Safe Operation; Daily Safety Checks - Triumph Thunderbird Commander Handbook

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Safe Operation

Daily Safety Checks

DAILY SAFETY CHECKS AND SEAT CARE
CONTRÔLES DE SÉCURITÉ QUOTIDIEN ET NETTOYAGE DE LA SELLE
COMPROBACIONES DIARIAS Y EL MANTENIMIENTO DE SU ASIENTO
DAGELIJKSE VEILIGHEIDSCONTROLES EN ZADELONDERHOUD
TÄGLICHE SICHERHEITSKONT ROLLEN UND PFLEGE DES SITZES
DAGLIGA SÄKERHETSKONTROLLER OCH VÅRD AV SADEL
CONTROLLI DI SICUREZZA GIORNALIERI E PULIZIA SELLA
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 may result in serious
motorcycle damage, loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Check:
Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel leaks
(page 37).
Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick. Add
correct specification oil as required. No leaks
from the engine or oil cooler (page 71).
Drive Belt: Correct adjustment.
damage/cuts, frayed edges or broken teeth
(page 90).
Tyres/Wheels: Correct inflation pressures
(when cold). Tread depth/wear, tyre/wheel
damage, loose/broken spokes, punctures etc.
(page 98).
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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 86).
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 82).
Brake Pads: There should be more than
1.5 mm of friction material remaining on all
the pads (page 82).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid leakage.
Brake fluid levels must be between the MAX
and MIN marks
(page 84).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No fork oil
leakage (page 88).
Throttle: Throttle grip free play 2 - 3 mm.
Ensure that the throttle grip returns to the
idle position without sticking (page 78).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct cable
free play (page 81).
Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
coolant level in the expansion tank (when the
engine is cold) (see page 74).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and horn
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function correctly (page 33).
Engine Stop: Stop switch turns the engine
off (page 33).
Stand: Returns to the fully up position by
spring tension. Return springs not weak or
damaged (page 38).
on both reservoirs