Locking Devices; Fitting A Split Pin; Circlips, Retaining Rings; Selflockingnuts - Triumph Speed Triple Service Manual

General Information
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Locking Devices
Always release locking tabs and fit new locking
washers, do not re-use locking tabs.
Fitting a split pin
Always fit new split-pins of the correct size for the hole
in the bolt or stud. Do not slacken back castle nuts
when fitting split pin, except in those recommended
cases when this forms part of an adjustment.
Always fit new roll pins of an interference fit in the
hole.
Circlips, retaining rings
Replace any circlips and retaining rings that are
removed. Removal weakens and deforms circlips
causing looseness in the circlip groove. When
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installing circlips and retaining rings, take care to
compress or expand them only enough to install
them.
Always use the correct replacement circlip as
recommended in the Triumph parts catalogue.
Self locking nuts
Self-locking nuts can be re-used, providing resistance
can be felt when the locking portion passes over the
thread of the bolt or stud.
DO NOT re-use self-locking nuts in critical locations,
e.g. suspension components. Always use the correct
replacement self-locking nut.
Encapsulated bolt
An encapsulated bolt can be identified by a coloured
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section of thread which is treated with a locking agent.
Unless a specified repair procedure states otherwise,
encapsulated bolts cannot be reused and MUST be
replaced if disturbed or removed.
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Failure to replace an encapsulated bolt could lead to
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a dangerous riding condition. Always replace
encapsulated bolts.
Oil and grease seals
Replace any oil or grease seals that are removed.
Removal will cause damage to an oil seal which, if re-
used, would cause an oil leak.
Ensure the surface on which the new seal is to run is
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free of burrs or scratches. Renew the component if
the original sealing surface cannot be completely
restored.
Protect the seal from any surface which could cause
damage over which it has to pass when being fitted.
Use a protective sleeve or tape to cover the relevant
surface and avoid touching the sealing lip.
Lubricate the sealing lips with a recommended
lubricant. This will help to prevent damage in initial
use. On dual lipped seals, smear the area between
the lips with appropriate grease.
When pressing in a seal which has manufacturer's
marks, press in with the marks facing out.
Seals must be pressed into place using a suitable
driver. Use of improper tools will damage the seal.
Press
A part installed using a press or driver, such as a
wheel bearing, should first be coated with oil or
grease on its outer or inner circumference so that it
will locate smoothly.
Ball bearing
When installing a ball bearing, the bearing race which
is an interference fit should be pushed by a suitable
driver. This prevents severe stress or damage to the
load carrying components. Press a ball bearing until it
touches the shoulder in the bore or on the shaft.
Press or drift seals to the depth of its housing, with the
sealing lip facing the lubricant to be retained if the
housing is shouldered, or flush with the face of the
housing where no shoulder is provided.
Fuel Handling Precautions
General
The following information provides basic precautions
which must be observed if petrol (gasoline) is to be
handled safely. It also outlines other areas of risk
which must not be ignored. This information is issued
for basic guidance only and, if in doubt, appropriate
enquiries should be made of your local Fire Officer.
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