. Investigate the cause beforeattempting to start the engine.

Caution

Stop the engine immediately if the lowoil pressure warning light illuminates.Do not restart the engine until thefault has been rectified.Severe engine damage will result fromrunning the engine when the low oilpressure warning light is illuminated.

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Alarm/Immobiliser Indicator LightThis Triumph model is fittedwith an engine immobiliserwhich is activated when theignition switch is turned to

the OFF position. If the motorcycle isfitted with a genuine Triumph accessoryalarm, the immobiliser operates asnormal but the alarm/immobiliser lightoperates as described below.

With Alarm FittedThe alarm/immobiliser light onlyilluminates when the conditionsdescribed in the genuine Triumphaccessory alarm instructions are met.

Without Alarm FittedWith the ignition switch turned to theOFF position, the alarm/immobiliser lightwill flash on and off for 24 hours to showthat the engine immobiliser is on. Whenthe ignition switch is turned to the ONposition the immobiliser and theindicator light is then off.

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Indicator Light

When the ignition switch isturned to the ON position, it isnormal that the ABS warning

light will flash on and off. The lightcontinues to flash after engine start-upuntil the motorcycle first reaches aspeed exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h) whenit goes off.Unless there is a fault, it should notilluminate again until the engine isrestarted.If the warning light becomes illuminatedat any time while riding it indicates thatthe ABS has a malfunction that requiresinvestigation.

See also Braking on page 103.

Warning

If the ABS is not functioning, the brakesystem will continue to function as anon ABS braking system. Do notcontinue to ride for longer than isnecessary with the indicator lightilluminated. Contact an authorised Triumph dealeras soon as possible to have the faultchecked and rectified. In this situationbraking too hard will cause the wheelsto lock resulting in loss of control andan accident.

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Traction Control (TC) Indicator LightThe TC indicator light is used toindicate that the tractioncontrol system is active and isworking to limit rear wheel slip

during periods of hard acceleration orunder wet or slippery road conditions.

TC Indicator Light Operation

TC Switched On:Under normal riding conditions theindicator light will remain off.The indicator light will flash rapidly whenthe traction control system is working tolimit rear wheel slip during periods ofhard acceleration or under wet orslippery road conditions.

TC Switched Off:The indicator light will not illuminate.Instead the TC disabled warning light isilluminated (see page 26).

Note:

• Traction control will not function ifthere is a malfunction with the ABSsystem. The warning lights for theABS, traction control and the MIL areilluminated.

Traction Control (TC) Disabled Warning Light

The TC disabled warning lightshould not illuminate unlesstraction control is switched offor there is a malfunction.

If the warning light becomes illuminatedat any other time while riding, itindicates that the traction control has amalfunction that requires investigation.

TCWarning

If the traction control is notfunctioning, care must be taken whenaccelerating and cornering onwet/slippery road surfaces to avoidrear wheel spin. Do not continue toride for longer than is necessary withthe engine management systemMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) andtraction control warning lightsilluminated. Contact an authorisedTriumph dealer as soon as possible tohave the fault checked.Hard acceleration and cornering inthis situation may cause the rearwheel to spin resulting in loss ofmotorcycle control and an accident.

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Cruise Control Indicator LightCruise control can only beactivated when themotorcycle is travelling at aspeed between 19 to 100 mph

(30 to 160 km/h) and is in 3rd gear orhigher. When activated, the cruisecontrol light in the instrument panel isilluminated.

NeutralThe neutral warning lightindicates when thetransmission is in neutral (no

gear selected). The warning light willilluminate when the transmission is inneutral with the ignition switch in theON position.

High BeamWhen the ignition is switchedon and the headlight dipswitch is set to high beam, the

high beam warning light will illuminate.

Low FuelThe low fuel indicator willilluminate when there areapproximately 4.5 litres of fuelremaining in the tank.

Direction IndicatorsWhen the direction indicatorswitch is pushed to the left orright, the corresponding

direction indicator light will flash on andoff at the same speed as the directionindicator.Both direction indicator lights will flashsimultaneously when the hazardwarning lights are activated.

Warning

Cruise control must only be usedwhere you can ride safely at a steadyspeed.Cruise control should not be usedwhen riding in heavy traffic, on roadswith sharp/blind bends or when theyare slippery.Using cruise control in heavy traffic,on roads with sharp/blind bends orwhen they are slippery, may result inloss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

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Tyre Pressure Warning Light (if fitted)

The tyre pressure warninglight works in conjunction withthe Tyre Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS), see page 44.

The warning light will only illuminatewhen the front or rear tyre pressure isbelow the recommended pressure. It willnot illuminate if the tyre is over inflated.When the warning light is illuminated,the TPMS symbol indicating which is thedeflated tyre and its pressure willautomatically be shown in the displayarea.

1. TPMS symbol2. Rear tyre, identified3. Tyre pressure warning light4. Tyre pressure

The tyre pressure at which the warninglight illuminates is temperaturecompensated to 20°C but the numericpressure display associated with it is not(see page 115). Even if the numericdisplay seems at or close to thestandard tyre pressure when thewarning light is on, a low tyre pressureis indicated and a puncture is the mostlikely cause.

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Warning

Stop the motorcycle if the tyrepressure warning light illuminates. Do not ride the motorcycle until thetyres have been checked and the tyrepressures are at their recommendedpressure when cold.

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Speedometer and OdometerThe digital speedometer indicates theroad speed of the motorcycle. Thedisplay shows the motorcycle roadspeed in increments of one mile (orkilometre) per hour.The electronic odometer and two tripmeters are in the display screen.

TachometerThe tachometer shows the engine speedin revolutions per minute - rpm (r/min).At the end of the tachometer rangethere is the 'red zone'. Engine speeds inthe red zone are above maximumrecommended engine speed and are alsoabove the range for best performance.

Trip Computer

1. SCROLL button, up2. SCROLL button, down3. SET buttonTo access the trip computer information:Make sure the motorcycle is stationary.Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.Press and release the SET button on theleft handlebar switch housing until thedesired display is shown. The display will scroll through in thefollowing order:• Trip Meter 1• Trip Meter 2• InFo menu• Set up menu.

Caution

Never allow engine speed to enter the'red zone' as severe engine damagemay result.

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Trip Meter

1. Trip information2. Trip meter 1 display3. Trip meter 2 display

Either trip meter shows the distancethat the motorcycle has travelled,journey time, average fuel consumptionand average speed, all since the tripmeter on display was last reset to zero.To access the trip meter information:Turn the ignition to the ON position.Press and release the SET button on theleft handlebar switch housing until thedesired trip meter is shown in thedisplay screen.Press and release the SCROLL button onthe left handlebar switch housing untilthe desired display is shown.

The trip meter display will scroll throughin the following order when pressing upon the SCROLL button (it will scrollthrough in the reverse order if pressingdown on the SCROLL button):• Journey distance• Average speed• Average fuel consumption• Journey time.

Each display provides the followinginformation:

Journey DistanceThe total journey distance travelledsince the trip meter was last set to zero.

Average SpeedThe average speed is calculated fromwhen the trip computer was last reset.After being reset the display will showdashes until one mile/km has beencovered.

Average Fuel ConsumptionAn indication of the average fuelconsumption. After being reset thedisplay will show dashes until 0.1 mile/kmhas been covered.

Journey TimeThe total time elapsed since the tripmeter was last set to zero.

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Trip Meter ResetTo reset either of the trip meters:Select the required trip meter.Press the SET button for two seconds.After two seconds, the trip meter in thedisplay will be reset to zero.

Note:

• When a trip meter is reset to zero,the journey time, average fuelconsumption and average speed willalso be set to zero for that tripmeter.

To exit the trip meter:Press and release the HOME button andthe journey distance in the trip 1 menu isshown in the display screen.

1. HOME button

Riding ModesThe riding mode system allowsadjustment of the throttle response(MAP), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) andTriumph Traction Control (TTC) settingsto suit differing road conditions andrider preferences.Riding modes can be convenientlyselected using the MODE button on theinstrument housing, whilst themotorcycle is stationary or moving.

1. MODE button Press and release the MODE button toselect one of the following riding modes.• RAIN mode• ROAD mode• SPORT mode.

To select a riding mode, see page 33.

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RAIN ModeThe RAIN mode provides optimal MAP,ABS and TTC settings for normal roaduse in rain conditions.

ROAD ModeThe ROAD mode provides optimal MAP,ABS and TTC settings for normal roaduse.

SPORT ModeThe SPORT mode provides optimal MAP,ABS and TTC settings for normal sportuse.

System Settings

MAP Rain – Reduced throttle response when compared to the Road setting, for wet or slippery conditions.

ABS Road – Optimal ABS setting for road use.

TTC Rain – Optimal TTC setting for road use in rain conditions, allows minimal rear wheel slip.

System Settings

MAP Road – Standard throttle response.

ABS Road – Optimal ABS setting for road use.

TTC Road – Optimal TTC setting for road use.

System Settings

MAP Sport – Increased throttle response when compared to the Road setting.

ABS Road – Optimal ABS setting for road use.

TTC Road – Optimal TTC setting for road use, allows minimal rear wheel slip.

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Riding Mode Selection

Riding modes may be selected when themotorcycle is stationary or moving.There is a one second time-out whenpressing the MODE button between eachof the modes to allow for furtherscrolling to take place.The selected mode is automaticallyactivated once the one second time-outhas elapsed, and the conditions forswitching modes have been met.

Note:

• The last selected riding mode isremembered and activated when theignition is switched ON.

Selecting a Riding Mode – with the Motorcycle Stationary

Note:

• If the ignition is switched on and theengine not started, the instrumentswill display the odometer for fiveseconds.

To select a riding mode:Press and release the MODE button onthe instrument housing until the desiredriding mode is flashing in the display.

1. Current (active) riding mode2. Selected riding mode (flashing)

The selected riding mode isautomatically activated one second afterthe MODE button is pressed, if thefollowing conditions are met:

With the Engine Off• The ignition is switched ON.• The engine stop switch is in the RUN

position.

With the Engine Running• Neutral is selected or the clutch is

pulled in.

Warning

After selecting a riding mode, operatethe motorcycle in an area free fromtraffic to gain familiarity with the newsettings. Do not loan your motorcycle toanyone as they may change the ridingmode settings from the one you arefamiliar with, causing loss ofmotorcycle control and an accident.

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Once the MAP, ABS and TTC settingshave changed, the selected riding modeis shown and the previous mode is nolonger shown.

1. Selected riding mode

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Warning

The selection of riding modes whilstthe motorcycle is in motion requiresthe rider to allow the motorcycle tocoast (motorcycle moving, enginerunning, throttle closed, clutch leverpulled in and no brakes applied) for abrief period of time.Riding mode selection whilst themotorcycle is in motion should only beattempted:• At low speed• In traffic-free areas• On straight and level roads or

surfaces• In good road and weather

conditions• Where it is safe to allow the

motorcycle to briefly coast.

Riding mode selection whilst themotorcycle is in motion MUST NOT beattempted:• At high speeds• Whilst riding in traffic• During cornering or on winding

roads or surfaces• On steeply inclined roads or

surfaces• In poor road/weather conditions• Where it is unsafe to allow the

motorcycle to coast.

Failure to observe this importantwarning will lead to loss of motorcyclecontrol and an accident.

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Press and release the MODE button onthe instrument housing until the desiredriding mode is flashing in the display.

1. Current (active) riding mode2. Selected riding mode (flashing)

The selected riding mode is automaticallyactivated if within 30 seconds of pressingthe MODE button the following has beencarried out simultaneously: • Close the throttle.• Pull the clutch in.• Make sure that the brakes are not

engaged (allow the motorcycle tocoast).

Once the MAP, ABS and TTC settingshave changed, the selected riding modeis shown and the previous mode is nolonger shown.

1. Selected riding modeResume riding as normal.

Note:

• If any one of the systems (MAP, ABSor TTC) fails to change to thesettings specified by the selectedriding mode, both the previous andthe selected riding mode icons willflash.

1. Incomplete mode change (flashing)

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The flashing of two riding mode iconstogether indicates that MAP, ABS or TTCsettings specified by the selected ridingmode have not been correctly selected.In this case the MIL, ABS or TTC warninglight(s) may be illuminated depending onthe current state of each system.In the event of an incomplete ridingmode change:• Safely bring the motorcycle to a

stop.• Select neutral.• Turn the ignition OFF and then back

ON again.• Select the desired riding mode.• Restart the engine and continue

riding.

Note:

• If the mode icons are not shownwhen the ignition switch is in the ONposition, make sure the engine stopswitch is in the RUN position.

Warning

Do not stop the engine using theignition switch or engine stop switchwhilst the motorcycle is moving.Always bring the motorcycle to a stopsafely and engage neutral gear priorto stopping the engine. Stopping the engine by turning off theignition or engine stop switch whilstthe motorcycle is moving can lock therear wheel causing loss of motorcyclecontrol and an accident.

Caution

Do not stop the engine using theignition switch or engine stop switchwhilst the motorcycle is moving. Stopping the engine by turning off theignition or engine stop switch whilstthe motorcycle is moving may causedamage to motorcycle componentsleading to loss of motorcycle controland an accident.

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Set Up MenuTo access the set up menu:Make sure the motorcycle is stationary.Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.Press and release the SET button on theleft handlebar switch housing until'SEtUP' is shown in the display screen.Press and release the SCROLL buttonuntil the desired display is shown. The display scrolls through in thefollowing order when pressing down onthe SCROLL button (it scrolls through inthe reverse order if up is pressed on theSCROLL button):• Triumph Traction Control (TTC)• T-set (clock adjustment)• Ind - self-cancelling indicators• Service Interval Announcement (SIA)• Units - change units (Imperial, US or

Metric).

Each display provides the followinginformation.

Triumph Traction Control (TTC)

Traction control helps to maintaintraction when accelerating onwet/slippery road surfaces. If sensorsdetect that the rear wheel is losingtraction (slipping), the traction controlsystem will engage and alter the enginepower until traction to the rear wheelhas been restored. The traction controlwarning light will flash while it isengaged and the rider may notice achange to the sound of the engine.

Note:

• Traction control will not function ifthere is a malfunction with the ABSsystem. The warning lights for theABS, traction control and the MIL willbe illuminated.

Warning

Traction control is not a substitute forriding appropriately for the prevailingroad and weather conditions. Thetraction control cannot prevent loss oftraction due to:• excessive speed when entering

turns,• accelerating at a sharp lean angle,• braking.Traction control can not prevent thefront wheel from slipping.Failure to observe any of the abovemay result in loss of motorcyclecontrol and an accident.

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Traction Control Settings

The traction control can be set to one ofthe following conditions:

Traction control defaults to ON after theignition has been switched OFF and thenswitched ON again.

Traction Control DisableTo disable the traction control setting;Make sure the motorcycle is stationary.Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition, and put the engine start/stopswitch in the RUN position.Press and release the SET button on theleft handlebar switch housing until'SEtUP' is shown in the display screen.Press and release the SCROLL button onthe left handlebar switch housing until’ttc’ is shown in the display screen. Press the SET button. ON or OFF isshown flashing in the bottom section ofthe display screen.Press the SCROLL button to display OFF.Press the SET button to select. There isa one second delay until the setting isshown. Press the HOME button to return to thetrip 1 screen.

Traction Control Off Display

Warning

Do not attempt to adjust the tractioncontrol settings while the motorcycleis in motion as this may lead to loss ofmotorcycle control and an accident.

On Optimal traction control setting for road use, allows minimal rear wheel slip.

Off Traction control is turned off. The TC disabled warning light is illuminated (see page 26).

Warning

If the traction control is disabled, themotorcycle will handle as normal butwithout traction control. In thissituation accelerating too hard onwet/slippery road surfaces may causethe rear wheel to slip, and may resultin loss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

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T-set - Clock AdjustmentTo reset the clock:Make sure the motorcycle is stationary.Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.Press and release the SET button on theleft handlebar switch housing until'SEtUP' is shown in the display screen. Press and release the SCROLL buttonuntil 't-SEt' is shown.Press the SET button again and either’24 Hr’ or ’12 Hr’ clock is shown. Press the SCROLL button to select thedesired clock display and then press theSET button. The hour display will start toflash and the word 'Hour' is shown in thedisplay screen.

Note:

• The hour/minute display willincrease when pressing the SCROLLbutton up or decrease when pressingthe SCROLL button down.

