Tiger Explorer Owner Manual-En
Tiger Explorer Owner Manual-En
This handbook contains information on the Triumph Explorer XR, Explorer XRX,
Explorer XRX-LRH, Explorer XRT, Explorer XC, Explorer XCX, Explorer XCX-LRH and
Explorer XCA motorcycles. Always store this Owner's Handbook with the motorcycle
and refer to it for information whenever necessary.
The information contained in this publication is based on the latest information
available at the time of printing. Triumph reserves the right to make changes at any
time without prior notice, or obligation.
Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission of
Triumph Motorcycles Limited.
© Copyright 12.2015 Triumph Motorcycles Limited, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.
Publication part number 3851524-EN issue 1.
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Table of Contents
This handbook contains a number of different sections. The table of contents below
will help you find the beginning of each section where, in the case of the major
sections, a further table of contents will help you find the specific subject required.
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to Ride the Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Accessories, Loading and Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Maintenance and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
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Foreword
FOREWORD
Owner's Handbook
Thank you for choosing a Triumph
Warning
motorcycle. This motorcycle is the This Owner's Handbook, and all other
product of Triumph's use of proven instructions that are supplied with
engineering, exhaustive testing, and your motorcycle, should be considered
continuous striving for superior a permanent part of your motorcycle
reliability, safety and performance. and should remain with it even if your
Please read this Owner's Handbook motorcycle is subsequently sold.
before riding in order to become All riders must read this Owner's
thoroughly familiar with the correct Handbook and all other instructions
operation of your motorcycle's controls, which are supplied with your
its features, capabilities and limitations. motorcycle, before riding, in order to
This handbook includes safe riding tips, become thoroughly familiar with the
but does not contain all the techniques correct operation of your motorcycle's
and skills necessary to ride a motorcycle controls, its features, capabilities and
safely. limitations. Do not lend your
Triumph strongly recommends that all motorcycle to others as riding when
riders undertake the necessary training not familiar with your motorcycle's
to ensure safe operation of this controls, features, capabilities and
motorcycle. limitations can lead to an accident.
This handbook is available from your
local dealer in: Talk to Triumph
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Foreword
Warnings, Cautions and See page 12 for the location of all labels
bearing this symbol. Where necessary,
Notes this symbol will also appear on the pages
Throughout this Owner's Handbook containing the relevant information.
particularly important information is
presented in the following form:
Maintenance
Warning To ensure a long, safe and trouble-free
life for your motorcycle, maintenance
This warning symbol identifies special should only be carried out by an
instructions or procedures, which if authorised Triumph dealer. Only an
not correctly followed could result in authorised Triumph dealer will have the
personal injury, or loss of life. necessary knowledge, equipment and
skills to maintain your Triumph
motorcycle correctly.
Caution To locate your nearest Triumph dealer,
visit the Triumph web site at
This caution symbol identifies special www.triumph.co.uk or telephone the
instructions or procedures, which, if authorised distributor in your country.
not strictly observed, could result in Their address is given in the service
damage to, or destruction of, record book that accompanies this
equipment. handbook.
Note:
• This note symbol indicates points of Off-road Use
particular interest for more efficient All Explorer models are designed for
and convenient operation. on-road and light off-road use. Light
off-road use includes use on unpaved,
Warning Labels dirt or gravel roads, but does not include
riding on any motocross course, any
At certain areas of the
off-road competition (such as motocross
motorcycle, the symbol
or enduro riding), or riding off-road with
(left) can be seen. The
a passenger.
symbol means CAUTION:
REFER TO THE HANDBOOK Light off-road use does not include
and will be followed by a jumping the motorcycle or riding over
pictorial representation of obstacles. Do not attempt to jump over
the subject concerned. any bumps or obstacles. Do not attempt
to ride over any obstacles.
Never attempt to ride the motorcycle or
make any adjustments without
reference to the relevant instructions
contained in this handbook.
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Foreword
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Foreword - Safety First
The Motorcycle
Warning
Warning Explorer XRX-LRH and
Explorer XCX-LRH (Low Ride Height)
All Explorer models are designed for Models
on-road use and light off-road use.
Light off-road use includes use on The Explorer XRX-LRH and
unpaved, dirt or gravel roads, but does Explorer XCX-LRH (Low Ride Height)
not include riding on any motocross motorcycles are equipped with
course, any off-road competition (such lowered suspension and have reduced
as motocross or enduro riding), or ground clearance.
riding off-road with a passenger. As a result, the cornering bank angles
Light off-road use does not include that can be achieved by the
jumping the motorcycle or riding over Explorer XRX-LRH and Explorer XCX-LRH
obstacles. Do not attempt to jump are reduced, when compared with the
over any bumps or obstacles. Do not standard ride height Explorer XRX and
attempt to ride over any obstacles. Explorer XCX models.
Extreme off-road use could lead to When riding, bear in mind that your
loss of motorcycle control and an motorcycle’s ground clearance is
accident. limited. Operate your motorcycle in an
area free from traffic to gain
familiarity with the motorcycle’s
ground clearance and bank angle
limitations.
Banking to an unsafe angle or
unexpected contact with the ground
may cause instability, loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
This motorcycle is not designed to tow
a trailer or be fitted with a sidecar.
Fitting a sidecar and/or a trailer may
result in loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
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Foreword - Safety First
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Foreword - Safety First
Warning Warning
When riding the motorcycle, both rider Never ride the motorcycle when
and passenger must always wear a fatigued or under the influence of
motorcycle helmet, boots, eye alcohol or other drugs.
protection, gloves, boots, trousers Riding when under the influence of
(close fitting around the knee and alcohol or other drugs is illegal.
ankle) and a brightly coloured jacket. Riding when fatigued or under the
Brightly coloured clothing will
influence of alcohol or other drugs
considerably increase a rider's (or
reduces the rider's ability to maintain
passenger's) visibility to other
control of motorcycle and may lead to
operators of road vehicles. Although
loss of motorcycle control and an
full protection is not possible, wearing accident.
correct protective clothing can reduce
the risk of injury when riding.
Warning
Warning All riders must be licenced to operate
the motorcycle. Operation of the
A helmet is one of the most important
motorcycle without a licence is illegal
pieces of riding gear as it offers and could lead to prosecution.
protection against head injuries. You
and your passenger's helmet should Operation of the motorcycle without
be carefully chosen and should fit you formal training in the correct riding
or your passenger's head comfortably techniques that are necessary to
and securely. A brightly coloured become licenced is dangerous and
helmet will increase a rider's (or may lead to loss of motorcycle control
passenger's) visibility to other and an accident.
operators of road vehicles.
An open face helmet offers some Warning
protection in an accident though a full
face helmet will offer more. Always ride defensively and wear the
Always wear a visor or approved protective equipment mentioned
goggles to help vision and to protect elsewhere in this foreword. Remember,
your eyes. in an accident, a motorcycle does not
give the same impact protection as a
car.
cbma
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Foreword - Safety First
Warning
Banking to an unsafe angle may cause
instability, loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
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Foreword - Safety First
Warning Warning
Always turn off the engine and Owners should be aware that the only
remove the ignition key before leaving approved parts, accessories and
the motorcycle unattended. By conversions for any Triumph
removing the key, the risk of use of motorcycle are those which carry
the motorcycle by unauthorised or official Triumph approval and are fitted
untrained persons is reduced. to the motorcycle by an authorised
When parking the motorcycle, always dealer.
remember the following: In particular, it is extremely hazardous
Engage first gear to help prevent the to fit or replace parts or accessories
motorcycle from rolling off the stand. whose fitting requires the dismantling
of, or addition to, either the electrical
The engine and exhaust system will be
or fuel systems and any such
hot after riding. DO NOT park where
pedestrians, animals and/or children modification could cause a safety
hazard.
are likely to touch the motorcycle.
Do not park on soft ground or on a The fitting of any non-approved parts,
accessories or conversions may
steeply inclined surface. Parking
adversely affect the handling, stability
under these conditions may cause the
motorcycle to fall over. or other aspects of the motorcycle’s
operation that may result in an
For further details, please refer to the accident causing injury or death.
How to Ride the Motorcycle section of
this Owner's Handbook. Triumph does not accept any liability
whatsoever for defects caused by the
fitting of non-approved parts,
accessories or conversions or the fitting
of any approved parts, accessories or
conversions by non-approved personnel.
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Foreword - Safety First
Maintenance/Equipment
Warning
Warning If the motorcycle is involved in an
accident, collision or fall, it must be
Consult your authorised Triumph
taken to an authorised Triumph dealer
dealer whenever there is doubt as to
for inspection and repair. Any accident
the correct or safe operation of this can cause damage to the motorcycle
Triumph motorcycle.
that, if not correctly repaired, may
Remember that continued operation of cause a second accident.
an incorrectly performing motorcycle
may aggravate a fault and may also
compromise safety.
Warning
Ensure all equipment that is required
by law is installed and functioning
correctly. The removal or alteration of
the motorcycle's lights, silencers,
emission or noise control systems can
violate the law. Incorrect or improper
modification may adversely affect the
handling, stability or other aspects of
the motorcycle’s operation, which may
result in loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
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Warning Labels
WARNING LABELS
The labels detailed on this and the following pages draw your attention to important
safety information in this handbook. Before riding, ensure that all riders have
understood and complied with all the information to which these labels relate.
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Gear 5
4
Position 3
(page 114) 2
N
1 Tyres
(page 155)
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Warning Labels
Caution
All warning labels and decals, with the exception of the Running-in label, are fitted
to the motorcycle using a strong adhesive. In some cases, labels are installed prior
to an application of paint lacquer. Therefore, any attempt to remove the warning
labels will cause damage to the paintwork or bodywork.
