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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Daily Safety Checks
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Failure
to
every day before you ride may result
in serious motorcycle damage or an
accident causing serious injury or
death.
Check the following items each day
before you ride. The time required is
minimal, and these checks will help make
sure you have 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.
Check:
Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel
leaks (see page 82).
Engine Oil: Correct level visible at sight
glass. Add correct specification oil as
required. No leaks from the engine or oil
cooler (see page 129).
Final Drive: No oil leaks (see page 140).
Warning
perform
these
checks
Tires/Wheels:
pressures (when cold). Tread depth/
wear, tire/wheel damage, punctures etc.
(see page 149).
Nuts,
Bolts,
Fasteners:
check that steering and suspension
components, axles, and all controls are
properly tightened or 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 (see page 145).
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 (see page 141).
ABS: Make sure that the ABS warning
light does not remain illuminated at
speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h) when
moving off (see page 111).
Brake Pads: There should be more
than 0.06 in (1.5 mm) of friction material
remaining on all the pads (see page 141).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake and clutch
fluid leakage. Brake fluid levels must
be between the MAX and MIN marks
on both reservoirs (see page 143 and
page 144).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaks
from fork seals (see page 148).
Throttle:
Throttle
0.08 - 0.12 in (2-3 mm). Make sure that
the throttle grip returns to the idle
position without sticking (see page 67).
Correct
inflation
Visually
grip
free
play
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