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Safe Operation
Daily Safety Checks
Check the following items every day
before you ride. The time required is
minimal, and these checks ensure a safe,
reliable ride.
If any irregularities are found during
these checks, refer to the Maintenance
and Adjustment section or see your
authorised Triumph dealer for the action
required to return the motorcycle to a
safe operating condition.
Check:
Fuel: Adequate supply in tank, no fuel
leaks (page 59).
Engine Oil: Correct level on dipstick.
Add correct specification oil as required.
No leaks from the engine or oil cooler
(page 92).
Drive Chain: Correct adjustment (page 100).
Tyres/Wheels: Correct inflation pressures
(when cold).
Tread depth/wear, tyre/wheel damage,
punctures etc. (page 114).
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners: Visually check that
steering and suspension components,
axles, and all controls are properly
tightened or fastened. Inspect all areas
for loose/damaged fixings.
Steering Action: Smooth but not loose
from lock to lock. No binding of any of
the control cables (page 107).
Brakes: Pull the brake lever and push the
brake pedal to check for correct
resistance.
Investigate any lever/pedal where the
travel is excessive before meeting
resistance, or if either control feels
spongy in operation (page 103).
Brake Pads: There should be more than
1.5 mm of friction material remaining on
all the pads (page 103).
Brake Fluid Levels: No brake fluid
leakage. Brake fluid levels must be
between the MAX and MIN marks on
both reservoirs (page 106).
Front Forks: Smooth action. No leaks
from fork seals (page 109).
Throttle: Make sure that the throttle grip
returns to the idle position without
sticking (page 98).
Clutch: Smooth operation and correct
cable free play (page 99).
Coolant: No coolant leakage. Check the
coolant level in the expansion tank
(when the engine is cold) (page 95).
Electrical Equipment: All lights and horn
function correctly (page 53).
Engine Stop: Stop switch turns the
engine off (page 70).
Stand: Returns to the fully up position
by spring tension. Return springs not
weak or damaged (page 62).
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