Triumph Sprint GT 1050 User Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Chain Free-Movement Inspection
1. Maximum movement position
Place the motorcycle on a level surface and
hold it in an upright position with no weight
on it.
Rotate the rear wheel by pushing the
motorcycle to find the position where the
chain is tightest, and measure the vertical
movement of the chain midway between the
sprockets.
The vertical movement of the drive chain
must be in the range:
Chain Free-Movement Adjustment
1. Adjuster clamp bolt
2. C-spanner
3. Eccentric adjuster
Loosen the adjuster clamp bolt.
Using the C-spanner supplied in the tool kit,
turn the rear hub/eccentric adjuster
(clockwise to loosen, anti-clockwise to tighten)
until the drive chain is correctly adjusted.
Tighten the clamp bolt to 55 Nm.
Repeat the chain adjustment check. Re-adjust
if necessary.
Check the rear brake effectiveness.
Warning
Before starting work, ensure the
motorcycle is stabilised and adequately
supported. This will help prevent injury to
the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
Model Specification
Sprint ST 25 - 35 mm
Sprint GT 26 - 38 mm
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Warning
Operation of the motorcycle with an
insecure rear hub/eccentric adjuster clamp
bolt may result in impaired stability and
handling of the motorcycle. This impaired
stability and handling may lead to loss of
control or an accident.

Triumph Sprint GT 1050 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Engine Capacity	1050 cc
Bore x Stroke	79 x 71.4 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	X ring chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	6-speed
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Max Torque	108 Nm @ 6, 300 rpm
Exhaust	Stainless steel 3 into 1 exhaust system
Frame	Aluminium beam perimeter
Front Suspension	43 mm upside down forks with adjustable preload
Rear Suspension	Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping
Front Brakes	Twin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 litres
Max Power	130 PS / 128 bhp (96 kW) @ 9200 rpm