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Old 05-12-2008   #1 (permalink)
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28,000 miles service

What does this service entail on a 955i tiger, I've got a big trip coming up and I want to spend my on beer and wine not on a triumph dealer to charge a load for something i can do at home.

I haven't got a service manual.

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If you've done the 24,000 mile service, including checking the valves then the next service is actually a 30,000 mile service. There's a service called for every 6,000 miles alternating between a minor and major. 30,000 mile service would be a minor service and, according to Triumph, include the following...

oil and filter change
throttle cable check and adjust
check fuel system for leaks
check for stored DTCs in ECM
idle/CO level check and adjust
check spark plugs
check coolant level and leaks
check brake fluid level
check brake pads
check tire air pressure
check tires/wheels for damage
check drive chain rubbing strip
check and adjust drive chain slack
lube drive chain
clutch cable adjust
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Old 05-13-2008   #3 (permalink)
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thanks brook, All that looks straight forward,

I'll change oil and filter, I did the air filter last year, tyres are new are is the brakes but I'll cheoil and filter change

What do you have to do for:

check fuel system for leaks

check coolant level and leaks

check drive chain rubbing strip

clutch cable adjust fluids.

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I check the safety aspects like brake pads etc., change the oil and filter
and if it aint broke, don't fix it.

I wouldn't trust any dealer further than I could kick them. Learn to do it
yourself.
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What do you have to do for:

check fuel system for leaks

check coolant level and leaks
Park it up, leave for several hours, check underneath for anything that's dropped onto the floor.
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Bit of a sweeping statement there, Pickaxe................. I guess you have had some bad experiences with dealers / workshops? Not everyone has the ability, tools or inclination to do their own servicing. You might want to take a trip to see Mark & Carl at Windy Corner.
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Bit of a sweeping statement there, Pickaxe................. I guess you have had some bad experiences with dealers / workshops? Not everyone has the ability, tools or inclination to do their own servicing. You might want to take a trip to see Mark & Carl at Windy Corner.
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Yes, you're absoloutely right, I must have had a bad day.

Generally speaking though, I'd stand by what I said.

It doesn't take too much ability or that many tools to complete a bike service.
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I haven't got a service manual.

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