Triumph 900 Cruisers Owner's Manual
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Foreword
FOREWORD
This handbook contains information on the Triumph America and Speedmaster motorcycles.
Always store this owner's handbook with the motorcycle.
Warnings, Cautions and
Notes
Throughout this owner's handbook
particularly important information is
presented in the following form:
Note:
• This note symbol indicates points
of particular interest for more
efficient and convenient operation.
Warning
This warning symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures, which, if not
correctly followed, could result in personal
injury, or loss of life.
Caution
This caution symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures, which, if not
strictly observed, could result in damage to,
or destruction of, equipment.
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Foreword
Warning Labels
At certain areas of the
motorcycle, the symbol (left)
can be seen. The symbol
means 'CAUTION: REFER TO
THE HANDBOOK' and will
be followed by a pictorial
representation of the subject
concerned.
Never attempt to ride the motorcycle or
make any adjustments without reference to
the relevant instructions contained in this
handbook.
See pages 12 to 13 for the location of all
labels bearing this symbol. Where necessary,
this symbol will also appear on the pages
containing the relevant information.
Maintenance
To ensure a long, safe and trouble free life for
your motorcycle, maintenance should always
be carried out by an authorized Triumph
dealer.
Only an authorized Triumph dealer will have
the necessary knowledge, equipment and
skills to maintain your Triumph motorcycle
correctly.
To locate your nearest Triumph dealer, visit
the Triumph web-site at www.triumph.co.uk
or telephone Triumph Motorcycles America
Limited on (678) 854 2010.
Noise Control System
Tampering With the Noise Control System is
Prohibited.
Owners are warned that the law may
prohibit:
a) The removal or rendering
inoperative by any person other than
for purposes of maintenance, repair
or replacement, of any device or
element of design incorporated into
any new vehicle for the purpose of
noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or
while it is in use and,
b) the use of the vehicle after such
device or element of design has
been removed or rendered
inoperative by any person.
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Foreword
Owner's Handbook
Thank you for choosing a Triumph
motorcycle. This motorcycle is the product of
Triumph's use of proven engineering,
exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for
superior reliability, safety and performance.
Please read this owner's handbook before
riding in order to become thoroughly familiar
with the correct operation of your
motorcycle's controls, its features, capabilities
and limitations.
This handbook includes safe riding tips, but
does not contain all the techniques and skills
necessary to ride a motorcycle safely.
Triumph strongly recommends that all riders
undertake a safety course approved by the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation to ensure safe
operation of this motorcycle. Information
about the nearest Motorcycle Safety
Foundation course to you can be obtained by
calling the following nationwide toll free
number: 800-447-4700, or by writing to the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation at: 2, Jenner
Street, Irvine, California 92718.
This handbook is also available from your
local dealer in:
•Dutch;
• French;
•German;
• Italian;
• Japanese;
•Spanish;
•Swedish.
Tal k t o Tr i u m ph
Our relationship with you does not end with
the purchase of your Triumph. Your feedback
on the buying and ownership experience is
very important in helping us develop our
products and services for you. Please help us
by ensuring your dealership has your E-mail
address and registers this with us. You will
then receive an online customer satisfaction
survey invitation to your E-mail address
where you can give us this feedback.
You r Tr i ump h Te a m.
Warning
This owner's handbook, and all other
instructions that are supplied with your
motorcycle, should be considered a
permanent part of your motorcycle and
should remain with it even if your
motorcycle is subsequently sold.
All riders must read this owner's handbook
and all other instructions which are
supplied with your motorcycle, before
riding, in order to become thoroughly
familiar with the correct operation of your
motorcycle's controls, its features,
capabilities and limitations.
Do not lend your motorcycle to others as
riding when not familiar with your
motorcycle's controls, features, capabilities
and limitations can lead to an accident.
Foreword
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Information
The information contained in this publication is based on the latest information available at the
time of printing. Triumph reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice, or
obligation.
Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission of Triumph Motorcycles
Limited.
© Copyright 08.2009 Triumph Motorcycles America Limited.
Publication part number 3856506 issue 4.
Table of Contents
This handbook contains a number of different sections. The table of contents below will help
you find the beginning of each section where, in the case of the major sections, a further table
of contents will help you find the specific subject required.
Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warning Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Parts Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Serial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to Ride the Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Accessories, Loading and Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Maintenance and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Foreword - Safety First
FOREWORD - SAFETY FIRST
The Motorcycle
Warning
This motorcycle is designed for on-road
use only. It is not suitable for off-road use.
