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Triumph SPEED TWIN 1952 User Manual

Triumph SPEED TWIN 1952
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Triumph SPEED TWIN 1952 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeParallel twin
Transmission4-speed
Top Speed160 km/h
CarburetorAmal
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with twin shock absorbers
BrakesDrum brakes front and rear
Compression Ratio7:1
FrameSteel tubular

Summary

Service Arrangements

Repairs

Explains the process for sending a motorcycle for repair and handling guarantee claims.

Speed Twin (5T) Technical Data

Thunderbird (6T) Technical Data

Trophy (TR5) Technical Data

Tiger 100 (T100) Technical Data

Tiger 110 (T110) Technical Data

Starting the Engine (Cold)

Running-in

Engine Lubrication System

Lubrication Maintenance

Provides guidance on maintaining the engine's lubrication system.

Changing the Oil

Routine Maintenance After Running-in Period

Engine

Routine maintenance checks and service periods for the engine.

Gearbox

Routine maintenance for the gearbox.

Tappet Adjustment

Ignition Timing (Racing)

Instructions for ignition timing using a degree disc for racing.

Decarbonising

Dismantling the Engine

Removing the Engine from the Frame (Rigid Frame Models)

Removing the Engine from the Frame (Swinging Arm Frame Models)

Cylinder Head and Rocker Boxes

Cylinder Head

Cylinder Block and Pistons

Pistons

Crankcase Unit

Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Assembly

Assembling the Engine

Timing Diagrams

Valve Timing

Instructions for setting the valve timing correctly.

Fitting Cylinder Block

Installing the Engine (Rigid Frame Models)

Timing the Engine

Exhaust Camshaft Timing

Steps for setting the exhaust camshaft timing.

Inlet Camshaft Timing

Ignition Timing (Magneto)

Coil Ignition Timing

Gearbox

Faulty Gear Selection

Common causes and remedies for faulty gear selection.

Removing the Gearbox from the Frame (Rigid Frame Models)

Removing the Gearbox from the Frame (Swinging Arm Frame Models)

Dismantling the Gearbox

Gear Cluster

Assembling the Gearbox

Installing the Gearbox (Rigid Frame Models)

Clutch and Shock Absorber Unit

Overhauling the Clutch

Steps for overhauling the clutch assembly.

Dismantling Clutch

Assembling the Clutch

CHAINS

Primary Chain Adjustment (Rigid Frame Models)

Instructions for adjusting the primary chain on rigid frame models.

Rear Chain Adjustment (Rigid Frame Models)

Primary Chain Adjustment (Swinging Arm Frame Models)

Chain Maintenance

TRIUMPH TELESCOPIC FORK

MAINTENANCE

Routine maintenance for the telescopic front fork.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD RACES

Procedure for adjusting steering head races to eliminate play.

REMOVING THE FORK FROM THE FRAME

Dismantling Telescopic Fork

Examining Telescopic Fork

ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS, Fig. 41.

Assembling Telescopic fork

Changing Fork Springs

WHEELS

ADJUSTING THE BRAKES

Guide for adjusting front and rear brakes for optimal performance.

FRONT WHEEL

Front Brake

FITTING THE FRONT WHEEL TO THE FRONT FORK

Replacing Front Wheel

Aligning Front Wheel

REAR WHEEL (RIGID FRAME)

Dismantling Rigid Rear Wheel

ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE

Fitting Rigid Rear Wheel

REAR WHEEL (SWINGING FORK FRAME)

DISMANTLING THE REAR WHEEL

INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF WORN PARTS

REAR WHEEL (QUICKLY DETACHABLE)

Dismantling Rear Wheel (Quickly Detachable)

ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE DRUM AND SPROCKET ASSEMBLY

Fitting the Wheel to the Frame and Brake Drum

SPRING WHEEL-Mk. 2

Dismantling Spring Wheel

DISMANTLING THE ANCHOR PLATE ASSEMBLY

DISMANTLING THE PLUNGER GUIDE BOX ASSEMBLY

RE-ASSEMBLING THE REAR SPRING WHEEL

Fitting Spring Wheel

TYRES

TYRE PRESSURE

Recommended tyre pressures for various models.

FRAME

GIRLING SUSPENSION DAMPER UNITS

Information on Girling suspension damper units and their maintenance.

Changing Girling Spring Units

TWISTGRIP CONTROL

AMAL CARBURETTER

OPERATION OF CARBURETTER PARTS

Explanation of how different carburetter parts function and are adjusted.

Air Filter

THE S.U. M.C.2. CARBURETTER

ADJUSTMENT AND TUNING

Guide for adjusting and tuning the S.U. carburetter.

DEFECTS IN OPERATION

STICKING OF PISTON

Diagnosis and rectification of piston sticking issues.

Bent Needle or incorrectly centred Jet

LUCAS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

DYNAMO

Explanation of dynamo operation, output control, and regulation.

MAGNETO

Magneto Maintenance

Adjustment of Contact Breaker Setting

How to adjust the contact breaker gap for correct ignition timing.

LUCAS RM 14 A.C.

LIGHTING AND IGNITION

Explanation of the lighting and ignition system's general operation.

EMERGENCY STARTING (IGNITION SWITCH AT EMG.)

Instructions for emergency engine starting using the "EMG" ignition position.

A.C. Generator

IGNITION COIL

CONTACT BREAKER UNIT

Lubrication and maintenance of the contact breaker unit.

CONTACT BREAKER SETTING

A.C. Ignition Fault Finding

ENGINE WILL NOT START. NO SPARK AT PLUGS.

Steps to diagnose no-spark conditions and starting failures.

Removing Headlamp and Nacelle

BATTERY

Battery Maintenance

Electric Horn

SPARKING PLUGS

Details on selecting, gapping, and installing sparking plugs.

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

Tappet Adjustment

Specific tappet adjustment instructions for earlier models.

The Amal Monobloc Carburetter

ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for adjusting the Amal Monobloc carburetter.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS T.110 MODEL

350 c.c. Twin-Model 3T De Luxe

TAPPET ADJUSTMENT (3T)

Instructions for tappet adjustment on the 3T model.

Crankcase Assembly (3T De Luxe)

DISMANTLING THE 3T ENGINE

Spring Wheel Mk. 1

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS UNITED KINGDOM

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS OVERSEAS

FAULT FINDING

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Steps to diagnose and rectify engine starting problems.

ENGINE STOPS

ENGINE MISFIRES

Diagnosis and correction of engine misfires.

LOSS OF POWER

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Diagnosis and rectification of engine overheating issues.

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