NHTSA ID Number: 10192921
Manufacturer Communication Number: SMT-TN-165
TSB/Document Date: 2021-05-10
Summary
Mudgaurd extension, swinging arm/chain rubbing strip, final drive unit, maximum payload, twist grip position sensor, rear suspension drag link and drop link fixings, recommended crankcase sealnt, silencer heat sheild clamp fixings, front brake caliper bolts, oxygen sensor, seat latch fixings, belly pan fixings, and top toke washer.
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TSB/Document ID: SMT-TN-165
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2015-10-01
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: SUSPENSION
MFR Component System:
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Technical News 165
October 2015
Strictly Confidential
Contents
Item
Subject
Model Affected
Item 1.
Mudguard Extension Australia, India and
New Zealand Markets Only
Models With A Mudguard Extension
Item 2.
Swinging Arm/Chain Rubbing Strip
Tiger Models fitted with an 800 cc engine
Item 3.
Final Drive Unit
Rocket All Models
Item 4.
Maximum Payload
Tiger XRX-LRH (low ride height)
Item 5.
Twist Grip Position Sensor
Tiger Explorer All Models, Trophy And Trophy SE
Item 6.
Rear Suspension Drag Link and Drop Link
Fixings
Tiger XR, Tiger XRX, Tiger XRX-LRH, Tiger XRT,
Tiger XC, Tiger XCX, Tiger XCX-LRH, Tiger XCA
Item 7.
Recommended Crankcase Sealant
All Models
Item 8.
Silencer Heat Shield Clamp Fixings
Rocket III Roadster, Rocket X
Item 9.
Front Brake Caliper Bolts
Rocket III Roadster, Rocket X,
Rocket III Touring, Thunderbird,
Thunderbird Storm, Thunderbird Night Storm,
Thunderbird Commander, Thunderbird LT
Item 10.
All Models
Item 11.
Seat Latch Fixings
Daytona 675 and Daytona 675R
Item 12.
Belly Pan Fixings
All Speed Triple and Speed Triple R models from
VIN 461332
Item 13.
Top Yoke Washer
Thunderbird ABS and Thunderbird Storm ABS
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Item 1.
Description:
Mudguard Extension Australia, India and New Zealand Markets Only
Models affected:
Models With A Mudguard Extension
Due to a regulation change in the above countries it is no longer required to fit a rear mudguard extension.
Therefore, during manufacture the mudguard extension will be phased out and motorcycles will no longer be
fitted with a mudguard extension.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information.
Item 2.
Description:
Swinging Arm/Chain Rubbing Strip
Models affected:
Tiger Models fitted with an 800 cc engine
A new swinging arm and chain rubbing strip have been released for the above models. The new chain
rubbing strip is not retrofittable to the previous swinging arm.
A swinging arm and chain rubbing strip kit has also been released for use when replacing the swinging arm
on the above models.
Note:
•
•
•
The new swinging arm and chain rubbing strip are not individually retrofittable to earlier models.
The new swinging arm and chain rubbing strip are retrofittable to earlier models only when fitted
together as part of a spares kit.
Refer to the following table when replacing either the swinging arm or chain rubbing strip on all Tiger
models with an 800 cc engine:
When Replacing
Market
All Models
Use
Chain rubbing
strip
All markets except
Brazil and India
Up to VIN 727598
Chain rubbing strip
T2051790
Brazil and India
markets only
Up to VIN 729056
Chain rubbing strip
T2051790
All markets except
Brazil and India
From VIN 727599
Chain rubbing strip
T2051795
Brazil and India
markets only
From VIN 729057
Chain rubbing strip
T2051795
All markets except
Brazil and India
From VIN 466334 to VIN 727598
Parts kit T2052508
Brazil and India
markets only
From VIN 466334 to VIN 729056
Parts kit T2052508
Swinging arm
If for any reason the swinging arm is replaced with a swinging arm kit, record the changes in the owner’s
Service Record Book.
T2052508 - Kit, Swingarm spare kit - Tiger models with an 800 cc engine
Parts Kit Contents
Kit Part Number
T2052508
Kit Contents
Part Numbers
Swinging arm
T2051703
Chain rubbing strip
T2051795
When ordering additional parts always refer to the EPC.
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Item 3.
Description:
Final Drive Unit
Models affected:
Rocket All Models
When checking the oil level in the final drive unit during the pre-delivery inspection or service, always ensure
the motorcycle is stationary and in an upright position to allow the fluid level to stabilise.
The instruction below reiterates the procedure described in the pre-delivery inspection.
•
Clean the area around the breather outlet.
•
Remove the filler/level plug (not the lower drain plug) to determine the fill level.
•
With the aid of an assistant hold the motorcycle in an upright position.
•
Allow any excess oil to drain, the oil level is correct when the oil is level with the bottom of the filler.
•
Refit the oil filler/level plug and tighten to 60 Nm.
4
1
2
3
1.
2.
3.
4.
Breather outlet
Filler/level plug
Final drive unit (silencer removed for illustrative purposes)
Oil level mark
If oil is noticed around the area of the breather outlet, always confirm the oil level is correct before
commencing any further repair.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information.
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Item 4.
Description:
Maximum Payload
Models affected:
Tiger XRX-LRH (low ride height)
We have identified that the current Tiger 800 cc Service Manual contains an error in the General Information
Frame section.
The Service Manual currently reads incorrectly and must be replaced by the details listed in the table below.
Maximum Payload (rider, passenger,
luggage and accessories)
222 kg (489 lb) - Tiger XR
220 kg (485 lb) - Tiger XC
219 kg (483 lb) - Tiger XRX
217 kg (478 lb) - Tiger XCX
140 kg (308 lb) Tiger XRX-LRH
221 kg (487 lb) Tiger XCX-LRH
213 kg (469 lb) - Tiger XRT
210 kg (463 lb) - Tiger XCA
Note:
•
Information contained on the official Triumph
website and the Owner’s Handbook is correct and need not
be updated.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information.
Item 5.
Description:
Twist Grip Position Sensor
Models affected:
Tiger Explorer All Models, Trophy And Trophy SE
We have noticed that the pinpoint test for the Twist Grip Position Sensor has an error in the Action section
of the current Service Manuals:
•
Tiger Explorer - part number 3852795
•
Trophy and Trophy SE - part number 3852790
Test 1 of the pinpoint test now requests you to renew the twist grip sensor and proceed to test 2.
Therefore you are requested to replace the current page in the Service Manuals with the updated page
attached as Appendix A.
Please mark your copy of the Service Manual with this information.
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