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Triumph THUNDERBIRD 1954 User Manual

Triumph THUNDERBIRD 1954
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Triumph THUNDERBIRD 1954 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Compression Ratio7.0:1
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with twin shock absorbers
Displacement649 cc
Bore x Stroke71 mm x 82 mm
Power34 hp @ 6, 500 rpm
Transmission4-speed
Front BrakeDrum
Rear Brake200 mm drum
Fuel Capacity17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)
CarburetionAmal Monobloc

Summary

SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS

TECHNICAL DATA

SPEED TWIN (5T) TECHNICAL DATA

Detailed technical specifications for the Speed Twin motorcycle model.

THUNDERBIRD (6T) TECHNICAL DATA

Detailed technical specifications for the Thunderbird motorcycle model.

TROPHY (TR5) TECHNICAL DATA

Detailed technical specifications for the Trophy motorcycle model.

TIGER 100 (T100) TECHNICAL DATA

Detailed technical specifications for the Tiger 100 motorcycle model.

TIGER 110 (T110) TECHNICAL DATA

Detailed technical specifications for the Tiger 110 motorcycle model.

CONTROLS-INSTRUMENTS

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE

Procedures and intervals for maintaining the engine's lubrication system.

CHANGING THE OIL

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AFTER RUNNING-IN PERIOD

THE ENGINE

CRANKCASE

Description of the engine's crankcase structure and components.

CYLINDER BLOCK

Information on cylinder block types and their features.

CYLINDER HEAD

Details regarding the construction and components of the cylinder head.

Tappet Adjustment

DECARBONISING

REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE FRAME (RIGID FRAME MODELS)

REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE FRAME (SWINGING ARM FRAME MODELS)

DISMANTLING THE ENGINE

DISMANTLING, PREPARATION AND ASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE UNITS

CYLINDER BLOCK AND PISTONS

VALVE PUSH RODS AND COVER TUBES

CRANKCASE UNIT

Details on crankcase bearings, inspection, and camshaft bushes.

Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Assembly

ASSEMBLING THE ENGINE

Timing Diagrams

Fitting Cylinder Block

INSTALLING THE ENGINE (RIGID FRAME MODELS)

TIMING THE ENGINE

TAPPET ADJUSTMENT

IGNITION TIMING (MAGNETO)

Coil Ignition Timing

GEARBOX

FAULTY GEAR SELECTION

Common causes and remedies for faulty gear selection in the gearbox.

REMOVING THE GEARBOX FROM THE FRAME (RIGID FRAME MODELS)

REMOVING THE GEARBOX FROM THE FRAME (SWINGING ARM FRAME MODELS)

DISMANTLING THE GEARBOX

ASSEMBLING THE GEARBOX

INSTALLING THE GEARBOX (RIGID FRAME MODELS)

CLUTCH AND SHOCK ABSORBER UNIT

OVERHAULING THE CLUTCH

Detailed procedures for overhauling the motorcycle clutch assembly.

Dismantling Clutch

Assembling Clutch

ASSEMBLING THE CLUTCH

Step-by-step guide for reassembling the clutch components.

Chains

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

TRIUMPH TELESCOPIC FORK

MAINTENANCE

Routine maintenance schedule and procedures for the telescopic fork.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD RACES

Steps for adjusting steering head bearing play.

REMOVING THE FORK FROM THE FRAME

Dismantling Telescopic Fork

ASSEMLING AND INSTALLING THE FORK (NACELLE TYPE)

ASSEMBLING THE FORK (TR5)

ADJUSTING THE BRAKES

Front Brake

Procedure for adjusting the front brake for optimal stopping power.

Rear Brake

Procedure for adjusting the rear brake and checking for shoe binding.

FRONT WHEEL

REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL FROM THE FORKS

Steps to safely remove the front wheel from the motorcycle forks.

TO DISMANTLE THE FRONT BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE

INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF WORN PARTS

Checking and replacing worn components of the front brake anchor plate.

Replacing Front Wheel

FITTING THE FRONT WHEEL TO THE FRONT FORK

Correct procedure for fitting the front wheel into the forks.

Rigid Rear Wheel

REAR WHEEL (RIGID FRAME)

Specifications and maintenance for the rigid frame rear wheel.

Dismantling Rigid Rear Wheel

ASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL

ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE

Steps for assembling the rear brake anchor plate components.

Fitting Rigid Rear Wheel

Rear Wheel

REAR WHEEL (SWINGING FORK FRAME)

Specifications and maintenance for the swinging fork rear wheel.

REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL FROM THE FRAME

Procedure for removing the rear wheel from swinging fork frame motorcycles.

Assembling Rear Wheel

Rear Wheel (Quickly Detachable)

FITTING THE REAR WHEEL TO THE FRAME

Procedure for fitting the quickly detachable rear wheel assembly.

REMOVING THE Q.D. REAR WHEEL FROM THE FRAME

Steps for removing the quickly detachable rear wheel.

Dismantling Rear Wheel (Quickly Detachable)

ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE

SPRING WHEEL

SPRING WHEEL-Mk. 2

Information on the Mk. 2 Spring Wheel, including maintenance advice.

REMOVAL OF THE WHEEL FROM THE FRAME

Procedure for removing the Spring Wheel from the motorcycle frame.

Dismantling Spring Wheel

DISMANTLING THE ANCHOR PLATE ASSEMBLY

Assembling Spring Wheel

TYRES

TYRE PRESSURE

Recommended tyre inflation pressures for various Triumph models.

FITTING THE TYRE

SWINGING FORK

GIRLING SUSPENSION DAMPER UNITS

Details on Girling suspension units and their maintenance.

Changing Girling Spring Units

TWISTGRIP CONTROL

Amal Carburetter

OPERATION OF CARBURETTER PARTS

Description of the Amal carburetter's operating parts and their functions.

Air Filter

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

ADJUSTMENT AND TUNING

Guidance on adjusting and tuning the S.U. carburetter for optimal performance.

DEFECTS IN OPERATION

STICKING OF PISTON

Symptoms and remedies for a sticking piston in the carburetter.

LUCAS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

LIGHTING AND IGNITION

THE ALTERNATOR

CONTACT BREAKER SETTING

A.C. Ignition Fault Finding

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Troubleshooting steps for ignition faults causing the engine not to start.

LAMPS

REMOVING HEADLAMP AND NACELLE

Battery Maintenance

SPARKING PLUGS

TOOLKIT

Fitting a Sidecar

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS T.110 MODEL

350 c.c. TWIN-MODEL 3T DE LUXE

Crankcase Assembly (3T De Luxe)

Decarbonising

Spring Wheel Mk. 1

Technical Data

Lubrication Chart

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS UNITED KINGDOM

FAULT FINDING

LOSS OF POWER

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