Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2017 Service Manual page 482

Tiger Explorer XR Series
25 Nm.
5. Position the brake lever ensuring that the pivot boss is correctly aligned to the push rod. If fitted, position the
handguard bracket as noted during removal.
6. Apply a smear of silicone grease to the shank of the brake lever pivot bolt.
7. Fit and tighten the pivot bolt to 1 Nm.
8. Counter hold the pivot bolt, fit and tighten the lock nut to 6 Nm.
9. For motorcycles with handguards fitted only: Position the handlebar end weight, handguard and spacer
to the handlebar and secure with new fixings. tighten the:
new handguard to bracket fixing to 6 Nm.
new handlebar end fixing to 5 Nm.
Use only DOT 4 specification brake and clutch fluid as listed in the General Information section of this
manual. The use of brake fluids other than those DOT 4 fluids listed in the General Information section may
reduce the efficiency of the braking system leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Observe the brake fluid handling warnings given earlier in this section of the manual.
10. Connect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
11. Fill and bleed the front brakes (see Bleeding the Front Brakes, Renewing Brake Fluid).
Always return the lever adjuster to the original setting noted during removal. Operating the motorcycle with
lever settings which are unfamiliar may lead to loss of control or an accident.
12. Reset the brake lever adjuster to the original setting.
13. Examine the system for correct operation and fluid leaks. Rectify as necessary.
14. Refit the rider's seat (see Rider's Seat - Installation).
15. Check for correct brake operation. Rectify as necessary.
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3. Handguard
4. Spacer
5. Handlebar end weight
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