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OWNER’S HANDBOOK Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X This handbook contains information on the Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X motorcycles. Always store this Owner’s Handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it for information whenever necessary. The information contained in this publication is based on the latest information available at the time of printing.
CONTENTS This handbook contains a number of different sections. The table of contents below will help you find the beginning of each section where, in the case of the major sections, a further table of contents will help you find the specific subject required. FOREWORD SAFETY FIRST WARNING LABELS...
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Triumph motorcycle correctly. locate your nearest authorized Triumph dealer, visit the Triumph web site at www. triumph. co. uk or telephone authorized distributor your country. Their address is given in the service record book that accompanies this handbook.
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Our relationship with you does not end system is prohibited. with the purchase of your Triumph. Your feedback on the buying and ownership Owners are warned that the law may experience is very important in helping prohibit:...
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SAFETY FIRST The Motorcycle All Models Speed 400 WARNING This motorcycle is designed for use WARNING as a two-wheeled vehicle capable This motorcycle is designed for on- of carrying a rider and up to one road use only. passenger (subject to a passenger seat and footrests being installed).
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SAFETY FIRST Fuel and Exhaust Fumes Helmet and Clothing DANGER Never start the engine or run the engine in a confined area. Always operate the motorcycle in the open air or in an area with adequate DANGER ventilation. A helmet is one of the most important Exhaust fumes are poisonous and will pieces of riding gear as it offers cause loss of consciousness and death...
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(close fitting around the knee and motorcycles, such as an authorized ankle) and a brightly colored jacket. Triumph dealer. During off-road models Operation of an incorrectly performing suitable for off-road use), the rider motorcycle may aggravate a fault and must always wear appropriate clothing may also compromise safety.
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Triumph dealer. When parking the motorcycle, always Any accident can cause damage to remember the following: the motorcycle that, if not correctly...
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SAFETY FIRST Riding WARNING Always ride defensively and wear DANGER the protective equipment mentioned Never ride motorcycle when elsewhere in this Safety First section. fatigued or under the influence of Remember, accident, alcohol or other drugs. motorcycle does not give the same Riding when under the influence of impact protection as a car.
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SAFETY FIRST Wobble/Weave WARNING A weave is a relatively slow oscillation Continually observe react of the rear of the motorcycle, while changes in road surface, traffic and a wobble is a rapid, possibly strong wind conditions. two-wheeled shaking of the handlebar. These are vehicles subject external...
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SAFETY FIRST Handlebars and Footrests WARNING When banking and the bank angle WARNING indicator, attached rider's The rider must maintain control of the footrest, makes contact with the motorcycle by keeping hands on the ground, the motorcycle is nearing its handlebars at all times.
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SAFETY FIRST Parts and Accessories Triumph does not accept any liability whatsoever for defects caused by the installation non-approved parts, WARNING accessories or conversions. Owners should be aware that the Triumph does not accept any liability only approved parts, accessories...
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WARNING LABELS Speed 400 shown Left Hand Side NOTICE The labels detailed on this and the following pages draw your attention to important safety information in this handbook. Before riding, make sure that you have understood and complied with all the information to which these labels relate.
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WARNING LABELS Right Hand Side NOTICE All warning labels and decals, with the exception of the Breaking-in label, are mounted on the motorcycle using a strong adhesive. In some cases, labels are installed prior to an application of paint lacquer. Therefore, any attempt to remove the warning labels will cause damage to the paintwork or bodywork.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Speed 400 Left Hand Side Front turn signal 10. Rear suspension unit Headlight Side stand Clutch lever 12. Gear shift pedal Battery (under seat) 13. Coolant expansion tank Rear/brake light 14. Coolant expansion tank cap License plate light 15.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Right Hand Side Fuel tank Oil filler plug Coolant pressure cap (under fuel tank) Oil level sight glass Fuel filler cap 10. Rear brake pedal Front brake fluid reservoir Rear brake fluid reservoir Front brake lever 12. Drive chain Front fork 13.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Scrambler 400 X Left Hand Side Front turn signal 10. Rear suspension unit Headlight Side stand Clutch lever (behind handguard) 12. Gear shift pedal Battery (under seat) 13. Coolant expansion tank Rear/brake light 14. Coolant expansion tank cap License plate light 15.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Right Hand Side Fuel tank Radiator Coolant pressure cap (under fuel tank) Oil filler plug Fuel filler cap Oil level sight glass Front brake fluid reservoir (behind 10. Rear brake pedal handguard) Rear brake fluid reservoir Front brake lever (behind handguard) 12.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Rider View Parts Identification Speed 400 shown Front brake lever Clutch lever High beam switch Hazard warning light switch Daytime Running Lights (DRL) switch START button (if equipped) 10. Ignition switch Instruments Turn signal switch Front brake fluid reservoir 12.
