Triumph BONNEVILLE User manual

IMPORTANT!
IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE AND ENHANCE THE RESIDUAL VALUE OF YOUR
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE, MANY COMPONENTS INCORPORATED IN ITS CONSTRUCTION REQUIRE
CLEANING AND PROTECTION EACH TIME THE MOTORCYCLE IS USED. SUCH ITEMS INCLUDE:--
•UNTREATED ALUMINIUM ITEMS
•CHROME PLATED ITEMS
•EXHAUST SYSTEM
•WHEELS
•BOLTS, SCREWS ETC.
•ALL BODYWORK
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE MOTORCYCLE IS CLEANED AND DRIED EACH TIME IT IS USED AS THE
APPEARANCE OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL RAPIDLY DETERIORATE IF CLEANING IS NEGLECTED.
THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS USED IN INCLEMENT WEATHER
CONDITIONS.
WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR COSMETIC DETERIORATION OF PARTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IF IT IS
APPARENT THAT THIS IMPORTANT ADVICE HAS BEEN NEGLECTED.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE, PLEASE REFER TO THE
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT SECTION OF THIS OWNER’S HANDBOOK.
REMARQUE IMPORTANTE!
POUR CONSERVER LA BELLE APPARENCE DE VOTRE MOTO TRIUMPH ET AMELIORER SA VALEUR
A SA REVENTE, PLUSIEURS DE SES COMPOSANTS DOIVENT ETRE NETTOYES ET PROTEGES
APRES CHAQUE UTILISATION DE LA MOTO. PARMI CES COMPOSANTS, CITONS:--
•PIECES EN ALUMINIUM NON TRAITE
•COMPOSANTS CHROMES
•SYSTEME D’ECHAPPEMENT
•ROUES
•BOULONS, VIS, ETC.
•TOUTE LA CARROSSERIE
IL EST INDISPENSABLE DE NETTOYER LA MOTO ET DE LA SECHER APRES CHAQUE UTILISATION
CAR SON APPARENCE SERA AFFECTEE SI ON NEGLIGE SON NETTOYAGE. CELA EST
PARTICULIEREMENT IMPORTANT LORSQUE LA MOTO EST UTILISEE DANS DES CONDITIONS
ATMOSPHERIQUES DEFAVORABLES.
LES REVENDICATIONS SOUS GARANTIE CONCERNANT UNE DETERIORATION D’APPARENCE
ESTHETIQUE DES PIECES SERONT REFUSEES S’IL EST EVIDENT QUE CES CONSEILS
IMPORTANTS ONT ETE NEGLIGES.
PRIERE DE CONSULTER LA SECTION D’ENTRETIEN ET DE REGLAGE DE CE MANUEL DU
CONDUCTEUR POUR TOUT COMPLEMENT D’INFORMATION CONCERNANT L’ENTRETIEN DE LA
MOTO.
ACHTUNG!
ZUR BEWAHRUNG DER OPTIK IHRES TRIUMPH--MOTORRADES SOWIE SEINES
RÜCKKAUFWERTES IST BEI ZAHLREICHEN TEILEN NACH JEDER FAHRT REINIGUNGS-- UND
KONSERVIERUNGSMASSNAHMEN DURCHZUFÜHREN:
•UNBEHANDELTE ALUMINIUMTEILE
•CHROMTEILE
•AUSPUFFANLAGE
•RÄDER
•SCHRAUBEN USW.
•ALLE KAROSSERIETEILE
ES IST WICHTIG, DAS MOTORRAD NACH JEDER FAHRT ZU REINIGEN UND ZU TROCKNEN. WIRD
DIE REINIGUNG VERNACHLÄSSIGT, VERLIERT DAS FAHRZEUG SCHNELL AN OPTISCHEM WERT.
DAS GILT BESONDERS FÜR FAHRTEN BEI SCHLECHTEM WETTER.
GEWÄHRLEISTUNGSANSPRÜCHE WEGEN MINDERUNG DES OPTISCHEN ERSCHEINUNGSBILDS
VON TEILEN WERDEN NICHT ANERKANNT, SOFERN DIE ERFORDERLICHEN
REINIGUNGSARBEITEN OFFENSICHTLICH NICHT REGELMÄSSIG DURCHGEFÜHRT WURDEN.
WEITERE HINWEISE ZUR REINIGUNG DES MOTORRADES SIND DEM ABSCHNITT WARTUNG UND
EINSTELLUNGEN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG ZU ENTNEHMEN.