Pb
Tyre Pressure
Daily Safety Checks Monitoring (if fitted)
(page 108) (page 84)
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Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
1. Headlight 11. Rear brake caliper
2. Front indicator 12. Rear brake disc
3. Electrical accessory socket 13. Centre stand (if fitted)
4. Fuel tank and fuel filler cap 14. Rear suspension damping adjuster
5. Rider’s heated seat switch (if fitted) (Explorer XR and Explorer XC
6. Battery and fuse boxes models only)
7. Passenger’s heated seat switch 15. Side stand
(if fitted) 16. Gear-change pedal
8. USB Socket 17. Coolant expansion tank
9. Electrical accessory socket (if fitted) 18. Radiator cowl
10. Rear indicator 19. Front brake caliper
20. Front brake disc
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Parts Identification
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
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29
37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30
21. Rear light 30. Front fork
22. Rear brake fluid reservoir 31. Engine oil level sight glass
23. Oil filler cap 32. Clutch line
24. Handguards (if fitted) 33. Rear brake pedal
25. Mirror 34. Rear suspension spring pre-load
26. Front suspension damping adjusters adjuster (Explorer XR and
27. Windscreen Explorer XC models only)
28. Headlight adjuster 35. Silencer
29. Fog lights (if fitted) 36. Pannier mounting rails (if fitted)
37. Seat lock
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Parts Identification
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
21 20 19 18 17 16 15
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Serial Numbers
SERIAL NUMBERS
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Serial Numbers
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General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Table of Contents
Instrument Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Direction Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Neutral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
High Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fog Lights (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Battery Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Warning Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cruise Control Light (If equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Alarm/Immobiliser Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Traction Control (TC) Disabled Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Traction Control (TC) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Engine Management System Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
High Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tyre Pressure Warning Light (If TPMS is fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS) Warning Light (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Frost Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Warning and Information Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Motorcycle Status Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Gear Position Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cruise Control Set Speed (If Cruise Control is fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Service/Maintenance Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Ambient Air Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Multifunction Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Riding Mode Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Windscreen Adjustment Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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General Information
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General Information
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General Information
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General Information
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cisz
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General Information
Neutral OFF-ROAD
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General Information
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General Information
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General Information
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General Information
OFF-ROAD
WARNING
TC SYSTEM
DISABLED
CHECK MANUAL
PRESS SELECT
TO CLEAR
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General Information
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General Information
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General Information
Warning
Reduce speed and do not continue to
ride for longer than is necessary with
the MIL illuminated. The fault may
adversely affect engine performance,
exhaust emissions and fuel
consumption. Reduced engine
performance could cause a dangerous
riding condition, leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Contact an authorised Triumph dealer
as soon as possible to have the fault
checked and rectified.
Note:
• If the MIL flashes when the ignition
is switched on, contact an
authorised Triumph dealer as soon
as possible to have the situation
rectified. In these circumstances the
engine will not start.
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General Information
1 TPMS
2
FRONT TYRE
LOW PRESSURE
CHECK MANUAL
OFF-ROAD PRESS SELECT
TO CLEAR
WARNING
OIL PRESSURE
LOW
CHECK MANUAL
PRESS SELECT
TO CLEAR
1. Tyre pressure warning light
2. Instrument message
Press the SELECT button to
acknowledge the message and return to
1. Low oil pressure warning light the home screen.
2. Instrument message
The low oil pressure warning light in the
tachometer will illuminate if the ignition
is switched on without running the
engine.
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General Information
Warning CALIBRATING
PLEASE WAIT
PRESS SELECT
TO CLEAR
Stop the motorcycle if the tyre
pressure warning light illuminates and
the message TPMS - FRONT/REAR
TYRE LOW PRESSURE is displayed. Do
not ride the motorcycle until the tyres 1. TSAS warning light
have been checked and the tyre 2. Instrument message
pressures are at their recommended
pressure when cold. During recalibration the motorcycle
must remain stationary. Riding the
motorcycle will cause the recalibration to
be halted and the warning light to
remain lit.
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General Information
WARNING
Warning
TSAS
SYSTEM FAULT
CHECK MANUAL
Black ice (sometimes called clear ice)
PRESS SELECT can form at temperatures several
TO CLEAR
degrees above freezing (0°C (32°F)),
especially on bridges and in shaded
areas.
Always take extra care when the
1. TSAS warning light temperatures are low and reduce
2. Instrument message speed in potentially hazardous driving
Full details of the Triumph Semi Active conditions such as bad weather.
Suspension (TSAS) system are described Excess speed, hard acceleration,
starting on page 80. heavy braking or hard cornering when
roads are slippery may result in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
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General Information
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General Information
Note: Tachometer
• Some messages are automatically The tachometer shows the engine speed
hidden after a short period. in revolutions per minute – rpm (r/min).
• Hidden warning and information At the end of the tachometer range
messages remain active and will be there is the red zone.
re-displayed each time the ignition is Engine rpm (r/min) in the red zone is
switched on, until the condition that
above maximum recommended engine
triggered the message has been
speed and is also above the range for
rectified.
best performance.
• The warning or information symbol
will remain visible in the
multifunction display while active Caution
messages are hidden, along with the
number of hidden messages. Never allow engine rpm to enter the
red zone as severe engine damage
• Hidden warning or information
messages can be viewed using the may result.
Show Warnings function as
described in Settings Menu on
page 48.
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General Information
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General Information
OFF-ROAD
AUTO
C N S OFF-ROAD
1. Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
1 47 MPG
fuel in the tank. 1 2 12 MI
With the ignition switched on, the 120.1 MI
number of bars shown in the display
indicates the level of fuel.
When the fuel tank is full all eight bars 1. Range to empty display
are displayed and when empty, no bars
Refuel at the earliest opportunity when
are displayed. Other gauge markings
the low fuel warning light is illuminated
indicate intermediate fuel levels between (see page 87).
full and empty.
After refuelling, the fuel gauge and
range to empty information will be
updated only while riding the
motorcycle. Depending on the riding
style, updating could take up to five
minutes.
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General Information
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General Information
SERVICE DUE
365 MI
1. Cruise control symbol
2. Cruise control set indicator ODOMETER
3. Cruise control set speed 135 MI
When cruise control is switched on, the
cruise control symbol will be visible in
the motorcycle status display screen. 1. Distance to next service
The cruise control set speed will be If the service is overdue the distance will
displayed as -- until a speed has been be displayed as a negative number and
set. the service/maintenance indicator will
Upon setting a speed, the word SET will be displayed in the motorcycle status
be visible below the cruise control display screen.
symbol. The set speed will be displayed 1
and the cruise control light in the
tachometer will be illuminated.
When cruise control is deactivated, the
cruise control light in the tachometer
will go out but the set speed will remain
visible in the motorcycle status display
screen.
For more information see Cruise Control
on page 76.
1. Service/maintenance indicator
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General Information
When the service has been carried out Ambient Air Temperature
by your authorised Triumph dealer, the
system will be reset.
The service/maintenance indicator will
also be displayed if a fault has occurred
and the ABS and/or MIL warning lights
are illuminated. Contact an authorised
Triumph dealer as soon as possible to
have the fault checked and rectified.
Clock
1 2
1. Ambient air temperature shown in °C
2. Frost symbol
The ambient air temperature is
displayed in °C or °F.
The frost symbol will illuminate if the
ambient air temperature is 4°C (39°F) or
lower (see page 34).
When the motorcycle is stationary the
1 heat of the engine may affect the
1. Clock - 12 hour format displayed accuracy of the ambient temperature
display.
The clock can be displayed in 12 hour or
24 hour format. Once the motorcycle starts moving the
display will return to normal after a
To set the clock see Display Setup on short time.
page 55.
To change the temperature from °C or °F,
see Display Setup on page 55.
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General Information
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General Information
1 47 MPG
2 12 MI
F 36 PSI
R 42 PSI
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General Information
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General Information
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General Information
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General Information
OFF-ROAD OFF-ROAD
1
120.1 MI 2
AUTO
C N S OFF-ROAD
48 MPG 3
1 47 MPG ODO 1892 MI
1 2 12 MI F 36 PSI
4
F 36 PSI R 42 PSI
R 42 PSI
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General Information
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General Information
AUTO RESET
4 HRS
Auto Reset
Press the SCROLL button until the
desired setting is displayed.
Press the SELECT button to confirm
your selection and return to the TRIP
SETUP menu.
After the ignition as been switched off
and the set time has elapsed, all items
within Trip 2 will be reset to zero.
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General Information
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General Information
ABS
automatically enabled when the ignition
is turned off and then on again.
ENABLE
Warning
ABS (ENABLE Shown)
Selecting TC DISABLE will disable the
Press the SELECT button to confirm traction control system.
your selection and return to the BIKE Optimised cornering traction control (if
SETUP menu. equipped) will also be disabled and the
If DISABLE is selected, the ABS warning TC settings stored for each riding
light will be illuminated and the message mode will be overridden regardless of
WARNING - ABS SYSTEM DISABLED will whether they are set to Rain, Road,
be briefly displayed in the multifunction Sport, Off-Road or Off.
display screen. TC, optimised cornering TC and the
ABS, optimised cornering ABS (if riding mode TC settings will not be
equipped) and all riding mode ABS enabled again until ENABLE is selected
settings will be disabled until the ABS is from the TC menu as described in the
re-enabled. following procedure, or the ignition is
turned off then on again.
Note:
If traction control is disabled, the
• If the ABS is disabled by the rider, motorcycle will handle as normal but
traction control, cruise control (if without traction control. In this
equipped) and hill hold (if equipped)
situation accelerating too hard on
will still function.
wet/slippery road surfaces may cause
ABS, optimised cornering ABS (if the rear wheel to slip, and may result
equipped) and the riding mode ABS in loss of motorcycle control and an
settings will be automatically enabled accident.
when the ignition is turned off and then
on again.
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After entering the TC screen press the TSAS Menu (if fitted)
SCROLL button to select ENABLE or After entering the TSAS screen, press
DISABLE. the SCROLL button until the desired item
is highlighted. Press the SELECT button
TC
to enter the item.
ENABLE
TSAS
TC (ENABLE Shown) EXIT
Press the SELECT button to confirm MODES LINK
your selection and return to the BIKE OFF-ROAD
SETUP menu.
If DISABLE is selected, the TC disabled
warning light will be illuminated and the
message WARNING - TC SYSTEM
DISABLED will be briefly displayed in the
multifunction display screen.
TC, optimised cornering TC (if equipped) TSAS Menu
and all riding mode TC settings will be Note:
disabled until TC is re-enabled.
