Inspection; Installation - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Inspection
1. Check the radiator for stone damage.
2. Check the radiator core, for damage to fins or
obstructions to air flow.
3. Repair any damage and clear all obstructions.
To avoid overheating and consequent engine
damage, replace the radiator if the cores are
blocked or if the fins are badly deformed or broken.
4. Check that the fan spins freely and without tight
spots.
5. Check the fan blades for signs of heat distortion.
6. Check the fan cowl flaps for unobstructed
operation and for splits and deformation of the
flaps.
Cooling
Installation
1. Align the radiator to the lower mounting stud,
reconnect the cooling fan before fitting the upper
and lower mounting bolts.
2. Tighten the mounting bolts to 9 Nm.
3. Reconnect the top and bypass hoses to the
thermostat housing and head respectively.
Tighten the hose clips.
4. Reconnect the bottom hose to the radiator.
Tighten the hose clip.
5. In the following order, refit the:
• Front radiator grille if removed (fixing torque
7 Nm).
• Upper radiator cover (fixing torque 3 Nm).
• Side radiator grilles (side fixing torque 7 Nm,
upper fixing torque 3 Nm).
• Lower radiator cover (fixing torque 3 Nm).
6. Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
7. Refit the rider's seat.
B.
Refill the cooling system as described on page
12.7.
9. Refit the radiator side covers (fixing torque
9 Nm).
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Service Manual - Rocket
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