Triumph Thunderbird Commander User Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Brake Fluid Level Inspection and
Adjustment
Front brakes
1. Front brake fluid reservoir, lower
level line
2. Upper level line
3. Fluid level window
The brake fluid level in the reservoirs must be
kept between the upper and lower level lines
(reservoir held horizontal).
To inspect the front brake fluid level, check
the level of fluid visible in the window at the
front of the reservoir body.
Release the screws and remove the cover
noting the position of the diaphragm inside.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line using
new DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container.
Refit the reservoir cover ensuring that the
diaphragm seal is correctly installed. Tighten
the screws to 18 l b f i n ( 2 N m ) .
Rear brake
1. Rear brake fluid reservoir, fluid level
window
2. Lower level line
3. Upper level line
4. Float
5. Diaphragm
6. Cover
To inspect the rear brake fluid level, check the
level of fluid visible in the window at the side
of the reservoir body.
To adjust the rear brake fluid level, release the
fixings and remove the cover noting the
position of the diaphragm and the float
inside.
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Triumph Thunderbird Commander Specifications

General

Brand	Triumph
Model	Thunderbird Commander
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English