Technical Bulletin 192
07.2018

Contents
Item

Subject

Model Affected

192.1

Lower Chain Guard

Tiger Sport

192.2

Right Hand Switch Housing

Street Triple S models

192.3

Evaporative Canister Fixing

Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRX, Tiger 1200 XRX-LRH,
Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XCX, Tiger 1200 XCA

192.4

Clutch Assembly Parts Kit

Tiger Explorer XR, Tiger Explorer XRX, Tiger Explorer XRX-LRH, Tiger Explorer XRT, Tiger Explorer
XC, Tiger Explorer XCX, Tiger Explorer XCX-LRH, Tiger Explorer XCA, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRX, Tiger 1200 XRX-LRH, Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XCX,
Tiger 1200 XCA

192.5

Right Hand Switch Housing Cables

Speed Triple S from VIN 867685, Speed Triple RS

192.6

New UK Legislation Affecting the Sale of Not Applicable
Batteries

192.7

Header Pipe to Catalytic Converter Gasket

Street Cup, Street Twin, Bonneville T100 models from
VIN 759204, Street Scrambler, Thruxton 1200, Thruxton 1200R, Bonneville T120 models, Bonnevile Bobber,
Bonneville Speedmaster from VIN 739143, Bonneville
Bobber Black

192.8

Alternator Diagnosis

Explorer XR, Explorer XRX, Explorer XRX-LRH, Explorer XRT, Explorer XC, Explorer XCX, Explorer
XCX-LRH, Explorer XCA, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200
XRX, Tiger 1200 XRX-LRH, Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger
1200 XCX, Tiger 1200 XCA

192.9

Engine Oil and Filter Change

Speed Triple S, Speed Triple RS

192.10

Service Manual Update

Street Twin, Street Twin - A2 restricted licence Version, Street Scrambler, Street Cup, Bonneville T100,
Bonneville T100 Black, Bonneville T120, Bonneville
T120 Black, Thruxton 1200, Thruxton 1200R

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Item:

192.1

Description:

Lower Chain Guard

Model Affected:

Tiger Sport

New lower chain guard fixings with a decreased torque have been introduced to the above models from VIN
900639. The fixings are retrofittable.
The torque figure has changed. If loosened or removed for any reason the encapsulated fixing(s) must be
replaced.
Tighten the fixings to 5 Nm.

2

1.
2.

1

Lower chain guard
Fixings

When ordering replacement parts, refer to the EPC.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information. For electronic service manuals, store
this information in a readily accessible place and refer to it when working on the relevant Triumph
motorcycle. This information will be included in the next service manual update.

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Item:

192.2

Description:

Right Hand Switch Housing

Model Affected:

Street Triple S models

A new right hand switch housing and harness has been introduced to the above models from VIN 897698
(all markets except Brazil and India) and from VIN 902862 (Brazil and India only).
The new switch housing is not retrofittable without the new harness and parts kit T2501991 has been
introduced to accommodate this.
Parts will continue to support the old condition switch housing but customers requiring a new harness will
need the parts kit T2501991.

Parts Kit T2501991 - Harness, LCD
Kit Contents

Quantity

T2507650 - Harness, Main, LCD

1

T2042276 - Switch Housing, RH

1

When ordering replacement parts, refer to the EPC.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information. For electronic service manuals, store
this information in a readily accessible place and refer to it when working on the relevant Triumph
motorcycle. This information will be included in the next service manual update.

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Item:

192.3

Description:

Evaporative Canister Fixing

Model Affected:

Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRX, Tiger 1200 XRX-LRH, Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200
XCX, Tiger 1200 XCA

The torque figure of the evaporative canister fixing on the above models has been decreased.
The torque figure has changed for the fixing(s). If loosened or removed for any reason the fixing(s) must be
tightened to:
Application

Torque (Nm)

Evaporative Canister

Notes

5 Nm

1

3
2
chjk

1.
2.
3.

Canister
Cable tie
Fixing

• Models already in service need not be re-tightened unless the fixings have been loosened or removed.
When ordering replacement parts, refer to the EPC.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information. For electronic service manuals, store
this information in a readily accessible place and refer to it when working on the relevant Triumph
motorcycle. This information will be included in the next service manual update.

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Item:

192.4

Description:

Clutch Assembly Parts Kit

Model Affected:

Tiger Explorer XR, Tiger Explorer XRX, Tiger Explorer XRX-LRH, Tiger Explorer
XRT, Tiger Explorer XC, Tiger Explorer XCX, Tiger Explorer XCX-LRH, Tiger Explorer
XCA, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRX, Tiger 1200 XRX-LRH, Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger
1200 XCX, Tiger 1200 XCA

A new clutch assembly has been introduced to the above models from engine number 897378 (all markets
except Brazil) and from engine number 897696 (Brazil only) and is retrofittable.
Parts will no longer support the old condition assembly and any replacement will be the new condition.
Old condition clutch assemblies can be updated using the following parts kit:

Parts Kit T1170199 - Clutch Kit
Kit Contents

Quantity

T1170137 - Clutch, Centre

1

T1170138 - Clutch Pressure Plate

1

T1170139 - Lifter Plate

1

When ordering replacement parts, refer to the EPC.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information. For electronic service manuals, store
this information in a readily accessible place and refer to it when working on the relevant Triumph
motorcycle. This information will be included in the next service manual update.

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Item:

192.5

Description:

Right Hand Switch Housing Cables

Model Affected:

Speed Triple S from VIN 867685, Speed Triple RS

An additional cable tie has been introduced to the above models from VIN 891339 and is retrofittable.
The new cable tie retains the two right hand switch housing cables.

1

2

1.
2.
3.