1. HOME button2. Hours read-out3. Minutes read-out4. Hour selected for adjustment

To reset the hour display:Make sure that the hour display is stillflashing and the word 'Hour' is shown.Press the SCROLL button to change thesetting. Each individual button press willchange the setting by one digit. If thebutton is held, the display willcontinuously scroll through in singledigit increments.When the correct hour display is shown,press the SET button. The minutesdisplay will begin to flash and the word'Min' is shown in the display screen. Theminutes display is adjusted in the sameway as for the hours.Once both hours and minutes arecorrectly set, press the SET button toconfirm and 't-SEt' is then shown in thedisplay screen. Press the HOME button and the journeydistance in the trip 1 menu is shown inthe display screen.

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Ind - Self Cancelling IndicatorsThis Triumph motorcycle has a self-cancelling indicator function that can bedisabled or enabled.To disable or enable the self-cancellingindicators:Make sure the motorcycle is stationary.Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.Press and release the SET button on theleft handlebar switch housing until'SEtUP' is shown in the display screen.Press and release the SCROLL buttonuntil 'Ind' and 'Auto' or 'MAnUAL' isshown in the display screen.Press and release the SET button and'Auto' or 'MAnUAL' will flash on and off.Press and release the SCROLL button toselect 'Auto' or 'MAnUAL' then press theSET button.• Auto - Indicator self-cancelling is on

(see page 54).• MAnUAL - Auto self-cancelling is off.

The indicators will need to bemanually turned off (see page 54).

Auto Selected

To exit the menu, press and release theHOME button and the journey distancein the trip 1 menu is shown in the displayscreen.

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Service Interval Announcement (SIA)The SIA display shows the total distancethat the motorcycle has remainingbefore a service is required. When the ignition is switched on and thedistance to the next service is 500 miles(800 km) or less, the service symbol isshown for three seconds and thedistance remaining before the nextservice is also shown. When the remaining distance is 0 miles(0 km) the service symbol remains onuntil the service has been carried outand the system has been reset by yourauthorised Triumph dealer. If the serviceis overdue, the distance is shown as anegative number.To access the SIA display:Make sure the motorcycle is stationary.Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.Press and release the SET button on theleft handlebar switch housing until'SEtUP' is shown in the display screen.Press and release the SCROLL buttonuntil 'SIA' is shown in the display screen.

1. Remaining distance2. Service interval indicator

Changing Units (Imperial, US or Metric)Units has four selectable display modesas described below. The display will scrollthrough in the following order whenpressing down on the SCROLL button (itwill scroll through in the reverse order ifup is pressed on the SCROLL button):• mpg - Imperial gallons• mpg US - US gallons• L/100 km - Metric• km/L - Metric.

Each display provides the followinginformation:

mpg (Imperial gallons)The speedometer and odometer isshown in miles. The fuel consumption ismeasured in imperial gallons.

mpg US (US gallons)The speedometer and odometer isshown in miles. The fuel consumption ismeasured in US gallons.

L/100 km (Metric)The speedometer and odometer is shownin kilometres. The fuel consumption ismeasured in litres of fuel per 100 km.

km/L (Metric)The speedometer and odometer is shownin kilometres. The fuel consumption ismeasured in kilometers per litre of fuel.

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To access the units display:Make sure the motorcycle is stationary.Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.Press and release the SET button on theleft handlebar switch housing until'SEtUP' is shown in the display screen.Press and release the SCROLL buttonuntil 'UnitS' is shown then press the SETbutton. The units that are currentlyactive will flash. Press and release the SCROLL buttonuntil the required units are shown. Pressthe SET button to confirm the units.

Units Display

Models with TPMS only: Press the SET button and do not touchthe SCROLL or SET buttons again until'PSI' or 'bAr' is shown. Press and release the SCROLL buttonuntil the desired tyre pressure units areshown.All Models: Press the SET button and wait until'UnitS' is shown, then press the HOMEbutton and the journey distance in thetrip 1 menu is shown in the displayscreen.

Information MenuTo access the information menu:Make sure the motorcycle is stationary.Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.Press and release the SET button on theleft handlebar switch housing until 'InFo'is shown in the display screen.

Note:

• InFo is shown in the display screenfor 0.5 seconds to indicate that theinformation menu has been selected.The display screen then changes todisplay one of the items listed below.

Press and release the SCROLL button onthe left handlebar switch housing. Thedisplay scrolls through the informationmenu in the following order whenpressing down on the SCROLL button (itwill scroll through in the reverse orderwhen pressing up on the SCROLLbutton):• Cruise control set speed• Range to empty• Odometer• Front tyre pressure

(if TPMS is fitted and activated)• Rear tyre pressure

(if TPMS is fitted and activated)• Instantaneous fuel consumption.

Each display provides the followinginformation.

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Cruise Control Set Speed

1. Cruise control symbol2. Cruise control set indicator3. Cruise control set speed

When cruise control is switched on, thecruise control symbol is shown in thedisplay screen.The cruise control set speed is shown as’--’ until a speed has been set.After setting a speed, the word SET isshown below the cruise control symbol.The set speed is shown and the cruisecontrol light in the tachometer isilluminated.When cruise control is deactivated, thecruise control light in the tachometerwill go out but the set speed is stillshown in the display screen.For more information see Cruise Controlon page 56.

Range to EmptyThis is an indication of the probabledistance that can be travelled on theremaining fuel in the tank.

Range to Empty

OdometerThe odometer shows the total distancethat the motorcycle has travelled.

Odometer

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Front and Rear Tyre Pressure (if TPMS is fitted)The front and rear tyre pressures aredisplayed, if TPMS is fitted and activated.

Front Tyre Pressure Shown

Instantaneous Fuel ConsumptionAn indication of the fuel consumption atan instant in time. If the motorcycle isstationary, then '--.-' is shown in thedisplay screen.

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if fitted)

FunctionTyre pressure sensors are fitted to thefront and rear wheels. These sensorsmeasure the air pressure inside the tyreand transmit pressure data to theinstruments. These sensors will nottransmit the data until the motorcycle istravelling at a speed greater than12 mph (20 km/h). Two dashes are shownin the display area until the tyrepressure signal is received.An adhesive label is fitted to the wheelrim to indicate the position of the tyrepressure sensor, which is near the valve.

Note:

• The TPMS is an accessory fitted itemand must be fitted by yourauthorised Triumph dealer. The TPMSdisplay on the instruments is onlyactivated when the system has beenfitted.

Warning

The daily check of tyre pressuresmust not be excluded because of thefitment of the TPMS. Check the tyrepressure when the tyres are cold andusing an accurate tyre pressuregauge (see page 140). Use of the TPMSsystem to set inflation pressures maylead to incorrect tyre pressuresleading to loss of motorcycle controland an accident.

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TPMS Sensor ID NumberAn ID number for each tyre pressuresensor is printed on a label which is onthe sensor. This number may berequired by the dealer for service ordiagnostics.If the TPMS has been fitted at thefactory, labels identifying the front andrear TPMS sensor ID numbers is affixedto the spaces below.If the TPMS is being fitted to themotorcycle as an accessory, make surethat the dealer records the front andrear TPMS sensor ID numbers in thespaces provided below.

System Display

1. TPMS symbol2. Front tyre, identified3. Rear tyre, identified4. Tyre pressure display

To access the tyre pressure display:Make sure the motorcycle is stationary.Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.Press and release the SET button on theleft handlebar switch housing until 'InFo’is shown.Press and release the SCROLL button toselect the front or rear tyre pressure.When the TPMS has been selected, '--''PSI' or 'bAr' is shown in the displayscreen until the motorcycle is travellingat a speed greater than 12 mph(20 km/h) and the tyre pressure signal isreceived.To exit the tyre pressure display:Press and release the HOME button untilthe journey distance in trip 1 menu isshown.

Front Sensor

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Tyre PressuresThe tyre pressures shown on yourinstrument panel indicate the actualtyre pressure at the time of selectingthe display. This may differ from theinflation pressure set when the tyresare cold because tyres become warmerduring riding, causing the air in the tyreto expand and the inflation pressure toincrease. The cold inflation pressuresspecified by Triumph take account ofthis.Only adjust tyre pressures when thetyres are cold using an accurate tyrepressure gauge (see page 114). Do notuse the tyre pressure display on theinstruments.

Replacement TyresWhen replacing tyres, always have anauthorised Triumph dealer fit your tyresand make sure they are aware that tyrepressure sensors are fitted to thewheels (see page 115).

Sensor BatteriesWhen the battery voltage in a pressuresensor is low, 'lo bAtt' is shown for eightseconds and the TPMS symbol indicateswhich wheel sensor has the low batteryvoltage. If the batteries are completelyflat, only dashes are shown in thedisplay screen, the red TPMS warninglight is on and the TPMS symbol willflash continuously. Contact your authorised Triumph dealerto have the sensor replaced and the newserial number recorded in the spacesprovided on page 45.

1. TPMS symbol2. Front tyre identified3. TPMS warning light4. Low battery message5. Rear tyre identified

TPMS SymbolWith the ignition switch turned to theON position, if the TPMS symbol flashesfor 10 seconds and then remains on,there is a fault with the TPMS system.Contact your authorised Triumph dealerto have the fault rectified.

Warning

The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) is not to be used as a tyrepressure gauge when adjusting thetyre pressures. For correct tyrepressures, always check the tyrepressures when the tyres are cold andusing an accurate tyre pressuregauge (see page 140).Use of the TPMS system to setinflation pressures may lead toincorrect tyre pressures leading toloss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

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Coolant Temperature Gauge

1. Coolant temperature gaugeThe coolant temperature gaugeindicates the temperature of the enginecoolant.When the ignition is switched on, alleight bars of the display are shown.When the engine is started from coldthe display shows one bar. As thetemperature increases more bars in thedisplay are shown. When the engine isstarted from hot the display shows therelevant number of bars, dependent onengine temperature.The normal temperature range isbetween four and six bars.If the coolant temperature becomes toohigh the display shows eight bars andstarts to flash. The high coolanttemperature light in the tachometer isthen illuminated.

Fuel Gauge

1. Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the amount offuel in the tank.When the ignition is switched on, thenumber of bars shown in the displayindicates the level of fuel.When the fuel tank is full all eight barsare shown and when empty, no bars areshown. Other gauge markings indicateintermediate fuel levels between full andempty.When two bars are shown the low fuelwarning light illuminates, five secondslater the display screen switches to the'Range to Empty' display (see page 43).This indicates there are approximately4.5 litres of fuel remaining in the tankand you should refuel at the earliestopportunity.After refuelling, the fuel gauge andrange to empty information are onlyupdated while riding the motorcycle.Depending on the riding style, updatingcould take up to five minutes.

Caution

Do not continue to run the engine ifeither of the high temperaturewarnings are shown as severe enginedamage may result.

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Ignition Key

1. Key number tagIn addition to operating the steeringlock/ignition switch, the ignition key isrequired to operate the seat lock andfuel tank cap.When the motorcycle is delivered fromthe factory, two keys are suppliedtogether with a small tag bearing thekey number. Make a note of the keynumber and store the spare key and keynumber tag in a safe place away fromthe motorcycle.A transponder is fitted within the key toturn off the engine immobiliser. To makesure the immobiliser functions correctly,only have one of the ignition keys nearthe ignition switch. Two ignition keysnear the switch may interrupt the signalbetween the transponder and theengine immobiliser. In this situation theengine immobiliser remains active untilone of the ignition keys is removed.

Always get replacement keys from yourauthorised Triumph dealer. Replacementkeys must be 'paired' with themotorcycle’s immobiliser by yourauthorised Triumph dealer.

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Do not store the spare key with themotorcycle as this will reduce allaspects of security.

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Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

1. Ignition switch/Steering lock2. LOCK position3. OFF position4. ON position5. PARK position

Ignition Switch PositionsThis is a four position, key operatedswitch. The key can be removed fromthe switch only when it is in the OFF,LOCK or P (PARK) position.To LOCK: Turn the key to the OFFposition, push and fully release the key,then rotate it to the LOCK position.To PARK: Turn the key from the LOCKposition to the P position. The steeringremains locked. The front position lights,rear light and licence plate light willilluminate.

Note:

• Do not leave the steering lock in theP position for long periods of time asthis causes the battery to discharge.

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Warning

For reasons of security and safety,always move the ignition switch to theOFF position and remove the key, whenleaving the motorcycle unattended.Any unauthorised use of the motor-cycle may cause injury to the rider,other road users and pedestrians andmay also cause damage to themotorcycle.

Warning

With the key in the LOCK or P positionthe steering will become locked.Never turn the key to the LOCK orP positions while the motorcycle ismoving as this will cause the steeringto lock. Locked steering will cause lossof motorcycle control and an accident.

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Brake and Clutch Lever Adjusters

1. Clutch lever shown2. Marker3. Adjuster wheel

An adjuster is fitted to the front brakeand clutch levers. The adjusters allowthe distance from the handlebar to thelevers to be changed to one of four orfive positions, to suit the span of theoperator's hands.To adjust the levers:Push each lever forward and turn theadjuster wheel to align one of thenumbered positions with the marker onthe lever holder.The distance from the handlebar grip tothe released lever is the longest whenset to number one, and the shortestwhen set to number four on the clutchlever or number five on the brake lever.

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Warning

Do not attempt to adjust the leverswith the motorcycle in motion as thismay lead to loss of motorcycle controland an accident.After adjusting the levers, operate themotorcycle in an area free from trafficto gain familiarity with the new leversetting. Do not loan your motorcycle toanyone as they may change the leversetting from the one you are familiarwith causing loss of control or anaccident.

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Right Handlebar Switches

1. Engine stop switch2. Cruise control adjust button3. Starter button4. Hazard warning lights button

Engine Stop SwitchIn addition to the ignition switch beingturned to the ON position, the enginestop switch must be in the RUN positionfor the motorcycle to operate. Theengine stop switch is for emergency use.If an emergency arises which requiresthe engine to be stopped, move theengine stop switch to the STOP position.

1. Engine stop switch, STOP position2. Engine stop switch, RUN position

Note:

• Although the engine stop switchstops the engine, it does not turn offall the electrical circuits and thismay cause difficulty in restartingthe engine due to a dischargedbattery. Ordinarily, only the ignitionswitch should be used to stop theengine.

Cruise Control Adjust Button The cruise control adjust button is a twoway switch with the top marked RES/+and the bottom marked SET/- (seepage 58).

1. Cruise control adjust button, RES/+2. Cruise control adjust button, SET/-

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SET /-ON

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Caution

Do not leave the ignition switch in theON position unless the engine isrunning as this may cause damage toelectrical components and willdischarge the battery.

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Starter ButtonThe starter button operates the electricstarter. For the starter to operate, theclutch lever must be pulled to thehandlebar.

Note:

• Even if the clutch lever is pulled tothe handlebar, the starter will notoperate if the side stand is down anda gear is engaged.

1. Starter button

Hazard Warning LightsTo turn the hazard warning lights on oroff, press and release the hazardwarning light button.The ignition must be switched on for thehazard warnings lights to function, butthe hazard lights remain on if theignition is switched off until the hazardwarning light button is pressed again.

1. Hazard warning button

RES /+

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Left Handlebar Switches

1. Headlight dip switch2. Direction indicator switch3. Horn button4. PASS button5. SCROLL button6. SET button

Headlight Dip SwitchHigh or low beam can be selected withthe headlight dip switch. To select high beam: Push the switch up.When the high beam is turned on, thehigh beam indicator light will illuminate.To select low beam: Push the switchdown.

1. Headlight dip switch, high beam2. Headlight dip switch, low beam

Note:

• A lighting on/off switch is not fittedto this model. The position light, rearlight and licence plate light allfunction automatically when theignition is turned to the ON position.

• The headlight will only functionwhen the ignition switch is turned tothe ON position and the engine isrunning.An alternate way to turn on theheadlight, without the enginerunning, is to pull in the clutch leverthen turn the ignition to the ONposition. The headlight is on andremains on when the clutch lever isreleased. The headlight will go offwhile pressing the starter buttonuntil the engine starts.

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Direction Indicator SwitchWhen the indicator switch is pushed tothe left or right and released, thecorresponding direction indicators willflash on and off.

1. Direction indicator switchThe indicator self-cancel systembecomes active after operating adirection indicator. Eight seconds after turning the directionindicator on and after riding a further65 metres, the indicator self-cancelsystem automatically turns off theindicators. The indicators can be cancelledmanually. To manually turn off theindicators, press and release theindicator switch in the central position.To disable the indicator self-cancelsystem see page 40.