• Selecting EXIT will return the display
TC, optimised cornering TC (if equipped) to the BIKE SETUP menu.
and the riding mode TC settings will be
automatically enabled when the ignition TSAS Modes Link
is turned OFF and then ON again. The TSAS system settings can be linked
to the riding mode system. This allows
the rider to set different TSAS settings
for each riding mode, during riding mode
configuration.
When a riding mode is selected, the
TSAS settings for that riding mode will
be automatically recalled and activated.
To enable or disable the TSAS modes link,
after entering the MODES LINK screen,
press the SCROLL button to select
ENABLE or DISABLE.
MODES LINK
ENABLE
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Press the SELECT button to confirm Hill Hold - Explorer XRT and
your selection and return to the TSAS Explorer XCA Models Only
menu. After entering the HILL HOLD screen
See page 62 for more information on press the SCROLL button to select
riding mode configuration. ENABLE or DISABLE.
Off-Road
The TSAS off-road mode can set to one
of the following conditions:
HILL HOLD
ENABLE
• Enabled - TSAS is set to off-road
mode.
Hill Hold (ENABLE Shown)
• Auto - The TSAS system will
automatically detect the type of Press the SELECT button to confirm
surface being ridden (on-road or your selection and return to the BIKE
off-road) and will adjust rebound SETUP menu.
and compression damping settings See page 121 for more information on the
accordingly. hill hold function.
After entering the OFF-ROAD menu, Indicators - All Models Except
press the SCROLL button to select Explorer XR and Explorer XC
DISABLE, ENABLE or AUTO. After entering the INDICATORS screen
Press the SELECT button to confirm press the SCROLL button to select AUTO
your selection and return to the TSAS or MANUAL.
menu.
Note:
• If the TSAS Modes Link is enabled,
INDICATORS
AUTO
any changes will be automatically
stored to the currently selected
riding mode. Indicator Self Cancelling
(AUTO Shown)
Press the SELECT button to confirm
your selection and return to the BIKE
SETUP menu.
See Automatic Self-cancelling Indicators
on page 72 for more information.
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Language Select
DISPLAY SETUP
The following languages are available for
EXIT selection:
LANGUAGE • English
SET UNITS • French
SET CLOCK • German
BRIGHTNESS
• Italian
• Dutch
• Spanish
• Swedish
Display Setup Menu
• Brazilian.
The following menu items are available
Note:
for selection:
• EXIT • All menu items displayed will change
to the newly selected language when
• LANGUAGE SELECT is pressed.
• SET UNITS Press the SELECT button to confirm
• SET CLOCK your selection and return to the
• BRIGHTNESS. DISPLAY SETUP menu.
Note:
• Selecting EXIT will return the display
to the SETTINGS menu.
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DISTANCE
MILES SET CLOCK
24 HR
Units Select
Set Clock (24 HR Shown)
The instruments will now prompt
ECONOMY. The instruments will now prompt SET
HOUR. Use the SCROLL button to select
Note: the desired hour display and press
• If DISTANCE has been set to MILE, SELECT.
the options available will be MPG The instruments will now prompt SET
(UK) or MPG (US). MINUTE. Use the SCROLL button to
• If DISTANCE has been set to KM, the select the desired minute display and
options available will be KM/L or press SELECT to save and return to the
L/100 KM. DISPLAY SETUP menu.
Use the SCROLL button to select the
desired unit and press SELECT. Brightness
After entering the BRIGHTNESS screen,
Note: press the SCROLL button to adjust the
• If DISTANCE has been set to MILE, instrument brightness using the
the instruments will now prompt adjustment slider between levels 1
TEMP (temperature). (lowest) to 10 (highest). Press the SELECT
• If DISTANCE has been set to KM, the button to save your selection and return
temperature display will be to the DISPLAY SETUP menu.
automatically set to °C.
BRIGHTNESS
If DISTANCE has been set to MILE, use
the SCROLL button to select either °F or
°C and press SELECT.
If TPMS is fitted, the instruments will
now prompt PRESSURE. Brightness Adjust
Use the SCROLL button to select either
PSI, BAR or kPa.
Press SELECT to save your settings and
return to the DISPLAY SETUP menu.
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2
OFF-ROAD (If equipped)
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To select a riding mode, press and Scroll through the riding modes until the
release the MODE button on the left desired mode is highlighted in the
hand switch housing to activate the selection window.
riding mode selection menu in the The name of the highlighted riding mode
multifunction display. and its currently stored ABS, MAP, TC
and TSAS settings, are displayed on the
left hand side of the multifunction
display.
The currently active riding mode is
indicated with a border.
OFF-ROAD
OFF-ROAD
MAP OFF-ROAD
OFF-ROAD
C N S 1
2
OFF-ROAD
OFF-ROAD
OFF-ROAD
3
MAP OFF-ROAD
Riding Mode Selection Menu OFF-ROAD
C N S 4
Further presses of the MODE button will
OFF-ROAD
scroll through the riding modes in the
following order:
• RAIN
1. Selection window
• ROAD 2. Selected riding mode
• SPORT 3. Selected riding mode’s ABS, MAP, TC
• OFF-ROAD and TSAS settings
• RIDER. 4. Currently active riding mode
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The riding mode highlighted in the Once the ABS, MAP, TC and TSAS
selection window is automatically settings have changed, the
activated once the time-out has elapsed, multifunction display will return to the
and the following conditions for home screen and the selected riding
switching modes have been met. mode will be displayed.
Motorcycle Stationary - Engine Off 2
• The ignition is switched ON OFF-ROAD
• The engine stop switch is in the RUN 1
position.
AUTO
C N S OFF-ROAD
Motorcycle Stationary - Engine On
• Neutral gear is selected or the clutch 1 47 MPG
is pulled in.
2 12 MI
Motorcycle in Motion F 36 PSI
R 42 PSI
Within 30 seconds of selecting a riding
mode the rider must carry out the
following simultaneously: 1. Home screen
• Close the throttle 2. Selected riding mode
• Pull the clutch in
The riding mode change is now complete
• Ensure that the brakes are not and normal riding can be resumed.
engaged (allow the motorcycle to
coast). Note:
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ABS
Off • •
MAP
Rain (•) • • •
Road • (•) • • (•)
Sport • (•) • •
Off-Road (•) •
TC
Rain (•) • •
Sport • (•) •
Off-Road (•) •
Off • •
Off-Road • •
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ABS TC
After entering the ABS screen, press the After entering the TC screen, press the
SCROLL button to select the desired SCROLL button to select the desired
option. Press the SELECT button to option. Press the SELECT button to
confirm your selection and return to the confirm your selection and return to the
configuration menu. configuration menu.
ABS TC
ROAD SPORT
Warning Warning
If the ABS is disabled, the brake If the traction control is disabled, the
system will function as a non-ABS motorcycle will handle as normal but
braking system. In this situation without traction control. In this
braking too hard will cause the wheels situation accelerating too hard on
to lock, and may result in loss of wet/slippery road surfaces may cause
motorcycle control and an accident. the rear wheel to slip, and may result
in loss of motorcycle control and an
MAP accident.
After entering the MAP screen, press
the SCROLL button to select the desired
option. Press the SELECT button to
confirm your selection and return to the
configuration menu.
MAP
SPORT
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TSAS (if fitted and Riding Modes Link Press the SELECT button to confirm
Enabled) your selection and return to the
After entering the TSAS screen, press configuration menu.
the SCROLL button to select the desired
RESET
TSAS mode.
After entering the RESET screen, the
instruments will prompt you to select
TSAS CONFIRM or CANCEL.
AUTO
OFF-
ROAD C N S
TSAS Damping Setting Screen
(OFF-ROAD shown)
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ON
Warning
With the key in the LOCK or P position
the steering will become locked.
Never turn the key to the LOCK or
P positions while the motorcycle is
moving as this will cause the steering
to lock. Locked steering will cause loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
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ON
SET /-
Starter Button
The starter button operates the electric
starter. For the starter to operate, the
4 clutch lever must be pulled to the
2 handlebar.
1. Engine stop switch Note:
2. Starter button
3. Cruise control adjust button • Even if the clutch lever is pulled to
(if fitted) the handlebar, the starter will not
operate if the side stand is down and
4. Hazard warning lights button
a gear is engaged.
Engine Stop Switch Cruise Control Adjust Button
In addition to the ignition switch being (if fitted)
turned to the ON position, the engine
stop switch must be in the RUN position The cruise control adjust button is a two
for the motorcycle to operate. way switch with the top marked RES/+
and the bottom marked SET/- (see
The engine stop switch is for emergency page 76).
use. If an emergency arises which
requires the engine to be stopped, move Hazard Warning Lights
the engine stop switch to the STOP
position. To turn the hazard warning lights on or
off, press and release the hazard
Note: warning light button.
• Although the engine stop switch The ignition must be switched on for the
stops the engine, it does not turn off hazard warnings lights to be activated,
all the electrical circuits and may but the hazard lights will remain active if
cause difficulty in restarting the the ignition is switched off until the
engine due to a discharged battery. hazard warning light button is pressed
Ordinarily, only the ignition switch again.
should be used to stop the engine.
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Fog Lights Switch (if fitted) For maximum benefit in cold conditions,
from the OFF position press the switch
Note: once for hot initially and then reduce the
• The fog lights switch will only heat level by pressing the switch again
operate when the headlights are on. for warm when the grips have warmed
• The fog lights switch will reset to off up.
when the ignition is turned off then To turn off the heated grips, press and
on again. release the switch until the off status is
To turn the fog lights on or off, with the indicated.
headlights on, press and release the fog After a short delay, the heated grips
lights switch. When the fog lights are symbol will disappear from the
turned on, the fog lights indicator will multifunction display.
illuminate in the tachometer.
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F 36 PSI
R 42 PSI
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Note:
Warning • Cruise control may not function if
This Triumph motorcycle should be there is a malfunction with the ABS
operated within the legal speed limits system and the ABS warning light is
illuminated.
for the particular road travelled.
