Triumph Speed Triple Service Manual page 278

Inspection rag Lin
Removal
If the engine has recently been running, the exhaust
system will be hot. Before working on or near the
exhaust system, allow sufficient time for the exhaust
system to cool as touching any part of a hot exhaust
system could cause burn injuries.
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Before starting work, ensure the motorcvcle is
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stabilised and adequately supported. This will help
prevent it from falling and causing injury to the
operator or damage to the motorcycle.
1.
Raise and support the rear of the motorcycle
beneath the frame or engine. Position a block to
support the rear wheel.
2.
Remove the seat and the rear panels (see page
16-8).
3.
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first.
1. Rear suspension unit
2. Drop link
3.
Drag link
4.
Remove the nut and bolt securing the drop link
and drag link to the rear suspension unit lower
mounting. Pivot the links clear and capture 'the
two spacers on either side of the mounting.
5.
Remove the nut and bolt securing the drag link
front mounting and remove the drag link (if
necessary, slacken the engine lower mounting
bolts to assist removal).
6.
Collect the drag link spacers from either side of
the link.
1. Clean all components and inspect for damage /
wear:
* drag link and bearings,
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drag link spindle,
*
rear suspension unit lower mounting bush,
spacers and '0' rings,
*
drop link bearings, seals and sleeves.
2. Renew as necessary.
3.
Check the drop link upper bearings for wear.
Installation
1.
Pack the drag link bearings with grease, position
the drag link and spacers to the frame and fit the
spindle. Fit the securing bolt (hardened washer
under the bolt head) and nut, and tighten to 95
Nm.
1. Drag link
2. Spindle
3. Spindle securing bolt
4. Spacers
2.
If slackened during removal, tighten the engine
lower mounting bolts to 80 Nm. Check the drag
link for freedom of movement; rectify as
necessary.
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