Technical Bulletin 219
09.2021

Contents
Item

Subject

Model Affected

219.1

Engine Oil and Filter Change

Speed Triple 1200 RS

219.2

Fuel Hose Disconnection

Rocket 3 GT, Rocket 3 R, Rocket 3 TFC, Rocket 3 GT
Triple Black, Rocket 3 R Black

219.3

Chain Rubbing Strip

Tiger 900, Tiger 900 GT, Tiger 900 Rally, Tiger 900
GT Pro, Tiger 900 Rally Pro, Tiger 900 GT - LRH, Tiger 850 Sport

219.4

Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Suspension Tiger 900 GT Pro
Diagnostics - Rear Preload Motor Function
Tests

219.5

Appendix A - Rear Suspension Unit - Rear Tiger 900 GT Pro
Preload Motor Calibration

219.6

Appendix B - Test Rear Preload Motor

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Item:

219.1

Description:

Engine Oil and Filter Change

Model Affected:

Speed Triple 1200 RS

A new procedure for the engine oil and oil filter change has been introduced for the above model.
It has come to our attention that on a small number of the above models oil pressure warning light did not
extinguish after an engine oil and oil filter change.
Dealers should fill the engine with oil before the new oil filter is fitted. The revised procedure is described
below.

Warning
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil can lead to skin dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In
addition, used engine oil contains potentially harmful contamination which can cause cancer. Wear suitable
clothing and avoid skin contact.
The engine oil and filter must be replaced in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements.

Warning
If the engine has recently been running, the engine oil will be hot to the touch. Contact with the hot oils
may cause damage to exposed skin. To avoid skin damage, do not touch hot oil.

Caution
Do not pour engine oil on the ground, down sewers or drains, or into watercourses. To prevent pollution of
watercourses etc., dispose of used oil sensibly. If in doubt contact your local authority.
1.
2.

Warm up the engine thoroughly, and then stop the engine and secure the motorcycle in an upright
position on level ground.
Remove the wire clip and detach the TSA shift force sensor from the gear change knuckle.

1
2

B01552

1.
2.

Wire clip
TSA shift force sensor

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3.

Release the fixings and remove the front sprocket outer cover.

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1

B01301

1.
2.

Sprocket cover
Fixings

Note:
•
•

Note the orientation of the wire guide for installation.
Note the routing of the harness and hoses through the wire guide for installation.

4.
5.

Detach the side stand switch connector from the oil filter cover.
Release the fixing and remove the engine oil filter cover and wire guide.

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4
3
7

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6
B01551

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

6.

Side stand switch connector
Fixing
Cover
Wire guide
Engine subharness
Fuel tank drain hose
Coolant expansion tank drain hose

Place an oil pan beneath the engine.

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7.

Remove the oil drain plug and discard the sealing washer.

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1
B01165

1.
2.

8.
9.

Oil drain plug
Oil filter

Unscrew and remove the oil filter using Service tool T3880313 - Oil Filter Wrench. Dispose of the old oil
filter in an environmentally friendly way.
After the oil has completely drained out, fit a new sealing washer to the drain plug. Fit and tighten the
plug to 25 Nm.

Caution
Always fill the engine with clean oil prior to fitting the new oil filter.
Fitting the new oil filter before filling the engine may cause air to temporarily become trapped in the oil
gallery.
Fitting the (dry) oil filter after refilling the engine with oil will prevent the possibility of the low oil pressure
warning light illuminating.
10.

Fill the engine with a 10W/40 or 10W/50 semi or fully synthetic motorcycle engine oil that meets
specification API SH (or higher) and JASO MA, such as Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully
synthetic).

Caution
A new oil filter must always be fitted each time the engine oil is replaced.
The oil filter must never be reused.
Reusing the filter may cause air to temporarily become trapped in the oil gallery and the oil pressure
warning light to remain illuminated.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Apply a smear of clean engine oil to the sealing ring of the new oil filter.
Fit the new oil filter and tighten to 10 Nm using Service tool T3880313 - Oil Filter Wrench.
Fit the oil filter cover with the wire guide in the same orientation noted for removal. Tighten the fixing
to 3 Nm.
Attach the side stand switch connector to the oil filter cover.

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15.

Route the harnesses and hoses through the wire guide as noted for removal.

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4
3
2
1

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6
B01551

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

16.

Side stand switch connector
Fixing
Cover
Wire guide
Engine subharness
Fuel tank drain hose
Coolant expansion tank drain hose

Position the sprocket cover to the crankcase with the coolant expansion tank hose, fuel tank vent
hoses and the oxygen sensor harness positioned as noted for removal.

Note:
•

Note the lower left hand fixing also secures the oil filter cover between the sprocket cover and
crankcase.

17.

Fit and tighten the fixings to 10 Nm.

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1

B01301

1.
2.

Sprocket cover
Fixings

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18.

Fit the TSA shift force sensor upper ball socket to the gear change knuckle ball joint and secure with
the wire clip.

1
2

B01552

1.
2.

19.

Wire clip
Ball socket

Start the engine and allow it to idle for a minimum of 30 seconds.

Caution
Raising the engine speed above idle before the oil reaches all parts of the engine can cause engine damage
or seizure. Only raise engine speed after running the engine for 30 seconds to allow the oil to circulate
fully.

Caution
If the engine oil pressure is too low, the low oil pressure warning light will illuminate. If this light stays on
when the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and investigate the cause. Running the engine
with low oil pressure will cause engine damage.
20. Make sure that the low oil pressure warning light remains off and the oil pressure message is not
visible in the instrument display screen.
21. Stop the engine and check the oil level and adjust if necessary.
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:

219.2

Description:

Fuel Hose Disconnection

Model Affected:

Rocket 3 GT, Rocket 3 R, Rocket 3 TFC, Rocket 3 GT Triple Black, Rocket 3 R Black

The Service Manual for the above model has been updated to include further information about the fuel line
disconnection.
The removal of the fuel tank is as described in the Service Manual with the following changes for the fuel
hose disconnect from the fuel rail.
1.
To release the double check clip, ease the latch away from the connector until the release buttons are
exposed.

1

2

cekp

1.
2.

Locked Position
Unlocked Position

Caution
Do not pull on the fuel hose to disconnect the connector from the fuel rail.
Pulling on the fuel hose may damage the fuel hose connector.
Disconnect from the fuel line by lifting up the fuel hose connector.

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2.
3.

Press in the release buttons (one either side of the fuel hose connector) to release the locking device.
Without pulling on the fuel hose, lift up the fuel hose connector to disconnect it from the fuel rail.

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3
B00912_1

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2.
3.
4.
5.

Fuel hose connector
Latch
Release button (one of two shown)
Fuel rail
Fuel hose

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Item:

219.3

Description:

Chain Rubbing Strip

Model Affected:

Tiger 900, Tiger 900 GT, Tiger 900 Rally, Tiger 900 GT Pro, Tiger 900 Rally Pro, Tiger
900 GT - LRH, Tiger 850 Sport