Triumph Rocket III User manual

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FOREWORD

This handbook contains information on the Triumph Rocket III motorcycle.

Always store this owner's handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it for

information whenever necessary.

Warning, Caution and

Note

Throughout this owner's handbook

particularly important information is

presented in the following form:

NOTE

• This note symbol indicates

points of particular interest

for more efficient and

convenient operation.

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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.

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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 12 and 13 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 only 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.

To locate your nearest Triumph

dealer, visit the Triumph web-site at

www.triumph.co.uk or telephone the

authorised distributor in your country.

Their address is given in the service

record book that accompanies this

handbook.

Noise Control System

Tampering With the Noise Control

System is Prohibited

Owners are warned that the law may

prohibit:

a) The removal or rendering

inoperative by any person other

than for purposes of

maintenance, repair or

replacement, of any device or

element of design incorporated

into any new vehicle for the

purpose of noise control prior to

its sale or delivery to the

ultimate purchaser or while it is

in use and,

b) the use of the vehicle after such

device or element of design has

been removed or rendered

inoperative by any person.

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

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thoroughly familiar with the correct

operation of your motorcycle's

controls, its features, capabilities and

limitations.

This 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.

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.

Warning

This owner's handbook, and all

other instructions that 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.

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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..........................................................................................12

Parts Identification.....................................................................................14

Serial Numbers..........................................................................................17

General Information...................................................................................19

How to Ride the Motorcycle.......................................................................35

Accessories, Loading and Passengers .....................................................47

Maintenance and Adjustment....................................................................51

Storage ......................................................................................................93

Specifications ............................................................................................95

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FOREWORD - SAFETY FIRST

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/her 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 235 kg.

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Fuel and 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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Safety Helmet and

Clothing

Warning

When riding the motorcycle, both

rider and passenger must always

wear a motorcycle safety 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 safety helmet is one of the most

important pieces of riding gear as it

offers protection against head

injuries. You and your passenger's

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.

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Parking Parts and Accessories

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:

Engage first gear to help prevent

the motorcycle from rolling off the

stand.

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.

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 that may

result in an accident causing injury

or death.

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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 the bank angle

indicator is worn to a minimum of

5 mm in length) will allow the

motorcycle to be banked to an

unsafe angle. Therefore, always

replace the bank angle indicator

pegs when they are worn to 5 mm in

length. Banking to an unsafe angle

may cause instability, loss of

motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

Ensure all equipment that is

required by law is installed and

functioning correctly. The removal

or alteration of the motorcycle’s

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, collision or fall, it must be

taken to an authorised Triumph

dealer for inspection and repair.

Any accident can cause damage to

the motorcycle that, if not correctly

repaired, may cause a second

accident that may result in injury or

death.

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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 the 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.

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