Triumph Thunderbird Commander User Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
To remove the position light bulb:
Without pulling on the wires, ease the bulb
holder from its socket. The bulb is removed
from its holder by pulling gently upwards.
1. Wire retainer
2. Headlight bulb
3. Position light bulb
Installation for both bulbs is the reverse of the
removal procedure. Tighten the headlight
clamp to 18 l b f i n ( 2 N m ) .
Auxiliary Lamps (if fitted)
It is necessary to remove the auxiliary lamp
from its bowl to gain access to the bulb.
Remove the rider’s seat (see page 47).
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead
first.
Release the fixing securing the auxiliary lamp
clamp to the auxiliary lamp body.
Detach the auxiliary lamp from its bowl while
supporting it to prevent the cables from
being over extended.
Disconnect the electrical connectors for the
auxiliary lamp bulb from the harness and
remove the auxiliary lamp.
1. Electrical connectors
2. Auxiliary lamp
Caution
When reconnecting the battery, connect
the positive (red) lead first.
Warning
Do not reconnect the battery until the
assembly process has been completed.
Premature battery reconnection could
result in ignition of the battery gases
causing risk of injury.
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Warning
The bulbs become hot during use. Always
allow sufficient time for the bulbs to cool
before handling. Avoid touching the glass
part of the bulb. If the glass is touched or
gets dirty, clean with alcohol before re-use.
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Triumph Thunderbird Commander Specifications

General

Displacement	1699 cc
Bore x Stroke	107.1 mm x 94.3 mm
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Max Torque	151 Nm @ 3550 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	6-speed
Rear Brakes	Single 310mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 litres
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Exhaust	Chrome 2-into-1-into-2 system
Final Drive	Belt
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks, adjustable preload
Front Brakes	Twin 310mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Weight	308 kg
Power	93 bhp