SERIAL NUMBERS Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Serial Number The vehicle identification number is The engine serial number is stamped stamped into the steering head area of on the lower engine crankcase, and is the frame, and is visible from the right visible from the right hand side of the hand side of the motorcycle.
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INSTRUMENTS Instruments Display - Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X High coolant temperature warning light 12. Heated grips symbol (if equipped) Low oil pressure warning light 13. Service symbol or general warning symbol Engine management Malfunction Indicator 14. Low fuel indicator light Light (MIL) 15.
If the MIL flashes when the ignition is switched ON contact an authorized Engine Management System Triumph dealer as soon as possible to Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) have the situation rectified. In these circumstances the engine will not start.
Triumph dealer. coolant temperature warning light will illuminate. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light NOTICE Stop the engine immediately if the WARNING...
(10 km/h) when it will go off. understanding of motorcycles, such as The warning light will not illuminate an authorized Triumph dealer. again until the engine is restarted Hard acceleration and cornering may unless there is a fault, or the ABS is...
When the dipped beam headlight is an authorized Triumph dealer. switched on, the daytime running lights indicator light will be off. Turn signal Light The daytime running lights and dipped...
Time for evaporation will vary depending on the humidity of the ambient air. NOTICE condensation inside speedometer does clear, recommend that the speedometer is inspected by a competent person with the specialist knowledge and technical understanding of motorcycles, such as an authorized Triumph dealer.
INSTRUMENTS Multi-function Display The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute - rpm (r/min). Odometer The odometer shows the total distance that the motorcycle has traveled. Maximum engine speed Engine speed (rpm) maximum engine speed Odometer 9,500 rpm. Engine speeds above the maximum Tachometer engine speed are above the range for...
INSTRUMENTS Side Stand With the ignition switched on, the number of bars shown in the display The side stand indicator shows when indicates the level of fuel. the side stand is down. The indicator will When the fuel tank is full all eight bars not be shown when the side stand is up.
- ‘OFF’ will be shown on the is reset by a competent person with display. the specialist knowledge and technical understanding of motorcycles, such as an authorized Triumph dealer. Heated Grips (if equipped) To operate the heated grips: Push and release the heated grips ▼...
INSTRUMENTS Trip Meter To switch between trip meters, push and release the SCROLL/SELECT button, WARNING located on the left handlebar switch, until the required trip meter is shown. Do not attempt to switch between the odometer and trip meter display modes or reset the trip meter while the motorcycle is in motion.
INSTRUMENTS Current Fuel Consumption The instruments will display the average fuel consumption in the following units: This indication fuel km/l consumption at an instant in time. If ▼ the motorcycle is stationary, 0.0 will be l/100 km ▼ shown in the display area. mpg.
Triumph Traction Control (TTC) Setting The Triumph Traction Control (TTC) system can be temporarily disabled. The TTC system cannot be permanently disabled, it will be automatically enabled when the ignition is turned off and then on again.
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INSTRUMENTS To access the set menu: To set the hour display: Push and release the SCROLL/ Make sure the hour display is still ▼ ▼ SELECT button until the set menu is flashing then push and release the displayed. SCROLL/SELECT button to change the setting.
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INSTRUMENTS From CLOCK, push and release the The options available are: ▼ SCROLL/SELECT button until UNITS Distance/Economy: is displayed. miles and mpg (UK) ▼ miles and mpg (US) ▼ km and l/100 km ▼ km and km/l. ▼ Units menu Push and hold the SCROLL/SELECT ▼...
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GENERAL INFORMATION Table of Contents Controls Throttle Control Ignition Switch/Steering Lock Ignition Key Engine Immobilizer Right Handlebar Switches Left Handlebar Switches Fuel Refueling Traction Control (TC) Traction Control Settings To Disable the Traction Control Side Stand Side Panels Side Panels - Removal Side Panel - Installation Seats Seat Care...
Triumph dealer. throttle will close. Reduced engine performance could There are no user adjustments for the cause a dangerous riding condition, throttle control.
GENERAL INFORMATION Ignition Key WARNING WARNING With the key in the LOCK position, the steering will become locked. Additional keys, key rings/chains or Never turn the key to the LOCK items attached to the ignition key may position while motorcycle interfere with the steering.
GENERAL INFORMATION When motorcycle delivered NOTICE from the factory, two ignition keys Key functions may be disrupted by are supplied together with a small tag electronic devices, environmental bearing the key number. Make a note electrical noise sources and metal of the key number and store the spare key and key number tag in a safe place objects.
