Maintenance and Adjustment
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*Evaporative system fitted to models for certain markets only.
‡Only if fitted.
Brake fluid - renew Every 2 years, regardless of mileage
Brake pads - check wear levels Day
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Brake master cylinders - check for fluid leaks Day
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Brake calipers - check for fluid leaks and seized pistons Day
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Rear suspension linkage - check/lubricate -
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Drive chain - lubricate Every 200 miles (300 km)
Drive chain - wear check Every 500 miles (800 km)
Drive chain slack - check/adjust Day
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Drive chain rubbing strip - renew -
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Fasteners - inspect visually for security Day
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Wheels - inspect for damage Day
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Wheels - check wheels for broken or damaged spokes and
check spoke tightness (Tiger 800XC models only)
Day
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Wheel bearings - check for wear/smooth operation -
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Tyre wear/tyre damage - check Day
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Tyre pressures - check/adjust Day
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Clutch cable - check/adjust Day
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Centre and/or side stand - check operation Day
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Secondary exhaust clamp bolts - check/adjust -
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Accessory rack sliding carriage - check for correct operation‡
••••
Accessory pannier link mechanism - check for correct
operation and adjustment‡
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Fuel and evaporative loss* hoses - renew Every 4 years, regardless of mileage
Operation Description Odometer Reading in Miles (km) or Time Period,
whichever comes first
First Service Annual
Service
Mileage Based Service
Every 500
(800)
1 month
Year 6,000 and
18 , 0 0 0
(10,000)
and
30,000)
12 , 0 0 0
(20,000)
24,000
(40,000)