Off-road operation could lead to loss of
control of the motorcycle resulting in an
accident causing injury or loss of life.
Warning
This motorcycle is not designed to tow a
trailer or be fitted with a sidecar. Fitting a
sidecar and/or a trailer may result in loss of
control and an accident.
Warning
This motorcycle is designed for use as a
two-wheeled vehicle capable of carrying a
rider on his/her own, or a rider and one
passenger (subject to a passenger seat
being fitted).
The total weight of the rider, and any
passenger, accessories and luggage must
not exceed the maximum load limit of
440 lbs (200 kg).
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Foreword - Safety First
Fuel and Exhaust Fumes
Warning
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:
Always turn off the engine when refuelling.
Do not refuel or open the fuel filler cap
while smoking or in the vicinity of any
open (naked) flame.
Take care not to spill any gasoline on the
engine, exhaust pipes or mufflers when
refuelling.
If gasoline is swallowed, inhaled or allowed
to get into the eyes, seek immediate
medical attention.
Spillage on the skin should be immediately
washed off with soap and water and
clothing contaminated with gasoline
should immediately be removed.
Burns and other serious skin conditions
may result from contact with gasoline.
Warning
Never start your engine or let it run for any
length of time in a closed area. The
exhaust fumes are poisonous and may
cause loss of consciousness and death
within a short time. Always operate your
motorcycle in the open-air or in an area
with adequate ventilation.
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Foreword - Safety First
Riding
Warning
Never ride the motorcycle when fatigued
or under the influence of alcohol or other
drugs.
Riding when under the influence of alcohol
or other drugs is illegal.
Riding when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs reduces
the rider's ability to maintain control of the
motorcycle and may lead to loss of control
and an accident.
Warning
All riders must be licensed to operate the
motorcycle. Operation of the motorcycle
without a license is illegal and could lead to
prosecution.
Operation of the motorcycle without
formal training in the correct riding
techniques that are necessary to become
licensed is dangerous and may lead to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
Always ride defensively and wear the
protective equipment mentioned
elsewhere in this foreword. Remember, in
an accident, a motorcycle does not give the
same impact protection as a car.
Warning
This Triumph motorcycle should be
operated within the legal speed limits for
the particular road travelled.
Operating a motorcycle at high speeds can
be potentially dangerous since the time
available to react to given traffic situations
is greatly reduced as road speed increases.
Always reduce speed in potentially
hazardous driving conditions such as bad
weather or heavy traffic.
Warning
Continually observe and react to changes
in road surface, traffic and wind conditions.
All two-wheeled vehicles are subject to
external forces which may cause an
accident. These forces include but are not
limited to:
• Wind draft from passing vehicles;
• Potholes, uneven or damaged
road surfaces;
• Bad weather;
• Rider error.
Always operate the motorcycle at
moderate speed and away from heavy
traffic until you have become thoroughly
familiar with its handling and operating
characteristics. Never exceed the legal
speed limit.
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Foreword - Safety First
Note:
Wobble/Weave
A weave is a relatively slow oscillation of the
rear of the motorcycle, while a wobble is a
rapid, possibly strong shaking of the
handlebar. These are related but distinct
stability problems usually caused by excessive
weight in the wrong place, or by a
mechanical problem such as worn or loose
bearings or under-inflated or unevenly worn
tires.
Your solution to both situations is the same.
Keep a firm hold on the handlebars without
locking arms or fighting the steering.
Smoothly ease off the throttle to slow
gradually. Do not apply the brakes, and do
not accelerate to try to stop the wobble or
weave. In some cases, it helps to shift your
body weight forward by leaning over the
tank.
Copyright © 2005 Motorcycle Safety
Foundation. All rights reserved. Used with
permission.
Helmet and Clothing
Warning
Ensure that you know and respect the rules
of the road. Read and observe publications
such as 'MOTORCYCLE SAFETY', 'YOU
AN D YO U R M OTOR CYC LE , R I DING
TIPS' and also read and become familiar
with the contents of the MOTORCYCLE
HANDBOOK for your state.
Caution
This Triumph motorcycle is not fitted with
spark arresters. Operation in forests, brush
or grass areas may violate state and local
laws and regulations.
Warning
When riding the motorcycle, both rider
and passenger must always wear a
motorcycle helmet, eye protection, gloves,
boots, trousers (close fitting around the
knee and ankle) and a brightly colored
jacket. Brightly colored clothing will
considerably increase a rider's (or
passenger's) visibility to other operators of
road vehicles. Although full protection is
not possible, wearing correct protective
clothing can reduce the risk of injury when
riding.
