Triumph Thunderbird Commander, Thunderbird LT Handbook

Foreword

FOREWORD

This handbook contains information on the Triumph Thunderbird Commander and the Thunderbird LT motorcycles. Always store this Owner's Handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it for information whenever necessary.

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.

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 10 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 only be carried out by an authorised Triumph dealer.

Only an authorised 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 the authorised distributor in your country. Their address is given in the service record book that accompanies this handbook.

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.

Immobiliser and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to the device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Foreword

Tyres

With reference to the Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2009, Cl. No. 3 (c), it is declared by M/s. Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. that the tyres fitted on this motorcycle meet the requirements of IS 15627: 2005 and comply with the requirements under Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989.

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 the necessary training to ensure safe operation of this motorcycle.

This handbook is also available from your local dealer in:

•Dutch

•French

•German

•Italian

• Japanese

• Portuguese

• Spanish

•Swedish.

Note:

• The fitting of some accessory kits requires removal of the original pillion seat, which houses the handbook. In these circumstances, ensure the Owner's Handbook is removed from the pillion seat and carried with the motorcycle at all times.

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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Your Triumph team.

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.

Publication part number 3852561 issue 1.

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Parts Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Serial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

How to Ride the Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Accessories, Loading and Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Maintenance and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Foreword - Safety First

FOREWORD - SAFETY FIRST

The Motorcycle Fuel and Exhaust Fumes

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:

• 220 kg for Thunderbird LT.

• 232 kg for Thunderbird Commander.

Warning

PETROL 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 petrol on the engine, exhaust pipes or silencers when refuelling.

If petrol 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 petrol should immediately be removed.

Burns and other serious skin conditions may result from contact with petrol.

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.

Foreword - Safety First

Helmet and Clothing Parking

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 coloured jacket. Brightly coloured 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.

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 coloured 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.

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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 unauthorised or untrained persons is reduced.

When parking the motorcycle, always remember the following:

Engage first gear to help prevent the motorcycle from rolling off the stand.

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.

Foreword - Safety First

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.

Maintenance/Equipment

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 authorised 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 loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

Consult your authorised 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 will allow the motorcycle to be banked to an unsafe angle.

Banking to an unsafe angle may cause instability, loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Details of the bank angle wear limits can be found in the maintenance and adjustment section on page 78.

Warning

Ensure all equipment that is required by law is installed and functioning correctly. The removal or alteration of the motorcycle’s lights, silencers, 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 loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

If the motorcycle is involved in an accident, collision or fall, it must be taken to an authorised 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

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 licenced to operate the motorcycle. Operation of the motorcycle without a licence is illegal and could lead to prosecution.

Operation of the motorcycle without formal training in the correct riding techniques that are necessary to become licenced 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.

Foreword - Safety First

Handlebars and Footrests

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 motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

The rider and passenger must always use the footrests provided, 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.

Warning

The bank angle indicators must not be used as a guide to how far the motorcycle may be safely banked. This depends on many various conditions including, but not limited to, road surface, tyre condition and weather.

Banking to an unsafe angle will lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

When banking and the bank angle indicator, attached to the rider’s footboard, makes contact with the ground, the motorcycle is nearing its bank angle limit. A further increase of the banking angle is unsafe.

Banking to an unsafe angle may cause instability, loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

1. Bank angle indicator

Warning Labels

WARNING LABELS

Warning Label Locations – Thunderbird LT

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.

DAILY SAFETY CHECKS AND SEAT CARE

CONTRÔLES DE SÉCURIT É QUOTIDIEN ET NETT OYAGE 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

日常安全点検とシートのお手入れ

Coolant

(page 74)

Daily Safety

Checks

(page 48)

Windscreen

(page 113 )

Warning Labels

Warning Label Locations – Thunderbird LT (continued)

Caution

All warning labels and decals, with the exception of the Running-in label, are fitted to the motorcycle using a strong adhesive. In some cases, labels are installed prior to an application of paint lacquer. Therefore, any attempt to remove the warning labels will cause damage to the paintwork or bodywork.

Unleaded Fuel

(page 35)

Helmet

(page 6)

Engine Oil

(page 71 )

Tyr es

(page 96)

Drive Belt (page 90)

Warning Labels

Warning Label Locations – Thunderbird Commander

DAILY SAFETY CHECKS AND SEAT CARE

CONTRÔLES DE SÉCURITÉ QUOTIDIEN ET NETTOY AGE DE LA SELLE

COMPROBACIONES DIARIAS Y EL MANTENIMIENTO DE SU ASIENTO

DAGELIJKSE VEILIGHEIDSCONTROLES EN ZADELONDERHOU D

TÄGLICHE SICHERHEITSKONTROLLEN UND PFLEGE DES SITZES

DAGLIGA SÄKERHETSKONTROLLER OCH VÅRD AV SADEL CONTROLLI DI SICUREZZA GIORNALIERI E PULIZIA SELLA

日常安全点検とシートのお手入れ

Coolant

(page 74)

Daily Safety

Checks

(page 48)

