Safe Operation; Daily Safety Checks - Triumph America Handbook

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, or operation of the
motorcycle with faults noted in any of the
areas below, may
motorcycle damage, loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Check:
Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel leaks
(page 30).
Engine Oil: Correct level on sight glass. Add
correct specification oil as required (page 57).
Tyres/Wheels: Correct inflation pressures
(when cold). Tread depth/wear (min 2.0 mm
tread depth), tyre/wheel damage, punctures
etc. (page 97).
result in serious
General Information
Drive Chain: Check drive chain for correct
adjustment and lubrication (page 65).
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 (page 72).
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 69).
Brake Pads: There should be more than
1.5 mm of friction material remaining on all
the pads (page 69).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid leakage.
Brake fluid levels must be between the MAX
and MIN marks on both reservoirs (page 70).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No fork oil
leakage (page 74).
Throttle: Throttle grip free play 2 - 3 mm.
Ensure that the throttle grip returns to the
idle position without sticking (page 61).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct cable
free play (page 63).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and horn
function correctly (page 27).
Engine Stop: Stop switch turns the engine
off (page 26/38).
Stand: Returns to the fully up position by
spring tension. Return springs not weak or
damaged (page 32).
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