Triumph Thunderbird User Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Inspection
Check that the throttle opens smoothly,
without undue force and that it closes without
sticking. Have your authorised Triumph
dealer check the throttle system if a problem
is detected or any doubt exists.
Check that there is 2 - 3 mm of throttle grip
free play when lightly turning the throttle grip
back and forth.
If there is an incorrect amount of free play,
Triumph recommends that you have
adjustments made by your authorised
Triumph dealer. However, in an emergency,
throttle adjustment may be made as follows:
1. Opening cable adjuster
2. Opening cable adjuster locknut
3. Closing cable adjuster
4. Closing cable adjuster locknut
Release the locknut on the 'opening' cable
adjuster.
Rotate the 'opening' cable adjuster at the
twist grip end to give 2 - 3 mm of play at the
twist grip. Tighten the locknut.
Warning
Use of the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted, incorrectly routed, sticking or
damaged throttle cables will interfere with
the throttle function resulting in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
To avoid incorrect adjustment, incorrect
routing, or continued use of a sticking or
damaged throttle, always have your
throttle checked and adjusted by your
authorised Triumph dealer.
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Triumph Thunderbird Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Triumph
Displacement	1699 cc
Bore x Stroke	107.1 mm x 94.3 mm
Compression Ratio	9.7:1
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	6-speed
Frame	Tubular steel, twin spine
Front Tyre	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	200/50 R17
Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Final Drive	Belt
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks, adjustable preload
Front Brakes	Twin 310mm floating discs
Rear Brakes	Brembo 2-piston caliper
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 L
Power	97 hp (72 kW) @ 5900 rpm