3

Existing cable tie (around tab and switch housing rubber boot)
Additional cable tie
Right hand switch housing cables

When ordering replacement parts, refer to the EPC.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information. For electronic service manuals, store
this information in a readily accessible place and refer to it when working on the relevant Triumph
motorcycle. This information will be included in the next service manual update.

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Item:

192.6

Description:

New UK Legislation Affecting the Sale of Batteries

Model Affected:

Not Applicable

New regulations will change the way that motorcycle batteries can be sold.
From July 1st 2018, all motorcycle batteries must be filled by the retailer before being sold to a member of
the public in the UK who does not possess a valid EPP licence.
New changes to government legislation mean that from July 1st 2018 it will be illegal for a member of the
public to purchase a motorcycle battery that is supplied with a separate acid pack without them holding an
Explosives Precursors and Poisons (EPP) licence. This will have far reaching effects for motorcycle battery
resellers and consumers.

What is the new legislation?
Sulphuric acid has been reclassified as a regulated substance. From July 1st 2018 members of the public
wishing to acquire, possess or use sulphuric acid above a 15% concentration will need an EPP Licence to do
so. This means that it will be an offence to buy or possess an unfilled motorcycle battery with a separate
electrolyte bottle without a valid EPP licence, as the electrolyte contains sulphuric acid above 15%
concentration.

Why has it come into force?
In responding to recent events and following an industry wide consultation, the government has introduced
measures to further control the sale of sulphuric acid which has been reclassified as an explosive precursor.
Explosive precursors are chemicals that may be used in the illicit manufacture of explosives.

What products are affected?
The new regulations affect all battery products where acid is supplied in a bottle alongside the battery for
the customer to self-activate. It also affects separate electrolyte bottles.
EPP licencing is not required for batteries that are supplied with the acid already inside. These are exempt
as a filled battery is classified as “specific object”.
The exemption is provided by new paragraph 2 (9) (b) of the Poisons Act 1972: A substance or mixture is
excluded if it is contained in a specific object.

How does this affect distributors and dealers? It is the responsibility of all distributors, dealers
and retailers to ensure they comply with these new regulations?
See here for government guidance for businesses:
Distributors and dealers will not need an EPP licence providing they are acquiring, importing, possessing or
using sulphuric acid for purposes connected with their trade or business, although they may be asked to
provide evidence of this and explain the intended use of the chemicals.
Businesses do however have an obligation to report suspicious transactions (both business to business and
to members of the public), disappearances and thefts of sulphuric acid. This also includes sulphuric acid
contained within batteries.
A transaction is suspicious if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the substance in question is
intended for the illicit manufacture of explosives, or, is intended for any illicit use.

Business to consumer transactions
On July 1st 2018 it will become an offence to supply an unfilled motorcycle battery sold with an acid pack to
members of the public without verifying that that person has a valid EPP licence. Members of the public
without a valid EPP Licence We believe it is unlikely that consumers will apply for an EPP licence to buy a
motorcycle battery. Therefore, retailers will need to fill any motorcycle batteries before sale to a member of
the public who does not hold a valid EPP licence.
Once the battery has been filled it should be charged as advised on the battery to ensure maximum service
life and prevent premature failure.

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Members of the public with a valid EPP Licence
Members of the public with a valid EPP licence are allowed to purchase, acquire or possess unfilled batteries
with separate acid packs. The retailer must inspect the licence along with the forms of identification
specified by the licence.
The retailer must:
1.
Ask to see their licence and associated photographic ID
2. Compare the photograph to the customer
3. Verify the photographic ID reference against the ID reference on the front page of the licence
4. Check the product being purchased is allowed as part of the licence conditions (substance,
concentration, quantity)
5. Record the transaction details in the table on the back of the licence.
See here for guidance on checking EPP licences:
A warning label indicating that it is an offence for members of the public to acquire, possess or use the
substance without an EPP licence must be affixed to the packaging.
See here for guidance on producing the warning label:
If the battery is to be sold unfilled with an acid pack, it is the retailer’s responsibility to check for a valid EPP
licence, attach an appropriate warning label and report any suspicious activity.
Failure to do so could result in prosecution, a fine and up to 2 years in prison.

Selling online
For online transactions, the retailer must comply with all the requirements set out by the new regulations

Online selling to members of the public with a valid EPP licence
For all online transactions, the online seller will need to see a digital scan of the valid EPP licence before
completing the transaction. The battery with acid pack must then be delivered using a specialist courier
who is able to follow the full EPP licence verification procedure at the doorstep before giving the customer
possession of the product.

Online selling to members of the public without a valid EPP licence
If selling to members of the public who do not have an EPP licence, online retailers will need to ensure that
the filled battery is packed appropriately and labelled correctly. Please note that some types will require
additional packaging and special shipping arrangements to ensure compliance with the regulations that
affect the transportation of dangerous goods.

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Item:

192.7

Description:

Header Pipe to Catalytic Converter Gasket

Model Affected:

Street Cup, Street Twin, Bonneville T100 models from VIN 759204, Street Scrambler,
Thruxton 1200, Thruxton 1200R, Bonneville T120 models, Bonnevile Bobber,
Bonneville Speedmaster from VIN 739143, Bonneville Bobber Black

When installing the header pipe to the catalytic converter on the above models make sure the exhaust
gasket is fully inserted into the header pipe. Position the exhaust clamp to allow the swaged area of the
exhaust header pipe to compress before tightening the fixings as described below.
Note:
•

Make sure the exhaust gasket is fully inserted against the swaged cup of the exhaust header pipe
flange prior to installation.

1.

Position the exhaust gasket fully into the exhaust header pipe flange.

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Exhaust gasket
Exhaust header pipe
Exhaust header pipe flange (illustration sectioned for clarity)
Swaged cup hard stop