Introduction - Triumph SPEED TWIN 1945 Workshop Instruction Manual

a practical basis and n o attempt has been made t o introduce the theoretical side.
Although t h e book is comprehensive i n its instruction regarding major overhaul:.
we strongly advise t h e uninitiated t o entrust such w o r k as the repair o f engines,
spring wheel, telescopic forks and-gearboxes, t o a recognised Triumph Dealer w h o
w i l l have the necessary facil~ties and special workshop toGls available. Remember
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that the purchase o f special tools can be very expensive when only required f o r
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limited use.
A supplement i s included
a t
the back o f this W o r k s h o p Manual and should always be
referred t o before any operations are carried o u t on the machine.
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I f additional information i s required, please consult a T r i u m p h Distributor o r
Dealer who w i l l always be pleased t o
a s s i s t .
Should any difficulty then arise, write
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t o the Triumph Service Department quoting the model and full engine number.
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The latter is stamped on the left hand crankcase iust below the cylinder base flange
as shown i n the example beiow.
Each section of t h e book i s headed by a general description.
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is then followed by
E X A M P L E
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a complete account.of the dismantling, inspection and re-assembly o f units and final
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assembly.
This has been compiled i n the most simple form t o obviate any difficulties
o n the part of the operator, who may be a newcomer t o motorcycling o r n o t fully
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conversant w i t h repair procedure.
Each chapter deals w i t h a specific operation
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(i.e. Dismantling the Engine) which is then broken down i n t o sub-paragraphs.
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sequence i n which they are broken down i s the correct dismantling and assembly
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procedure. To avoid confusing the operator during this procedure, the sub-
assemblies (i.e. Cylinder Head o r Crankshaft Assembly) are dealt w i t h as separate
units under the heading "Dismantling. Preparation and Assembly of Units".
The book i s well illustrated w i t h exploded and assembled illustrations of the main
units, which w i l l give the operator a comprehensive view o f rhe internal parts before
commencing an operation and w i l l also
a s s i s t
during assembly.
Finally, remember that if the essential adiustments are neglected and only casual
attention is paid t o the lubrication and periodical maintenance, reliability will be
affected and i n time t h e servicing costs w i l l be very high.