Triumph Thruxton Handbook

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Chain Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary every 200 miles
(300 kms) and also after riding in wet
weather, on wet roads, or any time that the
chain appears dry.
Use the special chain lubricant as
recommended in the Specification section.
• Apply lubricant to the sides of the
rollers. This will allow the oil to
penetrate to the chain rollers and
bushes. Also apply oil to the chain
'X' rings. Wipe off any excess oil.
• If the chain is especially dirty, clean
first using paraffin and then apply
lubricant as mentioned above.
Chain Free-Movement
1. Maximum movement position
Inspection
• Support the motorcycle on a firm,
level surface with the side stand.
• Rotate the rear wheel to find the
position where the chain is tightest,
and measure the vertical movement
of the chain midway between the
sprockets.
• For Thruxton and Scrambler the
vertical movement of the drive chain
must be 30 - 40 mm.
• For all other models the vertical
movement of the drive chain must
be 15 - 30 mm.
Caution
Do not use a power 'jet' wash to clean the
chain as this may cause damage to the
chain components.
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Triumph Thruxton Specifications

General

Displacement	1200 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Bore x Stroke	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Max Torque	112 Nm @ 4, 950 rpm
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Frame	Tubular steel
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks
Front Brakes	Dual 310mm discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Wheel	17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel	17-inch
Length	2100 mm (82.7 in)
Width (Handlebars)	745 mm (29.3 in)
Height	1, 030mm
Seat Height	810mm
Wheelbase	1, 415mm
Rake	22.8 º
Fuel Capacity	14.5 liters
Weight (Dry)	203kg
Weight (Wet)	223kg
Exhaust	2-into-2