Triumph Trident T160 - A14 REAR CHAIN LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE; A15 GREASING THE STEERING HEAD BALL RACES

LUBRICATION SYSTEM
SECTION AI4
REAR CHAIN LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
A
On e.rlier editions, the rear chain feed is taken
from a union situated
In the neck of the oil tank (see
Fig. AU). The rate of flow of oil to the chain can
be controlled
by means of a screw located in the
and the screw should union be turned clockwise to
reduce theflow and counter clockwise to Increase It.
Fig A12. Rear chain oil feed adJustment
Disconnect the connecting link and remove the
chain. If available, connect an old chain to the end
of the chain being removed, and draw it on to the
gearbox sprocket until the chain to be cleaned Is
clear of the machine and can be removed.
Remove all deposits of road dust etc. by means of
a wire brush. Ciean
thoroughly in kerosene or
paraffin and allow to drain.
Inspect the chain for excessive wear of the rollers
and pivot pins and check that the eiongation does
not exceed 1t~~. To do this first scribe two marks
on a flat table exactly 12t inches (31,75 em.) apart,
place
the chain opposite the two marks. When the
chain Is compressed to Its minimum free length the
marks should coincide with two pivot pins 20 links
apart.
When the chain is stretched to Its maximum
free length,
the extension should not exceed tin.
(6,25 mm.). If It is required to remove a faulty link,
or shorten the chain, reference should be made to
Section C14.
To lubricate
the chain, Immerse It in MELTED
grease (melt over a low flame, or, more safely, over
a pan of boiling water) and allow It to remain In the
grease for approximately 15 minutes, moving the
chain occasionally to ensure penetration of the
grease Into the chain bearings. Allow the grease to
cool, remove the chain from the bath and wipe off
the surplus grease.
The chain
Is now ready for refitting co the machine.
NOTE: The connecting link retaining clip
must be fitted with the nose-end facing in the
direction of motion of the chain.
SECTION AIS
GREASING THE STEERING HEAD BALL RACES
The steering head races are packed with grease on
assembiy, and
require re-packlng with the correct
grade of grease at the Interval stated In Section A1.
Removal and
replacement of the bearing races Is
comprehensively covered In the front fork section.
When
the races are removed, they should be cleaned
in kerosene (paraffin), and the tapered surfaces
should be cleaned likewise,
then Inspected for
wear, cracking,
or pocketing. If any of these faulcs
are apparent,
the whole bearing must be replaced.
Apply a fresh supply
of grease to the races before
reassembly.
A13
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