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Foreword - Safety First
When choosing a helmet, always look for a
DOT (Department of Transport) sticker
indicating that the helmet has DOT approval.
Do not buy a helmet without DOT approval.
Handlebars and Footrests
Warning
A helmet is one of the most important
pieces of riding gear as it offers protection
against head injuries. You and your
passenger's helmet should be carefully
chosen and should fit you or your
passenger's head comfortably and
securely. A brightly colored helmet will
increase a rider's (or passenger's) visibility
to other operators of road vehicles.
An open face helmet offers some
protection in an accident though a full face
helmet will offer more.
Always wear a visor or approved goggles
to help vision and to protect your eyes.
Warning
The rider must maintain control of the
vehicle by keeping hands on the
handlebars at all times.
The handling and stability of a motorcycle
will be adversely affected if the rider
removes his hands from the handlebars,
resulting in loss of control or an accident.
Warning
Footrests provided must always be used by
rider and passenger during operation of
the vehicle.
By using the footrests, both rider and
passenger will reduce the risk of
inadvertent contact with any motorcycle
components and will also reduce the risk of
injury from entrapment of clothing.
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Foreword - Safety First
Parking Parts and Accessories
Triumph does not accept any liability
whatsoever for defects caused by the fitting
of non-approved parts, accessories or
conversions or the fitting of any approved
parts, accessories or conversions by
non-approved personnel.
Warning
Always turn off the engine and remove the
ignition key before leaving the motorcycle
unattended. By removing the key, the risk
of use of the motorcycle by unauthorized
or untrained persons is reduced.
When parking the motorcycle, always
remember the following:
The engine and exhaust system will be hot
after riding. DO NOT park where
pedestrians, animals and/or children are
likely to touch the motorcycle.
Do not park on soft ground or on a steeply
inclined surface. Parking under these
conditions may cause the motorcycle to fall
over.
For further details, please refer to the 'How
to Ride the Motorcycle' section of this
owner's handbook.
Warning
Owners should be aware that the only
approved parts, accessories and
conversions for any Triumph motorcycle
are those which carry official Triumph
approval and are fitted to the motorcycle
by an authorized dealer.
In particular, it is extremely hazardous to fit
or replace parts or accessories whose fitting
requires the dismantling of, or addition to,
either the electrical or fuel systems and any
such modification could cause a safety
hazard.
The fitting of any non-approved parts,
accessories or conversions may adversely
affect the handling, stability or other aspect
of the motorcycle operation that may result
in an accident causing injury or death.
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Foreword - Safety First
Maintenance/Equipment
Warning
Consult your authorized Triumph dealer
whenever there is doubt as to the correct
or safe operation of this Triumph
motorcycle.
Remember that continued operation of an
incorrectly performing motorcycle may
aggravate a fault and may also
compromise safety.
Warning
Use of a motorcycle with bank angle
indicators worn beyond the maximum
limit (when 0.40 in (10 mm) or more of the
radiused tip of either front footrest is worn
away) will allow the motorcycle to be
banked to an unsafe angle.
Banking to an unsafe angle may cause
instability, loss of control and an accident
causing injury or death.
Warning
Ensure all equipment that is required by
law is installed and functioning correctly.
The removal or alteration of the
motorcycle’s lights, mufflers, emission or
noise control systems can violate the law.
Incorrect or improper modification may
adversely affect the handling, stability or
other aspect of the motorcycle operation,
which may result in an accident causing
injury or death.
Warning
If the motorcycle is involved in an accident,
collision or fall, it must be taken to an
authorized Triumph dealer for inspection
and repair. Any accident can cause
damage to the motorcycle that, if not
correctly repaired, may cause a second
accident that may result in injury or death.
Foreword - Safety First
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Warning Label Locations - America and Speedmaster
The labels detailed on this and the following pages draw your attention to important safety
information in this handbook. Before riding, ensure that all riders have understood and
complied with all the information to which these labels relate.
