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Triumph Thunderbird User Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Brakes
Brake Wear Inspection
1. Brake pads
2. Minimum thickness line
Brake pads must be inspected in accordance
with scheduled maintenance requirements
and replaced if worn to, or beyond the
minimum service thickness.
If the lining thickness of any pad (front or rear
brakes) is less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in), that is, if
the pad has worn down to the bottom of the
grooves, replace all the pads on the wheel.
Brake Pad Wear Compensation
Disc and brake pad wear is automatically
compensated for and has no effect on the
brake lever or pedal action. There are no
parts that require adjustment on the front
and rear brakes.
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Warning
Brake pads must always be replaced as a
wheel set. At the front, where two calipers
are fitted on the same wheel, replace all
the brake pads in both calipers.
Replacing individual pads will reduce
braking efficiency and may cause an
accident.
After replacement brake pads have been
fitted, ride with extreme caution until the
new pads have 'broken in'.
Warning
If the brake lever or pedal feels soft when it
is applied, or if the lever/pedal travel
becomes excessive, there may be air in the
brake pipes and hoses or the brakes may
be defective.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle
under such conditions and your authorised
Triumph dealer must rectify the fault
before riding.
Riding with defective brakes may lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

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Triumph Thunderbird Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerTriumph
Displacement1699 cc
Bore x Stroke107.1 mm x 94.3 mm
Compression Ratio9.7:1
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Gearbox6-speed
FrameTubular steel, twin spine
Front Tyre120/70 R19
Rear Tyre200/50 R17
Seat Height700 mm
Fuel SystemFuel injection
Final DriveBelt
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks, adjustable preload
Front BrakesTwin 310mm floating discs
Rear BrakesBrembo 2-piston caliper
Fuel Tank Capacity22 L
Power97 hp (72 kW) @ 5900 rpm

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