Horn ButtonWhen the horn button is pushed, withthe ignition switch turned to the ONposition, the horn will sound.

1. Horn button

SCROLL ButtonWhen the SCROLL button is pressed andreleased, it scrolls through the menushown in the display screen.

1. SCROLL button, up2. SCROLL button, down

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SET ButtonWhen the SET button is pressed, itselects the menu shown in the displayscreen.

1. SET button

PASS Button

Note:

• The PASS button only operates whenthe engine is running.

1. PASS buttonWhen the PASS button is pressed, theheadlight main beam is switched on. Itremains on as long as the button is heldin and turns off as soon as the button isreleased.

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The PASS button is intended forintermittent use only. Use of the PASSbutton for extended periods of timemay cause the fuse to fail resulting inloss of headlamp operation.

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Cruise Control

Note:

• Cruise control will not function ifthere is a malfunction with the ABSsystem and the ABS warning light isilluminated.

The cruise control buttons are locatedon the right hand switch housing andcan be operated with minimummovement when riding.Cruise control can be switched on at anytime but it can not be activated until allthe conditions described on page 57have been met.

Warning

Cruise control must only be usedwhere you can drive safely at a steadyspeed.Cruise control should not be usedwhen riding in heavy traffic, on roadswith sharp/blind bends or when theyare slippery.Using cruise control in heavy traffic,on roads with sharp/blind bends orwhen they are slippery, may result inloss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

Warning

This Triumph motorcycle should beoperated within the legal speed limitsfor the particular road travelled. Operating a motorcycle at high speedscan be potentially dangerous since thetime available to react to given trafficsituations is greatly reduced as speedincreases. Always reduce speed in considerationof weather and traffic conditions.

Warning

Only operate this Triumph motorcycleat high speed in closed-course on-road competition or on closed-courseracetracks. High-speed operationshould only then be attempted byriders who have been instructed in thetechniques necessary for high-speedriding and are familiar with themotorcycle's behaviour in allconditions.High-speed operation in any othercircumstances is dangerous and willlead to loss of motorcycle control andan accident.

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Activating Cruise ControlTo turn on the cruise control system,press the SET/- button. The cruisecontrol symbol is shown in the displayscreen. The cruise control set speed isshown as ’--’ indicating that a speed hasnot yet been set.

1. Cruise control adjust button, RES/+2. Cruise control adjust button, SET/-

To activate cruise control, the followingconditions must be met:• The motorcycle is travelling at a

speed between 19 to 100 mph (30 to160 km/h).

• The motorcycle is in 3rd gear orhigher.

Once these conditions have been met,press the SET/- button to activatecruise control.The word SET is shown below the cruisecontrol symbol, the cruise control setspeed is shown and the cruise controllight illuminates in the tachometerindicating that cruise control is active.

1. Cruise control symbol2. Cruise control set indicator3. Cruise control set speed4. Cruise control light

The cruise control system maintains theset speed until; • the set speed is adjusted as

described on page 58, or• cruise control is deactivated as

described on page 58.

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Adjusting the Set Speed While in Cruise ControlTo adjust the set speed while in cruisecontrol, press and release the:• RES/+ button to increase the speed• SET/- button to decrease the speed.

Each press of the buttons adjusts thespeed by 1 mph or 1 km/h. If the buttonsare held, the speed continuouslyincreases or decreases in single digitincrements.Stop pressing the RES/+ or SET/-buttons when the desired speed isshown in the display.

Note:

• The cruise control set speed displayflashes until the new set speed hasbeen achieved.

• If riding up a steep incline and cruisecontrol is unable to maintain the setspeed, the cruise control set speeddisplay flashes until the motorcyclehas regained the set speed.

1. Current road speed2. Cruise control set speed (flashing)

Another way to increase the speed incruise control is to accelerate to thedesired speed using the throttle gripand then press the SET/- button.

Deactivating Cruise ControlThe cruise control can be deactivated byone of the following methods:• Roll the throttle twist grip fully

forward.• Pull the clutch lever.• Operate the front or rear brake.• Increase speed by using the throttle

for more than 60 seconds.

Upon deactivation, the cruise controllight is no longer shown in thetachometer but the SET indicator andset speed are still shown in the displayscreen, indicating that the cruise controlset speed has been stored.The cruise control set speed can beresumed as described on page 59,provided the cruise control has not beendeactivated by turning the ignitionswitch to the OFF position.

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Resuming the Cruise Control Set Speed

Cruise control is deactivated if one ofthe following actions has been taken:• Roll the throttle twist grip fully

forward.• Pull the clutch lever.• Operate the front or rear brake.• Increase speed by using the throttle

grip for more than 60 seconds.

The cruise control set speed is resumedby pressing and releasing the RES/+ endof the adjust button provided a setspeed has been stored.The motorcycle must be travelling at aspeed between 19 to 100 mph (30 to160 km/h) and be in 3rd gear or higher.

A stored set speed is indicatedby the word SET, below thecruise control symbol in thedisplay screen. The stored set

speed remains in the cruise controlmemory until the ignition switch hasbeen turned to the OFF position.

Note:

• The cruise control set speed displaywill flash until the resumed set speedhas been achieved.

Fuel Requirement/Refuelling

Fuel Grade

Your Triumph engine is designed to useunleaded fuel and will give optimumperformance if the correct grade of fuelis used. Always use unleaded fuel withan octane rating of 91 RON or higher.

Warning

When resuming cruise control, alwaysmake sure that the traffic conditionsare suitable for the set speed.Using cruise control in heavy traffic,on roads with sharp/blind bends orwhen they are slippery, may result inloss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

Caution

The exhaust system is fitted with acatalytic converter to help reduceexhaust emission levels. The catalytic converter can bepermanently damaged if themotorcycle is allowed to run out offuel or if the fuel level is allowed to getvery low. Always make sure you have adequatefuel for your journey.

Caution

The use of leaded fuel is illegal in mostcountries, states or territories. Use of leaded fuel will damage thecatalytic converter.

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Fuel Tank Cap

1. Fuel tank cap2. Key

To open the fuel tank cap:Lift up the flap covering the lock itself.Insert the key into the lock and turn thekey clockwise. To close and lock the cap:Push the cap down into place with thekey inserted, until the lock 'clicks' intoplace. Withdraw the key and close the keycover.

Warning

To help reduce hazards associatedwith refuelling, always observe thefollowing fuel safety instructions:Petrol (fuel) is highly flammable andcan be explosive under certainconditions. When refuelling, turn theignition switch to the OFF position.Do not smoke.Do not use a mobile telephone.Make sure the refuelling area is wellventilated and free from any source offlame or sparks. This includes anyappliance with a pilot light.Never fill the tank until the fuel levelrises into the filler neck. Heat fromsunlight or other sources may causethe fuel to expand and overflowcreating a fire hazard.After refuelling always check that thefuel filler cap is correctly closed andlocked.Because petrol (fuel) is highlyflammable, any fuel leak or spillage, orany failure to observe the safetyadvice given above will lead to a firehazard, which could cause damage toproperty, injury to persons or death.

Caution

Closing the cap without the keyinserted will damage the cap, tank andlock mechanism.

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Filling the Fuel Tank

Avoid filling the tank in rainy or dustyconditions where airborne material cancontaminate the fuel.

Fill the fuel tank slowly to help preventspillage. Do not fill the tank to a levelabove the bottom of the filler neck. Thiswill make sure there is enough air spaceto allow for fuel expansion if the fuelinside the tank expands throughabsorption of heat from the engine orfrom direct sunlight.

1. Maximum fuel level2. Fuel filler neck3. Air space

After refuelling always check that thefuel filler cap is correctly closed andlocked.

After refuelling, the fuel gauge andrange to empty information is onlyupdated while riding the motorcycle. Depending on the riding style, this couldtake approximately five minutes.

Caution

Contaminated fuel may cause damageto fuel system components.

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Overfilling the tank can lead to fuelspillage.If fuel is spilled, thoroughly clean upthe spillage immediately and disposeof the materials used safely.Take care not to spill any fuel on theengine, exhaust pipes, tyres or anyother part of the motorcycle. Because fuel is highly flammable, anyfuel leak or spillage, or any failure toobserve the safety advice given abovemay lead to a fire hazard, which couldcause damage to property and injuryor death to persons.Fuel spilled near to, or onto the tyreswill reduce the tyre's ability to grip theroad. This will result in a dangerousriding condition potentially causingloss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

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Side Stand

1. Side standThe motorcycle is equipped with a sidestand on which the motorcycle can beparked.

Note:

• When using the side stand, alwaysturn the handlebars fully to the leftand leave the motorcycle in firstgear.

Whenever the side stand is used beforeriding, always make sure that the standis fully up after first sitting on themotorcycle.For instructions on safe parking, refer tothe 'How to Ride the Motorcycle' section.

Seat Lock

1. Seat lockThe seat lock is located on the left handside of the battery tray, in line with thepillion footrest mounting. To remove the seat:Insert the ignition key into the seat lock.Turn the key anti-clockwise whilepressing down on the rear of the seat.This releases the seat from its lock andallows it to be slid down and rearwardsfor complete removal from themotorcycle.

Tool Kit and HandbookThe tool kit is attached by a strap to theunderside of the seat. The Owner’sHandbook is stored in the seat.Remove the seat to gain access to eitherthe tool kit or the Owner’s Handbook.

Warning

The motorcycle is fitted with aninterlock system to prevent it frombeing ridden with the side stand in thedown position. Never attempt to ride with the sidestand down or interfere with theinterlock mechanism as this will causea dangerous riding condition leadingto loss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

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Seat Care

To refit the seat: Engage the slot on the front of the seatto the bracket at the rear of the fueltank.Press down at the rear of the seat toengage in the seat lock.

Triumph Accessory D-lock StorageSpace is provided under the seat tostore a Triumph accessory D-lock(available from your Triumph dealer).To secure the lock: Remove the seat (see page 62).Position the U-section of the lock to theseat support features on the undersideof the seat. Make sure that the open endfaces towards the rear of the seat.Position the lock body into the storagetray and secure using the strap asshown below.

1. Lock U-section2. Support features3. Lock body4. Strap

Refit the seat.

Caution

To prevent damage to the seat or seatcover, care must be taken not to dropthe seat. Do not lean the seat against themotorcycle or any surface which maydamage the seat or seat cover.Instead, place the seat, with the seatcover facing upwards, on a clean, flatsurface which is covered with a softcloth.Do not place any item on the seatwhich may cause damage or stainingto the seat cover.

Warning

To prevent detachment of the seatduring riding, after fitting alwaysgrasp the seat and pull firmlyupwards. If the seat is not correctly secured inthe lock, it will detach from the lock. A loose or detached seat could causeloss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

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WindscreenNote:

• The windscreen fitted to thismotorcycle can be adjusted withoutthe use of tools.

Adjusting the Windscreen

To adjust the windscreen height:Stand in front of the motorcycle. Firmly grip both sides of the top ofwindscreen.Pull the windscreen forwards slightly torelease the tension in the mountings.Slide the windscreen up or down to thedesired height. Release the windscreen.

See page 133 for windscreen cleaninginformation.

Warning

Never attempt to clean or adjust thewindscreen while riding themotorcycle. Removal of the rider’shands from the handlebars whileriding the motorcycle will reduce theability of the rider to maintain controlof the motorcycle.Attempting to clean or adjust thewindscreen while riding themotorcycle may result in loss ofmotorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

Make sure that the windscreen isadjusted to the same position on bothsides. Riding the motorcycle with anincorrectly adjusted windscreen couldcause loss of motorcycle control andan accident.

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket

1. USB socketA USB socket is located under the seat.The connector provides a 5 Volt, 2 amppower supply which is suitable forcharging electronic devices such asmobile phones, cameras and GPSdevices.The device must:• have a compatible USB socket or

USB cable,• be stowable in the space available

under the seat, and• be able to withstand the vibrations

arising from normal motorcycleusage.

To charge a device: Make sure the ignition is switched off.Remove the seat (see page 62). Remove the cover from the USB socket. Connect the device using a suitable USBcable.

Fit the seat, making sure that the deviceor USB cable are not trapped.Turn the ignition ON and start theengine.

When the device has finished charging,switch off the ignition and remove theseat.Disconnect the device and USB cableand refit the USB socket cover.Refit the seat (see page 62).

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The USB socket is not waterproofunless the waterproof cap is installed.Do not connect electronic deviceswhilst it is raining.Water in the USB socket could lead toan electrical problem, resulting inmotorcycle damage, loss of motorcyclecontrol and an accident.

Caution

Make sure that all electronic devicesand cables are safely secured underthe seat when riding.Make sure there is sufficient spacesurrounding any electronic devices forthe seat to close without causing anydamage to the electronic device or themotorcycle.

Caution

Do not leave the ignition switch in theON position unless the engine isrunning as this will discharge thebattery.

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Running-In

Running-in is the name given to theprocess that occurs during the firsthours of a new vehicle's operation. In particular, internal friction in theengine is higher when components arenew. Later on, when continuedoperation of the engine has made surethat the components have 'bedded in',this internal friction is greatly reduced.A period of careful running-in ensureslower exhaust emissions, and optimisesperformance, fuel economy andlongevity of the engine and othermotorcycle 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 along period of time.

• Avoid aggressive starts, stops, andrapid accelerations, except in anemergency.

• Do not ride at speeds greater than3/4 of maximum engine speed.

From 500 to 1,000 miles (800 to1,500 kilometres):• Engine speed can gradually be

increased to the rev limit for shortperiods.

Both during and after running-in hasbeen completed:• Do not over-rev the engine when

cold.• Do not let the engine labour. Always

downshift before the engine beginsto 'struggle'.

• Do not ride with engine speedsunnecessarily high. Changing up agear helps reduce fuel consumption,reduces noise and helps to protectthe environment.

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Safe Operation

Daily Safety Checks

Check the following items every daybefore you ride. The time required isminimal, and these checks ensure a safe,reliable ride.If any irregularities are found duringthese checks, refer to the Maintenanceand Adjustment section or see yourauthorised Triumph dealer for the actionrequired to return the motorcycle to asafe operating condition.

Check:Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuelleaks (page 59).Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick. Add correct specification oil as required.No leaks from the engine or oil cooler(page 92).Drive Chain: Correct adjustment (page 100).Tyres/Wheels: Correct inflation pressures(when cold). Tread depth/wear, tyre/wheel damage,punctures etc. (page 114).

Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners: Visually check thatsteering and suspension components,axles, and all controls are properlytightened or fastened. Inspect all areasfor loose/damaged fixings.Steering Action: Smooth but not loosefrom lock to lock. No binding of any ofthe control cables (page 107).Brakes: Pull the brake lever and push thebrake pedal to check for correctresistance. Investigate any lever/pedal where thetravel is excessive before meetingresistance, or if either control feelsspongy in operation (page 103).Brake Pads: There should be more than1.5 mm of friction material remaining onall the pads (page 103).Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluidleakage. Brake fluid levels must bebetween the MAX and MIN marks onboth reservoirs (page 106).Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaksfrom fork seals (page 109).Throttle: Make sure that the throttle gripreturns to the idle position withoutsticking (page 98).Clutch: Smooth operation and correctcable free play (page 99).Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check thecoolant level in the expansion tank(when the engine is cold) (page 95).Electrical Equipment: All lights and hornfunction correctly (page 53).Engine Stop: Stop switch turns theengine off (page 70).Stand: Returns to the fully up positionby spring tension. Return springs notweak or damaged (page 62).

Warning

Failure to perform these checks everyday before you ride may result inserious motorcycle damage or anaccident causing serious injury ordeath.

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Table of ContentsTo Stop the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

To Start the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Moving Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Changing Gears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Considerations for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Luggage (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Drive Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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To Stop the Engine

1. Engine stop switch2. Starter button3. OFF position4. ON position5. Ignition switch6. Neutral indicator light

To stop the engine:Close the throttle completely.Select neutral.Turn the ignition switch OFF.Position the motorcycle on a firm, levelsurface and park it on the side stand.Lock the steering.

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Caution

The engine should normally bestopped by turning the ignition switchto the OFF position. The engine stopswitch is for emergency use only. Do not leave the ignition switched onwith the engine stopped. Electricaldamage may result.

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To Start the EngineCheck that the engine stop switch is inthe RUN position.Make sure the transmission is in neutral.Turn the ignition switch ON.

