Triumph America User Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Inspecting the Steering for
Free Play
Inspection
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel off the ground.
• Hold the lower end of the front forks
and try to move them forward and
backward.
• If any free play can be detected, ask
your authorised Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
Wheel Bearings Inspection
If the wheel bearings in the front or rear
wheel allow play in the wheel hub, are noisy,
or if the wheel does not turn smoothly, have
your authorised Triumph dealer inspect the
wheel bearings.
The wheel bearings must be inspected at the
intervals specified in the scheduled
maintenance chart.
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel off the ground.
• Gently rock the top of the front
wheel from side to side.
• If any free play can be detected, ask
your authorised Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
• Reposition the lifting device and
repeat for the rear wheel.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective steering bearings
may cause loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Warning
Operation with worn or damaged wheel
bearings may cause impaired handling and
instability leading to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident. If in doubt, have
the motorcycle inspected by an authorised
Triumph dealer before riding.

Triumph America Specifications

General

Engine Type	Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 270º firing interval
Displacement	865cc
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	X ring chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	5-speed
Frame	Tubular steel cradle
Front Suspension	41mm forks
Front Tire	110/80 R18
Max Power	61 hp @ 7, 400 rpm
Max Torque	72 Nm @ 3, 300 rpm
Exhaust	Chromed
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks, adjustable preload
Front Brakes	Single 310mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear Wheel	Wire-spoked, 15 x 3.5in
Seat Height	720mm
Rear Brakes	Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Tire	170/80 R15