Removal
Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
1, Raise and support the front of the motorcycle.
2. Detach both brake callipers.
Note: It is not necessary to disconnect the brake hoses.
Warning! Do not allow the calipers to hang on the brake hoses as this may damage the hoses. Damaged hoses could cause brake failure leading to loss of control and an accident.
3. Slacken both pinch bolts at the lower end of the left hand fork.
1. Fork pinch bolts
4. Release and remove the wheel spindle which is threaded into the right hand fork.
1. Wheel spindle
5. Remove the wheel, recovering the spacer from the right hand side.
1. Spacer
6. Place the wheel on wooden blocks to prevent damage to the brake discs.
Warning! Do not allow the wheel to rest on either brake disc as this may damage the disc leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Caution! To prevent wheel and wheel bearing damage, ensure dirt and debris are not allowed to enter the wheel bearings.
7. Thoroughly clean all components and inspect for wear or damage.
Installation
1. Lightly smear the spacer with grease and locate in the right hand side of the hub.
1. Spacer; 2. Hub
2. Position the wheel between the forks.
3. Raise the wheel until it is in alignment with the spindle holes in both forks. Take care to not dislodge the spacer.
4. Refit the wheel spindle from the left hand side and tighten to 65 Nm.
5. Check that the brake disc is centrally located to the caliper on the left hand side. If not, apply gentle pressure to the fork to ensure the disc is centred with the caliper.
6. Maintaining the above position, tighten the fork pinch bolts to 22 Nm.
7. Thoroughly clean and degrease the brake discs.
8. Fit the brake calipers, tightening the mounting bolts to 40 Nm.
9. Check the operation of the front brake. Rectify as necessary.
Warning! It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective brakes and you must have your authorised Triumph Dealer take remedial action before you attempt to ride the motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial action may reduce braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.