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Tires
(page 77)
Engine Oil
(page 59)
Drive Chain
(page 67)
Daily Safety Checks
(page 38)
Warning Label Locations - America and Speedmaster
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Warning Label Locations - America and Speedmaster
(continued)
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Unleaded Fuel
(page 30)
Helmet
(page 9)
Gear Position
(page 42)
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Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Parts Identification - America and Speedmaster
1. Front turn signal
2. Headlight
3. Brake/Tail light
4. Oil cooler
5. Rear turn signal
6. Side stand
7. Gearshift pedal
8. Front brake disc
9. Front brake caliper
10 . Fu e l t an k
11. Fuel filler cap
12. Battery
13. Rear brake caliper
14. Rear brake disc
15. Clutch cable
16. Choke control
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7
6
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9
8
3
5
1 2
10
11
16
12 14
13
15
Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Parts Identification - America and Speedmaster (continued)
17.Steering lock
18 . Dr i ve ch ai n
19.Rear brake fluid reservoir
20.Rear brake pedal
21.Oil filler plug
22.Oil level sight glass
23.Front fork
24.Rear suspension unit
25.Muffler
22
21
20
19
25
18
23
17
24
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Parts Identification
Parts Identification - America and Speedmaster (continued)
1. C l u t ch le v e r
2. Headlight dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn button
5. Fuel filler
6. Speedometer
7. Warning lights
8. Front brake fluid reservoir
9. Front brake lever
10. Engine stop switch
11. S t a rt er b u tt on
12.Tachometer (Speedmaster only)
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Serial Numbers
SERIAL NUMBERS
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
1. VIN number stamping
1. V I N p l a t e l oc at i o n
The vehicle identification number is stamped
into the steering head.
In addition, it is displayed on a label which is
also adjacent to the steering head.
Engine Serial Number
1. Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on the
crankcase, immediately above the drive chain
sprocket cover.
Record the vehicle identification number in
the space below.
Record the engine serial number in the space
below.
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1
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1
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Serial Numbers
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General Information
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Table of Contents
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
America and Speedmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Odometer/Trip Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Trip Meter Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Clock Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tachometer (Speedmaster only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
High Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Neutral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Engine Management System Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Low Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Low Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ignition Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Switch Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Switch Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ignition Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Steering Lock Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Steering Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Right Handlebar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Engine Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Starter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Left Handlebar Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Headlight Dimmer Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turn Signal Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Horn Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
General Information
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Brake and Clutch Lever Adjusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fuel Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Oxygenated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fuel Tank Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Filling the Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Side Cover: Right Hand Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Seat Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Side Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Owner’s Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Speedmaster Handbook Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Breaking-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Daily Safety Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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General Information
Instruments
America and Speedmaster
1. S p e e d o m e t e r
2. Odometer
3. Low fuel level indicator light
4. Engine management malfunction
indicator light (MIL)
5. Tachometer location (Speedmaster
only)
6. High beam indicator light
7. Turn signal indicator light
8. Neutral indicator light
9. Low oil pressure warning light
10.Trip meter reset knob
11.Alarm status indicator light (alarm is
an accessory fit)
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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the road speed of
the motorcycle.
Odometer/Trip Meter
1. Odometer/trip meter/clock display
2. Reset button
The odometer shows the total distance that
the motorcycle has travelled.
There are two trip meters. Either trip meter
shows the distance that the motorcycle has
travelled since the meter on display was last
reset to zero.
To switch between the odometer and trip
meter display modes, press and release the
reset button until the desired display is visible.
The display will scroll through in the order:
•Odometer
• Trip meter 1
• Trip meter 2
•Clock
Trip Meter Reset
To reset either of the trip meters, select and
display the trip meter to be zeroed then press
the reset button for 2 seconds. After
2 seconds, the trip meter on display will reset
to zero.
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Warning
Do not attempt to switch between
odometer and trip meter display modes or
reset the trip meter with the motorcycle in
motion as this may lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
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Clock Adjustment
To set the clock, turn the ignition to the ON
position. Press and release the reset button
until the clock is visible in the display screen.
Press and hold the reset button for
4 seconds. After 4 seconds either 24 Hr or
12 Hr will be shown flashing. Press and
release the reset button to select the desired
clock display. When the correct display is
shown, do not touch the reset button until
the clock is shown with the hour display
flashing.
To reset the hour display, ensure that the
hour display is still flashing. Press the reset
button to change the setting. Each individual
button press will change the setting by one
digit. If the button is held, the display will
continuously scroll through in single digit
increments.
When the correct hour display is shown, do
not touch the reset button for 6 seconds. The
minutes display will begin to flash
automatically. The minutes display is adjusted
in the same way as for the hours.
Once both hours and minutes are correctly
set, do not touch the reset button for
6 seconds and the display will cease to flash
automatically.
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2. Hours read-out
3. Minutes read-out
Tachometer (Speedmaster
only)
The tachometer shows the engine speed in
revolutions per minute - rpm (r/min). On the
right side of the tachometer face is the
'red zone'. Engine rpm (r/min) in the red
zone is above maximum recommended
engine speed and is also above the range for
best performance.
