Triumph Trident T160 - D6 INSPECTING THE GEAR SHIFT AND KICKSTART COMPONENTS

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TRANSMISSION (GEARBOX)
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Tak'e care when offering up the primary outer cover,
as it Is Important to locate the chain tensloner
correctly on the bottom run of the chain without
moving the gasket. The foot operated gearshift
lever should also be In a horizontal position, to
enable the quadrant on the gearshift pedal spindle
to locate correctly with the quadrant on the cross
over shaft (See Fig. D7).
Before finally pushing home
the cover, check to
ensure that the gasket Is stili In position and Is
undamaged. Push home the cover, replacing the
securing screWs. 'Check that all the gears engage,
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by moving the-rear wheel. If all Is correct, fully
tighten the cover
screws.
Connect up the clutch operating cable, and check
the clutch adjustment, (See Section C3).
Check the gasket of the clutch adjustment Inspec-
tion cover, and replace the cover. Replace the left
side footrest.
Finally, refill
the primary drive case with the appro-
priate amount and grade of lubricant (Section A2) .
SECTION 06
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INSPECTING THE GEARSHIFT AND KICKSTART MECHANISM
GEARSHIFT
(1) Inspect the gearshift plungers for wear, and
ensure that they are a clearance fit In the
quadrant. Check the plunger springs by com-
paring their lengths with the figures given In
"General Data".
(2) Examine the plunger guide plate for wear and
grooving on the taper guide surfaces. Renew
the plate If grooving has occurred.
(3) Inspect the pedal return springs for fatigue, and
if they show signs of corrosion, due to conden-
sation, they should be renewed.
DB
(4) Examine the quadrant bush for wear and
possible ovality by inserting the quadrant
Into the bush and feeling the amount of play.
(5) Check
the tips of the plungers and the teeth of
the campi ate operating quadrant for chipping
and wear. To remove the camplate quadrant,
first remove the inner cover as shown in
Section DB, then remove the two split pins
and
withdraw the spindle.
KICKSTART:
(1) Examine the kickstart quadrant for chipped or
broken teeth, or looseness 9n the spindle, and.
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