Inspection; Installation - Triumph Speed Triple Service Manual

4. Release the screws securing the outside of the
cylinder head to the upper crankcase.
Inspection
1.
Thoroughly clean the surface of the head and
check for damage and pitting of the combustion
chambers.
2.
Using a straight edge, check the cylinder head
gasket face for warp which could lead to gasket
failure. Replace the head if warped.
1. Cylinder head to upper crankcase screws
5.
Progressively release the cylinder head bolts in
the order shown below.
1. Straight edge
2. Cylinder head gasket face
3.
Check the cam chain rubbing blade. Renew if
worn or damaged.
Installation
Cylinder head bolt release sequence
6. Lightly tap the cylinder head with a rubber mallet
to break the seal of the gasket.
7.
Lift the head directly upwards until clear of the
cam chain rubbing blades
1. Thoroughly clean the upper faces of the
crankcase taking care not-to-damage the-mating----
surfaces.
2.
Fit a new cylinder head gasket ('top' marking
uppermost) ensuring that the head to crankcase
location dowels are correctly in place.
1. Cylinder Head Gasket
3. Ensure that the cylinder head face is completely
clean.
4.
If removed, install the cam chain rubbing strips.
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