Note:

• When the ignition is switched ON,the tachometer needle will quicklysweep from zero to maximum andthen return to zero. The instrumentwarning lights will illuminate and willthen go off (except those whichnormally remain on until the enginestarts - see page 23). It is notnecessary to wait for the needle toreturn to zero before starting theengine.

Pull the clutch lever fully into thehandlebar.Leaving the throttle fully closed, pushthe starter button until the enginestarts.

The motorcycle is equipped with starterlockout switches. The switches preventthe electric starter from operating whenthe transmission is not in neutral withthe side stand down.If the side stand is extended whilst theengine is running, and the transmissionis not in neutral then the engine willstop regardless of clutch position.

Warning

Never start the engine or run theengine in a confined area. Exhaustfumes are poisonous and can causeloss of consciousness and deathwithin a short period of time. Always operate your motorcycle in theopen-air or in an area with adequateventilation.

Caution

Do not operate the startercontinuously for more than fiveseconds as the starter motor willoverheat and the battery will becomedischarged. Wait 15 seconds betweeneach operation of the starter to allowfor cooling and recovery of batterypower.Do not let the engine idle for longperiods as this may lead tooverheating which will cause damageto the engine.

Caution

The low oil pressure warning lightshould go out shortly after the enginestarts.If the low oil pressure warning lightstays on after starting the engine,stop the engine immediately andinvestigate the cause. Running theengine with low oil pressure will causesevere engine damage.

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Moving OffPull in the clutch lever and select firstgear. Open the throttle a little and letout the clutch lever slowly. As the clutchstarts to engage, open the throttle alittle more, allowing enough enginespeed to avoid stalling.

Changing Gears

1. Gear change pedalClose the throttle while pulling inthe clutch lever. Change into thenext higher or lower gear. Open thethrottle part way, while releasingthe clutch lever. Always use theclutch when changing gear.

Note:

• The gear change mechanism is the'positive stop' type. This means that,for each movement of the gearchange pedal, you can only selecteach gear, one after the other, inascending or descending order.1

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Warning

Take care to avoid opening thethrottle too far or too fast in any ofthe lower gears as this can lead to thefront wheel lifting from the ground(pulling a 'wheelie') and to the reartyre breaking traction (wheel spin).Always open the throttle cautiously,particularly if you are unfamiliar withthe motorcycle, as a 'wheelie' or lossof traction will cause loss ofmotorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

Do not change to a lower gear atspeeds that will cause excessiveengine rpm (r/min). This can lock therear wheel causing loss of control andan accident. Engine damage may also be caused.Changing down should be done suchthat low engine speeds will beensured.

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Braking

1. Front brake lever 1. Rear brake pedal

Warning

WHEN BRAKING, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Close the throttle completely, leavingthe clutch engaged to allow theengine to help slow down themotorcycle.Change down one gear at a time suchthat the transmission is in first gearwhen the motorcycle comes to acomplete stop.When stopping, always apply bothbrakes at the same time. Normally thefront brake should be applied a littlemore than the rear.Change down or fully disengage theclutch as necessary to keep theengine from stalling.Never lock the brakes, as this maycause loss of control of the motorcycleand an accident.

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Warning

For emergency braking, disregarddown-changing, and concentrate onapplying the front and rear brakes ashard as possible without skidding.Riders should practice emergencybraking in a traffic-free area.Triumph strongly recommends that allriders take a course of instruction,which includes advice on safe brakeoperation. Incorrect brake techniquecould result in loss of control and anaccident.

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Warning

For your safety, always exerciseextreme caution when braking,accelerating or turning as anyincautious action can cause loss ofcontrol and an accident. Independentuse of the front or rear brakesreduces overall braking performance.Extreme braking may cause eitherwheel to lock, reducing control of themotorcycle and causing an accident.When possible, reduce speed or brakebefore entering a turn as closing thethrottle or braking in mid-turn maycause wheel slip leading to loss ofcontrol and an accident.When riding in wet or rainy conditions,or on loose surfaces, the ability tomanoeuvre and stop will be reduced.All of your actions should be smoothunder these conditions. Suddenacceleration, braking or turning maycause loss of control and an accident.

Warning

When descending a long, steepgradient or mountain pass, make useof the engine’s braking effect by downchanging and using both front andrear brakes intermittently.Continuous brake application or use ofthe rear brake only can overheat thebrakes and reduce their effectivenessleading to loss of motorcycle controland an accident.

Warning

Riding with your foot on the brakepedal or your hands on the brake levermay actuate the brake light, giving afalse indication to other road users. Itmay also overheat the brake, reducingbraking effectiveness.

Warning

Do not coast with the engine switchedoff, and do not tow the motorcycle.The transmission is pressure-lubricated only when the engine isrunning. Inadequate lubrication maycause damage or seizure of thetransmission, which can lead tosudden loss of motorcycle control andan accident.

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ABS Warning LightThe ABS indicator light illuminates toshow that the ABS function is notavailable. Illumination is normal afterengine start-up, and until themotorcycle first reaches a speedexceeding 6 mph (10 km/h). Unless thereis a fault, it should not illuminate againuntil the engine is restarted.If the indicator light becomes illuminatedat any other time while riding it indicatesthat the ABS has a malfunction thatrequires investigation.

Note:

• Normally, the rider will perceive ABSoperation as a harder feel or apulsation of the brake lever andpedal. As the ABS is not anintegrated braking system, it doesnot control both the front and rearbrake at the same time. Thispulsation may be felt in the lever, thepedal or both.

• During braking, the ABS may beactivated by sudden upward ordownward changes in the roadsurface.

Warning

ABS prevents the wheels from locking,therefore maximising theeffectiveness of the braking system inemergencies and when riding onslippery surfaces. The potentiallyshorter braking distances ABS allowsunder certain conditions are not asubstitute for good riding practice.Always ride within the legal speedlimit.Never ride without due care andattention. Always reduce speed inconsideration of weather, road andtraffic conditions.Take care when cornering. If thebrakes are applied in a corner, the ABSwill not be able to counteract theweight and momentum of themotorcycle. This can result in loss ofcontrol and an accident.Under some circumstances it ispossible that a motorcycle equippedwith ABS may require a longerstopping distance than an equivalentmotorcycle without ABS. Warning

If the ABS is not functioning, the brakesystem will continue to function as anon-ABS braking system. Do notcontinue to ride for longer than isnecessary with the indicator lightilluminated. Contact an authorisedTriumph dealer as soon as possible tohave the fault checked and rectified.In this situation braking too hard willcause the wheels to lock resulting inloss of control and an accident.

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Parking

Select neutral and turn the ignitionswitch to the OFF position.Lock the steering to help prevent theft.Always park on a firm, level surface toprevent the motorcycle from falling.When parking on a hill, always parkfacing uphill to prevent the motorcyclefrom rolling off the stand. Engage firstgear to prevent the motorcycle frommoving. On a lateral (sideways) incline, alwayspark such that the incline naturallypushes the motorcycle towards the sidestand.Do not park on a lateral (sideways)incline of greater than 6° and never parkfacing downhill.

Note:

• When parking near traffic at night,or when parking in a location whereparking lights are required by law,leave the tail, licence plate andposition lights on by turning theignition switch to P (Park).

Do not leave the switch in the P positionfor long periods of time as this willdischarge the battery.

Warning

The ABS warning light will illuminatewhen the rear wheel is driven at highspeed for more than 30 seconds whenthe motorcycle is on a stand. Thisreaction is normal.When the ignition is switched off andthe motorcycle is restarted thewarning light will illuminate until themotorcycle reaches a speed exceeding19 mph (30 km/h).

Warning

The ABS computer operates bycomparing the relative speed of thefront and rear wheels. Use of non-recommended tyres can affect wheelspeed and cause the ABS function notto operate, potentially leading to lossof control and an accident inconditions where the ABS wouldnormally function.

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Considerations for High-Speed OperationWarning

Do not park on a soft or on a steeplyinclined surface. Parking under theseconditions may cause the motorcycleto fall over causing damage toproperty and personal injury.

Warning

Petrol is extremely flammable and canbe explosive under certain conditions.If parking inside a garage or otherstructure, be sure it is well ventilatedand the motorcycle is not close to anysource of flame or sparks. Thisincludes any appliance with a pilotlight.Failure to follow the above advice maycause a fire resulting in damage toproperty or personal injury.

Warning

The engine and exhaust system will behot after riding. DO NOT park wherepedestrians and children are likely totouch the motorcycle.Touching any part of the engine orexhaust system when hot may causeunprotected skin to become burnt.

Warning

This Triumph motorcycle should beoperated within the legal speed limitsfor the particular road travelled.Operating a motorcycle at high speedscan be potentially dangerous since thetime available to react to given trafficsituations is greatly reduced as roadspeed increases. Always reduce speedin consideration of weather and trafficconditions.

Warning

Only operate this Triumph motorcycleat high speed in closed-course, on-road competition or on closed-courseracetracks. High-speed operationshould only then be attempted byriders who have been instructed in thetechniques necessary for high-speedriding and are familiar with themotorcycle's characteristics in allconditions.High-speed operation in any othercircumstances is dangerous and willlead to loss of motorcycle control andan accident.

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GeneralMake sure the motorcycle has beenmaintained according to the scheduledmaintenance chart.

SteeringCheck that the handlebar turnssmoothly without excessive free play ortight spots. Make sure that the controlcables do not restrict the steering in anyway.

Luggage (if fitted)Make sure that any luggage containersare closed, locked and securely fitted tothe motorcycle.

BrakesCheck that the front and rear brakes arefunctioning properly. Check that thesystem is functioning by ensuring thatthe ABS indicator light does not remainilluminated at speeds above 6 mph(10 km/h).

TyresHigh-speed operation is hard on tyres,and tyres that are in good condition arecrucial to riding safely. Examine theiroverall condition, inflate to the correctpressure (when the tyres are cold), andcheck the wheel balance. Securely fit thevalve caps after checking tyrepressures. Observe the informationgiven in the Maintenance andSpecification sections on tyre checkingand tyre safety.

FuelHave sufficient fuel for the increasedfuel consumption that will result fromhigh-speed operation.

Warning

The handling characteristics of amotorcycle at high speed may varyfrom those you are familiar with atlegal road speeds. Do not attempthigh-speed operation unless you havereceived sufficient training and havethe required skills as a seriousaccident may result from incorrectoperation.

Warning

The items listed are extremelyimportant and must never beneglected. A problem, which may notbe noticed at normal operatingspeeds, may be greatly exaggeratedat high speeds.

Caution

The exhaust system is fitted with acatalytic converter to help reduceexhaust emission levels. The catalyticconverter can be permanentlydamaged if the motorcycle is allowedto run out of fuel or if the fuel level isallowed to get very low. Always makesure you have adequate fuel for yourjourney.

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Engine OilMake sure that the engine oil level iscorrect. Check that the correct gradeand type of oil is used when topping up.

Drive ChainMake sure that the drive chain iscorrectly adjusted and lubricated.Inspect the chain for wear and damage.

CoolantCheck that the coolant level is at theupper level line in the expansion tank.Always check the level with the enginecold.

Electrical EquipmentMake sure that the headlight, rear/brakelight, direction indicators, horn, etc. allwork properly.

MiscellaneousVisually check that all fixings are tight.

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ACCESSORIES, LOADING AND PASSENGERSThe addition of accessories and carriageof additional weight can affect themotorcycle's handling characteristics,causing changes in stability andnecessitating a reduction in speed. Thefollowing information has been preparedas a guide to the potential hazards ofadding accessories to a motorcycle andcarrying passengers and additionalloads.

Warning

Incorrect loading may result in anunsafe riding condition leading to anaccident. Always make sure any loads carriedare evenly distributed on both sides ofthe motorcycle. Make sure that theload is correctly secured such that itwill not move around while themotorcycle is in motion.Always check the load securityregularly (though not while themotorcycle is in motion) and makesure that the load does not extendbeyond the rear of the motorcycle.Never exceed the maximum vehicleloading weight of 216 kg.This maximum loading weight is madeup from the combined weight of therider, passenger, any accessoriesfitted and any load carried.

Warning

Do not install accessories or carryluggage that impairs the control of themotorcycle. Make sure that you havenot adversely affected the visibility ofany lighting component, roadclearance, banking capability (i.e. leanangle), control operation, wheel travel,front fork movement, visibility in anydirection, or any other aspect of themotorcycle's operation.

Warning

Never ride an accessory-equippedmotorcycle, or a motorcycle carrying apayload of any kind, at speeds above80 mph (130 km/h). In either/both ofthese conditions, speeds in excess of80 mph (130 km/h) should not beattempted even where the legal speedlimit permits this. The presence of accessories and/orpayload will cause changes in thestability and handling of themotorcycle. Failure to allow for changes inmotorcycle stability may lead to lossof control or an accident. Rememberthat the 80 mph (130 km/h) absolutelimit will reduce by the fitting of non-approved accessories, incorrectloading, worn tyres, overall motorcyclecondition and poor road or weatherconditions.

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Warning

This motorcycle must not be operatedabove the legal road speed limitexcept in authorised closed-courseconditions.

Warning

Only operate this Triumph motorcycleat high speed in closed-course, on-road competition or on closed-courseracetracks. High-speed operationshould only then be attempted byriders who have been instructed in thetechniques necessary for high-speedriding and are familiar with themotorcycle's characteristics in allconditions.High-speed operation in any othercircumstances is dangerous and willlead to loss of motorcycle control andan accident.

Warning

Your passenger should be instructedthat he or she can cause loss ofmotorcycle control by making suddenmovements or by adopting anincorrect seated position.The rider should instruct thepassenger as follows:• It is important that the passenger

sits still while the motorcycle is inmotion and does not interfere withthe operation of the motorcycle.

• To keep his or her feet on thepassenger footrests and to holdonto the seat strap or the rider'swaist or hips firmly.

• Advise the passenger to lean withthe rider when travelling aroundcorners and not to lean unless therider does so.

Warning

Do not carry animals on yourmotorcycle.An animal could make sudden andunpredictable movements that couldlead to loss of motorcycle control andan accident.

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Warning

The handling and braking capabilitiesof a motorcycle will be affected by thepresence of a passenger. The ridermust make allowances for thesechanges when operating themotorcycle with a passenger andshould not attempt such operationunless trained to do so and withoutbecoming familiar and comfortablewith the changes in motorcycleoperating characteristics that thisbrings about.Motorcycle operation without makingallowances for the presence of apassenger could lead to loss ofmotorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

Never attempt to store any itemsbetween the frame and the fuel tank.This can restrict the steering and willcause loss of control leading to anaccident.Weight attached to the handlebar orfront fork will increase the mass of thesteering assembly and can result inloss of steering control leading to anaccident.

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Do not carry a passenger unless he orshe is tall enough to reach thefootrests provided.A passenger who is not tall enough toreach the footrests will be unable tosit securely on the motorcycle andmay cause instability leading to loss ofcontrol and an accident.

Warning

If the passenger seat is used to carrysmall objects, they must not exceed5 kg in weight, must not impair controlof the motorcycle, must be securelyattached and must not extend beyondthe rear or sides of the motorcycle.Carriage of objects in excess of 5 kg inweight, that are insecure, impaircontrol or extend beyond the rear orsides of the motorcycle may lead toloss of motorcycle control and anaccident.Even if small objects are correctlyloaded onto the rear seat, themaximum speed of the motorcyclemust be reduced to 80 mph(130 km/h).

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Table of ContentsScheduled Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Oil Level Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Oil and Oil Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Disposal of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Oil Specification and Grade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Corrosion Inhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Coolant Level Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Coolant Level Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Coolant Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Radiator and Hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Throttle Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Drive Chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Chain Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Chain Free – Movement Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Chain Free – Movement Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Chain and Sprocket Wear Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Brake Wear Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Breaking-in New Brake Pads and Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Brake Pad Wear Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Disc Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Front Brake Fluid Level Inspection and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Rear Brake Fluid Level Inspection and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Brake Light Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Steering/Wheel Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Steering Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Inspecting the Steering (Headstock) Bearings for Free Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Wheel Bearings Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Front Fork Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Suspension Setting Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Front Suspension Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Spring Pre-load Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Rebound Damping Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Compression Damping Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Rear Suspension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Rebound Damping Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Spring Pre-load Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Bank Angle Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Tyre Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Tyre Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Minimum Recommended Tread Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Tyre Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Tyre Replacement if TPMS is fitted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Battery Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Battery Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Battery Maintenance During Storage and Infrequent Use of the Motorcycle . . 121Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Fuse Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122Main Fuse Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122Fuse Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Headlight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Headlight Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Main Beam Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Position Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Rear Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Rear Light Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Direction Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

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Licence Plate Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Care of Matt Paintwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Preparation for Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Where to be Careful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130After Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Unpainted Aluminium Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Cleaning of the Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Seat Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Windscreen Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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Scheduled MaintenanceTo maintain the motorcycle in a safe andreliable condition, the maintenance andadjustments outlined in this sectionmust be carried out as specified in theschedule of daily checks, and also in linewith the scheduled maintenance chart.The information that follows describesthe procedures to follow when carryingout the daily checks and some simplemaintenance and adjustment items.