Operating a motorcycle at high speeds • Cruise control will continue to
can be potentially dangerous since the function if a riding mode is selected
time available to react to given traffic with ABS set to Off-Road or Off.
situations is greatly reduced as speed • Cruise control will continue to
increases. Always reduce speed in function if ABS has been disabled as
consideration of weather and traffic described on page 51.
conditions.
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ON
SET /-
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1. Cruise control symbol
2. Cruise control set indicator
3. Cruise control set speed
4. Cruise control light
The cruise control system will maintain
the set speed until: 2
• The set speed is adjusted as
described on page 78 1. Cruise control set speed (flashing)
• Cruise control is deactivated as 2. Current road speed
described on page 79. An alternative way to increase the
speed in cruise control is to accelerate
to the desired speed using the throttle
grip and then press the SET/- button.
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Warning Warning
If the TC system is not functioning, If a fault occurs with the optimised
care must be taken when accelerating cornering TC system, the TC disabled
and cornering on wet/slippery road warning light will illuminate and the
surfaces to avoid rear wheel spin. message TC SYSTEM - CORNERING TC
In the event of a fault, the TC disabled DISABLED will be displayed in the
warning light may be accompanied by multifunction display.
the engine management system In this situation, the TC system will
malfunction indicator light and/or the continue to operate but without the
ABS warning light. optimised cornering function, provided
Do not continue to ride for longer that:
than is necessary with any of the • There are no other faults with the
above warning lights illuminated. TC system.
Contact an authorised Triumph dealer • TC has NOT been disabled by the
as soon as possible to have the fault rider (see Bike Setup on page 50 or
checked and rectified. Riding Mode Configuration on
Hard acceleration and cornering in page 62).
this situation may cause the rear
wheel to spin resulting in loss of Care must be taken when accelerating
motorcycle control and an accident. and cornering on wet/slippery road
surfaces to avoid rear wheel spin.
In the event of a fault, the TC disabled
warning light may be accompanied by
the engine management system
malfunction indicator light and/or the
ABS warning light.
Do not continue to ride for longer
than is necessary with any of the
above warning lights illuminated.
Contact an authorised Triumph dealer
as soon as possible to have the fault
checked and rectified.
Hard acceleration and cornering in
this situation may cause the rear
wheel to spin resulting in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
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Function
Tyre pressure sensors are fitted to the
front and rear wheels. These sensors
measure the air pressure inside the tyre
and transmit pressure data to the
instruments. The sensors will not
transmit data until the motorcycle
reaches a speed of approximately
12 mph (20 km/h). Two dashes will be
visible in the system display until the
tyre pressure signal is received.
After bring the motorcycle to a stop, the
sensors continue to transmit data for
approximately seven minutes before
switching off. The tyre pressure values
remain visible in the system display until
the sensors switch off.
An adhesive label will be fitted to the
wheel rim to indicate the position of the
tyre pressure sensor, which is near the
valve.
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Warning
Your Triumph engine is designed to use
Stop the motorcycle if the tyre unleaded fuel and will give optimum
pressure warning light illuminates and performance if the correct grade of fuel
the message TPMS - FRONT/REAR is used. Always use unleaded fuel with
TYRE LOW PRESSURE is displayed. Do an octane rating of 91 RON or higher.
not ride the motorcycle until the tyres
have been checked and the tyre Caution
pressures are at their recommended
pressure when cold. The exhaust system is fitted with a
catalytic converter to help reduce
Replacement Tyres exhaust emission levels. The catalytic
When replacing tyres, always have an converter can be permanently
authorised Triumph dealer fit your tyres damaged if the motorcycle is allowed
and ensure they are aware that tyre to run out of fuel or if the fuel level is
pressure sensors are fitted to the allowed to get very low. Always ensure
wheels (see page 158). you have adequate fuel for your
journey.
Caution
The use of leaded fuel is illegal in most
countries, states or territories. Use of
leaded fuel will damage the catalytic
converter.
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1. 10 mm bolts
Warning 2. 8 mm bolts
Before starting work, ensure the Lift the handlebars out of the handlebar
motorcycle is stabilised and risers and support with the aid of an
adequately supported. This will help assistant.
prevent injury to the operator or
Rotate both risers through 180° and
damage to the motorcycle.
align the bolt holes.
Note: Reposition the handlebars to the risers.
• This procedure assumes the Refit the upper clamps, and secure with
handlebars are in the standard the two 10 mm threaded bolts in the rear
position, as delivered from the bolt positions. Do not fully tighten the
factory. If the handlebars have bolts at this stage.
already been adjusted as described
below, the bolt positions will be
reversed.
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1. Side stand
1. Upper clamp, left hand
The motorcycle is equipped with a side
2. Clamp split line, front
3. Handlebar alignment mark stand on which the motorcycle can be
parked.
Tighten the 10 mm bolts to 35 Nm.
Refit the 8 mm bolts to the front Warning
positions and tighten to 26 Nm.
The motorcycle is fitted with an
interlock system to prevent it from
being ridden with the side stand in the
down position.
Never attempt to ride with the side
stand down or interfere with the
interlock mechanism as this will cause
a dangerous riding condition leading
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Note:
• When using the side stand, always
turn the handlebars fully to the left
and leave the motorcycle in first
gear.
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Caution
To prevent damage to the seat or seat
cover, care must be taken not to drop
1 the seat. Do not lean the seat against
the motorcycle or any surface which
may damage the seat or seat cover.
Instead, place the seat, with the seat
cover facing upwards, on a clean, flat
chdf_1 surface which is covered with a soft
1. Centre stand cloth.
To set the motorcycle on the centre Do not place any item on the seat
stand, step down firmly on the foot which may cause damage or staining
finder part of the stand, then lift the to the seat cover.
motorcycle up and to the rear using the
rear rack as a handhold.
For instructions on safe parking, refer to
the How to Ride the Motorcycle section.
Caution
Do not use body panels or the seat as
a hand-hold when placing the
motorcycle on the centre stand as
this will cause damage.
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1
1. Seat lock
The seat lock is located on the rear
mudguard, below the rear light unit. To
remove the seat, insert the ignition key 4
into the seat lock and turn it
anti-clockwise while pressing down on 2
the rear of the seat. This will release the
seat from its lock and allow it to be slid 1. Passenger seat outer brackets
rearwards. If equipped with heated 2. Subframe loops
seats, disconnect the heated seat’s 3. Passenger seat inner brackets
electrical connector for complete 4. Rider seat brackets
removal from the motorcycle.
Warning
To prevent detachment of the seat
during riding, after fitting always
grasp the seat and pull firmly
upwards. If the seat is not correctly
secured, it will detach from the lock. A
loose or detached seat could cause
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
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Rider's Seat
Warning
1
The rider’s seat is only correctly
retained and supported once the
passenger seat is correctly fitted.
Never ride the motorcycle with the
passenger seat detached or removed,
as the front seat will not be secured
and may move.
A loose or detached seat could cause
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
1. Rider’s seat
To remove the rider’s seat, remove the
passenger seat (see page 94).
Grasp the rider’s seat on either side, and
slide it rearwards and upwards. If
equipped with heated seats, disconnect
the heated seat’s electrical connector
for complete removal from the
motorcycle.
To refit the seat, reconnect the heated
seat’s electrical connector (if equipped).
Engage the seat's front rail into the
bracket at the rear of the fuel tank and
lower the rear rail into the rear brackets.
Push down firmly on the rear of the
seat. Refit the passenger seat (see
page 94).
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5 Warning
Always adjust both seat height
adjusters. Adjusting only one height
adjuster may prevent correct fitment
4 of the seat.
4 2 Riding the motorcycle with an
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Heated Seats (if fitted) When the heated seats are switched on,
The heated seats switches (if fitted) are the heated seats symbol will appear in
located on the left hand side of the the multifunction display and the
motorcycle. selected heat level for each seat will be
shown.
2 OFF-ROAD
1
AUTO
C N S OFF-ROAD
1
F
1 47 MPG
R
2
2 12 MI
F 36 PSI
R 42 PSI
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Warning 2
3
Never ride the motorcycle with
helmet(s) secured to the helmet hook.
Riding the motorcycle with helmet(s)
secured to the helmet hook may cause cjhl
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Note:
• An audible click can be heard when Warning
the pannier’s upper mounting locking
mechanism is engaged. An incorrectly mounted pannier may
detach whilst riding, resulting in a
• Two status indicators are also
dangerous riding condition.
provided on the top of the upper
mounting point. The status Before riding, always ensure that both
indicators will change colour from panniers are mounted correctly.
red to green when the locking Ensure that the status indicators
mechanism is correctly engaged. located on the top of the pannier’s
• If the status indicators remain red, upper mounting points are green and
the upper mounting locking that the lock barrel is turned to the
mechanism is not correctly engaged. LOCK position and the key removed.
1 Green -
4 Red -
3
1 2 2
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1. Retaining straps
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Warning
After fitting or removing the panniers,
cisb_4 operate the motorcycle in a safe area
free from traffic to gain familiarity
1. Lock barrel - LOCK position
with the new handling characteristics.
2. Pannier lid latch
Operation when not familiar with the
new characteristics of the motorcycle
Warning may result in loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
The maximum safe load for each
pannier is stated on a label inside the
pannier. Never exceed this loading
limit as this may cause the motorcycle
to become unstable leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
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Warning Warning
Incorrect loading may result in an Continued
unsafe riding condition leading to loss For models that have manually
of motorcycle control and an accident. adjustable suspension, ensure that
Always ensure any loads carried are front and rear spring preload and
evenly distributed on both sides of the damping settings are suitable for the
motorcycle. Ensure that the load is loading condition of the motorcycle
correctly secured such that it will not (see page 152).
move around while the motorcycle is Note the maximum permissible
in motion. payload for the panniers is stated on a
Evenly distribute the load within each label inside the pannier.
pannier. Pack heavy items at the
bottom and on the inboard side of the
pannier. Warning
Always check the load security This motorcycle must not be operated
regularly (though not while the above the legal road speed limit
motorcycle is in motion) and ensure except in authorised closed-course
that the load does not extend beyond conditions.
the rear of the motorcycle. Never
exceed the maximum vehicle loading
weight of: Warning
Explorer XR - 238 kg (525 lb)
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle
Explorer XRX - 236 kg (520 lb)
at high speed in closed-course on-
Explorer XRX-LRH - 238 kg (525 lb) road competition or on closed-course
Explorer XRT - 227 kg (500 lb) racetracks. High-speed operation
Explorer XC - 236 kg (520 lb) should only be attempted by riders
Explorer XCX - 228 kg (503 lb) who have been instructed in the
techniques necessary for high-speed
Explorer XCX-LRH - 231 kg (509 lb)
riding and are familiar with the
Explorer XCA - 224 kg (494 lb). motorcycle's characteristics in all
This maximum loading weight is made conditions.
up from the combined weight of the High-speed operation in any other
rider, passenger, any accessories circumstances is dangerous and will
fitted and any load carried. lead to loss of motorcycle control and
Continued an accident.
