Clutch; Clutch Fluid Level Inspection And Adjustment; Clutch Inspection - Triumph Rocket 3 R Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance

Clutch

The motorcycle is equipped with a
hydraulically operated clutch that does
not require adjustment.
Clutch Fluid Level Inspection and
Adjustment
Warning
If there has been an appreciable drop
in the level of the fluid in the clutch
fluid reservoir, consult your authorized
Triumph dealer for advice before riding.
Riding with depleted clutch fluid levels,
or with a clutch fluid leak is dangerous
and could potentially lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
The clutch fluid reservoir is located on
the left hand side handlebar.
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1. Reservoir cap screws
2. Reservoir cap
3. Plastic plate
4. Diaphragm seal
5. MAX (maximum) level line
6. MIN (minimum) level line
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To inspect the clutch fluid level:
• Check the level of clutch fluid visible
in the window at the side of the
reservoir body.
• The clutch fluid level in the reservoir
must be kept between the MAX
(maximum) and MIN (minimum) level
lines (reservoir held horizontal).
To adjust the clutch fluid level:
• Clean
removing. This helps to prevents dirt
and dust entering the reservoir.
• Remove the reservoir cap screws.
• Remove the reservoir cap, plastic
plate and the diaphragm seal.
• Fill the reservoir to the MAX level
line using new DOT 4 fluid from a
sealed container.
• Reinstall the diaphragm seal noting
that is correctly positioned in the
reservoir.
• Reinstall the plastic plate.
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• Reinstall the reservoir cap.
• Reinstall and tighten the reservoir
cap screws to 13.3 lbf in (1.5 Nm).

Clutch Inspection

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Check that there is 0.08 - 0.12 in (2 -
3 mm) clutch lever free play at the lever.
If there is an incorrect amount of free
play, adjustments must be made.
the reservoir cap before