Scheduled maintenance may be carriedout by your dealer in three ways; annual maintenance, mileage-basedmaintenance or a combination of both,depending on the mileage themotorcycle travels each year.

1. Motorcycles travelling fewer than6,000 miles (10,000 km) per yearmust be maintained annually. Inaddition to this, mileage-based itemsrequire maintenance at theirspecified intervals, as the motorcyclereaches this mileage.

2. Motorcycles travelling approximately6,000 miles (10,000 km) per yearmust have the annual maintenanceand the specified mileage-baseditems carried out together.

3. Motorcycles travelling more than6,000 miles (10,000 km) per yearmust have the mileage-based itemsmaintained as the motorcyclereaches the specified mileage. Inaddition to this, annual-based itemswill require maintenance at theirspecified annual intervals.

In all cases maintenance must be carriedout at or before the specifiedmaintenance intervals shown. Consultan authorised Triumph dealer for adviceon which maintenance schedule is mostsuitable for your motorcycle.Triumph Motorcycles cannot accept anyresponsibility for damage or injuryresulting from incorrect maintenance orimproper adjustment.

Warning

All maintenance is vitally importantand must not be neglected. Incorrectmaintenance or adjustment maycause one or more parts of themotorcycle to malfunction. Amalfunctioning motorcycle may leadto loss of control and an accident.Weather, terrain and geographicallocation affects maintenance. Themaintenance schedule should beadjusted to match the particularenvironment in which the vehicle isused and the demands of theindividual owner.Special tools, knowledge and trainingare required in order to correctlycarry out the maintenance itemslisted in the scheduled maintenancechart. Only an authorised Triumphdealer will have this knowledge andequipment.Since incorrect or neglectedmaintenance can lead to a dangerousriding condition, always have anauthorised Triumph dealer carry outthe scheduled maintenance of thismotorcycle.

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Operation Description

Odometer Reading in Miles (Km) or Time Period, whichever comes first

First Service

Annual Service

Mileage-Based Service

Every 500(800)

1 month

Year 6,000 and 18,000

(10,000 and 30,000)

12,000(20,000)

24,000(40,000)

Lubrication

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

Engine oil - renew - • • • • •

Engine oil filter - renew - • • • • •

Fuel System and Engine Management

Fuel system - check for leaks, chafing etc. Day • • • • •

Throttle bodies - balance - • • •

Throttle body plate (butterfly) - check/clean - • • •

Autoscan - carry out a full Autoscan using the Triumph Diagnostic Tool (print a customer copy)

- • • • • •

Air cleaner - renew - • •

Secondary air injection system - check/clean - • •

Exhaust clamp bolts - check/adjust - • • • • •

Fuel and evaporative loss hoses - renew* - Every 4 years, regardless of mileage

Ignition System

Spark plugs - check - •

Spark plugs - renew - • •

Cooling System

Cooling system - check for leaks Day • • • • •

Coolant level - check/adjust Day • • • • •

Coolant - renew Every 3 years, regardless of mileage

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Engine

Clutch cable - check/adjust Day • • • • •

Valve clearances - check/adjust - • •

Wheels and Tyres

Wheels - inspect for damage Day • • • • •

Wheel bearings - check for wear/smooth operation - • • • • •

Tyre wear/tyre damage - check Day • • • • •

Tyre pressures - check/adjust Day • • • • •

Electrical

All lights, instruments and electrical systems - check Day • • • • •

Steering and Suspension

Steering - check for free operation Day • • • • •

Headstock bearings - check/adjust - • • • •

Headstock bearings - lubricate - • •

Forks - check for leaks/smooth operation Day • • • • •

Fork oil - renew - •

Rear suspension linkage - check/lubricate - • •

Brakes

ABS and immobiliser ECMs - check for stored DTCs - • • • • •

Brake fluid levels - check Day • • • • •

Brake fluid - renew Every 2 years, regardless of mileage

Brake pads - check wear levels Day • • • • •

Brake master cylinders - check for fluid leaks Day • • • • •

Brake calipers - check for fluid leaks and seized pistons Day • • • • •

Operation Description

Odometer Reading in Miles (Km) or Time Period, whichever comes first

First Service

Annual Service

Mileage-Based Service

Every 500(800)

1 month

Year 6,000 and 18,000

(10,000 and 30,000)

12,000(20,000)

24,000(40,000)

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Triumph Motorcycles cannot accept any responsibility for damage or injury resultingfrom incorrect maintenance or improper adjustment carried out by the owner.

Drive Chain

Drive chain - lubricate Every 200 miles (300 kms)

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

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

Drive chain rubbing strip - check - • • • • •

General

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

Stand - check operation Day • • • • •

Luggage rack sliding carriage - check for correct operation‡

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Pannier link mechanism - check for correct operation and adjustment

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* Evaporative system fitted to models for certain markets only.‡ Only if fitted.

Operation Description

Odometer Reading in Miles (Km) or Time Period, whichever comes first

First Service

Annual Service

Mileage-Based Service

Every 500(800)

1 month

Year 6,000 and 18,000

(10,000 and 30,000)

12,000(20,000)

24,000(40,000)

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Engine Oil

In order for the engine, transmission,and clutch to function correctly,maintain the engine oil at the correctlevel, and change the oil and oil filter inaccordance with scheduled maintenancerequirements.

Oil Level Inspection

1. Filler2. Filler plug/dipstick3. Upper marking4. Lower marking

Note:

• An accurate indication of the level ofoil in the engine is only shown whenthe engine oil is at normal operatingtemperature, the motorcycle isupright (not on the side stand) andthe filler plug/dipstick has been fullyscrewed in.

Warning

Motorcycle operation with insufficient,deteriorated, or contaminated engineoil will cause accelerated engine wearand may result in engine ortransmission seizure. Seizure of the engine or transmissionmay lead to sudden loss of control andan accident.

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Warning

Never start the engine or run theengine in a confined area. Exhaustfumes are poisonous and can causeloss of consciousness and deathwithin a short period of time. Always operate your motorcycle in theopen-air or in an area with adequateventilation.

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To inspect the oil level:Start the engine and run at idle forapproximately five minutes.Stop the engine and wait forthree minutes to allow the oil to settle.With the motorcycle upright, remove thefiller plug/dipstick, wipe the blade cleanand screw it fully in. Remove the filler plug/dipstick.The oil level is indicated by lines on thefiller plug/dipstick. When full, theindicated oil level must be level with theupper marking on the dipstick.If the oil level is below the lower marking,add oil a little at a time until the correctlevel is reached. Once the correct level isreached, refit the filler plug/dipstick.

Oil and Oil Filter Change

1. Oil drain plug2. Oil filter

The engine oil and filter must bereplaced in accordance with scheduledmaintenance requirements.

To change the oil and oil filter:Warm up the engine thoroughly, andthen stop the engine and secure themotorcycle in an upright position onlevel ground.Place an oil drain pan beneath theengine.Remove the oil drain plug. Discard thesealing washer.

Caution

Running the engine with insufficientoil will cause engine damage. If the lowoil pressure indicator remains on, stopthe engine immediately andinvestigate the cause.

Warning

Prolonged or repeated contact withengine oil can lead to skin dryness,irritation and dermatitis. In addition,used engine oil contains harmfulcontaminants that can lead to skincancer. Always wear suitable protectiveclothing and avoid skin contact withused oil.

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Unscrew and remove the oil filter usingTriumph service tool T3880313. Disposeof the old filter in an environmentallyfriendly way.Apply a thin smear of clean engine oil tothe sealing ring of the new oil filter. Fit the oil filter and tighten to 10 Nm.After the oil has completely drained out,fit a new sealing washer to the drainplug. Fit and tighten the plug to 25 Nm.Fill the engine with a 10W/40 or 10W/50semi or fully synthetic motorcycleengine oil that meets specificationAPI SH (or higher) and JASO MA, such asCastrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 (fullysynthetic) engine oil, sold asCastrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W-40(fully synthetic) in some countries.Start the engine and allow it to idle for aminimum of 30 seconds.

Make sure that the low oil pressurewarning light extinguishes shortly afterstarting.Turn off the ignition, check the oil levelusing the method previously described,and top up to between the minimum andmaximum level lines on the dipstick.

Warning

The oil may be hot to the touch. Avoidcontact with the hot oil by wearingsuitable protective clothing, gloves,eye protection, etc. Contact with hotoil may cause the skin to be scalded orburned.

Caution

Raising the engine speed above idle,before the oil reaches all parts of theengine can cause engine damage orseizure. Only raise engine speed after runningthe engine for 30 seconds to allow theoil to circulate fully.

Caution

If the engine oil pressure is too low,the low oil pressure warning light willilluminate. If this light stays on whenthe engine is running, stop the engineimmediately and investigate thecause. Running the engine with low oilpressure will cause engine damage.

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Disposal of Used Engine Oil and Oil FiltersTo protect the environment, do not pouroil on the ground, down sewers ordrains, or into watercourses. Do notplace used oil filters in with generalwaste. If in doubt, contact your localauthority.

Oil Specification and GradeTriumph high performance fuel injectedengines are designed to use 10W/40 or15W/50 semi or fully syntheticmotorcycle engine oil that meetsspecification API SH (or higher) andJASO MA, such as Castrol Power 1 Racing4T 10W-40 (fully synthetic) engine oil,sold as Castrol Power RS Racing 4T10W-40 (fully synthetic) in somecountries.Do not add any chemical additives to theengine oil. The engine oil also lubricatesthe clutch and any additives could causethe clutch to slip.Do not use mineral, vegetable, non-detergent oil, castor based oils or any oilnot conforming to the requiredspecification. The use of these oils maycause instant, severe engine damage.

Cooling System

To ensure efficient engine cooling, checkthe coolant level each day before ridingthe motorcycle, and top up the coolant ifthe level is low.

Note:

• A year-round, Hybrid Organic AcidTechnology (known as Hybrid OAT orHOAT) coolant is installed in thecooling system when the motorcycleleaves the factory. It is colouredgreen, contains a 50% solution ofethylene glycol based antifreeze, andhas a freezing point of -35°C (-31°F).

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Corrosion InhibitorsTo protect the cooling system fromcorrosion, the use of corrosion inhibitorchemicals in the coolant is essential.If coolant containing a corrosioninhibitor is not used, the cooling systemwill accumulate rust and scale in thewater jacket and radiator. This will blockthe coolant passages, and considerablyreduce the efficiency of the coolingsystem.

Note:

• HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant, assupplied by Triumph, is pre-mixedand does not need to be diluted priorto filling or topping up the coolingsystem.

Coolant Level Inspection

1. Expansion tank2. MAX mark3. MIN mark

To inspect the coolant level:Position the motorcycle on level groundand in an upright position.Check the coolant level in the expansiontank by looking up, through the centreopening of the front fairing. The coolant level should be between theMAX and MIN marks. If the coolant is below the minimum level,the coolant level must be adjusted.

Warning

HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant containscorrosion inhibitors and antifreezesuitable for aluminium engines andradiators. Always use the coolant inaccordance with the instructions ofthe manufacturer.Coolant that contains antifreeze andcorrosion inhibitors also contains toxicchemicals that are harmful to thehuman body. Never swallow antifreezeor any of the motorcycle coolant.

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Coolant Level Adjustment

Coolant Expansion Tank Cap

To adjust the coolant level:Allow the engine to cool.Remove the cap from the expansiontank, located below the left hand cockpitinfill panel.Add coolant mixture through the filleropening until the level reaches the MAXmark. Refit the cap.

Note:

• It is not necessary to remove the lefthand cockpit infill panel in order toremove the coolant expansion tankcap.

• If the coolant level is being checkedbecause the coolant has overheated,also check the level in the radiatorand top up if necessary.

• In an emergency, distilled water canbe added to the cooling system.However, the coolant must then bedrained and replenished with HD4XHybrid OAT coolant as soon aspossible.

Coolant ChangeHave the coolant changed by an author-ised Triumph dealer in accordance withscheduled maintenance requirements.

Warning

Do not remove the expansion tank orradiator pressure cap when theengine is hot. When the engine is hot,the coolant inside the radiator will behot and also under pressure. Contactwith this hot, pressurised coolant willcause scalds and skin damage.

Caution

If hard water is used in the coolingsystem, it will cause scaleaccumulation in the engine andradiator and considerably reduces theefficiency of the cooling system.Reduced cooling system efficiencymay cause the engine to overheat andsuffer severe damage.

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Radiator and HosesCheck the radiator hoses for cracks ordeterioration, and hose clips for damagein accordance with scheduledmaintenance requirements. Have yourauthorised Triumph dealer replace anydefective items.Check the radiator grille and fins forobstructions by insects, leaves or mud.Clean off any obstructions with a streamof low-pressure water.

Throttle Control

Inspection

Check that the throttle opens smoothly,without undue force and that it closeswithout sticking. Have your authorisedTriumph dealer check the throttlesystem if a problem is detected or anydoubt exists.Check that there is 1 - 2 mm of throttlegrip free play when lightly turning thethrottle grip back and forth.If there is an incorrect amount of freeplay, Triumph recommends that youhave your authorised Triumph dealerinvestigate.

Warning

The fan operates automatically whenthe engine is running. Always keephands and clothing away from the fanas contact with the rotating fan cancause injury.

Caution

Using high-pressure water sprays,such as from a car wash facility orhousehold pressure washer, candamage the radiator fins, cause leaksand impair the radiator's efficiency.Do not obstruct or deflect airflowthrough the radiator by installingunauthorised accessories, either infront of the radiator or behind thecooling fan. Interference with theradiator airflow can causeoverheating, potentially resulting inengine damage.

Warning

Always be alert for changes in the'feel' of the throttle control and havethe throttle system checked by anauthorised Triumph dealer if anychanges are detected. Changes can bedue to wear in the mechanism, whichcould lead to a sticking throttlecontrol.A sticking or stuck throttle control willlead to loss of motorcycle control andan accident.

Warning

Use of the motorcycle with a stickingor damaged throttle control willinterfere with the throttle functionresulting in loss of motorcycle controland an accident.To avoid continued use of a sticking ordamaged throttle control, always haveit checked by your authorised Triumphdealer.

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Clutch

1. Clutch lever2. 2 - 3 mm

The motorcycle is equipped with acable-operated clutch.If the clutch lever has excessive freeplay, the clutch may not disengage fully.This will cause difficulty in changinggear and selecting neutral. This maycause the engine to stall and make themotorcycle difficult to control.Conversely, if the clutch lever hasinsufficient free play the clutch may notengage fully, causing the clutch to slip,which will reduce performance andcause premature clutch wear.Clutch lever free play must be checked inaccordance with scheduled maintenancerequirements.

InspectionCheck that there is 2 - 3 mm clutch leverfree play at the lever.If there is an incorrect amount of freeplay, adjustments must be made.

AdjustmentTo adjust the clutch:Loosen the lock nut.Turn the cable adjuster until the correctamount of clutch lever free play isachieved.If correct adjustment cannot be madeusing the lever adjuster, use the cableadjuster at the lower end of the cable.Loosen the adjuster lock nut.Turn the other nut to give 2 - 3 mm offree play at the clutch lever.Tighten the lock nut to 3.5 Nm.

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Drive Chain

For safety and to prevent excessivewear the drive chain must be checked,adjusted and lubricated in accordancewith scheduled maintenance require-ments. Checking, adjustment andlubrication must be carried out morefrequently for extreme conditions suchas salty or heavily gritted roads.If the chain is badly worn or incorrectlyadjusted (either too loose or too tight)the chain could jump off the sprocketsor break. Therefore, always replace wornor damaged chains using genuineTriumph parts supplied by an authorisedTriumph dealer.

Chain LubricationLubrication is necessary every 200 miles(300 km) and also after riding in wetweather, on wet roads, or any time thatthe chain appears dry.Use the special chain lubricant asrecommended in the Specificationssection.Apply lubricant to the sides of the rollersthen allow the motorcycle to standunused for at least 8 hours (overnight isideal). This will allow the oil to penetrateto the chain O-rings.Before riding, wipe off any excess oil.If the chain is especially dirty, clean firstand then apply oil as mentioned above.

