Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual page 7

Tampering with Noise Control
System Prohibited
Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:
a) The removal or rendering inoperative by any
person other than for purposes of maintenance,
repair or replacement, of any device or element
of design incorporated into any new vehicle for
the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is
in use; and
b) the use of the vehicle after such device or
element of design has been removed or
rendered inoperative by any person.
References
References to the left hand or right hand side given in this
manual are made when viewing the motorcycle from the
rear.
Operations covered in this manual do not always include
reference to testing the motorcycle after repair. It is
essential that work is inspected and tested after
completion and if necessary a road test of the motorcycle
is carried out particularly where safety related items are
concerned.
Dimensions
The dimensions quoted are to design engineering
specification with service limits where applicable.
During the period of running-in from new, certain
adjustments may vary from the specification figures given
in this manual. These will be reset by the dealer at the 500
mile/800 km service, and thereafter should be maintained
at the figures specified in this manual.
Repairs and Replacements
Before removal and disassembly, thoroughly clean the
motorcycle. Any dirt entering the engine or other parts
will work as an abrasive and shorten the life of the
motorcycle. Particular attention should be paid when
installing a new part, that any dust or metal filings are
cleared from the immediate area.
Force
Common sense should dictate how much force is
necessary in assembly and disassembly. If a part seems
especially difficult to remove or install, stop and examine
what may be causing the problem. Never lever a
component as this will cause damage both to the
component itself and to the surface being levered against.
Introduction
Whenever tapping to aid removal of an item is necessary,
tap lightly using a hide or plastic faced mallet.
Edges
Watch for sharp edges, especially during engine
disassembly and assembly. Protect the hands with
industrial quality gloves.
When replacement parts are required, it is essential that
only genuine Triumph parts are used.
Safety features and corrosion prevention treatments
embodied in the motorcycle may be impaired if other
than genuine Triumph parts are fitted. In certain territories,
legislation prohibits the fitting of parts not to the
manufacturer's specification.
Tightening procedure
Generally, when installing a part with several bolts, nuts or
screws, they should all be started in their holes and
tightened to a snug fit, evenly and in a cross pattern. This
is to avoid distortion of the part and/or causing gas or oil
leakage. Conversely, bolts, nuts, or screws, should all be
loosened (in sequence if specified) by about a quarter of a
turn and then removed.
Where there is a tightening sequence specified in this
Service Manual, the bolts, nuts, or screws must be
tightened in the order and by the method indicated.
Torque wrench setting figures given in this Manual must
be observed. The torque tools used must be of accurate
calibration.
Locking devices, where specified, must be fitted. If the
efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal it
must be renewed. This applies particularly to micro-
encapsulated fixings which must always be replaced if
disturbed. Where necessary, the text in this manual will
indicate where such a fixing is used.
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