Triumph Rocket III Service Manual page 148

Engine Removal and Refit
Removal
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.
To gain access to the engine for removai:
1. Raise and securely support the motorcycle and
engine.
2. Remove the rider's seat.
3. Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first,
then remove it as described on page 18.9.
4. Remove the left and right side panels as
described on page 17.9.
5. Drain the engine oil as described on page 9.7.
6. Remove the fuel tank as described on page
11.99.
7.
Disconnect the throttle cables as described on
page 11.116.
8.
Remove the exhaust header system as
described on page 11. 133.
Note:
• The catalyst box and silencers can remain
in place.
9. Remove the radiator as described on page
12.11.
10. Remove the throttle bodies and intake hose as
described on page 11.121.
11. Remove the oil tank as described on page 9.16.
12. Remove the rear wheel as described on page
16.8.
13. Remove the swinging arm, bevel box and rear
suspension units as described in section 6.
14. Remove the front wheel as described on page
16.6.
15. Remove the front mudguard as described on
page 17.10.
16. Remove the rear brake master cylinder heel
guard.
1. Heel guard
2. Heel guard flxings
17. Remove the clip from the rear brake pedal c1evis
pin. Remove the clevis pin.
1. Pedal
2. Pushrod
3. Clevis
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Service Manual - Rocket III