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Running-In
Warning
Never ride an accessory-equipped
motorcycle, or a motorcycle carrying a R.P.M.
payload of any kind, at speeds above cboa
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• Do not let the engine labour. Always Check the following items each day
change down before the engine before you ride. The time required is
begins to struggle. minimal, and these checks will help
• Do not ride with engine speeds ensure a safe, reliable ride.
unnecessarily high. Changing up a If any irregularities are found during
gear helps reduce fuel consumption, these checks, refer to the Maintenance
reduces noise and helps to protect and Adjustment section or see your
the environment. authorised Triumph dealer for the action
required to return the motorcycle to a
safe operating condition.
Warning
Failure to perform these checks every
day before you ride may result in
serious motorcycle damage or an
accident causing serious injury or
death.
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How to Ride the Motorcycle
Table of Contents
To Stop the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
To Start the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Moving Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Changing Gears. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Optimised Cornering ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
ABS Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hill Hold Control - Explorer XRT and Explorer XCA Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Hill Hold Unavailable Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Considerations for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Luggage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Final Drive Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
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PU
ON
RES /+
ON
SET /-
2 5
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Changing Gears
Warning
With the traction control enabled, it
will limit the amount of front wheel lift
and rear wheel slip.
If the traction control is not
functioning or disabled (see TC
Disable/Enable on page 52 or Riding
Mode Configuration on page 62), avoid
opening the throttle too far or too fast
in any of the lower gears as this can
1 lead to the front wheel lifting from the
ground (pulling a wheelie) and to the
1. Gear-change pedal rear tyre breaking traction (wheel
spin).
Close the throttle while pulling in
6 Always open the throttle cautiously,
5 the clutch lever. Change into the
4 next higher or lower gear. Open particularly if you are unfamiliar with
3 the throttle part way, while the motorcycle, as a wheelie or loss of
2 traction will cause loss of motorcycle
N releasing the clutch lever. Always
1 use the clutch when changing control and an accident.
gear.
Note:
• The gear change mechanism is the
positive stop type. This means that,
for each movement of the gear
change pedal, you can only select
each gear, one after the other, in
ascending or descending order.
Warning
Do not change to a lower gear at
speeds that will cause excessive
engine rpm (r/min). This can lock the
rear wheel causing loss of motorcycle
control and an accident. Engine
damage may also be caused. Changing
down should be done such that low
engine speeds will be ensured.
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Warning
WHEN BRAKING, OBSERVE THE
1 FOLLOWING:
Close the throttle completely, leaving
the clutch engaged to allow the
engine to help slow down the
chex_1
motorcycle.
1. Front brake lever Change down one gear at a time such
that the transmission is in first gear
when the motorcycle comes to a
complete stop.
When stopping, always apply both
brakes. Normally the front brake
should be applied a little more than
the rear.
Change down or fully disengage the
clutch as necessary to keep the
engine from stalling.
1 If the ABS is not functioning or has
been disabled (see ABS Disable/Enable
1. Rear brake pedal on page 51 or Riding Mode
All Explorer models are equipped with a Configuration on page 62), never lock
partially integrated braking system, the brakes, as this may cause loss of
combined with the Anti-lock Braking motorcycle control and an accident.
System (ABS).
The partially integrated braking system
is designed to increase the braking
efficiency of the rider.
When the rider applies the front brake, a
small amount of rear brake is also
applied, allowing for balanced braking.
The amount of rear brake application is
related to the level of braking force
applied by the rider through the front
brake lever.
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Warning Warning
For emergency braking, disregard For your safety, always exercise
down changing, and concentrate on extreme caution when braking
applying the front and rear brakes as (whether or not ABS is fitted),
hard as possible without skidding. accelerating or turning as any
Riders should practice emergency incautious action can cause loss of
braking in a traffic-free area (see ABS motorcycle control and an accident.
warnings below/over). Independent use of the front or rear
Triumph strongly recommends that all brakes reduces overall braking
riders take a course of instruction, performance. Extreme braking may
which includes advice on safe brake cause either wheel to lock, reducing
operation. Incorrect brake technique control of the motorcycle and causing
could result in loss of motorcycle an accident (see ABS warnings below).
control and an accident. When possible, reduce speed or brake
before entering a turn as closing the
throttle or braking in mid-turn may
cause wheel slip leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
When riding in wet or rainy conditions,
or on loose surfaces, the ability to
manoeuvre and stop will be reduced.
All of your actions should be smooth
under these conditions. Sudden
acceleration, braking or turning may
cause loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
See also Optimised Cornering ABS on
page 119.
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Warning Warning
When descending a long, steep Do not coast with the engine switched
gradient or mountain pass, make use off, and do not tow the motorcycle.
of the engine's braking effect by down The transmission is pressure-
changing and use both front and rear lubricated only when the engine is
brakes intermittently. Continuous running. Inadequate lubrication may
brake application or use of the rear cause damage or seizure of the
brake only can overheat the brakes transmission, which can lead to
and reduce their effectiveness leading sudden loss of motorcycle control and
to loss of motorcycle control and an an accident.
accident.
Warning
Warning
When using the motorcycle on loose,
Riding with your foot on the brake wet, or muddy roads, braking
pedal or your hands on the brake lever effectiveness will be reduced by dust,
may actuate the brake light, giving a mud or moisture collecting on the
false indication to other road users. It brakes. Always brake earlier in these
may also overheat the brake, reducing conditions to ensure brake surfaces
braking effectiveness leading to loss are cleaned by the braking action.
of motorcycle control and an accident. Riding the motorcycle with brakes
contaminated with dust, mud or
moisture may cause loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Caution
Due to the nature of the partially
integrated braking system, any
attempts to spin the rear wheel whilst
the front brake is applied (Burnout)
will cause damage to the braking
system and drivetrain.
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Activation
Warning
Note:
The hill hold control system will • The hill hold control system will not
deactivate if the side stand is moved operate if there is a fault with the
to the down position, the ignition is ABS or engine management systems
switched off, the engine stop switch is and the ABS and/or MIL warning
moved to the STOP position or if the lights are illuminated.
engine is stopped for any other To activate the hill hold control system,
reason. bring the motorcycle to a stop.
The hill hold control system will also For hill hold control to activate:
deactivate if a fault occurs which
• The engine must be running
causes the MIL to illuminate.
• The side stand must be in the up
In these circumstances, the front
position
brake must be manually applied to
prevent the motorcycle from rolling. • The motorcycle must be stationary.
Failure to prevent the motorcycle from When all of the above conditions are
rolling may lead to loss of motorcycle met, squeeze the front brake lever firmly
control and an accident. and quickly, then release. Upon releasing
the lever, the message HILL HOLD
ACTIVATED will appear in the
Caution multifunction display.
1. Instrument message
The hill hold control system is now active
and the rear brake will be automatically
applied.
The message HILL HOLD ACTIVATED will
remain visible in the multifunction
display until hill hold control is
deactivated.
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The rear brake will remain applied until: Hill Hold Unavailable Message
• The system detects that the rider is
attempting to move off. 1
• Hill hold control is manually
deactivated by the rider.
OFF-ROAD
HILL HOLD
Deactivation
H
The hill hold control system will UNAVAILABLE
CHECK MANUAL
automatically deactivate when it detects
that the rider is attempting to move off.
The system will progressively release the
rear brake to assist the rider in moving
off.
The hill hold control system can also be If when attempting to activate the hill
manually deactivated by a second firm hold control system, the message HILL
squeeze of the front brake lever. HOLD UNAVAILABLE - CHECK MANUAL is
The message HILL HOLD DEACTIVATED displayed, this indicates one or more of
will be displayed briefly in the the following:
multifunction display. • The activation conditions described
on page 122 have not been met.
1 • There is a fault with the ABS or
engine management systems and
OFF-ROAD the ABS and/or MIL warning lights
are illuminated. See Warning Lights
HILL HOLD
H on page 24.
DEACTIVATED
The hill hold control system can be
enabled or disabled (see Bike Setup on
page 50).
1. Instrument message
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Warning
Do not park on a soft or on a steeply
inclined surface. Parking under these
conditions may cause the motorcycle
to fall over causing damage to
property and personal injury.
Warning
Select neutral and turn the ignition Petrol is extremely flammable and can
switch to the OFF position. be explosive under certain conditions.
Lock the steering to help prevent theft. If parking inside a garage or other
Always park on a firm, level surface to structure, be sure it is well ventilated
prevent the motorcycle from falling. This and the motorcycle is not close to any
is particularly important when parking source of flame or sparks. This
off-road. includes any appliance with a pilot
When parking on a hill, always park light.
facing uphill to prevent the motorcycle Failure to follow the above advice may
from rolling off the stand. Engage first cause a fire resulting in damage to
gear to prevent the motorcycle from property or personal injury.
moving.
On a lateral (sideways) incline, always
park such that the incline naturally
Warning
pushes the motorcycle towards the side The engine and exhaust system will be
stand. hot after riding. DO NOT park where
Do not park on a lateral (sideways) pedestrians and children are likely to
incline of greater than 6° and never park touch the motorcycle.
facing downhill. Touching any part of the engine or
Note: exhaust system when hot may cause
unprotected skin to become burnt.
• When parking near traffic at night,
or when parking in a location where
parking lights are required by law,
leave the tail, licence plate and
position lights on by turning the
ignition switch to P (PARK).
