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General Information
Safe Operation
Daily Safety Checks
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.
Check:
Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel leaks
(page 32).
Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick. Add
correct specification oil as required. No leaks
from the engine or oil cooler (page 67).
Drive Chain: Check drive chain for correct
adjustment and lubrication (page 76).
Tyres/Wheels: Correct inflation pressures
(when cold). Tread depth/wear, tyre/wheel
damage, punctures etc. (page 89).
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 85).
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 80).
On models fitted with ABS: Ensure that
the ABS warning light does not remain
illuminated at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h)
when moving off (page 49).
Brake Pads: There should be more than
1.5 mm of friction material remaining on all
the pads (page 80).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid leakage.
Brake fluid levels must be between the MAX
and MIN marks on both reservoirs (page 82).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaks from
fork seals (page 86).
Throttle: Throttle grip free play 2-3 mm.
Ensure that the throttle grip returns to the
idle position without sticking (page 73).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct cable
free play (page 75).
Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
coolant level in the expansion tank (when the
engine is cold) (page 70).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and horn
function correctly (page
31 ).
En
gine Stop: Stop switch turns the engine
off (page 46).
Stands: Return to the fully up position by
spring tension. Return springs not weak or
damaged (page 34).
Warning
Failure to perform these checks every day
before you ride may result in serious
motorcycle damage or an accident causing
serious injury or death.
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