GENERAL INFORMATION Right Handlebar Switches RUN Position In addition to the ignition switch being turned to the ON position, the engine run/stop switch must be in the RUN position for the motorcycle to operate. START Button The START button operates the electric starter.
GENERAL INFORMATION Left Handlebar Switches The daytime running lights or dipped beam can be selected with the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) switch. select daytime running lights, push the dipped beam/DRL switch downwards. To select dipped beam, push the dipped beam/DRL switch upwards. When the daytime running lights are turned on, the daytime running lights indicator light will illuminate in the...
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GENERAL INFORMATION If the DRL switch is in the daytime The heated grips will not power back on running lights position, push the high automatically even if the voltage rises to beam switch forward to turn the high the safe level. The user must manually beam on.
NOTICE technical understanding of motorcycles, such as an authorized Triumph dealer. If 'knocking' or 'pinging' occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load, use a different brand of gasoline or gasoline which has a higher octane...
This includes any under the names 'gasohol', 'Ethanol appliance with a pilot light. enhanced', or 'contains Ethanol'. This fuel may be used in your Triumph - Pay full attention and remain alert motorcycle. while refueling. - Never fill the tank until the fuel level MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) rises into the filler neck.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel Tank Cap Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank slowly to help prevent spillage. Do not fill the tank to a level above the bottom of the filler neck. This will make sure there is enough air space to allow for fuel expansion if the fuel inside the tank expands through absorption of heat from the engine or...
GENERAL INFORMATION Traction Control (TC) Traction Control Settings WARNING WARNING Do not attempt to adjust the traction The traction control system is not a control settings while the motorcycle substitute for riding appropriately for is in motion. the prevailing surface and weather conditions.
GENERAL INFORMATION To Disable the Traction Control Push and hold the SCROLL/SELECT ▼ button for more than one second to WARNING change between traction control on and traction control off. After riding off-road with traction control disabled, always make sure that the traction control is enabled when returning to ride on public roads.
GENERAL INFORMATION Side Stand The motorcycle is equipped with a side stand on which it can be parked. When using the side stand, always turn the WARNING handlebars fully to the left and leave The motorcycle is equipped with an the motorcycle in first gear.
Remove the seat for Speed 400 and ▼ the rider and passenger seats for clec Scrambler 400 X, see page 57. Side panel (Scrambler 400 X shown) Hook Remove the fasteners at the top of ▼...
GENERAL INFORMATION Left Hand Side Panel Lift the side panel upwards to ▼ remove from the lower hook. To install the left hand side panel: Position the bottom of the side ▼ panel onto the lower hook. Position the two locating dowels to ▼...
Side panel (Scrambler 400 X shown) Hook WARNING Grommets To prevent detachment of the seat Reinstall the seat for Speed 400 and ▼ during riding, after installation always the rider and passenger seats for grasp the seat and pull firmly upwards.
Seat lock (Scrambler 400 X shown) The seat can be removed to gain access Speed 400 to the battery and fuse box. Seat Seat - Removal Insert the ignition key into the seat ▼...
GENERAL INFORMATION Scrambler 400 X Lift the seat up from the back ▼ and slide rearwards for complete Passenger Seat removal from the motorcycle. NOTICE The passenger seat must be removed before removing the rider’s seat. Insert the ignition key into the seat ▼...
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GENERAL INFORMATION Speed 400 WARNING Seat To prevent detachment of the seat Engage the hook at the front of the during riding, after installation always ▼ seat under the bracket at the rear grasp the seat and pull firmly upwards.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Install the fasteners at the rear of ▼ NOTICE the seat and tighten to 40 lbf in (4.5 Nm). An audible click can be heard when the seat is fully engaged in its lock. cldw Fasteners Rider's seat clfw Locating peg WARNING...
GENERAL INFORMATION Owner's Handbook and Tool Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket Owner's Handbook/Quick Start Guide DANGER The Owner's Handbook or Quick Start Do not use a mobile phone or adjust Guide is supplied with the motorcycle. any GPS device while the motorcycle is Tool Kit in motion.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Remove the cover. ▼ NOTICE The USB socket is susceptible to water ingress with the cover open. Do not connect adapter cables to the USB socket while it is raining or in wet conditions. Water in the USB socket could lead to corrosion which may adversely affect the function of the device.
GENERAL INFORMATION Breaking-In From 600 to 1,000 miles (1,000 to 1,500 km): Engine speed can gradually be ▼ increased to the maximum engine R.P.M. speed for short periods. Breaking-in is the name given to the Both during and after breaking-in has process that occurs during the first been completed: hours of a new vehicle's operation.