Warning Labels

Warning Label Locations – Thunderbird Commander (continued)

Caution

Unleaded Fuel

(page 35)

Helmet

(page 6)

Engine Oil

(page 71 )

Tyr es

(page 96)

Drive Belt (page 90)

Parts Identification

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Thunderbird LT

1. Front indicator

2. Headlight

3. Clutch cable

4. Fuel tank

5. Allen key (behind side panel)

6. Handbook/C-spanner (beneath pillion seat)

7. Brake/Rear light

8. Rear brake disc

9. Rear brake caliper

10. Gear change pedal

11. S i d e s ta nd 12 . R a d i a t o r

13. Front brake caliper

14. Front brake disc

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14 13

12 11 10 9 8

Parts Identification

15. Rear suspension unit (behind pannier)

16. Battery (beneath seat)

17. Fuel filler cap

18. Front brake fluid reservoir

19. Coolant pressure cap (beneath fuel tank)

20. Horn

21. Fog light

22. Front fork

23. Rear brake pedal

24. Rear brake fluid reservoir

25. Oil filler cap/Dipstick

26. Coolant expansion tank (behind drive belt pulley cover)

27. Sile ncer

28. Drive belt pulley

29. Rear indicator

15 16 17 18 19 20 22

29 28 23

27 26 25 24

Parts Identification

Thunderbird Commander

1. Front indicator

2. Headlight

3. Clutch cable

4. Fuel tank

5. Allen key (behind side panel)

6. Handbook/C-spanner (beneath pillion seat)

7. Brake/Rear light

8. Rear brake disc

9. Rear brake caliper

10. Gear change pedal

11. S i d e s ta nd 12 . R a d i a t o r

13. Front brake caliper

14. Front brake disc

2 3456

14 13

12 11 10 9 8

Parts Identification

15. Rear suspension unit

16. Battery (beneath seat)

17. Fuel filler cap

18. Front brake fluid reservoir

19. Coolant pressure cap (beneath fuel tank)

20. Horn

21. Front fork

22. Rear brake pedal

23. Rear brake fluid reservoir

24. Oil filler cap/Dipstick

25. Coolant expansion tank (behind drive belt pulley cover)

26. Silencer

27. Driv e belt pulley

28. Rear indicator

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

28 27 22

26 25 24 23

Parts Identification

Thunderbird LT Shown

1. C l u tc h l ev er

2. Headlight dip switch

3. Fog lamp switch

4. Clutch lever adjuster

5. Speedometer

6. Front brake fluid reservoir

7. Engine stop switch

8. Front brake lever

9. Scroll button

10. Starter button

11. Odometer

12. Fuel gauge

13. Horn button

14. Indicator switch

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Serial Numbers

SERIAL NUMBERS

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head area of the frame. It is also displayed on a plate, riveted to the frame, on the engine’s left hand cradle tube.

Record the vehicle identification number in the space provided below.

Engine Serial Number

The engine serial number is stamped on the upper engine crankcase, towards the rear, and is visible from left hand side, behind the starter motor.

Record the engine serial number in the space provided below.

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Serial Numbers

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General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Table of Contents

Instrument Panel Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Odometer/Trip Meter/Clock/Range to Empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Clock Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Range to Empty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Low Oil Pressure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Coolant Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Engine Management System Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Direction Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

High Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Neutral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Low Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Alarm/Immobiliser Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Ignition Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Engine Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Switch Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Switch Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Steering Lock Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Steering Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Right Handlebar Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Engine Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Starter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Scroll Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Left Handlebar Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Headlight Dip Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Direction Indicator Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

General Information

Horn Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fog Light Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fuel Requirement/Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fuel Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fuel Tank Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Side Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Tool Kit and Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Seat Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Pillion Seat Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Rider Seat Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Windscreen (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

To Remove the Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

To Install the Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Panniers (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

To Remove the Panniers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

To Install the Panniers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Running-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Daily Safety Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

General Information

Instrument Panel Layout

1. Speedometer

2. Fuel gauge

3. Range to empty/Trip meter/Clock

4. Odometer

5. Fog light indicator light

6. Engine management malfunction indicator light

7. High beam indicator light

8. High coolant temperature warning light

9. Direction indicator light

10. Low oil pressure warning light

11. Low fuel level indicator light

12. Alarm/Immobiliser status indicator light (alarm is an accessory fit)

13. Neutral indicator light

14. ABS warning light

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General Information

Instruments

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the road speed of the motorcycle.

Odometer/Trip Meter/Clock/Range to Empty

1. Trip meter display (trip 1 shown)

2. Odometer display

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 trip meter, clock and range to empty display modes, press and release the scroll button (see below), located on the right hand handlebar switch housing, until the desired display is visible.

1. Scroll button

The display will scroll through in the order:

• Trip meter 1

• Trip meter 2

•Clock

• Range to empty.

Tri p Met e r Re s et

To reset either of the trip meters, select and display the trip meter to be zeroed. Then press and hold the scroll button for 4 seconds. After 4 seconds, the trip meter on display will reset to zero.