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Considerations for
High-Speed Operation Warning
The handling characteristics of a
Warning motorcycle at high speed may vary
from those you are familiar with at
This Triumph motorcycle should be legal road speeds. Do not attempt
operated within the legal speed limits high-speed operation unless you have
for the particular road travelled. received sufficient training and have
Operating a motorcycle at high speeds the required skills as a serious
can be potentially dangerous since the accident may result from incorrect
time available to react to given traffic operation.
situations is greatly reduced as road
speed increases. Always reduce speed
in consideration of weather and traffic Warning
conditions.
The listed items below are extremely
important and must never be
Warning neglected. A problem, which may not
be noticed at normal operating
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle speeds, may be greatly exaggerated
at high speed in closed-course on- at high speeds.
road competition or on closed-course
racetracks. High-speed operation General
should only then be attempted by Ensure the motorcycle has been
riders who have been instructed in the maintained according to the scheduled
techniques necessary for high-speed maintenance chart.
riding and are familiar with the
motorcycle's characteristics in all Steering
conditions. Check that the handlebar turns
High-speed operation in any other smoothly without excessive free play or
circumstances is dangerous and will tight spots. Ensure that the control
lead to loss of motorcycle control and cables do not restrict the steering in any
an accident. way.
Luggage
Make certain that any luggage
containers are closed, locked and
securely fitted to the motorcycle.
Brakes
Check that the front and rear brakes are
functioning properly.
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Accessories, Loading and Passengers
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Warning Warning
The maximum safe load for the top Never attempt to store any items
box is stated on a label inside the top between the frame and the fuel tank.
box. Never exceed this loading limit as This can restrict the steering and will
this may cause the motorcycle to cause loss of motorcycle control
become unstable leading to loss of leading to an accident.
motorcycle control and an accident. Weight attached to the handlebar or
front fork will increase the mass of the
steering assembly and can result in
Warning loss of steering control leading to an
Do not install accessories or carry accident.
luggage that impairs the control of the
motorcycle. Make sure that you have
not adversely affected the visibility of
any lighting component, road
clearance, banking capability (i.e. lean
angle), control operation, wheel travel, X X
front fork movement, visibility in any
direction, or any other aspect of the
motorcycle's operation. Warning
If the passenger seat is used to carry
small objects, they must not exceed
5 kg (11 lbs) in weight, must not impair
control of the motorcycle, must be
securely attached and must not
extend beyond the rear or sides of the
motorcycle.
Carrying objects in excess of 5 kg
(11 lbs) in weight, that are insecure,
impair control or extend beyond the
rear or sides of the motorcycle may
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Even if small objects are correctly
loaded onto the passenger seat, the
maximum speed of the motorcycle
must be reduced to 80 mph
(130 km/h).
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Warning Warning
Do not carry a passenger unless he or The handling and braking capabilities
she is tall enough to reach the of a motorcycle will be affected by the
footrests provided. presence of a passenger. The rider
A passenger who is not tall enough to must make allowances for these
reach the footrests will be unable to changes when operating the
sit securely on the motorcycle and motorcycle with a passenger and
may cause instability leading to loss of should not attempt such operation
motorcycle control and an accident. unless trained to do so and without
becoming familiar and comfortable
with the changes in motorcycle
Warning operating characteristics that this
brings about.
Your passenger should be instructed Motorcycle operation without making
that he or she can cause loss of allowances for the presence of a
motorcycle control by making sudden passenger could lead to loss of
movements or by adopting an motorcycle control and an accident.
incorrect seated position.
The rider should instruct the
passenger as follows: Warning
• It is important that the passenger
sits still while the motorcycle is in Do not carry animals on your
motorcycle.
motion and does not interfere with
the operation of the motorcycle. An animal could make sudden and
unpredictable movements that could
• To keep his or her feet on the
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
passenger footrests and to firmly
hold onto the grab handles or the an accident
rider's waist or hips.
Advise the passenger to lean with the Warning
rider when travelling around corners
and not to lean unless the rider does This motorcycle must not be operated
so. above the legal road speed limit
except in authorised closed-course
conditions.
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Warning Warning
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle Never ride an accessory-equipped
at high speed in closed-course, motorcycle, or a motorcycle carrying a
on-road competition or on payload of any kind, at speeds above
closed-course racetracks. High-speed 80 mph (130 km/h). In either/both of
operation should only then be these conditions, speeds in excess of
attempted by riders who have been 80 mph (130 km/h) should not be
instructed in the techniques attempted even where the legal speed
necessary for high-speed riding and limit permits this.
are familiar with the motorcycle's The presence of accessories and/or
characteristics in all conditions. payload will cause changes in the
High-speed operation in any other stability and handling of the
circumstances is dangerous and will motorcycle.
lead to loss of motorcycle control and Failure to allow for changes in
an accident. motorcycle stability may lead to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
When riding at high speed, always be
aware that various motorcycle
configuration and environmental
factors can adversely affect the
stability of your motorcycle. For
example:
• Incorrectly balanced loads on both
sides of the motorcycle.
• Incorrectly adjusted front and
rear suspension settings.
• Incorrectly adjusted tyre
pressures.
• Excessively or unevenly worn
tyres.
• Side winds and turbulence from
other vehicles.
• Loose clothing.
Remember that the 80 mph (130 km/h)
absolute limit will reduce by the fitting
of non-approved accessories,
incorrect loading, worn tyres, overall
motorcycle condition and poor road or
weather conditions.
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Table of Contents
Scheduled Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Oil Level Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Oil and Oil Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Disposal of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Oil Specification and Grade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Corrosion Inhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Coolant Level Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Coolant Level Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Coolant Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Radiator and Hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Clutch Fluid Level Inspection and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Final Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Final Drive Oil Level Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brake Wear Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Breaking-in New Brake Discs and Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Brake Pad Wear Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Disc Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Front Brake Fluid Level Inspection and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Rear Brake Fluid Inspection and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Steering/Wheel Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Steering Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Inspecting the Steering (Headstock) Bearings for Free Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Wheel Bearings Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Front Fork Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Front Suspension Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Compression Damping Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Care of Matt Paintwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Preparation for Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Where to be Careful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
After Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Seat Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Unpainted Aluminium Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Cleaning the Windscreen and Clear Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Cleaning of the Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Care of Leather Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
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134
Maintenance and Adjustment
Lubrication
Ignition System
Cooling System
135
Maintenance and Adjustment
Engine
136
Maintenance and Adjustment
Brakes
Brake calipers – check for fluid leaks and seized pistons Day • • • • •
Final Drive
Electrical
General
‡Only if fitted.
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Engine Oil
Warning
Never start the engine or run the
engine in a confined area. Exhaust
cbnz fumes are poisonous and can cause
In order for the engine, transmission, loss of consciousness and death
and clutch to function correctly, within a short period of time. Always
maintain the engine oil at the correct operate your motorcycle in the open-
level, and change the oil and oil filter in air or in an area with adequate
accordance with scheduled maintenance ventilation.
requirements.
Caution
Warning
Running the engine with insufficient
Motorcycle operation with insufficient, oil will cause engine damage. If the low
deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil pressure warning light remains on,
oil will cause accelerated engine wear stop the engine immediately and
and may result in engine or investigate the cause.
transmission seizure. Seizure of the
engine or transmission may lead to With the motorcycle upright and off the
sudden loss of motorcycle control and side stand, check to see if oil is visible in
an accident. the sight glass at a point mid-way
between the upper (maximum) and lower
Oil Level Inspection (minimum) horizontal lines marked on
the crankcase.
If it is necessary to top up the oil level,
remove the filler plug and add oil, a little
1 at a time, until the level registered in the
sight glass is correct. Refit and tighten
4 3 the filler plug.
Note:
• An accurate indication of the level of
2 oil in the engine is only shown when
the engine is at normal operating
temperature and the motorcycle is
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upright (not on the side/centre
1. Filler plug stand).
2. Sight glass Start the engine and run at idle for
3. Oil level (correct level shown) approximately five minutes.
4. Crankcase oil level lines Stop the engine, then wait for at least
three minutes for the oil to settle.
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Note the oil level visible in the sight Warm up the engine thoroughly, and
glass. then stop the engine and secure the
When correct, oil should be visible in the motorcycle in an upright position on
sight-glass at a point mid-way between level ground.
the upper (maximum) and lower Place an oil drain pan beneath the
(minimum) horizontal lines marked on engine.
the crankcase. Remove the oil drain plug.
If necessary, top up the oil level as
described earlier. Warning
Once the correct level is reached, fit and
tighten the filler plug. The oil may be hot to the touch. Avoid
contact with the hot oil by wearing
Oil and Oil Filter Change suitable protective clothing, gloves,
eye protection, etc. Contact with hot
oil may cause the skin to be scalded or
burned.
2 Unscrew and remove the oil filter using
Triumph service tool T3880313. Dispose
of the old filter in an environmentally
friendly way.
Apply a thin smear of clean engine oil to
the sealing ring of the new oil filter. Fit
1 the oil filter and tighten to 10 Nm.
After the oil has completely drained out,
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fit a new sealing washer to the drain
1. Oil drain plug plug. Fit and tighten the plug to 25 Nm.
2. Oil filter Fill the engine with a 10W/40 or 10W/50
The engine oil and filter must be semi or fully synthetic motorcycle
replaced in accordance with scheduled engine oil that meets specification
maintenance requirements. API SH (or higher) and JASO MA, such as
Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully
synthetic) engine oil, sold as
Warning Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W-40
(fully synthetic) in some countries.
Prolonged or repeated contact with
engine oil can lead to skin dryness, Start the engine and allow it to idle for a
irritation and dermatitis. In addition, minimum of 30 seconds.
used engine oil contains harmful
contamination that can lead to skin
cancer. Always wear suitable
protective clothing and avoid skin
contact with used oil.
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Cooling System
To ensure efficient
Warning
engine cooling, HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant contains
check the coolant corrosion inhibitors and anti-freeze
level each day suitable for aluminium engines and
before riding the radiators. Always use the coolant in
motorcycle, and top accordance with the instructions of
cbob up the coolant if the manufacturer.
the level is low.
