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Triumph Thunderbird User Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Battery Charging
For help with selecting a battery charger,
checking the battery Voltage or battery
charging, contact your local authorised
Triumph dealer.
Should the battery Voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
using a Triumph approved battery charger.
Always remove the battery from the
motorcycle and follow the instructions
supplied with the battery charger.
For extended periods of storage (beyond two
weeks) the battery should be removed from
the motorcycle and kept charged using a
Triumph approved maintenance charger.
Similarly, should the battery charge fall to a
level where it will not start the motorcycle,
remove the battery from the motorcycle
before charging.
Battery Installation
Place the battery in the battery case.
Reconnect the battery, positive lead
(identified with red tape) first.
Apply a light coat of grease to the terminals
to prevent corrosion.
Cover the positive terminal with the
protective cap.
Refit the battery strap.
Refit the rider’s seat (see page 36).
Warning
The battery gives off explosive gases; keep
sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide
adequate ventilation when charging or
using the battery in an enclosed space.
The battery contains sulphuric acid (battery
acid). Contact with skin or eyes may cause
severe burns. Wear protective clothing and
a face shield.
If battery acid gets on your skin, flush with
water immediately.
If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush with
water for at least 15 minutes and SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Caution
Do not use an automotive quick charger as
it may overcharge and damage the battery.
Warning
Ensure that the battery terminals do not
touch the motorcycle frame as this may
cause a short circuit or spark, which would
ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury.

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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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