Warning

A loose or worn chain, or a chain thatbreaks or jumps off the sprocketscould catch on the engine sprocket orlock the rear wheel.A chain that snags on the enginesprocket will injure the rider and leadto loss of motorcycle control and anaccident.Similarly, locking the rear wheel willlead to loss of motorcycle control andan accident.

Caution

Do not use a pressure wash to cleanthe chain as this may cause damageto the chain components.

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Chain Free – Movement Inspection

1. Maximum movement position

To inspect the chain free movement:Park the motorcycle on the side stand.Rotate the rear wheel to find theposition where the chain is tightest.Measure the vertical movement of thechain midway between the sprockets.

Chain Free – Movement AdjustmentThe vertical movement of the drive chainmust be in the range 29 - 40 mm.

1. Adjuster clamp bolt2. C-spanner3. Eccentric adjuster

To adjust the chain free movement:Loosen the adjuster clamp bolt.Using the C-spanner supplied in the toolkit, turn the rear hub/eccentric adjuster(clockwise to loosen, anti-clockwise totighten) until the drive chain is correctlyadjusted.Tighten the clamp bolt to 55 Nm.Repeat the chain adjustment check.Re-adjust if necessary.Check the rear brake effectiveness.Rectify if necessary.

Warning

Before starting work, make sure themotorcycle is stabilised andadequately supported. This will helpprevent injury to the operator ordamage to the motorcycle.

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Chain and Sprocket Wear Inspection

1. Measure across 20 links2. Weight

To inspect the chain and sprocket wear:Remove the chain guards.Stretch the chain taut by hanging a10 - 20 kg weight on the chain.Measure the length of 20 links on thestraight part of the chain from pincentre of the 1st pin to the pin centre ofthe 21st pin. Since the chain may wearunevenly, take measurements in severalplaces.If the length exceeds the maximumservice limit of 319 mm, the chain mustbe replaced.Rotate the rear wheel and inspect thedrive chain for damaged rollers, andloose pins and links.

Warning

Operation of the motorcycle with aninsecure rear hub/eccentric adjusterclamp bolt may result in impairedstability and handling of themotorcycle. This impaired stability andhandling may lead to loss of control oran accident.

Warning

It is dangerous to operate themotorcycle with defective brakes andyou must have your authorisedTriumph dealer take remedial actionbefore you attempt to ride themotorcycle again. Failure to take remedial action mayreduce braking efficiency leading toloss of control or an accident.

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Also inspect the sprockets for unevenlyor excessively worn or damaged teeth.

If there is any irregularity, have the drivechain and/or the sprockets replaced byan authorised Triumph dealer.Refit the chain guards. Tighten the boltsto 7 Nm.

Brakes

Brake Wear Inspection

1. Brake pads2. Minimum thickness line

Brake pads must be inspected inaccordance with scheduled require-ments and replaced if worn to, orbeyond the minimum service thickness.If the lining thickness of any pad (frontor rear brakes) is less than 1.5 mm(0.06 in), that is, if the pad has worndown to the bottom of the grooves,replace all the pads on the wheel.

Warning

The use of non-approved chains mayresult in a broken chain or may causethe chain to jump off the sprockets.Use a genuine Triumph supplied chainas specified in the Triumph PartsCatalogue.Never neglect chain maintenance andalways have chains installed by anauthorised Triumph dealer.

Caution

If the sprockets are found to be worn,always replace the sprockets anddrive chain together.Replacing worn sprockets without alsoreplacing the chain will lead topremature wear of the new sprockets.

WORN TOOTH(ENGINE SPROCKET)

WORN TOOTH(REAR SPROCKET)

(Sprocket wear exaggeratedfor illustrative purposes)

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Warning

Brake pads must always be replacedas a wheel set. At the front, where twocalipers are fitted on the same wheel,replace all the brake pads in bothcalipers.Replacing individual pads will reducebraking efficiency and may cause anaccident.After replacement brake pads havebeen fitted, ride with extreme cautionuntil the new pads have 'broken in'.

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Breaking-in New Brake Pads and DiscsNew brake discs and pads require aperiod of careful breaking-in that willoptimise the performance and longevityof the discs and pads. The recommendeddistance for breaking-in new pads anddiscs is 200 miles (300 km).During this period, avoid extremebraking, ride with caution and allow forgreater braking distances.

Brake Pad Wear Compensation

Disc and brake pad wear is automaticallycompensated for and has no effect onthe brake lever or pedal action. Thereare no parts that require adjustment onthe front and rear brakes.

Warning

If the brake lever or pedal feels softwhen it is applied, or if the lever/pedaltravel becomes excessive, there maybe air in the brake pipes and hoses orthe brakes may be defective.It is dangerous to operate themotorcycle under these conditions;your authorised Triumph dealer mustrectify the fault before riding.Riding with defective brakes may leadto loss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

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Disc Brake FluidInspect the level of brake fluid in bothreservoirs and change the brake fluid inaccordance with scheduled maintenancerequirements. Use only DOT 4 fluid asrecommended in the Specificationsection. The brake fluid must also bechanged if it becomes, or is suspected ofhaving become, contaminated withmoisture or any other contaminants.

Note:

• A special tool is required to bleed theABS braking system. Contact yourauthorised Triumph dealer when thebrake fluid needs renewing or thehydraulic system requires main-tenance.

Warning

Brake fluid is hygroscopic whichmeans it will absorb moisture from theair.Any absorbed moisture will greatlyreduce the boiling point of the brakefluid causing a reduction in brakingefficiency.Because of this, always replace brakefluid in accordance with scheduledmaintenance requirements.Always use new brake fluid from asealed container and never use fluidfrom an unsealed container or fromone which has been previouslyopened.Do not mix different brands or gradesof brake fluid.Check for fluid leakage around brakefittings, seals and joints and alsocheck the brake hoses for splits,deterioration and damage.Always rectify any faults before riding.Failure to observe and act upon any ofthese items may cause a dangerousriding condition leading to loss ofcontrol and an accident.

Warning

If the ABS is not functioning, the brakesystem will continue to function as anon ABS braking system. In thissituation braking too hard will causethe wheels to lock resulting in loss ofcontrol and an accident.Reduce speed and do not continue toride for longer than is necessary withthe indicator light illuminated. Contactan authorised Triumph dealer as soonas possible to have the fault checkedand rectified.

Warning

Failure to observe and act upon any ofthese items may cause a dangerousriding condition leading to loss ofcontrol and an accident.

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Front Brake Fluid Level Inspection and Adjustment

1. Upper level line2. Lower level line

The brake fluid level in the reservoirsmust be kept between the upper andlower level lines (reservoir heldhorizontal).To inspect the brake fluid level:Check the level of fluid visible in thewindow at the front of the reservoirbody.To adjust the brake fluid level:Release the cap screws and remove thereservoir cap and the diaphragm seal.Fill the reservoir to the upper level lineusing new DOT 4 fluid from a sealedcontainer.Refit the reservoir cap, ensuring thatthe diaphragm seal is correctlypositioned between the cap and thereservoir body.Tighten the cap retaining screws to1.5 Nm.

Rear Brake Fluid Level Inspection and Adjustment

1. Upper level line2. Lower level line

The brake fluid level in the reservoir mustbe kept between the upper and lowerlevel lines (reservoir held horizontal). To adjust the brake fluid level:Remove the reservoir cap anddiaphragm seal. Fill the reservoir to theupper level line using new DOT 4 fluidfrom a sealed container.Refit the reservoir cap ensuing that thediaphragm seal is correctly positionedbetween the cap and the reservoir body.

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Warning

If there has been an appreciable dropin the level of the fluid in either fluidreservoir, consult your authorisedTriumph dealer for advice beforeriding. Riding with depleted brake fluidlevels, or with a brake fluid leak isdangerous and will cause reducedbrake performance potentially leadingto loss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

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Brake Light SwitchesThe brake light is activatedindependently by either the front or rearbrake. If, with the ignition in the ONposition, the brake light does not workwhen the front brake lever is pulled orthe rear brake pedal is pressed, haveyour authorised Triumph dealerinvestigate and rectify the fault.

Steering/Wheel Bearings

Steering Inspection

Note:

• Always inspect the wheel bearingsat the same time as the steeringbearings.

Lubricate and inspect the condition ofthe steering (headstock) bearings inaccordance with scheduled maintenancerequirements.

Warning

Riding the motorcycle with defectivebrake lights is illegal and dangerous.An accident causing injury to the riderand other road users may result fromuse of a motorcycle with defectivebrake lights.

Warning

To prevent risk of injury from themotorcycle falling during theinspection, make sure that themotorcycle is stabilised and securedon a suitable support. Do not exertextreme force against each wheel orrock each wheel vigorously as thismay cause the motorcycle to becomeunstable and cause injury by fallingfrom its support.Make sure that the position of thesupport block will not cause damageto the sump.

Warning

Riding the motorcycle with incorrectlyadjusted or defective steering(headstock) bearings is dangerous andmay cause loss of motorcycle controland an accident.

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Inspecting the Steering (Headstock) Bearings for Free Play

Inspecting the Steering for Free Play

To inspect the steering for free play:Position the motorcycle on level ground,in an upright position.Raise the front wheel above the groundand support the motorcycle.Standing at the front of the motorcycle,hold the upper end of the front forksand try to move them forward andbackward.If any free play can be detected in thesteering (headstock) bearings, ask yourauthorised Triumph dealer to inspectand rectify any faults before riding.

Remove the support and place themotorcycle on the side stand.

Wheel Bearings InspectionIf the wheel bearings in the front or rearwheel allow play in the wheel hub, arenoisy, or if the wheel does not turnsmoothly, have your authorised Triumphdealer inspect the wheel bearings.The wheel bearings must be inspectedat the intervals specified in thescheduled maintenance chart.To inspect the wheel bearings:Position the motorcycle on level ground,in an upright position.Raise the front wheel above the groundand support the motorcycle.Standing at the side of the motorcycle,gently rock the top of the front wheelfrom side to side.If any free play can be detected, askyour authorised Triumph dealer toinspect and rectify any faults beforeriding.Reposition the lifting device and repeatthe procedure for the rear wheel.

Remove the support and place themotorcycle on the side stand.

Warning

Riding the motorcycle with incorrectlyadjusted or defective steering(headstock) bearings is dangerous andmay cause loss of motorcycle controland an accident.

Warning

Operation with worn or damaged frontor rear wheel bearings is dangerousand may cause impaired handling andinstability leading to an accident. If in doubt, have the motorcycleinspected by an authorised Triumphdealer before riding.

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Front Suspension

Front Fork InspectionExamine each fork for any sign ofdamage, scratching of the slider surface,or for oil leaks.If any damage or leakage is found,consult an authorised Triumph dealer.To check that the forks operatesmoothly:• Position the motorcycle on level

ground.• While holding the handlebars and

applying the front brake, pump theforks up and down several times.

• If roughness or excessive stiffness isdetected, consult your authorisedTriumph dealer.

• The suspension movement isaffected by adjustment settings.

Warning

Riding the motorcycle with defectiveor damaged suspension is dangerousand may lead to loss of control and anaccident.

Warning

Never attempt to dismantle any partof the suspension units, as all unitscontain pressurised oil. Skin and eye damage can result fromcontact with the pressurised oil.

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Suspension Setting Chart

Note:

• These charts are only a guide.Setting requirements may vary forrider weight and personalpreferences. See the following pagesfor information regarding suspensionadjustment.

The solo riding suspension settingsprovide a comfortable ride and goodhandling characteristics for general, soloriding. The chart shows suggestedsettings for the front and rearsuspension under other operatingconditions.

LOADING FRONT REAR

Spring Pre-load1

Rebound Damping1

Compression Damping1

Spring Pre-load2

Rebound Damping1

Solo Riding 11 1.5 1.5 28 2

Solo - with loaded top-box and/or soft luggage

11 1.5 1.5 28 2

Solo - with loaded panniers and/or soft luggage

11 1.5 1.5 28 2

Solo - with loaded panniers and top-box (and loaded soft luggage if applicable)

11 1 1 1 0.5

Solo and Passenger - with any loaded luggage items where applicable

11 1 1 1 0.5

1 Number of adjuster turns anti-clockwise from the fully clockwise position.

2 Number of clicks anti-clockwise from the fully clockwise position - the first stop (click) is counted as 1.

Warning

Make sure that the correct balancebetween front and rear suspension ismaintained. Suspension imbalancecould significantly change handlingcharacteristics leading to loss ofcontrol and an accident. Refer to thechart above for further information orconsult your dealer.

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Front Suspension Settings

Spring Pre-load AdjustmentThe spring pre-load adjusters arelocated at the top of each fork.To change the spring pre-load:Rotate the adjuster clockwise toincrease pre-load, or anti-clockwise todecrease pre-load. Always set the pre-load adjusters sothat there are an equal number ofgraduation lines visible on both forks.

Note:

• The motorcycle is delivered from thefactory with the spring pre-load setat 11 turns anti-clockwise from themaximum position.

• The left hand fork is fitted with arebound damping adjuster.

• The right hand fork has acompression damping adjuster.

Rebound Damping AdjustmentThe rebound damping adjuster is locatedat the top of the left hand fork only.To change the rebound damping force:Rotate the slotted adjuster clockwise toincrease, or anti-clockwise to decrease. Always count the number of turns backfrom the fully clockwise (maximum)position.

1. Spring pre-load adjuster2. Rebound damping adjuster3. Fork top cap

Note:

• The motorcycle is delivered from thefactory with the rebound set at1.5 turns anti-clockwise from themaximum position.

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Compression Damping AdjustmentThe compression damping adjuster islocated at the top of the right hand forkonly.To change the compression dampingforce:Rotate the slotted adjuster clockwise toincrease, or anti-clockwise to decrease.Always count the number of turns backfrom the fully clockwise (maximum)position.

1. Compression damping adjuster2. Spring pre-load adjuster3. Fork top cap

Note:

• The motorcycle is delivered from thefactory with the compression dampingset at 1.5 turns anti-clockwise fromthe maximum position.

Rear Suspension AdjustmentThe rear suspension unit is adjustablefor both rebound and spring pre-load.

Rebound Damping Adjustment

1. Rebound damping adjusterThe rebound damping adjuster is locatedat the bottom of the rear suspensionunit on the left hand side of themotorcycle.To adjust the rebound damping setting: Rotate the adjuster clockwise toincrease rebound damping and anti-clockwise to decrease. Always count the number of turns backfrom the fully clockwise (maximum)position.

Note:

• The motorcycle is delivered from thefactory with the rebound adjusterset at two turns anti-clockwise fromthe maximum position.

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Spring Pre-load Adjustment

1. Spring pre-load adjusterThe spring pre-load adjuster is situatedon the right 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 toincrease, or anti-clockwise to decrease.

Note:

• The settings are measured by thenumber of adjuster 'clicks' out fromthe fully screwed in position.

• The motorcycle is delivered from thefactory with the spring pre-load setto 28 'clicks' back from the fullyscrewed in position.

Bank Angle Indicators

Bank angle indicators are located on therider’s footrests.Regularly check the bank angleindicators for wear.The bank angle indicators must bereplaced when they have reached themaximum wear limit of 10 mm in length.

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Warning

Use of a motorcycle with bank angleindicators worn beyond the maximumlimit will allow the motorcycle to bebanked to an unsafe angle.Banking to an unsafe angle may causeinstability, loss of motorcycle controland an accident.

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Tyres

This motorcycle is equipped withtubeless tyres, valves and wheel rims.Use only tyres marked 'TUBELESS' andtubeless valves on rims marked'SUITABLE FOR TUBELESS TYRES'.

Typical Tyre Marking

Wheel Marking

Tyre Inflation PressuresCorrect inflation pressure will providemaximum stability, rider comfort andtyre life. Always check tyre pressuresbefore riding when the tyres are cold.Check tyre pressures daily and adjust ifnecessary. See the Specification sectionfor details of the correct inflationpressures.

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Warning

Incorrect tyre inflation will causeabnormal tread wear and instabilityproblems that may lead to loss ofcontrol and an accident.Under-inflation may result in the tyreslipping on, or coming off the rim.Over-inflation will cause instability andaccelerated tread wear.Both conditions are dangerous asthey may cause loss of control leadingto an accident.