Coolant that contains anti-freeze and
Note: corrosion inhibitors contains toxic
chemicals that are harmful to the
• A year-round, Hybrid Organic Acid
human body. Never swallow
Technology (known as Hybrid OAT or
HOAT) coolant is installed in the anti-freeze or any of the motorcycle
cooling system when the motorcycle coolant.
leaves the factory. It is coloured Note:
green, contains a 50% solution of
ethylene glycol based antifreeze, and • HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant, as
has a freezing point of -35°C (-31°F). supplied by Triumph, is pre-mixed
and does not need to be diluted prior
Corrosion Inhibitors to filling or topping up the cooling
To protect the cooling system from system.
corrosion, the use of corrosion inhibitor
Coolant Level Inspection
chemicals in the coolant is essential.
If coolant containing a corrosion Note:
inhibitor is not used, the cooling system • The coolant level should be checked
will accumulate rust and scale in the when the engine is cold (at room or
water jacket and radiator. This will block ambient temperature).
the coolant passages, and considerably
reduce the efficiency of the cooling
system. 2
1
3
1. Expansion tank
2. MAX mark
3. MIN mark
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Position the motorcycle on level ground Remove the cap from the expansion
and in an upright position. The tank and add coolant mixture through
expansion tank can be viewed from the the filler opening until the level reaches
left hand side of the motorcycle. the MAX mark. Refit the cap.
Check the coolant level in the expansion Note:
tank. The coolant level must be between
the MAX and MIN marks. If the coolant is • If the coolant level is being checked
below the minimum level, the coolant because the coolant has overheated,
level must be adjusted. also check the level in the radiator
and top up if necessary.
Coolant Level Adjustment • In an emergency, distilled water can
be added to the cooling system.
However, the coolant must then be
Warning drained and replenished with HD4X
Hybrid OAT coolant as soon as
Do not remove the radiator pressure
possible.
cap when the engine is hot. When the
engine is hot, the coolant inside the
radiator will be hot and also under Caution
pressure. Contact with this hot,
If hard water is used in the cooling
pressurised coolant will cause scalds
system, it will cause scale
and skin damage.
accumulation in the engine and
radiator and considerably reduce the
efficiency of the cooling system.
2 Reduced cooling system efficiency
may cause the engine to overheat and
suffer severe damage.
Coolant Change
Have the coolant changed by an auth-
1
orised Triumph dealer in accordance with
scheduled maintenance requirements.
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Inspection
Warning
The fan operates automatically when
Warning
the engine is running. Always keep Use of the motorcycle with a sticking
hands and clothing away from the fan or damaged throttle control will
as contact with the rotating fan can interfere with the throttle function
cause injury. resulting in loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Caution To avoid continued use of a sticking or
damaged throttle control, always have
Using high-pressure water sprays, it checked by your authorised Triumph
such as from a car wash facility or dealer.
household pressure washer, can
damage the radiator fins, cause leaks Check that the throttle opens smoothly,
and impair the radiator's efficiency. without undue force and that it closes
without sticking. Have your authorised
Do not obstruct or deflect airflow
Triumph dealer check the throttle
through the radiator by installing
system if a problem is detected or any
unauthorised accessories, either in
doubt exists.
front of the radiator or behind the
cooling fan. Interference with the Check that there is 1 - 2 mm of throttle
radiator airflow can cause grip free play when lightly turning the
overheating, potentially resulting in throttle grip back and forth.
engine damage. If there is an incorrect amount of free
play, Triumph recommends that you
have your authorised Triumph dealer
Warning investigate.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Warning 2
Use only DOT 4 specification brake 3
and clutch fluid as listed in the 4
specification section of this handbook.
The use of brake and clutch fluids
other than those DOT 4 fluids listed in
the specification section may reduce
the efficiency of the clutch system 5
leading to an accident.
Failure to change the brake and clutch 1. Fixings
fluid at the interval specified in the 2. Cover
scheduled maintenance chart may 3. Diaphragm seal
reduce clutch efficiency resulting in 4. Upper level line
an accident. 5. Lower level line
Inspect the level of brake and clutch
fluid in the reservoir and change the
fluid in accordance with the scheduled
maintenance requirements. Use only
DOT 4 fluid as recommended in the
specification section. The brake and
clutch fluid must also be changed if it
becomes, or is suspected of having
become contaminated with moisture or
any other contaminants.
The brake and clutch fluid in the
reservoir must be kept between the
upper and lower level lines (reservoir
held horizontal).
Release the fixings securing the clutch
reservoir cover, then remove the cover
noting the position of the diaphragm
seal.
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1 1. Brake pads
2. Minimum thickness line
Brake pads must be inspected in
accordance with scheduled 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
1. Filler level plug
(0.06 in), that is, if the pad has worn
To check the oil level in the final drive down to the bottom of the grooves,
unit, remove the filler level plug. Fill with replace all the pads on the wheel.
75W/90 fully synthetic hypoid oil that
meets specification API Service Level GL5,
such as Castrol SAF-XO fully synthetic
hypoid oil, until the level of oil inside the
unit is level with the bottom of the filler.
Refit the plug and tighten to 25 Nm.
Warning
Under no circumstances should the
final drive unit be disassembled.
Failure to observe the above warning
could lead to a malfunction of the final
drive unit causing lock-up of the rear
wheel leading to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Warning
Brake pad wear will be increased if the
motorcycle is used frequently off-
road. Always inspect the brake pads
more frequently if the motorcycle is
used off-road, and replace the brake
pads before they become worn to, or
beyond the minimum service
thickness.
Riding with worn brake pads may
reduce braking efficiency, leading to
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Warning 2
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Brake Light
1. Rear brake fluid reservoir The brake light is activated
2. Upper level line independently by either the front or rear
3. Lower level line brake. If, with the ignition in the ON
position, the brake light does not work
To inspect the fluid level: when the front brake lever is pulled or
The reservoir is visible from the right the rear brake pedal is pressed, have
hand side of the motorcycle, through a your authorised Triumph dealer
viewing window in the rider’s heel guard. investigate and rectify the fault.
To adjust the fluid level release the
screws and remove the heel guard. Warning
Release the cap screws and remove the
Riding the motorcycle with defective
reservoir cap and the diaphragm seal.
brake lights is illegal and dangerous.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line
An accident causing injury to the rider
using new DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
and other road users may result from
container.
use of a motorcycle with defective
Refit the cover, ensuring that the brake lights.
diaphragm seal is correctly positioned
between the cap and reservoir body.
Tighten the cap retaining screws to
1.5 Nm.
Refit the heel guard and tighten its
fixings to 7 Nm.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with incorrectly
adjusted or defective steering
(headstock) bearings is dangerous and
may cause loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Tyres
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TUBELESS
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Maintenance and Adjustment
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Maintenance and Adjustment
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Warning Warning
Use of non-recommended tyres can Do not install tube-type tyres on
affect wheel speed and cause the tubeless rims. The bead will not seat
Triumph traction control function not and the tyres could slip on the rims,
to operate, potentially leading to loss causing rapid tyre deflation that may
of motorcycle control and an accident result in a loss of vehicle control and
in conditions where the Triumph an accident. Never install an inner
traction control would normally tube inside a tubeless tyre. This will
function. cause friction inside the tyre and the
resulting heat build-up may cause the
tube to burst resulting in rapid tyre
Warning deflation, loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
The ABS computer operates by
comparing the relative speed of the
front and rear wheels. Use of non- Warning
recommended tyres can affect wheel
speed and cause the ABS function not If tyre damage is suspected, such as
to operate, potentially leading to loss after striking the kerb, ask your
of motorcycle control and an accident authorised Triumph dealer to inspect
in conditions where the ABS would the tyre both internally and
normally function. externally. Remember, tyre damage
may not always be visible from the
outside. Operation of the motorcycle
Warning with damaged tyres could lead to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
If a tyre sustains a puncture, the tyre
must be replaced. Failure to replace a
punctured tyre, or operation with a
repaired tyre can lead to instability,
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Warning Warning
When replacement tyres are required, Tyres that have been used on a rolling
consult your authorised Triumph road dynamometer may become
dealer who will arrange for the tyres damaged. In some cases, the damage
to be selected, in a correct may not be visible on the external
combination, from the approved list surface of the tyre.
and fitted according to the tyre Tyres must be replaced after such use
manufacturer's instructions. as continued use of a damaged tyre
When tyres are replaced, allow time may lead to instability, loss of
for the tyres to seat to the rim motorcycle control and an accident.
(approximately 24 hours). During this
seating period, ride cautiously as an
incorrectly seated tyre could cause Warning
instability, loss of motorcycle control
and an accident. Use of a motorcycle with incorrectly
seated tyres, incorrectly adjusted tyre
Initially, the new tyres will not produce pressures, or when not accustomed to
the same handling characteristics as its handling characteristics may lead
the worn tyres and the rider must to loss of motorcycle control and an
allow adequate riding distance accident.
(approximately 100 miles) to become
accustomed to the new handling
characteristics. Warning
24 hours after fitting, the tyre
pressures must be checked and Accurate wheel balance is necessary
adjusted, and the tyres examined for for safe, stable handling of the
correct seating. Rectification must be motorcycle. Do not remove or change
carried out as necessary. any wheel balance weights. Incorrect
wheel balance may cause instability
The same checks and adjustments
leading to loss of motorcycle control
must also be carried out when
and an accident.
100 miles have been travelled after
fitting. When wheel balancing is required,
such as after tyre replacement, see
Use of a motorcycle with incorrectly
your authorised Triumph dealer.
seated tyres, incorrectly adjusted tyre
pressures, or when not accustomed to Only use self-adhesive weights. Clip-
its handling characteristics may lead on weights may damage the wheel
to loss of motorcycle control and an and tyre resulting in tyre deflation,
accident. loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Warning
The battery contains harmful
materials. Always keep children away
from the battery whether or not it is 1
fitted in the motorcycle.
4
Do not attach jump leads to the ciuu
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Battery Discharge
Warning
Ensure that the battery terminals do
Caution
not touch the motorcycle frame as The charge level in the battery must
this may cause a short circuit or be maintained to maximise battery life.
spark, which would ignite battery
gases causing a risk of personal Failure to maintain the battery charge
level could cause serious internal
injury.
damage to the battery.