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Foreword
Page 1
This handbook contains information on the Triumph Bonneville, Bonneville T100, America,
Speedmaster and Thruxton motorcycles. Always store this owner’s handbook with the
motorcycle.
WARNING, CAUTION AND NOTE
Throughout this owner’s handbook particularly important information is presented in the
following form:
WARNING: This warning
symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures which, if
not correctly followed could result in
personal injury, or loss of life.
CAUTION: This caution
symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures which, if
not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of,
equipment.
NOTE:
SThis note symbol indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and
convenient operation.
Warning Labels
At certain areas of the motorcycle, the symbol (right) can be seen. The
symbol means ‘CAUTION: REFER TO THE HANDBOOK’ and will be
followed by a pictorial representation of the subject concerned. Never
attempt to ride the motorcycle or make any adjustments without reference
to the relevant instructions contained in this handbook. See pages 8 to 11
for the location of all labels bearing this symbol. Where necessary, this
symbol will also appear on the pages containing the relevant information.
Maintenance
To ensure a long, safe and trouble free life for your motorcycle, maintenance should always be
carried out by an authorised Triumph dealer. Only an authorised Triumph dealer will have the
necessary knowledge, equipment and skills to maintain your Triumph motorcycle correctly.
Information
The information contained in this publication is based on the latest information available at
the time of printing. Triumph reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior
notice, or obligation.
Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission of Triumph Motorcycles
Limited. ©2004 Triumph Motorcycles Limited, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.
Publication part number 3853301, issue 1.

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Foreword
Page 2
Owner’s Handbook
Thank you for choosing a Triumph motorcycle. This motorcycle is the product of Triumph’s
use of proven engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability,
safety and performance. Please read this owner’s handbook before riding in order to become
thoroughly familiar with the correct operation of your motorcycle’s controls, its features,
capabilities and limitations.
This owner’s handbook includes safe riding tips, but does not contain all the techniques and
skills necessary to ride a motorcycle safely. Triumph strongly recommends that all riders
undertake the necessary training to ensure safe operation of this motorcycle.
WARNING: This owner’s handbook and all other instructions which are
supplied with your motorcycle should be considered a permanent part of
your motorcycle and should remain with it even if your motorcycle is subsequently
sold.
All riders must read this owner’s handbook and all other instructions which are
supplied with your motorcycle before riding in order to become thoroughly familiar
with the correct operation of your motorcycle’s controls, its features, capabilities
and limitations. Do not lend your motorcycle to others, as riding when not familiar
with your motorcycle’s controls, features, capabilities and limitations can lead to
an accident.
Table of Contents
This handbook contains a number of different sections. The table of contents below will help
you find the beginning of each section where, in the case of the major sections, a further table
of contents will help you find the specific subject required.
Foreword 1..................................................................
Warning Labels 8.............................................................
Parts Identification 12.........................................................
Serial Numbers 21............................................................
General Information 23........................................................
How to Ride the Motorcycle 41..................................................
Accessories, Loading and Passengers 50........................................
Maintenance and Adjustment 53................................................
Storage 89..................................................................
Specifications 91.............................................................
Alphabetical Index 101........................................................