(see page 98). Triumph dealer. Clutch: Smooth operation and correct Check: cable free play (see page 99). Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel Coolant: No coolant leakage.
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE Table of Contents Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Moving Off Shifting Gears Braking Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Parking Considerations for High Speed Operation...
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine WARNING DANGER Do not stop the engine using the Never start the engine or run the ignition switch or engine stop switch engine in a confined area. while the motorcycle is moving. Always operate the motorcycle in the Always bring the motorcycle to a stop open air or in an area with adequate...
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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE Pull the clutch lever fully into the ▼ NOTICE handlebar. The low oil pressure warning light Leaving the throttle fully closed, ▼ should go out shortly after the engine push the START button until the starts.
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE Moving Off WARNING Pull in the clutch lever and select ▼ Do not shift to a lower gear at speeds first gear. that will cause excessive engine rpm Open the throttle a little and let out ▼...
Riders should practice emergency braking in a traffic-free area. Triumph strongly recommends that all riders take a course of instruction, which includes advice on safe brake operation. Incorrect brake technique may lead to loss of motorcycle control which could result in serious injury or...
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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WARNING WARNING When descending long, steep When using motorcycle gradient or mountain pass, make use loose, wet or muddy roads, braking of the engine's braking effect by down effectiveness will be reduced by dust, shifting and use both front and rear mud or moisture collecting on the brakes intermittently.
Always ride within the legal speed limit. an authorized Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked Never ride without due care and and rectified.
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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE ABS Warning Light WARNING When the ignition switch is operates comparing turned to the ON position, it is relative speed of the front and rear normal that the ABS warning wheels. light will be illuminated. The light will remain on until the motorcycle Use of non-recommended tires can first reaches a speed exceeding 6 mph...
CAUTION The engine and exhaust system will be hot after riding. park where pedestrians Speed 400 Shown and children are likely to touch the Select neutral and turn the ignition motorcycle. ▼ switch to the OFF position. Touching any part of the engine or...
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE Considerations for High WARNING Speed Operation The handling characteristics of a motorcycle at high speed may vary WARNING from those you are familiar with at legal road speeds. This motorcycle should be operated within the legal speed limits for the Do not attempt high speed operation particular road traveled.
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HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE Electrical Equipment Steering Make sure that all electrical equipment Check that handlebar turns such as the headlight, rear/brake light, smoothly without excessive free play or turn signals and horn all work correctly. tight spots. Make sure that the control cables do not restrict the steering in Engine Oil any way.
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Triumph accessory. Make sure the Triumph motorcycle model that the Triumph accessory is to be installed on, is listed as approved for the genuine Triumph accessory. For all Triumph Installation Instructions, see www. triumphinstructions. com. Never install...
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- Incorrectly adjusted tire pressures - Excessively or unevenly worn tires Triumph does not accept any liability - Side winds and turbulence from whatsoever for defects caused by the other vehicles installation...
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ACCESSORIES, LOADING AND PASSENGERS Loading WARNING Do not carry liquids in containers on WARNING your motorcycle. Never attempt to store any items Liquids stable will between the frame and the fuel tank. adversely affect motorcycle This may restrict the steering aspect stability.
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ACCESSORIES, LOADING AND PASSENGERS Passengers WARNING Always make sure that any loads WARNING carried are evenly distributed on both This motorcycle is designed for use sides of the motorcycle. Make sure as a two-wheeled vehicle capable that the load is correctly secured so of carrying a rider and up to one that it will not move around while the passenger (subject to a passenger...
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ACCESSORIES, LOADING AND PASSENGERS WARNING WARNING Do not carry a passenger unless they carry animals your are tall enough to reach the footrests motorcycle. provided. An animal could make sudden and A passenger who is not tall enough unpredictable movements that may to reach the footrests will be unable lead to loss of motorcycle control to sit securely on the motorcycle and...
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Motorcycles traveling approximately ▼ authorized Triumph dealer will have 10,000 miles (16,000 km) per year the necessary knowledge, equipment, must have the annual maintenance and skills to maintain your Triumph and the specified mileage based motorcycle correctly. items carried out together.
Do not place used oil filters in with the interval is reset by a competent person general waste. with specialist knowledge If in doubt for the disposal of the above, technical understanding of motorcycles, contact your local authority. such as an authorized Triumph dealer.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Scheduled Maintenance Table Odometer Reading in Miles (km) or Time Period, whichever comes first First Annual Mileage Based Service Service Service Operation description 10,000 and 600 Mile 30,000 Mile 20,000 Mile 40,000 Mile (1,000 km) Daily Year (16,000 and (32,000 km) (64,000 km)
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Autoscan - carry out a full Autoscan using the • • • • • Triumph diagnostic tool (print a customer copy) Fasteners - inspect visually for security • • • • Carry out all outstanding Service Bulletin and •...
