Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

WheelslTyres
11. Pump the brake pedal to correctly position the
caliper pistons.
12. Check the operation of the rear brake. Rectify as
necessary.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with
defective brakes
and you must have your authorised
Triumph Dealer take remedial action before
you
attempt to ride the motorcycle again. Failure to take
remedial action may reduce braking efficiency
leading to loss of motorcycle control
and an
accident.
Cush Drive
Removal
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.
1. Remove the rear wheel as described on page
16.8.
2. Release the circlip securing the driven flange
assembly
to the wheel centre.
1. Wheel centre
2. Driven Flange
3. Circlip
3. Withdraw the driven flange from the wheel,
recovering the spacer from the cush rubber side
of the flange.
Note:
• It
is not necessary to remove the drive
flange nuts.
16.10
Service Manual - Rocket III

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