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Foreword -- Safety First
Page 3
THE MOTORCYCLE
WARNING: This motorcycle
is designed for on-road use
only. It is not suitable for off-road use.
Off-road operation could lead to loss
of control of the motorcycle resulting
in an accident causing injury or loss
of life.
WARNING: This motorcycle
is not designed to tow a trailer
or be fitted with a sidecar. Fitting a
sidecar and/or a trailer may result in
loss of control and an accident.
WARNING: This motorcycle
is designed for use as a
two--wheeled vehicle capable of
carrying a rider on his own, or a rider
and one passenger (subject to a
passenger seat being fitted).
The total weight of the rider, and any
passenger, accessories and luggage
must not exceed the maximum load
limit of 200 kg (440 lbs).
FUEL & EXHAUST FUMES
WARNING: PETROL IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:
Always turn off the engine when
refuelling.
Do not refuel or open the fuel filler cap
while smoking or in the vicinity of any
open (naked) flame.
Take care not to spill any petrol on the
engine, exhaust pipes or silencers
when refuelling.
If petrol is swallowed, inhaled or
allowed to get into the eyes, seek
immediate medical attention.
Spillage on the skin should be
immediately washed off with soap
and water and clothing contaminated
with petrol should immediately be
removed.
Burns and other serious skin
conditions may result from contact
with petrol.
WARNING: Never start your
engine or let it run for any
length of time in a closed area. The
exhaust fumes are poisonous and
may cause loss of consciousness and
death within a short time. Always
operate your motorcycle in the
open--air or in an area with adequate
ventilation.

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Foreword -- Safety First
Page 4
CRASH HELMET & CLOTHING
WARNING: When riding the
motorcycle both rider and
passenger must always wear a crash
helmet, eye protection, gloves,
trousers (close fitting around the
knee and ankle) and a brightly
coloured jacket. Brightly coloured
clothing will considerably increase a
rider’s (or passenger’s) visibility to
other operators of road vehicles.
Although full protection is not
possible, wearing correct protective
clothing can reduce the risk of injury
when riding.
WARNING: A crash helmet is
one of the most important
pieces of riding gear as it offers
protection against head injuries. You
and your passenger’s crash helmet
should be carefully chosen and
should fit you or your passenger’s
head comfortably and securely. A
brightly coloured helmet will increase
a rider’s (or passenger’s) visibility to
other operators of road vehicles.
An open face helmet offers some
protection in an accident though a full
face helmet will offer more.
Always wear a visor or approved
goggles to help vision and to protect
your eyes.
HANDLEBARS & FOOTRESTS
WARNING: The rider must
maintain control of the
vehicle by keeping hands on the
handlebars at all times.
The handling and stability of a
motorcycle will be adversely affected
if the rider removes his hands from
the handlebars, resulting in loss of
control or an accident.
WARNING: Footrests
provided must always be
used by rider and passenger during
operation of the vehicle.
By using the footrests, both rider and
passenger will reduce the risk of
inadvertent contact with any
motorcycle components and will also
reduce the risk of injury from
entrapment of clothing.

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Foreword -- Safety First
Page 5
RIDING
WARNING: Never ride the
motorcycle when fatigued or
under the influence of alcohol or
other drugs.
Riding when under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs is illegal.
Riding when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
reduces the rider’s ability to maintain
control of motorcycle and may lead to
loss of control and an accident.
WARNING: All riders must be
licensed to operate the
motorcycle. Operation of the
motorcycle without a licence is illegal
and could lead to prosecution. In
addition, operation without a licence
is dangerous and may lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
WARNING: Always ride
defensively and wear the
protective equipment mentioned
elsewhere in this foreword.
Remember, in an accident, a
motorcycle does not give the same
impact protection as a car.
WARNING: This Triumph
motorcycle should be
operated within the legal speed limits
for the particular road travelled.
Operating a motorcycle at high
speeds can be potentially dangerous
since the time available to react to
given traffic situations is greatly
reduced as road speed increases.
Always reduce speed in potentially
hazardous driving conditions such as
bad weather or heavy traffic.
WARNING: Continually
observe and react to changes
in road surface, traffic and wind
conditions. All two--wheeled vehicles
are subject to external forces which
may cause an accident. These forces
include but are not limited to:
SWind draft from passing vehicles.
SUneven or holed road surfaces.
SBad weather.
SRider error.
Always operate the motorcycle at
moderate speed and away from heavy
traffic until you have become
thoroughly familiar with its handling
and operating characteristics. Never
exceed the legal speed limit.

