Safe Operation; Daily Safety Checks - Triumph Speed Triple Handbook

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Safe Operation

Daily Safety Checks

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 authorised
Triumph dealer for the action required to
return the motorcycle to a safe operating
condition.
Warning
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:
Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel leaks
(see page 32).
Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick. Add
correct specification oil as required. No leaks
from the engine or oil cooler (see page 59).
Drive Chain: Correct adjustment (see
page 68).
Tyres/Wheels: Correct inflation pressures
(when cold). Tread depth/wear, tyre/wheel
damage, punctures etc. (see page 80).
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Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners: Visually check that
steering and suspension components, axles,
and all controls are properly tightened or
fastened. Inspect all areas for loose/damaged
fixings.
Steering Action: Smooth but not loose from
lock to lock. No binding of any of the control
cables (see page 74).
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 (see
page 71).
Brake Pads: There should be more than
1.5 mm of friction material remaining on all
the pads (see page 72).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid leakage.
Brake fluid levels must be between the MAX
and MIN marks on both reservoirs (see
page 73).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaks from
fork seals (see page 76).
Throttle: Throttle grip free play 2 - 3 mm.
Ensure that the throttle grip returns to the
idle position without sticking (see page 65).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct cable
free play (see page 67).
Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
coolant level in the expansion tank (when the
engine is cold) (see page 62).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and horn
function correctly (see page 28).
Engine Stop: Stop switch turns the engine
off (see page 40).
Stand: Returns to the fully up position by
spring tension. Return springs not weak or
damaged (see page 35).