Triumph Thunderbird User Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
To remove the position light bulb:
Without pulling on the wires, ease the bulb
holder from its socket. The bulb is removed
from its holder by pulling gently upwards.
1. Headlight bulb
2. Bulb clip
3. Position light bulb
Installation for both bulbs is the reverse of the
removal procedure. Tighten the headlight
clamp to 3Nm.
Rear Light
Rear Light Replacement
The rear light unit is a sealed, maintenance
free LED unit.
Indicator Lights
Bulb Replacement
1. Screwdriver
Use a flat bladed screwdriver to carefully
remove the lens from the indicator to gain
access to the bulb for replacement.
Caution
When reconnecting the battery, connect
the positive (red) lead first.
Warning
Do not reconnect the battery until the
assembly process has been completed.
Premature battery reconnection could
result in ignition of the battery gases
causing risk of injury.
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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