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Foreword -- Safety First
Page 6
PARKING
WARNING: Always turn off
the engine and remove the
ignition key before leaving the
motorcycle unattended. By removing
the key, the risk of use of the
motorcycle by unauthorised or
untrained persons is reduced.
When parking the motorcycle, always
remember the following:--
The engine and exhaust system will
be hot after riding. DO NOT park
where pedestrians, animals and/or
children are likely to touch the
motorcycle.
Do not park on soft ground or on a
steeply inclined surface. Parking
under these conditions may cause the
motorcycle to fall over.
For further details, please refer to the
‘How to Ride the Motorcycle’ section
of this owner’s handbook.
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
WARNING: Owners should
be aware that the only
approved parts, accessories and
conversions for any Triumph
motorcycle are those which carry
official Triumph approval and are
fitted to the motorcycle by an
authorised dealer.
Triumph does not accept any liability
whatsoever for defects caused by the
fitting of non--approved parts,
accessories or conversions or the
fitting of any approved parts,
accessories or conversions by
non--approved personnel.
In particular, it is extremely
hazardous to fit or replace parts or
accessories whose fitting requires
the dismantling of, or addition to,
either the electrical or fuel systems
and any such modification could
cause a safety hazard.
The fitting of any non--approved
parts, accessories or conversions
may adversely affect the handling,
stability or other aspect of the
motorcycle operation which may
result in an accident causing injury or
death.

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Foreword -- Safety First
Page 7
MAINTENANCE & EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Consult your
authorised Triumph dealer
whenever there is doubt as to the
correct or safe operation of this
Triumph motorcycle.
Remember that continued operation
of an incorrectly performing
motorcycle may aggravate a fault and
may also prejudice safety.
WARNING: Use of a
motorcycle with bank angle
indicators worn beyond the maximum
limit (when 10 mm or more of the
radiused tip of either front footrest is
worn away) will allow the motorcycle
to be banked to an unsafe angle.
Never change the setting of the brake
pedal adjustment pushrod as this
may adversely affect the bank angle at
which the bank angle indicators
contact the ground.
Banking to an unsafe angle may
cause instability, loss of control and
an accident causing injury or death.
WARNING: Ensure all
equipment which is required
by law is installed and functioning
correctly.
The removal or alteration of the
motorcycles lights, silencers,
emission or noise control systems
can violate the law.
Incorrect or improper modification
may adversely affect the handling,
stability or other aspect of the
motorcycle operation which may
result in an accident causing injury or
death.
WARNING: If the motorcycle
is involved in an accident or
collision it must be taken to an
authorised Triumph dealer for
inspection and repair. Any accident
can cause damage to the motorcycle
which, if not correctly repaired, may
cause a second accident which may
result in injury or death.

Warning Labels
Page 8
WARNING LABEL LOCATION -- BONNEVILLE, BONNEVILLE T100 & THRUXTON
The labels detailed on this and the following page draw your attention to information in this
handbook. Before riding, ensure that all riders have understood and complied with all the
information to which these labels relate.
(page 57)
Engine Oil
(page 38)
DAILY SAFETY CHECKS
TÄGLICHE SICHERHEITSKONTROLLEN
CONTROLES DE SECURITE QUOTIDIENS
CHEQUEOS DE SEGURIDAD DIARIOS
VERIFICAÇÕES DIÁRIAS DE SEGURANÇA
VERIFICHE GIORNALIERE DI SICUREZZA
DAGELIJSKE VEILIGHEIDSINSPECTIES
(page 75)
Tyres
(page 64)
Drive Chain
T908002

Warning Labels
Page 9
WARNING LABEL LOCATION -- BONNEVILLE, BONNEVILLE T100 & THRUXTON
(continued)
(page 44)
Gear Position
4
3
1
5
N
2
T908003
(page 31)Unleaded Fuel
P
(page 4)
Crash Helmet