Safe Operation; Daily Safety Checks - Triumph Tiger XR Owner's Handbook Manual

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Safe Operation

Daily Safety Checks

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Check the following items each day
before you ride. The time required is
minimal, and these checks will help
ensure a safe, reliable ride.
If any irregularities are found during
these checks, refer to the Maintenance
and Adjustment section or see your
authorised Triumph dealer for the action
required to return the motorcycle to a
safe operating condition.
Warning
Failure to perform these checks every
day before you ride may result in
serious motorcycle damage or an
accident causing serious injury or
death.
Check:
Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel
leaks (page 75).
Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick. Add
correct specification oil as required. No
leaks from the engine or oil cooler
(page 120).
Drive Chain: Correct
(page 127).
Tyres/Wheels: Correct
pressures (when cold). Tread depth/
wear, tyre/wheel damage, punctures etc.
(page 142).
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Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners: Visually check
that steering
components, axles, and all controls are
properly tightened or fastened. Inspect
all areas for loose/damaged fixings.
Steering Action: Smooth but not loose
from lock to lock. No binding of any of
the control cables (page 135).
Brakes: Pull the brake lever and push the
brake pedal
resistance. Investigate any lever/pedal
where the travel is excessive before
meeting resistance, or if either control
feels spongy in operation (page 131).
Brake Pads: There should be more than
1.5 mm of friction material remaining on
all the brake pads (page 131).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid
leakage. Brake fluid levels must be
between the MAX and MIN marks on
both reservoirs (page 132).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaks
from fork seals (page 136).
Throttle: Ensure that the throttle grip
returns to the idle position without
sticking (page 69).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct
cable free play (page 126).
Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
coolant level in the expansion tank
(when the engine is cold) (page 123).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and the
horn function correctly (page 155).
Engine Stop: Stop switch turns the
engine off (page 98).
adjustment
Stands: Returns to the fully up position
by spring tension. Return springs not
inflation
weak or damaged (page 80).
and suspension
to check for correct