Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Frame and Bodywork
Rear Mudguard
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 seats as described on page 17.9.
2. Disconnect the battery. negative (black) lead first.
3. Remove both side covers as described on page
17.9.
4. Trace the Wiring back from the number plate light.
rear indicators and rear light assembly
and
disconnect their wiring connectors from the main
harness. The connections will
be near to the
engine management
ECU on the right hand side
of the motorcycle.
Wiring connections
Note:
• Prior
to disconnection, note the relative
locations of the wires to their mating
connectors.
5. Release the two fixings from each side of the
rear mudguard
cover.
1. Rear mudguard cover fixings
Note:
• After removal, the mudguard
will not
detach from the frame
6. Detach the mudguard covers from the both
sides. The covers locate
in a grommet at their
forward edge.
1. Mudguard cover
2. Grommet
17.12 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