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

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
authorized 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 72).
Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick. Add
correct specification oil as required. No
leaks from the engine or oil cooler
(page 116).
Drive Chain: Correct
(page 123).
Tires/Wheels: Correct inflation pressures
(when cold). Tread
tire/wheel damage, punctures
(page 138).
General Information
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners: Visually check
that steering
components, axles, and all controls are
properly tightened or fastened. Inspect
all areas for loose/damaged fasteners.
Steering Action: Smooth but not loose
from lock to lock. No binding of any of
the control cables (page 131).
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 127).
Brake Pads: There should be more than
1.5 mm of friction material remaining on
all the brake pads (page 127).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid
leakage. Brake fluid levels must be
between the MAX and MIN marks on
both reservoirs (page 128).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaks
from fork seals (page 132).
Throttle: Ensure that the throttle grip
returns to the idle position without
sticking (page 66).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct
cable free play (page 122).
Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
coolant level in the expansion tank
(when the engine is cold) (page 119).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and the
horn function correctly (page 149).
Engine Stop: Stop switch turns the
engine off (page 94).
adjustment
Stands: Returns to the fully up position
by spring tension. Return springs not
weak or damaged (page 76).
depth/wear,
etc.
and suspension
to check for correct
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