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (if fitted)The tyre pressures shown on theinstruments indicate the actual tyrepressure at the time of selecting thedisplay. This may differ from the inflationpressure set when the tyres are coldbecause tyres become warmer duringriding, causing the air in the tyre toexpand and increase the inflationpressure. The cold inflation pressuresspecified by Triumph take account ofthis.Only adjust tyre pressures when thetyres are cold using an accuratepressure gauge, and don’t use the tyrepressure display on the instruments.

Tyre WearAs the tyre tread wears down, the tyrebecomes more susceptible to puncturesand failure. It is estimated that 90% ofall tyre problems occur during the last10% of tread life (90% worn). It istherefore not recommended to use tyresuntil they are worn to their minimum.

Minimum Recommended Tread DepthIn accordance with the periodicmaintenance chart, measure the depthof the tread with a depth gauge, andreplace any tyre that has worn to, orbeyond the minimum allowable treaddepth specified in the table below:

Under 80 mph (130 km/h)

2 mm (0.08 in)

Over 80 mph (130 km/h)

Rear 3 mm (0.12 in)Front 2 mm (0.08 in)

Warning

This Triumph motorcycle must not beoperated above the legal road speedlimit except in authorised closed-course conditions.

Warning

Only operate this Triumph motorcycleat high speed in closed-course, on-road competition or on closed-courseracetracks. High-speed operation should onlythen be attempted by riders who havebeen instructed in the techniquesnecessary for high-speed riding andare familiar with the motorcycle'scharacteristics in all conditions. High-speed operation in any othercircumstances is dangerous and willlead to loss of motorcycle control andan accident.

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Tyre ReplacementAll Triumph motorcycles are carefullyand extensively tested in a range ofriding conditions to make sure that themost effective tyre combinations areapproved for use on each model. It isessential that approved tyres, fitted inapproved combinations, are used whenpurchasing replacement tyres. The useof non-approved tyres, or approvedtyres in non-approved combinations,may lead to motorcycle instability andan accident. A list of approved tyres and inner tubesspecific to your Triumph motorcycle areavailable from your authorised Triumphdealer, or on the Internet atwww.triumph.co.uk. Always have tyresfitted and balanced by your authorisedTriumph dealer who has the necessarytraining and skills to ensure safe,effective fitment.Different wheel speeds, caused by non-approved tyres, can affect the functionof the ABS computer.

Warning

Operation with excessively worn tyresis hazardous and will adversely affecttraction, stability and handling whichmay lead to loss of control and anaccident.When tubeless tyres becomepunctured, leakage is often very slow.Always inspect tyres very closely forpunctures. Check the tyres for cuts,embedded nails or other sharpobjects. Operation with punctured ordamaged tyres will adversely affectmotorcycle stability and handlingwhich may lead to loss of control or anaccident.Check the rims for dents ordeformation. Operation with damagedor defective wheels or tyres isdangerous and loss of motorcyclecontrol or an accident could result.Always consult your authorisedTriumph dealer for tyre replacement,or for a safety inspection of the tyres.

Warning

The ABS system operates bycomparing the relative speed of thefront and rear wheels. Use of non-recommended tyres can affect wheelspeed and cause the ABS function notto operate, potentially leading to lossof control and an accident inconditions where the ABS wouldnormally function.

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Warning

If a tyre sustains a puncture, the tyremust be replaced. Failure to replace apunctured tyre, or operation with arepaired tyre can lead to instability,loss of control or an accident.

Warning

Do not install tube-type tyres ontubeless rims. The bead will not seatand the tyres could slip on the rims,causing rapid tyre deflation that mayresult in a loss of vehicle control andan accident. Never install an inner tube inside atubeless tyre. This will cause frictioninside the tyre and the resulting heatbuild-up may cause the tube to burstresulting in rapid tyre deflation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Warning

If tyre damage is suspected, such asafter striking the kerb, ask yourauthorised Triumph dealer to inspectthe tyre both internally andexternally. Remember, tyre damagemay not always be visible from theoutside. Operation of the motorcycle withdamaged tyres could lead to loss ofcontrol and an accident.

Warning

Use of a motorcycle with incorrectlyseated tyres, incorrectly adjusted tyrepressures, or when not accustomed toits handling characteristics may leadto loss of control and an accident.

Warning

When replacement tyres are required,consult your authorised Triumphdealer who will arrange for the tyresto be selected, in a correctcombination, from the approved listand fitted according to the tyremanufacturer's instructions.When tyres are replaced, allow timefor the tyres to seat to the rim(approximately 24 hours). During thisseating period, ride cautiously as anincorrectly seated tyre could causeloss of control or an accident.Initially, the new tyres will not producethe same handling characteristics asthe worn tyres and the rider mustallow adequate riding distance(approximately 100 miles) to becomeaccustomed to the new handlingcharacteristics.24 hours after fitting, the tyrepressures must be checked andadjusted, and the tyres examined forcorrect seating. Rectification must becarried out as necessary.The same checks and adjustmentsmust also be carried out when100 miles have been travelled afterfitting.

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Tyre Replacement if TPMS is fittedWarning

Tyres that have been used on a rollingroad dynamometer may becomedamaged. In some cases, the damagemay not be visible on the externalsurface of the tyre. Tyres must be replaced after such useas continued use of a damaged tyremay lead to instability, loss of controland an accident.

Warning

Accurate wheel balance is necessaryfor safe, stable handling of themotorcycle. Do not remove or changeany wheel balance weights. Incorrectwheel balance may cause instabilityleading to loss of control and anaccident.When wheel balancing is required,such as after tyre replacement, seeyour authorised Triumph dealer.Only use self-adhesive weights. Clip onweights may damage the wheel andtyre resulting in tyre deflation, loss ofcontrol and an accident.

Caution

An adhesive label is fitted to the wheelrim to indicate the position of the tyrepressure sensor. Care must be takenwhen replacing the tyres to preventany damage to the tyre pressuresensors. Always have your tyres fitted by yourauthorised Triumph dealer and informthem that tyre pressure sensors arefitted to the wheels.

Caution

Do not use anti-puncture fluid or anyother item likely to obstruct air flow tothe TPMS sensor’s value. Any blockageto the air pressure valve of the TPMSsensor during operation will cause thesensor to become blocked, causingirreparable damage to the TPMSsensor assembly. Damage caused by the use of anti-puncture fluid or incorrectmaintenance is not considered amanufacturing defect and is notcovered under warranty.Always have your tyres fitted by yourauthorised Triumph dealer and informthem that tyre pressures sensors arefitted to the wheels.

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Battery Battery Removal

1. Battery2. Battery strap3. Positive (red) terminal4. Negative (black) terminal5. Storage compartment tray6. Fixings7. USB socket

To remove the battery:Remove the seat (see page 62).Release the battery strap. Remove the USB socket from thebracket. Release the two fixings and discard.Remove the storage compartment tray,taking care not to damage any cables.Disconnect the battery leads, negative(black) lead first.Take the battery out of the case.

Warning

Under some circumstances, thebattery can give off explosive gases;keep sparks, flames and cigarettesaway. Provide adequate ventilationwhen charging or using the battery inan enclosed space.The battery contains sulphuric acid(battery acid). Contact with skin oreyes may cause severe burns. Wearprotective clothing and a face shield.If battery acid gets on your skin, flushwith water immediately.If battery acid gets in your eyes, flushwith water for at least 15 minutes andSEEK MEDICAL ATTENTIONIMMEDIATELY.If battery acid is swallowed, drink largequantities of water and SEEK MEDICALATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THEREACH OF CHILDREN.

Warning

The battery contains harmfulmaterials. Always keep children awayfrom the battery whether or not it isfitted in the motorcycle.Do not attach jump leads to thebattery, touch the battery cablestogether or reverse the polarity of thecables as any of these actions maycause a spark which would ignitebattery gases causing a risk ofpersonal injury.

Warning

Make sure that the battery terminalsdo not touch the motorcycle frame asthis may cause a short circuit orspark, which would ignite batterygases causing a risk of personalinjury.

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Battery DisposalShould the battery ever requirereplacement, the original battery mustbe handed to a recycling agent who willmake sure that the dangeroussubstances from which the battery ismanufactured do not pollute theenvironment.

Battery Maintenance

Clean the battery using a clean, drycloth. Make sure that the cableconnections are clean.The battery is a sealed type and doesnot require any maintenance other thanchecking the Voltage and routinerecharging, such as during storage. It is not possible to adjust the batteryacid level in the battery; the sealing stripmust not be removed.

Battery Discharge

Under normal conditions, the motorcyclecharging system will keep the batteryfully charged. However, if the motorcycleis unused, the battery will graduallydischarge due to a normal process calledself discharge. The clock, Engine ControlModule (ECM) memory, high ambienttemperatures, or the addition ofelectrical security systems or otherelectrical accessories will all increasethis rate of battery discharge.Disconnecting the battery from themotorcycle during storage will reducethe rate of discharge.

Warning

The battery acid is corrosive andpoisonous and will cause damage tounprotected skin. Never swallowbattery acid or allow it to come intocontact with the skin. To preventinjury, always wear eye and skinprotection when handling the battery.

Caution

The charge level in the battery mustbe maintained to maximise battery life. Failure to maintain the battery chargelevel could cause serious internaldamage to the battery.

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Battery Maintenance During Storage and Infrequent Use of the MotorcycleDuring storage or infrequent use of themotorcycle, inspect the battery Voltageweekly using a digital multimeter. Followthe manufacturer’s instructions suppliedwith the meter.Should the battery Voltage fall below12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged(see page 121).Allowing a battery to discharge orleaving it discharged for even a shortperiod of time causes sulphation of thelead plates. Sulphation is a normalchemical reaction inside the battery,however over time the sulphate cancrystallise on the plates making recoverydifficult or impossible. This permanentdamage is not covered by themotorcycle warranty, as it is not due toa manufacturing defect.Keeping the battery fully chargedreduces the likelihood of it freezing incold conditions. Allowing a battery tofreeze will cause serious internaldamage to the battery.

Battery Charging

For help with selecting a batterycharger, checking the battery Voltage orbattery charging, contact your localauthorised Triumph dealer.Should the battery Voltage fall below12.7 Volts the battery should be chargedusing a Triumph approved batterycharger. Always follow the instructionssupplied with the battery charger.

Warning

The battery gives off explosive gases;keep sparks, flames and cigarettesaway. Provide adequate ventilationwhen charging or using the battery inan enclosed space.The battery contains sulphuric acid(battery acid). Contact with the skin oreyes may cause severe burns. Wearprotective clothing and a face shield.If battery acid gets on your skin, flushwith water immediately.If battery acid gets in your eyes, flushwith water for at least 15 minutes andSEEK MEDICAL ATTENTIONIMMEDIATELY.If battery acid is swallowed, drink largequantities of water and SEEK MEDICALATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THEREACH OF CHILDREN.

Caution

Do not use an automotive quickcharger as it may overcharge anddamage the battery.

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For extended periods of storage (beyondtwo weeks) the battery should beremoved from the motorcycle and kepttopped up using a Triumph approvedmaintenance charger.Similarly, should the battery charge fallto a level where it will not start themotorcycle, remove the battery from themotorcycle before charging.

Battery Installation

To install the battery:Place the battery in the battery case.Reconnect the battery leads, positive(red) lead first. Tighten the battery terminals to 4.5 Nm.Apply a light coat of grease to theterminals to prevent corrosion.Cover the positive terminal with theprotective cap.Refit the storage compartment tray andsecure using new fixings. Take care notto damage any cables.Tighten the fixings to 7 Nm.Refit the USB socket to the bracket.Refit the battery strap.Refit the seat (see page 63).

Fuse Box

Main Fuse Boxes

1. Left hand fuse box2. Right hand fuse box3. Starter solenoid fuse locationThe fuse boxes are located beneath theseat.To gain access to the fuse boxes, theseat must be removed.

Warning

Make sure that the battery terminalsdo not touch the motorcycle frame asthis may cause a short circuit orspark, which would ignite batterygases causing a risk of personalinjury.

Warning

Always replace blown fuses with newones of the correct rating (as specifiedon the fuse box cover) and never usea fuse of higher rating. Use of an incorrect fuse could lead toan electrical problem, resulting inmotorcycle damage, loss of motorcyclecontrol and an accident.

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20A ABS

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ACC

10A

10A

10A

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Fuse IdentificationA blown fuse is indicated when all of the systems protected by that fuse becomeinoperative. When checking for a blown fuse, use the tables to establish which fusehas blown. The fuse identification numbers listed in the tables correspond with thoseprinted on the fuse box covers, as shown in the following diagram. Spare fuses arelocated at right angles to the main fuses and should be replaced if used.

1. Spare fuses2. Left hand fuse box3. Left hand fuse box cover

4. Right hand fuse box5. Right hand fuse box cover

Left Hand Fuse Box Right Hand Fuse Box

Note:• The starter solenoid has an additional 30 Amp fuse, attached directly to the

solenoid, beneath the seat.

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20A ABS

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Circuit Protected Position Rating (Amps)

ABS 1 20

ABS 2 20

Ignition 3 10

Engine management

4 15

Alarm, Instrument lights

5 10

Headlight 6 20

Circuit Protected Position Rating (Amps)

Empty 1 -

Cooling fan 2 10

Horn, USB connector, tail light,

brake light

3 10

Heated grips 4 5

Accessory 5 10

Empty 6 -

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Headlights

Warning

Adjust road speed to suit the visibilityand weather conditions in which themotorcycle is being operated.Make sure that the beams areadjusted to illuminate the roadsurface sufficiently far ahead withoutdazzling oncoming traffic. Anincorrectly adjusted headlight mayimpair visibility causing an accident.

Warning

Never attempt to adjust a headlightbeam when the motorcycle is inmotion.Any attempt to adjust a headlightbeam when the motorcycle is inmotion may result in loss of controland an accident.

Caution

If the motorcycle is to be used underclosed-course conditions, you may beasked to tape the visible outer surfaceof the headlight.When taped, the headlight willoverheat and distort the outersurface. Therefore, to avoid headlightdistortion, always disconnect theheadlights when they are taped foruse under closed course conditions.

Caution

Do not cover the headlight or lenswith any item likely to obstruct airflow to, or prevent heat escaping from,the headlight lens.Covering the headlight lens duringoperation with items of clothing,luggage, adhesive tape, devicesintended to alter or adjust theheadlight beam or non genuineheadlight lens covers will cause theheadlight lens to overheat and distort,causing irreparable damage to theheadlight assembly.Damage caused by overheating is notconsidered a manufacturing defectand will not be covered underwarranty. If the headlight must be coveredduring use, such as the taping of theheadlight lens required during closed-course conditions, the headlight mustbe disconnected.

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Headlight AdjustmentEach headlight can be adjusted bymeans of vertical and horizontaladjustment screws located on the rearof each headlight.

1. Horizontal adjustment screw(left hand)

2. Vertical adjustment screw(left hand)

3. Horizontal adjustment screw(right hand)

4. Vertical adjustment screw(right hand)

To adjust the headlights:Switch on the headlights to be adjusted.Turn the vertical adjustment screws oneach headlight clockwise to lower thebeam or anti-clockwise to raise thebeam.On the right hand headlight:Turn the horizontal adjustment screwclockwise to move the beam to the rightor anti-clockwise to move the beam tothe left.On the left hand headlight:Turn the horizontal adjustment screwclockwise to move the beam to the rightor anti-clockwise to move the beam tothe left.Switch the headlights off when the beamsettings are satisfactory.

Caution

Do not adjust the pivot screws as thismay cause the headlight reflector tobecome detached from the pivotscrew, leading to irreparable damageto the headlight.

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Headlight Bulb ReplacementIt is not necessary to remove theheadlight when bulb replacementbecomes necessary.

Main Beam ReplacementThe main beam bulbs are fitted to theleft and right headlights. To replace a main beam bulb:Remove the seat (see page 62).Disconnect the battery, negative (black)lead first. Remove the cockpit infill panel for thebulb to be replaced.

1. Headlight assembly2. Multi-plug3. Bulb and retainer (locked position)4. Bulb and retainer (unlocked position)

Disconnect the multi-plug from the bulb.Rotate the retainer anti-clockwise andremove the bulb.

Note:

• The bulb is an integral part of theretainer and cannot be replacedseparately.

Installation is the reverse of the removalprocedure.

