Triumph Thruxton Handbook

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Maintenance and Adjustment
• Refit the reservoir cap ensuring that
the diaphragm seal is correctly
positioned between the cap and
reservoir body. Tighten the cap
retaining screws.
• Retain the reservoir to the airbox by
tightening the original fixing.
• Refit the right hand side cover.
Rear Brake Fluid Level Inspection
and Adjustment - Scrambler
1. Upper level, rear brake
2. Lower level, rear brake
3. Reservoir cover fixings
• The rear brake fluid level is visible
from the right hand side without
removing the reservoir or cover.
• The brake fluid level in the rear
reservoir must be kept between the
upper and lower level lines, with the
motorcycle supported in an upright
position.
• To adjust the rear brake fluid level,
release the fixings securing the
reservoir cover to the frame and
detach the reservoir cover.
• Remove the cap noting the position
of the diaphragm inside.
• Fill the reservoir to the upper level
line using DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container, with the motorcycle
supported in an upright position.
• Refit the reservoir cap ensuring that
the diaphragm seal is correctly
positioned between the cap and
reservoir body.
• Position the reservoir cover to the
frame and secure with the two
fixings previously removed. Tighten
the fixings to 7Nm.
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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