Battery Disposal
Under normal conditions, the motorcycle
Should the battery ever require charging system will keep the battery
replacement, the original battery must fully charged. However, if the motorcycle
be handed to a recycling agent who will is unused, the battery will gradually
ensure that the dangerous substances discharge due to a normal process called
from which the battery is manufactured self discharge; the clock, engine control
do not pollute the environment. module (ECM) memory, high ambient
temperatures, or the addition of
Battery Maintenance electrical security systems or other
Clean the battery using a clean, dry electrical accessories will all increase
cloth. Be sure that the cable this rate of battery discharge.
connections are clean. Disconnecting the battery from the
motorcycle during storage will reduce
Warning the rate of discharge.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Caution
Do not use an automotive quick
charger as it may overcharge and may
damage the battery and the
alternator.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Main fuse
The 40 Amp main fuse is located
beneath the rider's seat and behind the
seat bridge. 1
To allow access to the main fuse the
rider’s seat must be removed.
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1. Main fuse
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1 20A PS1 20
10
†The
6 5A IGN 5 rating of fuse PS3 varies between
models as follows:
• 15 Amps - Explorer XR and
Fuse Box and Cover -
Explorer XC only
Explorer XR and Explorer XC
• 30 Amps - All modes except
Explorer XR and Explorer XC
7 10A +12V 8 20A EMS 9 5A INST
1 20A PS1 20
10
2 25A PS2 25
3 30A PS3 30
20
4 25A PS4 25
5 25A PS5 25
5
6 5A IGN 5
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Brake light
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Maintenance and Adjustment
USB connector
Cooling fan
Fuel pump
PS5
Starter solenoid
Horn
Warning
Always replace blown fuses with new ones of the correct rating (as specified on the
fuse box cover) and never use a fuse of higher rating. Use of an incorrect fuse
could lead to an electrical problem, resulting in motorcycle damage, loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
If after resetting the automatic software protection system or replacing a blown fuse,
a fault still persists, contact an authorised Triumph dealer as soon as possible to have
the fault checked and rectified.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Headlights
Caution
Do not cover the headlight or lens
with any item likely to obstruct air
flow to, or prevent heat escaping from,
the headlight lens.
Warning Covering the headlight lens during
operation with items of clothing,
Adjust road speed to suit the visibility luggage, adhesive tape, devices
and weather conditions in which the intended to alter or adjust the
motorcycle is being operated. headlight beam or non genuine
Ensure that the beams are adjusted headlight lens covers will cause the
to illuminate the road surface headlight lens to overheat and distort,
sufficiently far ahead without dazzling causing irreparable damage to the
oncoming traffic. An incorrectly headlight assembly.
adjusted headlight may impair Damage caused by overheating is not
visibility causing an accident. considered a manufacturing defect
and will not be covered under
warranty.
Warning If the headlight must be covered during
use – such as taping of the headlight
Never attempt to adjust a headlight
lens required during closed-course
beam when the motorcycle is in
conditions – the headlight must be
motion.
disconnected.
Any attempt to adjust a headlight
beam when the motorcycle is in
motion may result in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Bulb Replacement
Warning
Caution The bulbs become hot during use.
Always allow sufficient time for the
The use of non-approved bulbs may
bulb to cool before handling. Avoid
result in damage to lenses and other
touching the glass part of the bulb. If
lighting unit components. the glass is touched or gets dirty,
In addition, the use of bulbs of clean with alcohol before reuse.
incorrect wattage may cause the
chassis ECM to cut power to affected To replace a bulb:
lighting circuits. Remove the rider's seat.
Use genuine Triumph supplied bulbs Disconnect the battery, negative (black)
as specified in the Triumph Parts lead first.
Catalogue. Remove the bulb cover from the bulb to
Always have replacement bulbs be replaced by rotating it anticlockwise.
installed by an authorised Triumph Disconnect the multiplug from the bulb.
dealer.
Detach the bulb retainer from the hook
Headlights on the headlight assembly and rotate it
away from the bulb as shown.
It is not necessary to remove the
headlight when bulb replacement Remove the bulb from the bulb retainer.
becomes necessary. Installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
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Maintenance and Adjustment
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Maintenance and Adjustment
Caution
The use of abrasive cleaners and
polishes will damage the system and
must not be used.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
176
Storage
STORAGE
Preparation for Storage Spray rust inhibiting oil (there are a host
of products on the market and your
Clean and dry the entire vehicle dealer will be able to offer you local
thoroughly.
advice) on all unpainted metal surfaces
Fill the fuel tank with the correct grade to prevent rusting. Prevent oil from
of unleaded fuel and add a fuel stabiliser getting on rubber parts, brake discs or in
(if available), following the fuel stabiliser the brake calipers.
manufacturer's instructions. Make sure the cooling system is filled
with a 50% mixture of coolant (noting
Warning that HD4X Hybrid OAT coolant, as
supplied by Triumph, is pre-mixed and
Petrol is extremely flammable and can requires no dilution) and distilled water
be explosive under certain conditions. solution (see page 141).
Turn the ignition switch off. Do not
Remove the battery, and store it where
smoke. Make sure the area is well
it will not be exposed to direct sunlight,
ventilated and free from any source of
moisture, or freezing temperatures.
flame or sparks; this includes any
During storage it should be given a slow
appliance with a pilot light.
charge (one ampere or less) about once
Remove the spark plug from each every two weeks (see page 161).
cylinder and put several drops (5 ml) of Store the motorcycle in a cool, dry area,
engine oil into each cylinder. Cover the away from sunlight, and with a minimum
spark plug holes with a piece of cloth or daily temperature variation.
rag. With the engine stop switch in the Put a suitable porous cover over the
RUN position, push the starter button motorcycle to keep dust and dirt from
for a few seconds to coat the cylinder collecting on it. Avoid using plastic or
walls with oil. Install the spark plugs, similar non-breathable, coated materials
tightening to 12 Nm. that restrict air flow and allow heat and
Change the engine oil and filter (see moisture to accumulate.
page 139).
Check and if necessary correct the tyre
pressures (see page 182).
Set the motorcycle on a stand so that
both wheels are raised off the ground. (If
this cannot be done, put boards under
the front and rear wheels to keep
dampness away from the tyres.)
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Storage
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Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Weights
A list of weights specific to these models is available from your authorised Triumph
dealer, or on the Internet at www.triumph.co.uk.
Maximum Payloads
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Specifications
Engine
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,215 cc
Performance
A list of maximum power and maximum torque figures specific to these models is
available from your authorised Triumph dealer, or on the Internet at
www.triumph.co.uk.
Lubrication
Cooling
180
Specifications
Fuel System
Fuel
Ignition
181
Specifications
Transmission
Gear Ratios:
Tyres
Tyre Sizes:
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Specifications
A list of approved tyres specific to these models is available from your authorised
Triumph dealer, or on the Internet at www.triumph.co.uk.
A list of approved dual purpose tyres specific to these models is available from your
authorised Triumph dealer, or on the Internet at www.triumph.co.uk.
Warning
Use the recommended tyres ONLY in the combinations given. Do not mix tyres from
different manufacturers or mix different specification tyres from the same
manufacturers as this may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
Tyre pressures which have been reduced for off-road riding will impair on-road
stability. Always ensure the tyre pressures are set as described on page 156 for
on-road use.
Operation of the motorcycle with incorrect tyre pressures may cause loss of
motorcycle control leading to an accident.
Warning
The use of dual purpose tyres will result in reduced motorcycle stability. Always
operate a motorcycle equipped with dual purpose tyres at reduced speeds. The
permissible maximum speed must be indicated by a sticker, positioned so that it is
clearly visible to the rider. Operation of the motorcycle above the permissible
maximum speed may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
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Specifications
Electrical Equipment
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 12 Volt,
55/60 watt,
H4 Halogen
Frame
Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.1°
Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.2 mm
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Specifications
Tightening Torques
Oil Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Nm
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Nm
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Specifications
186
Index
INDEX
A Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Clutch Fluid Level Inspection
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
B Considerations for High-Speed
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Coolant Level Inspection . . . . . . . . 141
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Corrosion Inhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Level Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Anti-Lock Braking Systems D
(ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Brake and Clutch Lever
Adjusters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 E
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Electrical Accessory Sockets . . . . . . . . 99
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Breaking-in New Brake Pads Engine
and Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Engine Management System
Disc Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . 31
Optimised Cornering ABS . . . . . . . 119 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pad Wear Compensation . . . . . . . 146
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Wear Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
To Start the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 To Stop the Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
C Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Disposal of Oil and Filters . . . . . . 140
Chassis Electronic Control Module
Grade and Specification. . . . . . . . 140
(Chassis ECM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Oil and Oil Filter Change . . . . . . . 139
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Oil Level Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . 138
After Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Care of Leather Products. . . . . . . 176 F
Care of Matt Paintwork. . . . . . . . . 173 Final Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Cleaning the Windscreen and
Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Clear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Fork Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Front Suspension Adjustment . . . 151
Protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Front Suspension Setting Chart . . 152
Unpainted Aluminium Items. . . . . 174
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Where to be Careful . . . . . . . . . . . 173
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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Throttle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Daily Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Brake Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Fuel and Exhaust Fumes . . . . . . . . . 7 Tightening Torques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Handlebars and Footrests . . . . . . . . 9 Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Helmet and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Traction Control (TC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Maintenance/Equipment . . . . . . . . 11 Optimised Cornering Traction
Motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Traction Control Settings . . . . . . . 84
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 10 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Triumph Semi Active Suspension
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 (TSAS) (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Heated Seats (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . 97 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System . . . 84
Passenger Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 155
Rider’s Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Minimum Recommended
Rider’s Seat Height Adjustment . 96 Tread Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Tyre Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . 156
Bike Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Tyre Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Display Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tyre Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Riding Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Show Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Trip Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket. . . 100
Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Centre Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Side Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . 17
Steering/Wheel Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . 149 W
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Storage Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Preparation after Storage . . . . . . 178 Warnings
Preparation for Storage . . . . . . . . 177 Warning Label Locations. . . . . . . . . 12
Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warnings, Cautions and Notes. . . . 4
Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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