Safe Operation - Triumph Tiger 1050 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual

General Information

Safe Operation

Daily Safety Checks
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 33).
Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick. Add
correct specification oil as required. No leaks
from the engine or oil cooler (page 64).
Drive Chain: Correct adjustment (page 73).
Tires/Wheels: Correct inflation pressures
(when cold). Tread depth/wear, tire/wheel
damage, punctures etc. (page 86).
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners: Visually check that
steering and suspension components, axles,
and all controls are properly tightened or
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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 80).
Brakes: Pull the brake lever and push the
brake pedal to check for correct resistance.
Investigate any lever/pedal where the travel is
excessive before meeting resistance, or if
either control feels spongy in operation
(page 77).
Brake Pads: There should be more than
0.06 in (1.5 mm) of friction
remaining on all the pads (page 77).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid leakage.
Brake fluid levels must be between the MAX
and MIN marks on both reservoirs (page 79).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaks from
fork seals (page 82).
Throttle: Throttle grip
0.08 - 0. 1 2 in (2 - 3 mm). Ensure that the
throttle grip returns to the idle position
without sticking (page 69).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct cable
free play (page 72).
Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
coolant level in the expansion tank (when the
engine is cold) (page 66).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and horn
function correctly (page 28).
Engine Stop: Stop switch turns the engine
off (page 42).
Stands: Returns to the fully up position by
spring tension. Return springs not weak or
damaged (page 36).
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free play