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. Position the motorcycle on a paddock stand.
2. Raise and support the front of the motorcycle.
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. Detach and support the front brake calipers (see page 14-16).
Note: It is not necessary to disconnect the brake hoses.
4. Slacken both pinch bolts at the lower end of the right hand fork.
1. Fork pinch bolts
5. Release and remove the wheel spindle, which is threaded into the left hand fork.
6. Remove the wheel and the wheel spacers.
1. Wheel spacers (right hand shown)
7. Place the wheel on wooden blocks.
Warning: Do not allow the wheel to rest on either brake disc as this may damage the disc and could lead to an accident.
Caution: To prevent wheel and bearing damage, observe absolute cleanliness and ensure there is no dirt ingress to the wheel bearings while the wheel is removed.
8. Thoroughly clean all components and inspect for wear or damage.
Installation
1. Lightly smear the wheel spacers with grease and locate in the hubs.
2. Position the wheel between the forks ensuring the spacers remain in position on both sides.
1. Wheel spacers (right hand shown)
3. Refit the wheel spindle from the right hand side and tighten to 65 Nm.
4. Lower the motorcycle to the ground and pump the front suspension to allow the left hand fork to 'float' to its natural position on the wheel spindle.
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.
1. Fork pinch bolts
7. Thoroughly clean and degrease the brake discs.
8. Refit the front brake calipers (see page 14-18).
Warning: lt is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective brakes; 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.
9. Check the operation of the front brake.