Front Suspension - Triumph Bonneville Handbook

Wheel Bearings Inspection
If the wheel bearings in the front or rear
wheel allow play in the wheel hub, are noisy,
or if the wheel does not turn smoothly, have
your authorised Triumph dealer inspect the
wheel bearings.
The wheel bearings must be inspected at
the intervals specified in the scheduled
maintenance chart.
Position the motorcycle on level
•
ground, in an upright position.
Raise the front wheel off the ground.
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Gently rock the top of the front wheel
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from side to side.
If any free- -play can be detected, ask
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your authorised Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
Reposition the lifting device and
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repeat for the rear wheel.
WARNING:
worn or
bearings may
handling and instability leading to
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident. If in doubt, have the
motorcycle inspected
authorised Triumph dealer before
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riding.
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Remove the support and place the
•
motorcycle on the side stand.
Maintenance and Adjustment
Operation with
damaged wheel
cause impaired
by an

FRONT SUSPENSION

Front Fork Inspection
Examine each fork stanchion for any
•
sign of damage, scratching of the
slider surface, or for oil leaks.
If any damage or leakage is found
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consult an
dealer.
To check that the forks operate smoothly:
Position the motorcycle on level
•
ground.
While holding the handlebars and
•
applying the front brake, pump the
forks up and down several times.
NOTE:
If roughness
•
stiffness is detected, consult your
authorised Triumph dealer.
WARNING:
motorcycle with defective or
damaged suspension can damage the
motorcycle, cause loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
SUSPENSION SETTING
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Bonneville, Bonneville T100, America and
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Speedmaster models
non- -adjustable front suspension. Only the
Thruxton is fitted with adjustable front
suspension.
WARNING: Never attempt to
dismantle any part of the
suspension units, as all units contain
pressurised oil. Skin and eye damage
can result from contact with the
pressurised oil.
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