Triumph Thruxton Handbook

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Steering/Wheel Bearings
Steering Inspection
Lubricate and inspect the condition of the
headstock (steering) bearings in accordance
with scheduled maintenance requirements.
Note:
• Always inspect the wheel bearings
at the same time as the steering
bearings.
Inspecting the Steering for
Free Play
Inspection
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground, in an upright position.
• Raise the front wheel off the ground.
• Hold the lower end of the front forks
and try to move them forward and
backward.
• If any free play can be detected, ask
your authorised Triumph dealer to
inspect and rectify any faults before
riding.
• Remove the support and place the
motorcycle on the side stand.
Warning
To prevent risk of injury from the
motorcycle falling during the inspection,
ensure that the motorcycle is stabilised and
secured on the support.
Do not exert extreme force against each
wheel or rock each wheel vigorously as this
may cause the motorcycle to become
unstable or cause injury by falling from its
support.
Ensure that the position of the support
block will not cause damage to the oil lines
or oil filter beneath the sump.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective steering bearings
may cause loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
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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