Chainfree-Movement Adjustment; Chainwear Inspection; Swin G In G Arm/Drive Chain - Triumph TIGER Service Manual

Chain Free-movement
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1. Loosen the wheel spindle nut.
2. Release the locknuts on both the left hand and right
hand chain adjuster bolts.
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1. Adjuster bolt locknut
2. Adjuster bolt
3. Rear wheel spindle nut
3. Ensure the wheel is in firm contact with the adjusters.
4. Moving both adjusters by an equal amount, turn the
adjuster bolts clockwise (viewed from the rear of the
motorcycle) to increase chain free movement and
counter clockwise to reduce chain free movement
Note:
Check for equal adjustment on both sides
using ` the graduation marks on the
swinging arm.
5. the adjuster bolts and tighten both
Counter hold
adjuster locknuts to 20 Nm, and the rear wheel
spindle nut to 110 Nm.
6. Repeat the chain adjustment check. Re-adjust if
necessa .
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Operation of the motorcycle with insecure adjuster
locknuts or a loose wheel spindle may result in impaired
stability and handling of the motorcycle. This impaired
stability and handling may lead to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
7. Check the rear brake effectiveness. Rectify if
necessa .
ry
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It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective
brakes; you must have your authorised Triumph dealer
take remedial action before you a
motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial action may
reduce braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Chain Wear Inspection
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1. Measurement ac
2.10-20kg Weight
Before starting work , ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
Remove the chain guard from the swinging arm.
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2. Stretch the chain taut by hanging a 10-20 kg (20-40
Ib) weight on the chain.
3. Measure a length of 20 links on the straight part of
the chain from pin centre of the 1 st pin to pin centre
of the 21 st pin. Repeat the test at various sections of
the chain to establish an average reading. This is
because the chain may wear unevenly.
4. If the length exceeds the service limit of 320 mm
(12.59 in), the chain must be replaced.
A chain that breaks or jumps
snag on the engine sprocket or lock the rear wheel,
severely damaging the motorcycle and causing loss of
control and an accident.
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