Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Steering Head Bearing Check and
Adjustment
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is
stabilised and adequately supported. This will help
prevent it from falling
and causing injury to the
operator or damage to the motorcycle.
Check
1. Raise and support the motorcycle so that the
front wheel
is clear of the ground.
2. Move the handlebars from lock-ta-lock whilst
checking
for signs of tight spots or notchiness
(bearings over-tightened).
3. Hold the lower
end of the front forks and try to
move them forward and backward to check for
signs
of free play in the bearings (bearings
insufficiently tightened or worn).
Checking for free play in steering head bearings
4. Adjust as described below then lower the
motorcycle
to the ground.
Front Suspension
Adjustment
1. Slacken the top yoke clamp bolts.
1. Top yoke clamp bolt
2. Release the two screws securing the upper cover
of the handlebar clamp
to the lower section.
1. Upper cover
2. Screws
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Triumph Rocket III Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Final Drive	Shaft
Transmission	5-speed
Rear Brakes	Single 316mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire	150/80 R17
Rear Tire	240/50 R16
Dry Weight	320 kg (705 lbs)
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Exhaust	3-into-1 into 2
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Frame	Tubular steel, twin spine
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks, adjustable preload
Front Brakes	Twin 320mm floating discs, 4-piston calipers
Front Wheel	17 x 3.5 in
Fuel Tank Capacity	24 liters (6.3 US gal)
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder