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Part Number T3852795 issue 1, 03.2012
Tiger Explorer
Motorcycle Service Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction
General Information
Scheduled Maintenance
Cylinder Head
Clutch
Crankshaft
Balancer
Transmission
Lubrication
Engine Removal and Refit
Fuel System/Engine Management
Cooling
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Rear Bevel Box and Drive Shaft
Brakes
Wheels/Tyres
Frame and Bodywork
Electrical System
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Table of Contents
How to Use This Manual ....... . .................. .................... ... ..... . .... ... . .. . .. .. vi
Warnings, Cautions and Notes .............. ....... .... .. .................................... vi
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Repairs and Replacements .. .. .. . .. .. . ............ ......... . .. ...... . .. .... ... . .. :. . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Force . ........ . ....... .. ........... .. .. ...... ... ... .. .... ... .... .. ............... .... . . . vii
Edges ........ .. ......... . .... .... .. ...... . .. ..... . .... ..... . ........ .... . .......... . .... vii
Tightening procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
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Introduction
This manual is designed primarily for use by trained
technicians in a properly equipped workshop. However, it
contains enough detail and basic information to make it
useful to the owner who desires to perform his or her own
basic maintenance and repair work. The work can only be
carried out if the owner has the necessary hand and
special service tools to complete the job.
A basic knowledge of mechanics, including the proper use
of tools and workshop procedures, is necessary in order to
carry out maintenance and repair work satisfactorily.
Whenever the owner has insufficient experience or doubts
his ability to do the work, an authorised Triumph dealer
must undertake all adjustments, maintenance, and repair
work
In order to perform the work efficiently and to avoid costly
mistakes, read the text and thoroughly familiarise yourself
with procedures before starting work.
All work should be performed with great care and in a
clean working area with adequate lighting.
Always use the correct special service tools or equipment
specified. Under no circumstances use makeshift tools or
equipment since the use of substitutes may adversely
affect safe operation.
Where accurate measurements are required, they can
only be made using calibrated, precision instruments.
For the duration of the warranty period, an authorised
Triumph dealer must perform all repairs and scheduled
maintenance.
To maximise the life of your motorcycle:
Accurately follow the maintenance requirements of
the periodic maintenance chart in the service
manual.
Do not allow problems to develop. Investigate
unusual noises and changes in the riding
characteristics of the motorcycle. Rectify all problems
as soon as possible (immediately if safety related).
Use only genuine Triumph parts as listed in the parts
catalogue/parts microfiche.
Follow the procedures in this manual carefully and
completely. Do not take short cuts.
Keep complete reco rds of all maintenance and
repairs with dates and any new parts installed.
Use only approved lubricants, as specified in the
owner's handbook, in the maintenance of the
motorcycle.
How to Use This Manual
To assist in the use of this manual, the section title is given
at the top of each page.
Each major section starts with a contents page, listing the
information contained in the section.
The individual steps comprising repair operations are to
be followed in the sequence in which they appear.
Adjustment and repair operations include reference to
service tool numbers and the associated illustration depicts
the tool.
Where usage is not obvious, the tool is shown in use.
Adjustment and repair operations also include reference
to wear limits, relevant data, torque figures, specialist
information and useful assembly details.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Particularly important information is presented in the
following form:
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This warning symbol identifies special instructions or
procedures which, if not correctly followed, could result
in personal injury, or loss of life.
A Caution
This caution symbol identifies special instructions or
procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to or destruction of equipment.
Note:
This note symbol indicates points of particular
interest for more efficient and convenient
operation.
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Tampering with Noise Control
System Prohibited
Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:
The removal or rendering inoperative by any person
other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or
replacement, of any device or element of design
incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of
noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the
ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; and
the use of the vehicle after such device or element of
design has been removed or rendered inoperative
by any person.
References
References to the left hand or right hand side given in this
manual are made when viewing the motorcycle from the
rear.
Operations covered in this manual do not always include
reference to testing the motorcycle after repair. It is
essential that work is inspected and tested after
completion and if necessary a road test of the motorcycle
is carried out particularly where safety-related items are
concerned.
Dimensions
The dimensions quoted are to design engineering
specification with service limits where applicable.
During the period of running-in from new, certain
adjustments may vary from the specification figures given
in this manual. These will be reset by the dealer at the
500 mile/800 km service, and thereafter should be
maintained at the figures specified in this manual.
Introduction
Repairs and Replacements
Before removal and disassembly, thoroughly clean the
motorcycle. Any dirt entering the engine or other parts
will work as an abrasive and shorten the life of the
motorcycle. Particular attention should be paid when
installing a new part, that any dust or metal filings are
cleared from the immediate area.
Force
Common sense should dictate how much force is
necessary in assembly and disassembly. If a part seems
especially difficult to remove or install, stop and examine
what may be causing the problem. Never lever a
component as this will cause damage both to the
component itself and to the surface being levered against.
Whenever tapping to aid removal of an item is necessary,
tap lightly using a hide or plastic faced mallet.
Edges
Watch for sharp edges, especially during engine
disassembly and assembly. Protect the hands with
industrial quality gloves.
When replacement parts are required, it is essential that
only genuine Triumph parts are used.
Safety features and corrosion prevention treatments
embodied in the motorcycle may be impaired if other
than genuine Triumph parts are fitted. In certain territories,
legislation prohibits the fitting of parts not to the
manufacturer's specification.
Tightening procedure
Generally, when installing a part with several bolts, nuts or
screws, they should all be started in their holes and
tightened to a snug fit, evenly and in a cross pattern. This
is to avoid distortion of the part and/or causing gas or oil
leakage. Conversely, bolts, nuts, or screws should all be
loosened (in sequence if specified) by about a quarter of a
turn and then removed.
Where there is a tightening sequence specified in this
service manual, the bolts, nuts, or screws must be
tightened in the order and by the method indicated.
Torque wrench setting figures given in this manual must
be observed. The torque tools used must be of accurate
calibration.
Locking devices, where specified, must be fitted. If the
efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal it
must be renewed . This applies particularly to
micro-encapsulated fixings which must always be
replaced if disturbed. Where necessary, the text in this
manual will indicate where such a fixing is used.
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Table of Contents
Ignition System Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
Dangerous Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
Third Party Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
Fluoroelastomers ....... .... ...... ... .. ...... .. .. .... .. .......... .. .... ....... .... ......... 1.4
Oils .... . .. ... .. .. ... ........ .. .. ..... . .. . ........ .. . ...... ..... .. ... .. ... ... . ..... ... .. . 1.4
Health Protection Precautions . . . ... ...... ..... ..... .. ... ... .. ... ...... .......... . : . . . . . . .
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Environmental Protection Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
Brakes/Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
Jacking and Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
Precautions Against Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
Cleaning Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Joints and Joint Faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Gaskets, 0-rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Liquid Gasket, Non-permanent Locking Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 7
Screw Threads ......... .. .. .... .......... .... .. .. . .. .... .. .... ........ ...... .... ........ 1.7
Locking Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Fitting a Split Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Circl ips, Retaining Rings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Self-Locking Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Encapsulated Bolts ... . ...... . ... . ........ . ........ . ... . ... .. .. .. . .. .... .. .. ... .. .. .. .... . 1.8
Oil and Grease Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Ball Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Chassis Bearing Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Fuel Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
Petrol - Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
Fuel Tank Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11
Chassis Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11
Electrical Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
Battery Disconnecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
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Disciplines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
Electrical Wires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
Electrical Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
Ohm's Law ... . ..... ........ ............ .... ....... .... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... ...... .. .. .. .. . 1.13
Basic Electrical Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
Circuit Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Glossary of Circuit Diagram Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Tracing Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16
To Check Continuity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16
Splices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17
CAN <Controller Area Networking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18
Alternator/Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19
Starting Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
General Fault Finding - Starter Motor and Relay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
Diagnosis - Starter Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21
Specification. .............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22
Replacement Parts ... .... .... . ......... ... ... ......... . .. .. .. . ..... ......... .. . .. ·'· . . . . . t.22
Service Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t.22
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t.22
Service Tools and Garage Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23
Special Service Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t.31
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31
Cylinder Head and Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31
Camshafts... . ... . .. ... .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t.32
Pistons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t.33
Connecting Rods. . .. .... ....... . .......... .... ... .. ........ .. ................ .... . ... .. 1.33
Crankshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.33
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34
Final Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34
Ignition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35
Fuel System. . .. . .. . .... ...................... ...... ....... .. .. .... ........ ....... .. . .. 1.35
Fuel Injection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35
Emissions Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35
Coolant System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37
Frame. .. ... .. . .... .. .. .... .. . .. ........ . .. .. .. .. ... .... .. ........ .. .. .. ..... ....... .. 1.37
Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37
Torque Wrench Settings ......... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38
Cylinder Head Area ...... .... . .... . ....... ....... .. ... .. .... .. ... .. . ..... ..... .. ........ 1.38
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t.38
Crankshaft and Crankcases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39
Engine Covers ... .. .. . .... . ... . .. ... . .. .. ...... .. . ............ .. ... .. ................ .. 1.39
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