Technical News 163
April 2015
Strictly Confidential
Contents
Item

Subject

Model Affected

Item 1.

Mudguard Alignment

Speedmaster - All models, America - All models

Item 2.

Sump

Street Triple ABS and Street Triple R ABS from
VIN 560477, Street Triple ABS 70 kW and
Street Triple 660 cc

Item 3.

Crankcase Breather Cover Bolts

Street Triple, Street Triple 660 cc, Street Triple R
and Street Triple Rx

Item 4.

Sump Plug Sealing Washer

Various

Item 5.

Seat Lock

Tiger 800, Tiger 800XC, Tiger XCX, Tiger XCA,
Tiger XRX and Tiger XRT from VIN 708953

Item 6.

Drive Belt Tension

Thunderbird ABS, Thunderbird Commander,
Thunderbird LT, Thunderbird Storm ABS and
Thunderbird Night Storm

Item 7.

Reflector Mounting O-Rings

Thunderbird, Thunderbird Storm,
Thunderbird Night Storm

Item 8.

Water Inlet Cover Bolt and Water Outlet
Cover Bolts

Street Triple, Street Triple 660 cc, Street Triple R
and Street Triple Rx

Item 9.

Bleeding the Brakes

All Models

Item 10.

Front Wheel, Inner Tube and Valve

Thunderbird LT

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Item 1.
Description:

Mudguard Alignment

Models affected:

Speedmaster - All models, America - All models

In the event that the rear mudguard alignment on the above models requires adjustment, proceed as follows:

Warning
Throughout this operation, ensure that the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported to prevent
risk of injury from the motorcycle falling.

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Rear mudguard to bracket fixing
Front mudguard to bracket fixing
Mudguard bracket to frame fixing
Right hand side mudguard bracket
Left hand side mudguard bracket
Rear suspension unit boss to bracket nut

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Check direction of misalignment and proceed as follows:
1.

Loosen front and rear mudguard to bracket fixings.

2.

Loosen mudguard bracket to frame fixings.

3.

Loosen rear suspension unit boss to bracket nuts.

If misalignment is to the left, proceed as follows:
Left Hand Side
1.

Apply pressure downwards to left hand side mudguard bracket and left hand side of mudguard.

2.

Tighten rear suspension unit boss to bracket nut (left hand side) to 108 Nm.

3.

Tighten mudguard bracket to frame fixing (left hand side) to 60 Nm.

4.

Tighten front mudguard to bracket fixing (left hand side) to 25 Nm.

5.

Tighten rear mudguard to bracket fixing (left hand side) to 25 Nm.

Right Hand Side
6.

Apply pressure upwards to right hand side mudguard bracket and right hand side of mudguard.

7.

Tighten rear suspension unit boss to bracket nut (right hand side) to 108 Nm.

8.

Tighten mudguard bracket to frame fixing (right hand side) to 60 Nm.

9.

Tighten front mudguard to bracket fixing (right hand side) to 25 Nm.

10.

Tighten rear mudguard to bracket fixing (right hand side) to 25 Nm.

If misalignment is to the right, proceed as follows:
Right Hand Side
1.

Apply pressure downwards to right hand side mudguard bracket and right hand side of mudguard.

2.

Tighten rear suspension unit boss to bracket nut (right hand side) to 108 Nm.

3.

Tighten mudguard bracket to frame fixing (right hand side) to 60 Nm.

4.

Tighten front mudguard to bracket fixing (right hand side) to 25 Nm.

5.

Tighten rear mudguard to bracket fixing (right hand side) to 25 Nm.

Left Hand Side
6.

Apply pressure upwards to left hand side mudguard bracket and left hand side of mudguard.

7.

Tighten rear suspension unit boss to bracket nut (left hand side) to 108 Nm.

8.

Tighten mudguard bracket to frame fixing (left hand side) to 60 Nm.

9.

Tighten front mudguard to bracket fixing (left hand side) to 25 Nm.

10.

Tighten rear mudguard to bracket fixing (left hand side) to 25 Nm.

When ordering replacement parts, always refer to the EPC.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information.

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Item 2.
Description:

Sump

Models affected:

Street Triple ABS and Street Triple R ABS from VIN 560477, Street Triple ABS 70 kW
and Street Triple 660 cc

The torque figure for the sump fixings has changed to 10 Nm on the above models.
Note:
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Models already in service need not be retightened unless the fixings have been loosened or removed.

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chyd

1. Sump
2. Fixings

Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information.

Item 3.
Description:

Crankcase Breather Cover Bolts

Models affected:

Street Triple, Street Triple 660 cc, Street Triple R and Street Triple Rx

The torque figure for the crankcase breather cover bolts has changed to 10 Nm on the above models.
Note:
•

Models already in service need not be retightened unless the fixings have been loosened or removed.

10 Nm

Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information.

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Item 4.
Description:

Sump Plug Sealing Washer

Models affected:

Various

Model

Market

From Engine Number

Daytona 675 all models from VIN 564948

All except Brazil and
India

701483

Daytona 675 all models from VIN 560948

Brazil/India only

701835

All except Brazil and
India

701483

Brazil/India only

701835

All except Brazil and
India

701483

All

701456

Brazil/India only

701910

Bonneville, Bonneville T100, Scrambler, Thruxton,
America, Speedmaster

All except Brazil and
India

701544

Tiger Sport

All except Brazil and
India

701483

Tiger Sport

Brazil/India only

701835

Speed Triple 1050 from VIN 461332
Speed Triple 1050
Speed Triple R
Street Triple and Street Triple R from VIN 560477,
Street Triple 660 cc
Bonneville, Bonneville T100

A new oil sump plug sealing washer has been introduced to the above models at the engine numbers listed
above and is retrofittable.
The difference between the original and the latest condition sealing washer is the thickness of the washer.
The latest condition sealing washer is 3.0 mm thick compared to the original sealing washer at 1.5 mm thick.
The torque figure for the oil sump drain plug remains at 25 Nm.
When ordering replacement parts, always refer to EPC.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information.

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Item 5.
Description:

Seat Lock

Models affected:

Tiger 800, Tiger 800XC, Tiger XCX, Tiger XCA, Tiger XRX and Tiger XRT
from VIN 708953

A revised washer has been introduced on the above models from VIN 708953 and is retrofittable. The thicker
washer allows the rivet to achieve a tighter fixing between the seat lock and its bracket. If the seat lock is
removed or replaced for any reason, one thicker 11 x 1.6 mm washer is to be used with a new
4.8 x 18 mm rivet.
Parts required
Description

Part Number

Quantity

Washer 11 x 1.6 mm

T3550289

2 off

Rivet 4.8 x 18 mm

T3300062

2 off

When ordering replacement parts, always refer to the EPC.
Note:
•

Models already in service need not be replaced unless the seat lock has been loosened or removed.

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Rivets 4.8 x 18 mm
Washers 11 x 1.6 mm
Seat lock
Bracket

When ordering replacement parts, always refer to the EPC.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information.

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