Triumph BONNEVILLE SE Installation manual

Bonneville SE and Bonneville
Additional Information
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BONNEVILLE SE AND BONNEVILLE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Part Number: 3856602 09/08

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Bonneville SE and Bonneville
Additional Information
Bonneville SE and Bonneville
with Cast Alloy Wheels
This addendum contains information for the
ignition key, instruments, suspension, tyres
and specifications for the Bonneville SE and
Bonneville and must be read in conjunction
with the owner's handbook.
All other details are as described for the
Bonneville in the accompanying owner's
handbook.
Always keep this addendum with the owner's
handbook, store them with the motorcycle
and refer to them whenever necessary.
Ignition Key
1. Key number tag
2. Third key for alarm system
For Bonneville there is a third key that does
not have a fob. This is for the accessory alarm
system.
Instruments
The instruments for the Bonneville models
are as described in the accompanying
handbook with the exception to the following
listed below:
• For Bonneville SE - Refer to the
descriptions for Bonneville T100 and
Thruxton;
• For Bonneville - Refer to the
descriptions for Bonneville.
Suspension Settings Chart
The standard suspension settings provide a
comfortable ride and good handling
characteristics for general, solo riding. The
following chart shows the suggested settings
for the rear suspension.
1
2
ceom
Warning
Ensure that the adjusters are set to the
same setting on both rear suspension
units. Settings which vary from left to right
may affect handling and stability resulting
in loss of motorcycle control, and an
accident.

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Note:
• This chart is only a guide for the
Bonneville SE and Bonneville only,
not any other model.
• Setting requirements may vary for
rider weight and personal
preferences.
Rear Suspension Spring Pre-Load
Adjustment
The method to adjust the rear suspension
spring pre-load is the same as described in
the Maintenance section in the
accompanying handbook.
Note:
• The motorcycle is delivered from
the factory with the suspension set
at the standard settings, as shown
in the table above.
Brakes
Brake Fluid Level Inspection and
Adjustment
The inspection and adjustment of the front
brake fluid level is the same as the Scrambler.
Refer to the Maintenance section in the
accompanying handbook.
Tyres
Typical Tyre Marking
The Bonneville SE and Bonneville are
equipped with tubeless tyres, valves and
wheel rims. Use only tyres marked
'TUBELESS' and tubeless valves on rims
marked 'SUITABLE FOR TUBELESS TYRES'.
LOADING Spring
Pre-Load
Solo Riding
Standard 1
Harder 3
Rider and Passenger 5
T509--37

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Tyre Options
Tyre Pressures Specifications
The specifications for the Bonneville are the
same as described in the accompanying
handbook with the exception of the following
listed below.
Option Front Rear Front Size Rear Size
1 Metzeler ME Z4 Metzeler ME Z2 110/70-R17 130/80-R17
Warning
Use the recommended tyre options ONLY in the combinations given. Do not mix tyres from
different manufacturers or mix different specification tyres from the same manufacturers as
this may result in loss motorcycle control and an accident.
Front 2.27 Bar (33 lb/in²)
Rear 2.82 Bar (41 lb/in²)
Warning
Incorrect tyre inflation will cause abnormal
tread wear and instability problems that
may lead to loss of control and an accident.
Under-inflation may result in the tyre
slipping on, or coming off the rim. Over
inflation will cause instability and
accelerated tread wear.
Both conditions are dangerous as they may
cause loss of control leading to an accident.
Dimensions
Overall Length. . . 2130 mm (83.9 in)
Overall Width . . . 765 mm (30.1 in)
Wheelbase . . . . . . 1600 mm (63.0 in)
Seat Height . . . . . 750 mm (59.5 in)
Frame
Rake . . . . . . . . . . . 27.5°
Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . 106.5 mm (4.2 in)