Triumph Thruxton TFC 2019 User guide

Owner's Handbook

Thruxton TFC

This handbook contains information on the Triumph Thruxton TFC motorcycles.

Always store this Owner's Handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it for

information whenever necessary.

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.

Publication part number 3855588-US-EN issue 1

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 3

Safety First 7

Serial Numbers 15

Warning Label Locations 16

General Information 21

How to Ride the Motorcycle 55

Accessories and Loading 67

Maintenance and Adjustment 69

Cleaning and Storage 113

Index 127

Foreword

Warnings, Cautions and

Notes

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

This note symbol indicates points of

particular interest for more efficient and

convenient operation.

Warning Labels

At certain areas of the motorcycle,

the symbol (above) 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 page 3for 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

authorized Triumph dealer.

Only an authorized Triumph dealer

will have the necessary knowledge,

equipment and skills to maintain your

Triumph motorcycle correctly.

To locate your nearest authorized

Triumph dealer, visit the Triumph web

site at www.triumph.co.uk or telephone

the authorized distributor in your

country. Their address is given in the

service record book that accompanies

this handbook.

Foreword

Noise Control System

Tampering with the noise control

system is prohibited.

Owners are warned that the law may

prohibit:

1. 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,

2. the use of the vehicle after such

device or element of design

has been removed or rendered

inoperative by any person.

Among those acts presumed to

constitute tampering are the acts listed

below:

• Removal of, or puncturing the

muffler, baffles, header pipes or any

other component which conducts

exhaust gases.

• Removal of or puncturing of any

part of the intake system.

• Lack of proper maintenance.

• Replacing any moving parts of the

vehicle, or parts of the exhaust or

intake system, with parts other than

those specified by the manufacturer.

Immobilizer and Tire Pressure

Monitoring System

This device complies with part 15 of the

Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference.

2. This device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to the device

could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Tires

With reference to the Pneumatic Tires

and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles

(Quality Control) Order, 2009, Cl. No.

3 (c), it is declared by M/s. Triumph

Motorcycles Ltd. that the tires

mounted on this motorcycle meet the

requirements of IS 15627: 2005 and

comply with the requirements under

Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR),

1989.

Foreword

Owner's Handbook

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.

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 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.

This handbook is available from your

local dealer in:

• English

• US English

• French

• German

• Italian

• Dutch

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• Swedish

• Japanese

• Thai.

Talk to Triumph

Our relationship with you does not end

with the purchase of your Triumph. Your

feedback on the buying and ownership

experience is very important in helping

us develop our products and services

for you.

Please help us by ensuring your

authorized Triumph dealership has your

email address and registers this with us.

You will then receive an online customer

satisfaction survey invitation to your

email address where you can give us

this feedback.

Your Triumph Team.

Foreword

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Safety First

The Motorcycle

Warning

This motorcycle is designed for use

as a two-wheeled vehicle capable of

carrying a rider on their own.

The total weight of the rider, any

accessories and luggage must not

exceed the maximum load limit of

275 lb (125 kg).

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 equipped with a sidecar.

Installing a sidecar and/or a trailer

may result in loss of control and an

accident.

Caution

Riding the motorcycle in extreme

conditions such as wet and muddy

roads, on rough terrain or in dusty

and humid environments, may lead to

above average wear and damage of

certain components.

Therefore the servicing and

replacement of worn or damaged

components may be necessary before

the scheduled maintenance service is

reached.

It is important that the motorcycle

is inspected after riding in extreme

conditions and any worn or damaged

components are serviced or replaced.

Safety First

Fuel and Exhaust Fumes

Warning

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:

Always turn off the engine when

refueling.

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 gasoline on

the engine, exhaust pipes or mufflers

when refueling.

If gasoline 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 gasoline should immediately be

removed.

Burns and other serious skin

conditions may result from contact

with gasoline.

Warning

Never start the engine or run the

engine in a confined area.

Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can

cause loss of consciousness and death

within a short period of time.

Always operate the motorcycle in the

open air or in an area with adequate

ventilation.

Helmet and Clothing

Warning

When riding the motorcycle, both

rider and passenger (on models where

carrying a passenger is permitted)

must always wear appropriate clothing

including a motorcycle helmet, eye

protection, gloves, boots, trousers

(close fitting around the knee and

ankle) and a brightly colored jacket.

During off-road use (on models

suitable for off-road use), the rider

must always wear appropriate clothing

including trousers and boots.

Brightly colored 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.

Safety First

Warning

A 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 colored 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.

When choosing a helmet, always look for

a DOT (Department of Transport) sticker

indicating that the helmet has DOT

approval. Do not buy a helmet without

DOT approval.

Parking

Warning

Always switch 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 unauthorized 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.

Safety First

Parts and 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

installed to the motorcycle by an

authorized dealer.

In particular, it is extremely hazardous

to install or replace parts or

accessories whose installation requires

the dismantling of, or addition to,

either the electrical or fuel systems

and any such modification could cause

a safety hazard.

The installation 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.

Triumph does not accept any liability

whatsoever for defects caused by the

installation of non-approved parts,

accessories or conversions or the

installation of any approved parts,

accessories or conversions by non-

approved personnel.

Maintenance/Equipment

Warning

Consult your authorized 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

compromise safety.

Warning

Make sure all equipment that is

required by law is installed and

functioning correctly.

The removal or alteration of the

motorcycle’s lights, mufflers, 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 authorized 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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