Daily Safety Checks - Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Owner's Handbook Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Daily Safety Checks

Failure to perform these checks 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
ensure 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 93).
Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick or
shown in sight glass. Add correct
specification oil as required. No leaks
from the engine or oil cooler (see
page 136).
Drive Chain: Correct adjustment (see
page 146).
Tires/Wheels:
pressures (when cold). Tread depth/
wear, tire/wheel damage, loose/broken
spokes, punctures etc. (see page 169).
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners: Visually check
that steering
components, axles, and all controls are
properly tightened or fastened. Inspect
all areas for loose/damaged fasteners.
Warning
Correct inflation
and suspension
Steering Action: Smooth but not loose
from lock to lock. No binding of any of
the control cables (see page 155).
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
page 150).
Brake Pads: Check that the correct
amount of friction material is remaining
on all the brake pads (see page 150).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid
leakage. Brake fluid levels must be
between the MAX and MIN marks on
both reservoirs (see page 151).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No fork oil
leakage (see page 157).
Throttle: Make sure that the throttle
grip returns to the idle position without
sticking (see page 144).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct
cable free play (see page 145).
Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
coolant level in the expansion tank
(when the engine is cold) (see page 142).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and horn
function correctly (see page 31).
Engine Stop: Engine start/stop switch
turns the engine OFF when the switch is
moved to the STOP
page 29).
Stands: Returns to the fully up position
by spring tension. Return springs not
weak or damaged (see page 94).
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