Triumph Speed Twin 900 User Manual

CLEANING AND STORAGE
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▼ If exposure to salt is unavoidable,
clean the leather product
immediately after each exposure
using a damp cloth then leave the
leather product to dry naturally at
room temperature.
▼ Gently clean any minor marks with
a damp cloth then leave the leather
product to dry naturally at room
temperature.
▼ Place the leather product in a fabric
bag or cardboard box to protect
it when in storage. Do not use a
plastic bag.
Storage
Preparation for Storage
To prepare the motorcycle for storage,
do the following:
▼ Clean and dry the entire vehicle
thoroughly.
▼ Fill the fuel tank with the correct
grade of unleaded fuel and add a
suitable fuel stabilizer (if available),
following the fuel stabilizer
manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and can be explosive under certain
conditions.
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Do not
smoke.
Make sure the area is well ventilated
and free from any source of flame or
sparks; this includes any appliance
with a pilot light.
▼ Remove one of the spark plugs from
each cylinder and put several drops
0.17 fl oz (5 ml) of engine oil into each
cylinder. Cover the spark plug holes
with a piece of cloth or rag. With
the engine stop switch in the RUN
position, push the starter button for
a few seconds to coat the cylinder
walls with oil. Install the spark plugs,
tightening to 9 lbf ft (12 Nm).
▼ Change the engine oil and filter (see
page 100).
▼ Check and if necessary correct the
tire pressures (see page 132).

Triumph Speed Twin 900 Specifications

General

Displacement	900 cc
Bore x Stroke	84.6 mm x 80 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Max Power	65 PS / 64.1 bhp (47.8 kW) @ 7, 500 rpm
Max Torque	80 Nm @ 3, 800 rpm
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate assist clutch
Gearbox	5-speed
Frame	Tubular steel, twin cradle frame
Front Tire	100/90-18
Rear Tire	150/70 R17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Exhaust	Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks, adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel
Front Brakes	Single 310 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston caliper, ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper, ABS
Front Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy, 18 x 2.75 in
Rear Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy, 17 x 4.25 in
Seat Height	765 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 litres
Dry Weight	198 kg
Width Handlebars	760 mm
Height Without Mirror	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1450 mm