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Engine Oil WARNING Make sure that the engine oil level is correct and the oil is changed in accordance with the scheduled maintenance requirements. Motorcycle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine In order for the engine, transmission, will cause accelerated...
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Position the motorcycle on level When the correct level is reached, ▼ ▼ ground and in an upright position. install and tighten the engine oil The sight glass can be viewed filler plug. from the right hand side of the motorcycle, towards the rear of the engine.
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Remove the fasteners that attach ▼ CAUTION the front left engine cover and remove the cover. The engine oil may be hot. Avoid contact with the hot engine oil by wearing suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye protection. Contact with the hot engine oil may cause minor to moderate injury to exposed skin.
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Clean the engine oil strainer. Install and tighten the evacuation ▼ ▼ strainer plug to 89 lbf in (10 Nm). cldp Engine oil drain plug cleg Engine oil drain plug O-ring Evacuation strainer plug Engine oil strainer Evacuation strainer plug O-ring Engine oil strainer O-ring Evacuation strainer...
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API SN (or higher) and before the oil reaches all parts of the JASO MA2. Semi synthetic engine engine can cause engine damage or oil must not be used. Triumph seizure. Performance fully synthetic engine oil is recommended. Only raise engine speed after running the engine for 30 seconds to allow the oil to circulate fully.
API SN (or higher) and JASO MA2. Semi immediately investigate synthetic engine oil must not be used. situation. Triumph Performance fully synthetic engine oil is recommended. Running the engine with low oil pressure will cause severe engine NOTICE damage.
NOTICE provide freeze protection least -29°F (-34°C). Coolant, as supplied by Triumph, is Do not mix coolants of different types premixed and does not need to be and colors. Mixing coolants of different diluted prior to filling or topping off types will reduce the performance of the cooling system.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT coolant containing corrosion Check the coolant level in the ▼ inhibitor is not used, the cooling system expansion tank. The coolant level will accumulate rust and scale in the must be between the MAX and MIN water jacket and radiator. This will block marks.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT NOTICE NOTICE hard water used If the coolant level is being checked cooling system, it will cause scale because the coolant has overheated, accumulation engine also check the level in the radiator and radiator and considerably reduce the top off if necessary.
NOTICE specialist knowledge and technical understanding of motorcycles, such as Using high pressure water sprays, an authorized Triumph dealer. such as from a car wash facility or A sticking or stuck throttle control household pressure...
Triumph dealer. maintenance requirements. Clutch Inspection Check that there is 0.08 - 0.12 in ▼ clutch lever free play at the lever. If there is an incorrect amount of ▼...
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Tighten the lock nut. Tighten the lock nut to 11 lbf ft ▼ ▼ (15 Nm). cldc Clutch lever clde Clearance Adjuster lock nut Adjuster sleeve Clutch cable adjuster Adjuster lock nut Clutch outer cable NOTICE If correct adjustment cannot be made using the lever adjuster, use the cable adjuster at the lower end of the cable.
If the chain is badly worn or incorrectly adjusted (either too loose or too tight) the chain could jump off the sprockets or break. Therefore, we recommend to always replace worn or damaged chains using genuine Triumph parts.
When drive chain free ▼ movement has been set to for Speed 400 and for Scrambler 400 X, see page 102, push the wheel into firm contact with the adjusters. Make sure same adjuster ▼...
Triumph dealer. Operation of the motorcycle with defective brakes may lead to loss of cldv_4 motorcycle control which could result Rear wheel spindle nut (Scrambler 400 X in serious injury or death.
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Replacement drive chains must be installed by a competent person with the specialist knowledge and technical understanding of motorcycles, such as an authorized Triumph dealer. We recommend to always replace worn damaged chains using genuine Triumph parts.
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Triumph dealer. Rotate the rear wheel and inspect ▼ Drive Chain Wear Inspection sprockets...
The use of proprietary brands of brake pads is not recommended as these may have a reduced carrier plate thickness when compared with the Triumph genuine parts. Brake pads with an incorrect carrier plate thickness can potentially become dislodged from the caliper body as...
After replacement brake pads have been installed, ride with extreme Brake pads for this model supplied caution until the new pads have by Triumph will have the carrier plate 'broken in'. at the recommended thickness. We recommend that the brake pads are...
Brake pad action. There are no parts that require Brake pads for this model supplied adjustment on the front and rear by Triumph will have the carrier plate brakes. at the recommended thickness. We recommend that the brake pads are...