Warning
Do not attempt to adjust the clock with the
motorcycle in motion as this may lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Caution
Never allow engine rpm to enter the 'red
zone' as severe engine damage may result.
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Warning Lights
Turn Signals
When the direction indicators are
switched on, the direction indicator
warning light will flash on and off at the same
speed.
High Beam
When the headlights are switched
on and the headlight dimmer
switch is set to 'high beam', the high beam
warning light will illuminate.
Neutral
The neutral indicator light indicates
when the transmission is in neutral
(no gear selected). The indicator light will
illuminate when the transmission is in neutral
with the ignition switch in the ON position.
Engine Management
System Malfunction
Indicator Light
The malfunction indicator light for the engine
management system illuminates when the
ignition is switched on (to indicate that it is
working) but should not become illuminated
when the engine is running.
If the malfunction indicator light becomes
illuminated when the engine is running, this
indicates that a fault has occurred in one or
more of the systems controlled by the engine
management system. In such circumstances,
the engine management system will switch to
'limp-home' mode so that the journey may
be completed, if the fault is not so severe that
the engine will not run.
Note:
• If the malfunction indicator light
flashes when the ignition is
switched on, contact an authorized
Triumph dealer as soon as possible
to have the situation rectified. In
these circumstances the engine
will not start.
Low Fuel
The low fuel indicator will
illuminate when there is
approximately 0.92 US gal (3.5 liters) of fuel
remaining in the tank.
Low Oil Pressure
The low oil pressure warning light
becomes illuminated whenever the
oil pressure is dangerously low (or the
ignition switch is in the ON position with the
engine not running). When the engine is
running, the light will remain off when
sufficient oil pressure is present.
When starting the motorcycle, check that the
light comes on when the ignition is in the
Warning
Reduce speed and do not continue to ride
for longer than is necessary with the
malfunction indicator light illuminated. The
fault may adversely affect engine
performance, exhaust emissions and fuel
consumption. Reduced engine
performance could cause a dangerous
riding condition, leading to loss of control
and an accident. Contact an authorized
Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have
the fault checked and rectified.
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ON position, but goes out as soon as the
engine starts.
Ignition Key
1. K e y nu mb er t ag
2. Spare key blade
The ignition key operates the ignition switch
only. A different key operates the steering
lock.
When the motorcycle is delivered from the
factory, two ignition keys are supplied
together with a small tag bearing the key
number, and a spare key blade for use with
Triumph accessory alarm. Make a note of the
key number and store the spare key, key
blade and key number tag in a safe place
away from the motorcycle.
Your authorized Triumph dealer can supply a
replacement key cut from details of the key
number or can cut a new key using the
original as a master.
Caution
Stop the engine immediately if the low oil
pressure warning light illuminates. Do not
restart the engine until the fault has been
rectified.
Severe engine damage will result from
running the engine when the low oil
pressure warning light is illuminated.
Caution
Do not store the spare key with the
motorcycle as this will reduce all aspects of
security.
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Ignition Switch
1. Ignition switch
2. OFF position
3. ON position
4. P (PARK) position
Switch Location
The switch is located on the left hand side of
the motorcycle, at the rear of the side cover.
Switch Operation
This is a three position, key operated switch.
The key can be removed from the switch
only when it is in the OFF or P (PARK)
positions.
To turn the switch from OFF to ON, insert
the key and turn the key clockwise to the ON
position.
To turn the switch from ON to PARK, push
the key barrel further into the lock and turn
clockwise to the PARK position. Use the PARK
position only when temporarily leaving the
motorcycle in a situation where the position
lights must remain on.
To turn the key back to OFF, turn the key
counter-clockwise.
Ignition Switch Positions
Note:
• Do not leave the ignition switch in
the P position for long periods as
this will cause the battery to
discharge.
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Engine off. All electrical circuits
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Engine on. All electrical
equipment can be used.
Engine off. Tail, side and license
plate lights on, all other electrical
circuits cut off.
Warning
For reasons of security and safety, always
turn the ignition to the OFF or PARK
position and remove the key when leaving
the motorcycle unattended.
Any unauthorized use of the motorcycle
may cause injury to the user, other road
users and pedestrians and may also cause
damage to the motorcycle.
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Steering Lock Key
1. Steering lock key tag
The steering lock key operates the steering
lock only. A different key operates the ignition
switch.
