Fork Oil Change; Draining; Oil Refilling - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

5 . Position the brake hose to the fork l e g clip a n d
secure with the bolt, tightening to
1. Brake hose
2. Brake hose clip
3 . Fixing
6. Install the front wheel (see page 15- 1
Refit the front brake calipers (see page 14- 18>.
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8. Lower the motorcycle to the ground and park it on
the side stand.
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SeiVice Manual Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC
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Front Suspension

Fork Oil Change

Draining

Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
1. Remove the fork <see page 13-S>.
2: Remove the top cap assem bly (see page 13-9).
3.
Remove the fork spring (see page 13-9).
4. Holding the inner and outer tubes together, invert
the fork and pour out the fork oil into a suitable
container. Pump the damper rod to remove all the
oil.

Oil Refilling

The oil level is measured from the upper surface of the
fork outer tube, with the fork ful ly compressed and the
spring removed.
See table below
cbyf
Fork Oil Level (fully compressed)
Model
Tiger 800
Tiger 800XC
1. Fill the fork with the grade of oil specified in the fork
oil table, to a level above that which will finally be
required.
2.
Pum p the fork assembly and damper severa l times
to expel any trapped air then fully compress the fork
and support it in an upright position. Leave the fork
for a few minutes to allow the oil to stabil ise.
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Oil Level
103 mm
107 mm
13.7