Wheel Bearings Inspection; Front Suspension; Front Fork Inspection; Front Suspension Adjustment - Tiger Xr - Triumph Tiger XRX Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment
Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.

Wheel Bearings Inspection

If the wheel bearings in the front or rear
wheel allow play in the wheel hub, are
noisy, or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have your authorized Triumph
dealer inspect the wheel bearings.
The wheel bearings must be inspected
at the intervals specified
scheduled maintenance chart.
Position the motorcycle on level ground,
in an upright position.
Raise the front wheel above the ground
and support the motorcycle.
Standing at the side of the motorcycle,
gently rock the top of the front wheel
from side to side.
If any free play can be detected, ask
your authorized Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
Reposition the lifting device and repeat
the procedure for the rear wheel.
Warning
Operation with worn or damaged front
or rear wheel bearings is dangerous
and may cause impaired handling and
instability leading to an accident. If in
doubt, have the motorcycle inspected
by an authorized Triumph dealer
before riding.
Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
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Front Suspension

Front Fork Inspection

Examine each fork for any sign of
damage, scratching of the slider surface,
or for oil leaks.
If any damage or leakage is found,
consult an authorized Triumph dealer.
To check that
smoothly:
in the
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground.
• While holding the handlebars and
applying the front brake, pump the
forks up and down several times.
• If roughness or excessive stiffness is
detected, consult your authorized
Triumph dealer.
Riding the motorcycle with defective
or damaged suspension is dangerous
and may lead to loss of control and an
accident.
Never attempt to dismantle any part
of the suspension units, as all units
contain pressurized oil. Skin and eye
damage can result from contact with
the pressurized oil.
Front Suspension Adjustment –
Tiger XR

only

X
The Tiger XR
suspension adjustment.
the forks operate
Warning
Warning
model has no front
X