Daily Safety Checks - Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR 2022 Owner's Handbook Manual

Daily Safety Checks

Warning
Failure to perform
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 the following:
Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel
leaks (page 73).
Engine Oil: Correct oil level in sight glass.
Add correct specification oil as required.
No leaks from the engine (page 111).
Drive Chain:
Correct
(page 123).
Tires/Wheels:
pressures (when cold). Tread depth/
wear, tire/wheel damage, punctures etc.
(page 144).
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.
these checks
adjustment
Correct inflation
Visually
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering Action: Smooth but not loose
from lock to lock. No binding of any of
the control cables (page 131).
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 (page 125).
Front Brake Pads: Check that the
correct amount of friction material
is remaining on all the brake pads
(page 125).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid
leakage. Brake fluid levels must be
between the MAX and MIN marks on
both reservoirs (page 127).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaks
from fork seals (page 133).
Throttle: Make sure that the throttle
grip returns to the idle position without
sticking (page 65).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct
cable free play (page 120).
Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
coolant level in the expansion tank
(when the engine is cold) (page 117).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and the
horn function correctly (page 162).
Engine Stop: Stop switch turns the
engine off (page 88).
Stand: Returns to the fully up position
by spring tension. Return springs not
weak or damaged (page 82).
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