Because of this, always replace brake Triumph Performance DOT 4 brake fluid fluid in accordance with scheduled as recommended in the Specification maintenance requirements. section. The brake fluid must also be changed if it becomes, or is suspected...
(Speed 400 shown) specialist knowledge and technical Reservoir cap understanding of motorcycles, such Plastic spacer and diaphragm seal as an authorized Triumph dealer to Reservoir inspect and, if necessary, repair the brake system. Failure to follow the advice above may lead to loss of motorcycle control which could result in serious injury or death.
To adjust the rear brake fluid level: Remove the reservoir cap, and the ▼ plastic spacer and diaphragm seal. Fill reservoir ▼ mark using new DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container. Triumph Performance DOT 4 brake fluid is recommended.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Mirrors Models with Bar End Mirrors WARNING WARNING Incorrect adjustment of the bar end Always adjust the mirrors to provide mirrors may cause the mirror arm sufficient rearward vision before riding to contact the fuel tank, brake or the motorcycle.
If the mirror fastener is too loose, the mirror may blow back at speed. The bar end mirrors will be set by your authorized Triumph dealer and will not Operation of the motorcycle with normally require any adjustment. Should incorrectly adjusted mirrors will result...
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Steering/Wheel Bearings NOTICE open ended spanner WARNING counter-hold the mirror boss as the prevent risk injury from mirror lock nut is loosened/tightened. the motorcycle falling during the Failure to counter-hold the boss will inspection, make sure that cause damage to the thread and the motorcycle is stabilized and secured mirror to become loose.
Triumph dealer. loss of motorcycle control which could Remove the support and place the ▼ result in serious injury or death. motorcycle on the side stand.
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Scheduled maintenance must understanding of motorcycles, such as carried out by a competent person an authorized Triumph dealer. with specialist knowledge technical understanding motorcycles, such as an authorized Position the motorcycle on level ▼...
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilized understanding of motorcycles, such as and adequately supported. an authorized Triumph dealer. Do not support the motorcycle on Accidental release of pressurized oil any ancillary component, the exhaust or springs could result in minor to system or any other non structural moderate injury.
Rear Suspension Settings knowledge and technical understanding The motorcycle is delivered from the of motorcycles, such as an authorized factory with all the suspension settings Triumph dealer. set at the Standard setting. Refer following table further...
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Bank Angle Indicators Turn the spring preload adjuster ▼ ring counterclockwise to increase spring preload, and clockwise to WARNING decrease spring preload. When Always replace bank angle delivered from the factory, the indicators before they are worn to preload adjuster will be set at their maximum limit.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Tires WARNING Do not install tube type tires on tubeless rims. The bead will not seat and the tires could slip on the rims, causing rapid tire deflation. Never install an inner tube inside a tubeless tire without the appropriate This model is equipped with tubeless marking.
Correct inflation pressure will provide an authorized Triumph dealer. maximum stability, rider comfort and tire life. Always check tire pressures Riding with damaged wheels and tires before riding when the tires are cold.
A list of approved tires specific to your Failure to follow the advice above motorcycle are available from your may lead to loss of motorcycle control authorized Triumph dealer, or on the which could result in serious injury or Internet at www. triumph. co. uk. death.
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Never install an inner tube inside a understanding of motorcycles, such as tubeless tire without the appropriate an authorized Triumph dealer. marking. This will cause friction inside the tire and the resulting heat build- Tire damage may not always be visible up may cause the tube to burst from the outside.
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A list of approved tires specific to Failure to follow the advice above these models is available from your may lead to loss of motorcycle control authorized Triumph dealer, or on the which could result in serious injury or Internet at www. triumph. co. uk. death.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Battery WARNING battery contains harmful WARNING materials. The battery contains sulfuric acid Always keep children and pets away (battery acid). Contact with skin or from the battery at all times. eyes may cause severe burns. Wear Failure to follow the advice above protective clothing and a face shield.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Battery Maintenance Engine Control Module (ECM) memory, high ambient temperatures, or the WARNING addition of electrical security systems or other electrical accessories will all Battery acid corrosive increase this rate of battery discharge. poisonous and will cause damage to Disconnecting the battery from the unprotected skin.
(battery acid). Contact with skin or be removed from the motorcycle and eyes may cause severe burns. Wear kept charged using a Triumph approved protective clothing and a face shield. maintenance charger. If battery acid gets on your skin, flush Similarly, should the battery charge with water immediately.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT If the battery becomes hot to the ▼ WARNING touch, stop charging and allow the battery to cool before resuming. If the battery has been disconnected or the fuses removed for any reason After charging, leave the battery ▼...
To allow access to the fuse settings should be reset as noted. box, the seat for Speed 400 and the passenger seat for Scrambler 400 X must be removed, see page 57. clfb...