When the motorcycle is delivered from the
factory, two steering lock keys are supplied
together with a small tag bearing the key
number. Make a note of the key number and
store the spare key and key number tag in a
safe place away from the motorcycle.
Your authorized Triumph dealer can supply a
replacement key cut from details of the key
number or can cut a new key using the
original as a master.
Steering Lock
1. Steering lock cover
2. Steering lock
This is a two position, key operated lock. The
key can be removed in either the engaged or
disengaged positions.
To engage the lock, insert the key and push
the complete lock inwards while turning
counter-clockwise. At the same time turn the
handlebars fully left until the lock engages (at
which point the lock will turn and move
inwards).
To disengage the steering lock, insert the key,
turn the handlebars slightly to relieve any
weight on the lock and turn the key further
counter-clockwise until the lock springs
outwards. Remove the key.
Caution
Do not store the spare key with the
motorcycle as this will reduce all aspects of
security.
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Warning
Always disengage the steering lock before
riding as, with the steering lock engaged, it
will not be possible to turn the handlebars
or steer the motorcycle.
Riding without motorcycle steering control
will lead to loss of control and an accident.
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Right Handlebar Switches
1. Engine stop switch
2. RUN position
3. STOP position
4. Starter button
Engine Stop Switch
In addition to the ignition switch
being turned to the ON position,
the engine stop switch must be in the RUN
position for the motorcycle to operate.
The engine stop switch is for emergency use.
If an emergency arises which requires the
engine to be stopped, move the engine stop
switch to the STOP position.
Note:
• Although the engine stop switch
stops the engine, it does not turn
off all the electrical circuits.
Ordinarily, the ignition switch
should be used to stop the engine.
Starter Button
The starter button operates the
electric starter. For the starter to
operate, the clutch lever must be pulled to
the handlebar.
Note:
• Even if the clutch lever is pulled to
the handlebar, the starter will not
operate if the side stand is down
and a gear is engaged.
• Light switches are no longer fitted
to any Triumph model. Instead,
the head and tail lights
automatically come on when the
ignition is in the ON position.
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Caution
Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON
position unless the engine is running as
this may cause damage to electrical
components and the battery.
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Left Handlebar Switches
1. H e a d li gh t d im me r s w i tc h
2. Turn signal switch
3. Horn button
Headlight Dimmer Switch
High or low beam can be selected
with the headlight dimmer switch.
To select high beam, push the switch forward.
To select low beam, push the switch
rearwards. When the high beam is turne d on,
the high beam warning light will illuminate.
Turn Signal Sw i t c h
When the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or the right and
released, the corresponding turn signal
flashes. To turn off the turn signals, push and
release the button in the center of the switch.
Horn Button
When the horn button is pushed,
with the ignition switch turned to
the ON position, the horn will sound.
Brake and Clutch Lever
Adjusters
1. Lever adjuster wheel
An adjuster is fitted to the front brake and
clutch levers on both models. The adjusters
allow the distance from the handlebar to the
lever to be changed to one of four positions,
to suit the span of the operator's hands.
To adjust a lever, push the lever forward and
turn the adjuster wheel to align one of the
numbered positions with the triangular mark
on the lever pivot (seen aligned with
position 4 above).
The distance from the hand grip to the
released lever is shortest when set to number
four and longest when set to number one.
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Fuel
Fuel Grade
This Triumph motorcycle is designed to run
on unleaded gasoline with a CLC or AKI
octane rating (R+M)/2 of 87 or higher.
Federal regulations require that pumps
delivering unleaded gasoline are marked
'UNLEADED' and that the Cost of Living
Council (CLC) or Anti-Knock Index (AKI)
octane rating is also displayed. These ratings
are an average of the Research Octane
Number (RON) and the Motor Octane
Number (MON).
Warning
Do not attempt to adjust the levers with the
motorcycle in motion as this may lead to
loss of control and an accident.
After adjusting the levers, operate the
motorcycle in an area free from traffic to
gain familiarity with the new lever settings.
Do not loan your motorcycle to anyone as
they may change the lever settings from
the one you are familiar with possibly
causing loss of control or an accident.
Caution
The exhaust system is fitted with a catalytic
conveter to help reduce exhaust emission
levels. The catalytic converter can be
permanently damaged if the motorcycle is
allowed to run out of fuel or if the fuel level
is allowed to get very low. Always ensure
you have adequate fuel for your journey.
Caution
The use of leaded gasoline is illegal in
some countries, states or territories. Use of
leaded fuel will damage the catalytic
converter.
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