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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General Information

Clock Adjustment

To reset the clock, select the clock display. Then press and hold the scroll button for 4 seconds, the clock’s hour display will start to flash; release the scroll button.

To reset the hour display, ensure the hour display is still flashing then press and release the scroll 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, release the scroll button for 4 seconds. The minutes display will begin to flash. The minutes display is adjusted in the same way as for the hour display.

Once both hours and minutes are correctly set, release the scroll button for 4 seconds and the display will cease to flash.

Range to Empty

1. Range to empty

This is an indication of the predicted distance that can be travelled on the remaining fuel in the tank.

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.

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General Information

Fuel Gauge

1. F u e l g au ge

The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the tank.

When there are approximately 4.0 litres of fuel remaining in the tank, the low fuel warning light will illuminate and the trip meter will switch to 'Range to Empty' display (see page 25).

Note:

• After refuelling, the fuel gauge and range to empty information will be updated only while riding the motorcycle. Depending on the riding style, updating could take up to five minutes.

Warning Lights

Low Oil Pressure Warning

With the engine running, if the engine oil pressure becomes dangerously low, the low oil pressure warning light will illuminate.

Note:

• The low oil pressure warning light

will illuminate if the ignition is switched on without running the engine.

Coolant Temperature

If the coolant temperature

becomes too high, the high coolant temperature warning light will illuminate.

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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 continue to run the engine if the high coolant temperature warning light is illuminated as severe engine damage may result.

General Information

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 authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the situation rectified. In these circumstances the engine will not start.

Direction Indicators

When the indicator switch is turned to left or right, the indicator warning light will flash on and off at the same speed as the direction indicators.

High Beam

When the ignition is switched on and the headlight dip switch is set to 'high beam', the high beam warning light will illuminate.

Neutral

The neutral warning light indicates when the transmission is in neutral (no gear selected). The warning light will illuminate when the transmission is in neutral with the ignition switch in the ON position.

Low Fuel

The low fuel indicator will

illuminate when there are approximately 4.0 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. When the low fuel indicator illuminates, the odometer/trip meter/clock/ range to empty display will automatically change to show the range to empty information. To change back to the original display, press the scroll button repeatedly until the desired display is visible.

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 authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked and rectified.

General Information

Alarm/Immobiliser Indicator Light

This Triumph model is fitted with an engine immobiliser which is activated when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. If the motorcycle is fitted with a genuine Triumph accessory alarm, the immobiliser will operate as normal but the alarm/immobiliser light will operate as described below.

With Alarm Fitted

The alarm/immobiliser light will only illuminate when the conditions described in the genuine Triumph accessory alarm instructions are met.

Without Alarm Fitted

When the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, the alarm/immobiliser light will flash on and off for 24 hours to show that the engine immobiliser is on. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position the immobiliser and the indicator light will be off.

If the indicator light remains on it indicates that the immobiliser has a malfunction that requires investigation. Contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked and rectified.

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Indicator Light

The ABS indicator light illuminates to show that the ABS function is not available. Illumination is normal after engine start-up, and until the motorcycle first reaches a speed exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h). Unless there is a fault, it should not illuminate again until the engine is restarted.

If the indicator light becomes illuminated at any other time while riding it indicates that the ABS has a malfunction that requires investigation.

Warning

If the ABS is not functioning, the brake system will continue to function as a non-ABS braking system. Do not continue to ride for longer than is necessary with the indicator light illuminated. Contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have the fault checked and rectified. In this situation braking too hard will cause the wheels to lock resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

General Information

Ignition Key

1. Key number tag

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. Make a note of the key number and store the spare key and key number tag in a safe place away from the motorcycle.

A transponder is fitted within the ignition keys to turn off the engine immobiliser. To ensure the immobiliser functions correctly, always have only one of the ignition keys near the ignition switch. Having two ignition keys near the switch may interrupt the signal between the transponder and the engine immobiliser. In this situation the engine immobiliser will remain active until one of the ignition keys is removed.

Always get replacement keys from your authorised Triumph dealer. Replacement keys must be 'paired' with the motorcycle’s immobiliser by your authorised Triumph dealer.

Caution

The ignition and steering lock keys are different.

However, on some models the ignition and steering lock keys will fit either lock, but the keys will only operate their respective locks.

Do not use the ignition key in the steering lock, or the steering lock key in the ignition switch as doing so may damage or break the key or the steering lock/ignition switch.

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Caution

Do not store the spare key or key blade with the motorcycle as this will reduce all aspects of security.

General Information

Ignition Switch

1. Ignition Switch lock

2. OFF position

3. ON position

4. PARK position

Engine Immobiliser

The ignition switch housing acts as the antenna for the engine immobiliser.

When the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position and the ignition key is removed, the engine immobiliser is on (see page 28). The engine immobiliser is turned off when the ignition key is in the ignition switch and it is turned to the ON position.

Switch Location

The ignition switch is located in line with the rear edge of the fuel tank, on the right hand side of the motorcycle.

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 tail, licence and position lights must remain on.

To turn the key back to OFF, turn the key anti-clockwise.

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 unauthorised 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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