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Fuse box 2 and the main fuse are Spare fuses for fuse box 1 are located located behind the left hand side panel. on the inside of the fuse box and should To allow access to the fuses, the side be replaced if used.
In addition, the use of bulbs of FUSE 1 incorrect wattage may cause the chassis ECM to cut power to affected lighting circuits. FUSE 2 Use genuine Triumph supplied bulbs as specified in the Triumph Parts Catalog. Always have replacement bulbs...
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Covering the headlight lens during an authorized Triumph dealer. operation with items clothing, luggage, adhesive...
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Position Light Tighten headlight mounting ▼ fasteners to 80 lbf in (9 Nm). The position light unit is a sealed, maintenance-free LED unit. Brake/Tail Light The brake/tail light unit is a sealed, maintenance-free LED unit. The tail light unit must be replaced in the event of the failure of the tail light.
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CLEANING AND STORAGE Table of Contents Cleaning Preparation for Washing Where to be Careful Washing After Washing Gloss Paintwork Care Matt Paintwork Care Aluminum Items - not Lacquered or Painted Chrome and Stainless Steel Care Black Chrome Care Exhaust System Care Seat Care Windshield Care (if equipped) Monsoon/Rainy Season Care...
CLEANING AND STORAGE Cleaning Preparation for Washing Frequent, regular cleaning Before washing, precautions must be essential part of the maintenance of taken to keep water off the following your motorcycle. If regularly cleaned, places. the appearance will be preserved for Rear opening of the exhausts: Cover many years.
CLEANING AND STORAGE Where to be Careful Washing wash motorcycle, NOTICE following: Make sure that the motorcycle Do not use high pressure spray ▼ engine is cold. washers or steam cleaners. Prepare a mixture of clean, cold Use of high pressure spray washers ▼...
CLEANING AND STORAGE After Washing Gloss Paintwork Care Gloss paintwork should be washed WARNING dried described previously, then protected using a high quality Never wax or lubricate the brake discs. automotive wax polish. Always follow Always clean the brake disc with a the manufacturer’s instructions and proprietary brand of oil-free brake disc repeat...
CLEANING AND STORAGE Aluminum Items - not Chrome and Stainless Steel Lacquered or Painted Care Items such as brake and clutch levers, All chrome and stainless steel parts wheels, engine covers, engine cooling of your motorcycle must be cleaned fins, upper lower yokes...
CLEANING AND STORAGE Black Chrome Care Exhaust System Care Items such as headlight bowls and All parts of the exhaust system of your mirrors on some models must be motorcycle must be cleaned regularly to correctly cleaned to preserve their avoid a deterioration of its appearance.
CLEANING AND STORAGE Seat Care Windshield Care (if equipped) NOTICE Do not use chemicals or high pressure spray washers to clean the seat. WARNING Using chemicals or high pressure spray washers may damage the seat Never attempt to clean the windshield cover.
The drive chain should be cleaned ▼ lubricated every 200 miles (300 km) using Triumph Performance chain lubricant. NOTICE If the drive chain gets contaminated by mud, we recommend that the drive chain is cleaned and lubricated before riding.
Install the spark plug, specialist knowledge and technical tightening to 13 lbf ft (17 Nm). understanding of motorcycles, such Change the engine oil and filter (see as an authorized Triumph dealer. ▼ page 90). Check and if necessary correct the ▼...
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▼ filled with a 50% mixture of coolant motor several times until the oil (noting that OAT coolant, as supplied pressure light goes out. Triumph, pre-mixed Replace the spark plug, tightening ▼ requires no dilution) and distilled to 13 lbf ft (17 Nm), and start the water solution (see page 95).
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WARRANTY Table of Contents Triumph Warranty Terms and Conditions - America and Canada only Conditions and Exclusions - America and Canada only Noise Control System Warranty Tampering With The Noise Control System Prohibited Emission Control System Warranty California Emissions Control Warranty Statement...
Quick Start Guide (where supplied with the motorcycle) together with all other Triumph will bear labor charges for work relevant documents are passed to the carried out under the warranty. new owner. Please advise the new...
LIMITED. Should warranty claim become cost removal ▼ necessary, Triumph Motorcycles and its replacement parts authorized dealers shall not be liable accessories, unless supplied for loss of use, inconvenience, lost time, original equipment, or recommended commercial losses or other incidental or...
Failure to carry out maintenance as ▼ prescribed in the owner's manual. Replacement of any parts of the ▼ exhaust or air intake system with parts other than those specified by Triumph Motorcycles America Limited.
