Triumph Motorcycles
Normandy Way
Hinckley
Leicestershire LE10 3BZ
United Kingdom

Technical News
Issue 141

Strictly Confidential

February 2013

Contents
Item 1.

Recommended Lubricant Specifications - All Models

Item 2.

Front Brake Reservoir - Daytona 675 from VIN 564984, Daytona 675 R from VIN 564984

Item 3.

Various Digital LCD Functions become Disabled at Low Temperatures - Trophy and Trophy SE

Item 4.

Fuel Injectors Temporarily Sticking Prior to PDI - All Models

Item 5.

Centre Stand Spring Retainer - Trophy and Trophy SE

Item 6.

Camshaft Chain Tensioner - Rocket III, Rocket III Classic, Rocket III Touring and
Rocket III Roadster

Item 7.

Care of Leather Products Including Soft Panniers - All Models

Item 8.

Disposable Fabricated Box Section Crate - All Models

Item 1.
Description:

Recommended Lubricant Specifications

Models affected:

All Models

By way of reminder, the engine oil specification for all Triumph models is:
•

A semi or fully synthetic 10W/40 or 10W/50 engine oil which meets specification API SH (or higher) and JASO MA.

Note:
•

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Triumph recommend the use of Castrol Power 1 4T 10W-40 for the initial running in period and a semi
or fully synthetic 10W/40 or 10W/50 engine oil which meets specification API SH (or higher) and
JASO MA such as Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully synthetic) engine oil, sold as
Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully synthetic) in some countries, thereafter.
Oils supplied in containers that are not marked as meeting these important standards are not suitable
for use in Triumph motorcycles.

We would also like to remind dealers of the full range of lubricants recommended by Triumph. Please refer to the table
below:
Product Name

Description

Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 or 10W-50

Fully Synthetic Engine Oil

(sold as Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W-40 in some countries)
Castrol Motorcycle DWF

General Maintenance Spray

Castrol LM Grease

Lithium Compound Grease

Castrol Motorcycle Brake Fluid

Fully Synthetic Brake Fluid

Castrol Synthetic Fork Oil 5W

Fully Synthetic Fork Oil, 5W Viscosity

Castrol Synthetic Fork Oil 10W

Fully Synthetic Fork Oil, 10W Viscosity

Castrol SAF-XO

Fully Synthetic Gear Oil

Castrol LMX Grease

Lithium Compound Grease

Please mark your copy of the service manual with this information.

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Item 2.
Description:

Front Brake Reservoir

Models affected:

Daytona 675 from VIN 564984, Daytona 675 R from VIN 564984

The torque figure for the front brake reservoir fixing has changed to 10 Nm on the above models.
Note:
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Models already in service need not be re-tightened unless the fixings have been loosened or removed.
If removed for any reason the fixing must be replaced.

4

2
3

1
1
1
cieb

1.
2.
3.
4.

Fixing
Nissin reservoir
Brembo reservoir
Aluminium billet reservoir

Please mark your copy of the service manual with this information.

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Item 3.
Description:

Various Digital LCD Functions become Disabled at Low Temperatures

Models affected:

Trophy and Trophy SE

At low temperatures, several functions of the instrument’s digital LCD display may become temporarily disabled. This
condition is intentional and is necessary due to a reduction in the update rate of the instrument’s digital LCD display at low
temperatures. The functions affected normally update very quickly, however at low temperatures these functions update
faster than the digital LCD display will allow.
Details of the functions affected are as follows:
Temperatures Below 5ºC
The speed display function of the digital LCD display may become temporarily disabled when the internal temperature of
the instrument assembly falls below 5ºC. In the event that the digital speed display function becomes disabled due to low
temperatures, the speed display will be replaced by three dashes as shown below.

10:08

2°C

N
TRIP 1

---

1
MPH

144.2
ODO 1892

chdo

1. Digital speed display (disabled)

Note:
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This condition is intentional and should not be considered to be a fault with the instrument assembly.
In the event that the digital speed display function becomes disabled, the main speedometer gauge will
continue to function as normal.
Normal operation of the digital speed display will resume when the internal temperature of the
instrument assembly has risen above 5ºC.

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Temperatures Below -7.5ºC
The following functions of the digital LCD display may become temporarily disabled when the internal temperature of the
instrument assembly falls below -7.5ºC.
Note:
LCD Function

Display Behaviour During Normal
Operation

Display Behaviour When Function
Becomes Temporarily Disabled

Coolant Temperature Icon and Bars

Coolant temperature icon and bars
flash when the high coolant
temperature warning light comes on

Coolant temperature icon and bars
do not flash when the high coolant
temperature warning light comes on

Clock Display

Hour/Minute values flash when
setting the clock

Hour/Minute values do not flash
when setting the clock

Selected Gear Display

The currently selected gear is
displayed

Display is replaced with "-"

Frost Symbol

The frost symbol will flash for a short
period then remain illuminated when
the ambient air temperature falls
below 4ºC

The frost symbol illuminates but does
not flash when first displayed

Trip Value - Average Speed

Displayed when selected,
continuously updated

Display is replaced with "-.-" or "--.-"

Trip Value - Instantaneous Fuel
Consumption

Displayed when selected,
continuously updated

Display is replaced with "-.-" or "--.-"

Trip Value - Average Fuel
Consumption

Displayed when selected,
continuously updated

Display is replaced with "-.-" or "--.-"

Note:
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This condition is intentional and should not be considered to be a fault with the instrument pack.
Normal operation of the functions listed above will resume when the internal temperature of the
Instrument assembly has risen above -7.5ºC.

Please mark your copy of the service manual with this information.

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Item 4.
Description:

Fuel Injectors Temporarily Sticking Prior to PDI

Models affected:

All Models

Symptoms
When attempting to start the motorcycle during PDI the engine does not start immediately and, after a period of cranking,
the engine fires and runs on one cylinder.
Note:
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This symptom can be diagnosed as an issue with the injectors using the Triumph Diagnostic Tool. When
the motorcycle is in closed loop mode (i.e. at operating temperature) the short term fuel trim figures
climb above 20% whilst the oxygen sensor voltage remains below 0.5 V indicating a lean mixture.

Explanation
It is possible, during the period of time that new motorcycles spend in storage and in transit prior to delivery, that the fuel
injectors can become stuck in the closed position. This condition should not be interpreted as a fault with the injector.
Where this condition occurs the injectors will free up and operate normally once the engine has been run for a short
period of time. Please follow the remedial action procedure below.
Remedial Action

Warning
Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time in a closed area. The exhaust fumes are poisonous and may
cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always operate the motorcycle in the open-air or in an area
with adequate ventilation.
1.

Start the engine and allow to run until the engine reaches operating temperature. Gently apply throttle if necessary
to keep the engine running.

2.

Once the engine has reached operating temperature, repeatedly raise the engine speed into the mid range for short
periods until the affected injector(s) free up and the engine runs on all cylinders. This process can take up to five
minutes.

Note:
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Short term fuel trim and oxygen sensor voltage figures will return to normal once normal engine
operation has been achieved.

Please mark your copy of the service manual with this information.

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Item 5.
Description:

Centre Stand Spring Retainer

Models affected:

Trophy and Trophy SE