Dipped Beam

1. Headlight assembly 2. Bulb3. Multi-plug4. Wire retainer

To replace a dipped beam bulb:Remove the seat (see page 62).Disconnect the battery, negative (black)lead first.Disconnect the multi-plug from the bulb.Detach the wire retainer from its clip (donot remove the screw) then remove thebulb from the headlight unit.Installation is the reverse of the removalprocedure.

Warning

The bulbs become hot during use.Always allow sufficient time for thebulb to cool before handling. Avoidtouching the glass part of the bulb. Ifthe glass is touched or gets dirty,clean with alcohol before reuse.

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Position Light Bulb Replacement

1. Position light bulb (left hand)2. Position light bulb (right hand)

The position lights are fitted to the leftand right of each headlight.To replace a position light bulb:Remove the seat (see page 62).Disconnect the battery, negative (black)lead first.Remove the cockpit infill panel for thebulb to be replaced, detach the rubberretainer from the headlight and pull outthe bulb.Installation is the reverse of the removalprocedure.

Rear Light

Rear Light ReplacementThe rear light unit is a sealed,maintenance-free LED unit.

Direction Indicator Lights

Bulb Replacement

1. Indicator lens2. Securing screw

The lens on each indicator light is held inplace by a securing screw located in thebody of the light.To replace a direction indicator bulb:Remove the seat (see page 62).Disconnect the battery, negative (black)lead first.Release the screw and remove the lens togain access to the bulb for replacement.

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Licence Plate Light

Bulb ReplacementTo replace the licence plate bulb:Remove the seat (see page 62).Disconnect the battery, negative (black)lead first.Remove the licence plate.

Remove the two lower rear mudguardfixings.

1. Rear mudguard2. Fixings

Gently pull the mudguard rearwards toallow access to the licence plate lightretaining nut.

Counter hold the nut to prevent it fromturning and remove the licence platelight fixing screw. Collect the nut fromthe mudguard.

1. Screw2. Licence plate light fixing nut3. Rear mudguard

Detach the licence plate light from therear mudguard.

Caution

Do not pull the rear mudguard morethan is necessary to access thelicence plate light's inside fixing nut.Damage to the rear mudguard willresult from bending the mudguard toofar.

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Caution

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Carefully remove the bulb holder fromthe back of the licence plate light andremove the bulb.

1. Licence plate light2. Bulb holder

Installation is the reverse of the removalprocedure, noting the following:Tighten the licence plate lamp fixing to2 Nm.Tighten the lower rear mudguard fixingsto 3 Nm.Reconnect the battery, positive (red)lead first.Refit the seat.

CleaningFrequent, regular cleaning is anessential part of the maintenance ofyour motorcycle. If regularly cleaned, theappearance is preserved for many years.Cleaning with cold water containing anautomotive cleaner is essential at alltimes but particularly so after exposureto sea breezes, sea water, dusty ormuddy roads and in winter when roadsare treated for ice and snow. Do not usehousehold detergent, as the use of suchproducts will lead to prematurecorrosion.Although, under the terms of yourmotorcycle warranty, cover is providedagainst the corrosion of certain items,the owner is expected to observe thisreasonable advice which will safeguardagainst corrosion and enhance theappearance of the motorcycle.

Care of Matt PaintworkMatt paintwork requires no greater carethan that already recommended for highgloss paintwork.• Do not use any polish or wax on

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Preparation for WashingBefore washing, precautions must betaken to keep water off the followingplaces;Rear opening of the exhausts: Coverwith a plastic bag secured with rubberbands.Clutch and brake levers, switch housingson the handlebar: Cover with plasticbags.Ignition switch and steering lock: Coverthe keyhole with tape.Remove any items of jewellery such asrings, watches, zips or belt buckles,which may scratch or otherwise damagepainted or polished surfaces.Use separate cleaning sponges orcleaning cloths for washingpainted/polished surfaces and chassisareas. Chassis areas (such asmudguards) will be exposed to moreabrasive road grime and dust, whichmay then scratch painted or polishedsurfaces, if the same sponge or cleaningcloths are used.

Where to be CarefulAvoid spraying water with any greatforce near the following places:• Instruments• Brake cylinders and brake calipers• Under the fuel tank• Air intake duct• Headstock bearings• Wheel bearings.

Note:

• Use of soaps that are highly alkalinewill leave a residue on paintedsurfaces, and may also cause waterspotting. Always use a low alkalinesoap to aid the cleaning process.

Caution

Do not spray any water at all underthe fuel tank. The engine's air intakeduct is located under the fuel tank,and any water sprayed in this areacould enter the airbox and engine,causing damage to both items.

Caution

Use of high-pressure spray washers isnot recommended. When usingpressure washers, water may beforced into bearings and othercomponents causing premature wearfrom corrosion and loss of lubrication.

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After WashingRemove the plastic bags and tape, andclear the air intakes.Lubricate the pivots, bolts and nuts.Test the brakes before motorcycleoperation.Start the engine and run it forfive minutes. Make sure there isadequate ventilation for the exhaustfumes.Use a dry cloth to absorb water residue.Do not allow water to stand on themachine as this will lead to corrosion.

Unpainted Aluminium ItemsItems such as brake and clutch levers,wheels, engine covers, top and bottomyokes on some models must be correctlycleaned to preserve their appearance.Please contact your dealer if you areunsure which components on yourmotorcycle are unpainted aluminiumparts.Use a proprietary brand of aluminiumcleaner.Clean aluminium items regularly, inparticular after use in inclementweather, where the components mustbe hand washed and dried each time themachine is used.Warranty claims due to inadequatemaintenance will not be allowed.

Warning

Never wax or lubricate the brake discs.Loss of braking power and an accidentcould result. Clean the disc with aproprietary brand of oil-free brakedisc cleaner.

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Cleaning of the Exhaust SystemAll parts of the exhaust system of yourmotorcycle must be cleaned regularly toavoid a deterioration of its appearance.These instructions can be applied tochrome, brushed stainless steel andcarbon fibre components alike.

Note:

• The exhaust system must be coolbefore washing to prevent waterspotting.

WashingPrepare a mixture of cold water and mildautomotive cleaner. Do not use a highlyalkaline soap as commonly found atcommercial car washes because it leavesa residue.Wash the exhaust system with a softcloth. Do not use an abrasive scouringpad or steel wool. They will damage thefinish.Rinse the exhaust system thoroughly.Make sure no soap or water enters theexhausts.

DryingDry the exhaust system as far aspossible with a soft cloth. Do not run theengine to dry the system or spotting willoccur.

ProtectingWhen the exhaust system is dry, rub'Motorex 645 Clean and Protect' into thesurface.

It is recommended that regularprotection be applied to the system asthis will both protect and enhance thesystem's appearance.

Seat Care

To help maintain its appearance, cleanthe seat using a sponge or cleaningcloth with soap and water.

Caution

The use of products containingsilicone will cause discolouration of thechrome and must not be used.Similarly, the use of abrasive cleanersand polishes will damage the systemand must not be used.

Caution

Use of chemicals or high-pressurespray washers is not recommendedfor cleaning the seat. Using chemicalsor pressure washers may damage theseat cover.

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Windscreen Cleaning

Clean the windscreen with a solution ofmild soap or detergent and lukewarmwater. After cleaning, rinse well and then drywith a soft, lint-free cloth. If the transparency of the windscreen isreduced by scratches or oxidation whichcannot be removed, the windscreenmust be replaced.

Warning

Never attempt to clean thewindscreen while the motorcycle is inmotion as releasing the handlebarsmay cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.Operation of the motorcycle with adamaged or scratched windscreen willreduce the rider's forward vision. Anysuch reduction in forward vision isdangerous and may lead to anaccident causing injury or death.

Warning

Corrosive chemicals such as batteryacid will damage the windscreen.Never allow corrosive chemicals tocontact the windscreen.

Caution

Products such as window cleaningfluids, insect remover, rain repellent,scouring compounds, petrol or strongsolvents such as alcohol, acetone,carbon tetrachloride, etc. will damagethe windscreen. Never allow theseproducts to contact the windscreen.

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STORAGE

Preparation for StorageClean and dry the entire vehiclethoroughly.Fill the fuel tank with the correct gradeof unleaded fuel and add a fuel stabiliser(if available), following the fuel stabilisermanufacturer’s instructions.

Remove the spark plug from eachcylinder and put several drops (5 ml) ofengine oil into each cylinder. Cover the spark plug holes with a pieceof cloth or rag. With the engine stop switch in the RUNposition, push the starter button for afew seconds to coat the cylinder wallswith oil. Install the spark plugs, tightening to12 Nm.Change the engine oil and filter (seepage 93).Check and if necessary correct the tyrepressures (see page 140).Set the motorcycle on a stand so thatboth wheels are raised off the ground. (If this cannot be done, put boards underthe front and rear wheels to keepdampness away from the tyres.)

Spray rust-inhibiting oil (there are a hostof products on the market and yourdealer will be able to offer you localadvice) on all unpainted metal surfacesto prevent rusting. Prevent oil fromgetting on rubber parts, brake discs or inthe brake calipers. Lubricate and if necessary adjust thedrive chain (see page 100).Make sure the cooling system is filledwith a 50% mixture of coolant (notingthat HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant, assupplied by Triumph, is pre-mixed andrequires no dilution) and distilled watersolution (see page 97).Remove the battery, and store it whereit will not be exposed to direct sunlight,moisture, or freezing temperatures.During storage it should be given a slowcharge (one Ampere or less) about onceevery two weeks (see page 119).Store the motorcycle in a cool, dry area,away from sunlight, and with a minimumdaily temperature variation.Put a suitable porous cover over themotorcycle to keep dust and dirt fromcollecting on it. Avoid using plastic orsimilar non-breathable, coated materialsthat restrict air flow and allow heat andmoisture to accumulate.

Warning

Petrol is extremely flammable and canbe explosive under certain conditions.Turn the ignition switch off. Do notsmoke. Make sure the area is well ventilatedand free from any source of flame orsparks; this includes any appliancewith a pilot light.

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Preparation after StorageInstall the battery (if removed) (seepage 122).If the motorcycle has been stored formore than four months, change theengine oil (see page 93).Check all the points listed in the DailySafety Checks section.Before starting the engine, remove thespark plugs from each cylinder.Put the side stand down.

Crank the engine on the starter motorseveral times until the oil pressure lightgoes out.Replace the spark plugs, tightening to12 Nm, and start the engine.Check and if necessary correct the tyrepressures (see page 140).Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly.Check the brakes for correct operation.Test ride the motorcycle at low speeds.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

A list of model specific dimensions, weights and performance is available from your authorised Triumph dealer, or on the Internet at www.triumph.co.uk.

Maximum Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 kg (425 lb)

Engine

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-line 3 Cylinder

Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,050 cc

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

Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25:1

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

Cylinder Sequence Number . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 at Left

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

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

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Lubrication

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forced Lubrication (wet sump)

Engine Oil Capacities

Dry Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 litres

Oil/Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 litres

Oil Change Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 litres

Cooling

Coolant Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Triumph HD4X Hybrid OAT Coolant

Water/Antifreeze ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/50 (premixed as supplied by Triumph)

Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 litres

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

Fuel System

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

Injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solenoid Operated

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

Fuel Pressure (nominal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 bar

Fuel

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 RON Unleaded

Tank Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 litres

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Ignition

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

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

Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGK CR8EK

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RK 530 FXW

Primary Drive Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75:1 (60/105)

Gear Ratios:

Final Drive Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.500:1 (18/45)

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

2nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.947:1 (19/37)

3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.545:1 (22/34)

4th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.292:1 (24/31)

5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154:1 (26/30)

6th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.037:1 (27/28)

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Tyres

Tyre Pressures (Cold):

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34 bar (34 lb/in2)

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 bar (42 lb/in2)

Tyre Sizes

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180/55 ZR17 M/C 73W

Approved Tyres:

A list of approved tyres specific to these models is available from your authorised Triumph dealer, or on the Internet at www.triumph.co.uk.

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

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Electrical Equipment

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

Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt, 50 Amp

Headlight (Dip Beam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 12 Volt, 55 Watt H7 Halogen

Headlight (Main Beam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 12 Volt, 55 Watt H11 Halogen

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

Position Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 12 Volt, 5 Watt

Licence Plate Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt, 5 Watt

Directional Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt, 10 Watt, Amber

Frame

Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.8°

Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.7 mm

Tightening Torques

Battery Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 Nm

Chain Adjuster Clamp Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Nm

Chain Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Nm

Clutch Lever Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Nm

Front Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Screws . 1.5 Nm

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

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

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

Rear Wheel Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Nm

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Fluids and Lubricants

Bearings and Pivots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grease to NLGI 2 Specification

Brake and Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DOT 4 Brake and Clutch Fluid

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Triumph HD4X Hybrid OAT Coolant

Drive Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chain Spray suitable for O-ring Chains

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semi or fully synthetic 10W/40 or 10W/50 motorcycle engine oil which meets specification API SH (or higher) and JASO MA, such as Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully synthetic) engine oil, sold as Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully synthetic) in some countries.

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INDEXAAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . 75

Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

BBank Angle Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 103Breaking-in New Brake Pads and Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Disc Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Front Brake Fluid Level. . . . . . . . . 106Light Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Pad Wear Compensation . . . . . . . 104Rear Brake Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . 106Wear Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

CCleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

After Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Exhaust System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Unpainted Aluminium Items. . . . . 131Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Where to be Careful . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 138

Coolant Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 47Corrosion Inhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Level Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Level Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Radiator and Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Activating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Resuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Set Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

DDimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Direction Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . 127Drive Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 100

Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Movement Adjustment . . . . . . . . . 101Movement Inspection . . . . . . . . . . 101Wear Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

EElectrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 141Engine

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137To Start the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71To Stop the Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 92Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Disposal of Oil and Filters . . . . . . . 95Oil and Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . 93Oil Level Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Specification and Grade. . . . . . . . . 95

FFluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Compression Damping Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Fork Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Rebound Damping Adjustment . . 111Spring Pre-load Adjustment . . . . . 111

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Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 138Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Instantaneous Fuel Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Tank Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Fuse Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Fuse Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

GGears

Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

HHeadlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Dipped Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Main Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Position Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

High Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

IIgnition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Switch/Steering Lock . . . . . . . . . . 49

Instrument PanelAlarm/Immobiliser Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Cruise Control Indicator Light . . . . 27Direction Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Engine Management System Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . 23High Beam Warning Light . . . . . . . 27High Coolant Temperature Warning Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Instrument Panel Layout . . . . . . . . 22Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 27Low Oil Pressure Warning Light . . 24Neutral Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Self Cancelling Indicators . . . . . . . 40

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Traction Control Disabled Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Traction Control Indicator Light. . 26Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Tyre Pressure Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Tyre Pressure Warning Light . . . . 28

LLeft Handlebar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Direction Indicator Switch. . . . . . . 54Headlight Dip Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 53Horn Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54PASS Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55SCROLL Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54SET Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Licence Place Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

OOdometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

PParking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RRange to Empty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Rear Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Rear Suspension

Rebound Damping Adjustment . . 112Spring Pre-Load Adjustment . . . . 113

Riding Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31RAIN Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Riding Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . 33ROAD Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Selecting a Riding Mode – When Riding the Motorcycle . . . . 34Selecting a Riding Mode – With the Motorcycle Stationary. . 33SPORT Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Right Handlebar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . 51Cruise Control Adjust Button. . . . . 51Engine Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Hazard Warning Lights Button . . . 52Starter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Running-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

SSafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Daily Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Fuel and Exhaust Fumes . . . . . . . . . 6Handlebars and Footrests . . . . . . . . 9Helmet and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Maintenance/Equipment . . . . . . . . 11Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 10Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SeatCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Serial NumbersEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Vehicle Identification Number . . . . 17

Set Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Auto Self Cancelling Indicators . . 40Changing Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Service Interval Announcement . . 41

Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Steering/Wheel Bearings. . . . . . . . 78, 107

Bearings Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . 108Steering Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

StoragePreparation after Storage . . . . . . 136Preparation for Storage . . . . . . . . 135

Suspension Setting Chart . . . . . . . . . . 110

TThrottle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Tightening Torques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Trip Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Triumph Accessory D-Lock . . . . . . . . . 63Triumph Traction Control (TTC) . . . . . . 37

Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 78, 114Front and Rear Tyre Pressure . . . 44Inflation Pressures. . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Minimum Tread Depth . . . . . . . . . . 115Pressures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Tyre Pressure Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

UUniversal Serial Bus (USB) Socket. . . . 65

WWarning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Warnings

Warning Label Locations. . . . . . . . . 12Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 12Warnings, Cautions and Notes. . . . 3

WindscreenAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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