Replacing, removing, ▼ in addition to the general Triumph modifications of any part of the warranty and the noise control system noise control system (consisting of warranty. the exhaust system and air intake...
Your warranty rights and obligations alterations, accident damage The California Air Resources Board and failure to carry out maintenance as Triumph Motorcycles America Limited described in the owner's manual. are pleased to explain the emission replacement parts ▼ control system on your motorcycle.
If an emission related part on your required maintenance listed in your motorcycle is defective, the parts will owner's manual. be repaired or replaced by Triumph Triumph Motorcycles America Limited Motorcycles America Limited. This is recommends that...
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However, in the case of an at retail, the date it is first placed in "emergency" (as defined below) where service. an authorized Triumph dealer is not The emission control system of each reasonably available, you could have new Triumph motorcycle was designed,...
The emission control system warranty all failed parts and original receipts, covers the following "warranted parts" marked "paid," so you can present them only: to an authorized Triumph dealer for their inspection. Triumph Motorcycles Fuel injection/engine management ▼ America Limited recommends that you...
WARRANTY What Is Not Covered By This Triumph Overseas Emission Warranty If you are traveling abroad and require assistance or advice from a Triumph The emission control system warranty dealer, contact subsidiary does not cover: importer for the country which you are Malfunctions "warranted...
WARRANTY Caring for your Motorcycle Germany/Austria Triumph Motorrad Deutschland GmbH Triumph Motorcycles have taken great care in the selection of materials, Tel: +49 6003 829090 plating and painting techniques so as Fax: +49 6003 8290927 to provide its customers with a quality Italy cosmetic appearance allied to durability.
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SPECIFICATIONS Table of Contents Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X...
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Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X Dimensions, Weights and Performance A list of model specific dimensions, weights and performance figures is available from your authorized Triumph dealer, or on the Internet at www. triumph. co. uk. Payload Speed 400 Scrambler 400 X...
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0.48 gallon (1.8 liters) 0.48 gallon (1.8 liters) excluding oil filter) Cooling System Speed 400 Scrambler 400 X Orange - Triumph D2053 Orange - Triumph D2053 OAT coolant (premixed) OAT coolant (premixed) Coolant type Green - HP THANDA RAJA Green - HP THANDA RAJA...
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SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Speed 400 Scrambler 400 X Unleaded, 91 RON (U.S. 87 Unleaded, 91 RON (U.S. 87 Fuel type CLC/AKI) CLC/AKI) Fuel tank capacity 3.4 gallons (13 liters) 3.4 gallons (13 liters) Ignition Speed 400 Scrambler 400 X Ignition system...
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Approved Tires A list of approved tires specific to these models is available from your authorized Triumph dealer, or on the Internet at www. triumph. co. uk. Tires Speed 400 Scrambler 400 X...
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Drive chain Triumph Performance chain lubricant Fully synthetic 10W/50 motorcycle engine oil which meets specification API SN (or higher) and JASO MA2. Engine oil Semi synthetic engine oil must not be used. Triumph Performance fully synthetic engine oil is recommended...
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INDEX Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Cleaning Indicator Light After Washing Aluminum Items - not Lacquered or Painted Bank Angle Indicators Black Chrome Items Battery Chrome and Stainless Steel Charging Exhaust System Discharge Frequency of Cleaning Disposal Gloss Paintwork Installation Matt Paintwork Maintenance Monsoon Removal...
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Service Fuel Tank Cap Side Stand Low Fuel Indicator Light Speedometer Range To Empty Tachometer Refueling Trip Meter Fuses Triumph Traction Control Identification Units Location Warning Lights Gears Left Handlebar Switches Gear Position Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Switch Shifting Heated Grips Button...
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INDEX Seats Passenger Seat Installation Maintenance Passenger Seat Removal Scheduled Maintenance Rider's Seat Installation Mirrors Rider's Seat Removal Bar End Mirrors Seat Care 56, 143 Mirror Adjustment Seat Installation Multi-function Display Seat Lock Seat Removal Odometer Serial Numbers Off-Road Engine Serial Number Off-Road Mode Vehicle Identification Number Off-Road Use...
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Tire Wear Noise Control System Traction Control (TC) Owner’s Handbook Disable Warning Label Locations 16, 17 Settings Warning Labels Triumph Traction Control (TTC) Setting Wheel Bearings Trip Meter Inspection Turn signals 46, 135 Windshield Cleaning Units Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket...
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The table below shows the frequencies and power levels for the radio equipment devices in compliance with the EU Directive 2014/53/EU. The table shows all radio equipment devices used across the Triumph range of motorcycles. Only certain radio equipment devices in the table are applicable to specific motorcycles.
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APPROVAL INFORMATION FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. ▼ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that ▼...
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