Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE - Owner's Manual > Mirrors

Warning

Operation of the motorcycle with incorrectly adjusted mirrors is dangerous.

Operation of the motorcycle with incorrectly adjusted mirrors will result in loss of vision to the rear of the motorcycle. It is dangerous to ride a motorcycle without sufficient rearward vision.

Always adjust the mirrors to provide sufficient rearward vision before riding the motorcycle.

Warning

Never attempt to clean or adjust mirrors while riding the motorcycle.

Removal of the rider's hands from the handlebars while riding the motorcycle will diminish the ability of the rider to maintain control of the motorcycle.

Attempting to clean or adjust mirrors while riding the motorcycle may result in loss of control of the motorcycle and an accident.

Only attempt to clean or adjust the mirrors while stationary.

Handlebars

Warning

It is recommended to have handlebar adjustments carried out by a trained technician of an authorised Triumph dealer.

Handlebar adjustments carried out by a technician who is not of an authorised Triumph dealer may affect the handling, stability or other aspects of the motorcycle's operation which may result in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

Before starting work, make sure that the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.

Note

This procedure assumes the handlebars are in the standard position, as delivered from the factory. If the handlebars have already been adjusted as described below, then rotate the handlebars risers through 180º to return the handlebars to the standard position.

The handlebars are adjustable for reach by approximately 20 mm. This is achieved by rotating the handlebars risers.

To adjust the handlebars:

• Loosen and remove the handlebars upper clamp bolts.

1. Front upper clamp bolts
2. Rear upper clamp bolts

• Remove the upper clamp.
• Lift the handlebars out of the handlebars risers and support with the aid of an assistant.

Note

Scrambler 1200 XE - Spacers are supplied to adjust the height of the handlebars. The spacers are located under the handlebars risers. Remove the handlebars risers. Add or remove the spacers depending on the required height needed. Refit the handlebars risers and tighten the handlebars riser bolts to 38 Nm.

• Rotate both risers through 180º and align the bolt holes.
• Reposition the handlebars to the risers.

1. Upper clamp
2. Clamp split line, front
3. Handlebars alignment mark

• Refit the upper clamp, and secure with the threaded upper clamp bolts. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.
• Rotate the handlebars so that the alignment mark on the handlebars aligns with the front left hand split line of the clamp riser.
• Tighten the upper clamp bolts to 24 Nm. Tighten the rear clamp bolts first and then the front clamp bolts.

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