Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE - Owner's Manual > Throttle Control

Warning

Always be alert for changes in the 'feel' of the throttle control and have the throttle system checked by an authorised Triumph dealer if any changes are detected. Changes can be due to wear in the mechanism, which could lead to a sticking throttle control.

A sticking or stuck throttle control will lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Throttle Inspection

Warning

Use of the motorcycle with a sticking or damaged throttle control will interfere with the throttle function resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

To avoid continued use of a sticking or damaged throttle control, always have it checked by your authorised Triumph dealer.

To inspect the throttle:

• Check that the throttle opens smoothly, without undue force and that it closes without sticking.

  Have your authorised Triumph dealer check the throttle system if a problem is detected or any doubt exists.

• If there is an incorrect amount of free play, Triumph recommends that you have your authorised Triumph dealer investigate.
• Check that there is 1 - 2 mm of throttle grip free play when lightly turning the throttle grip back and forth.

Clutch

The motorcycle is equipped with a cable-operated clutch.

If the clutch lever has excessive free play, the clutch may not disengage fully.

This will cause difficulty in changing gear and selecting neutral. This may cause the engine to stall and make the motorcycle difficult to control.

Conversely, if the clutch lever has insufficient free play the clutch may not engage fully, causing the clutch to slip, which will reduce performance and cause premature clutch wear.

Clutch lever free play must be checked in accordance with scheduled maintenance requirements.

Clutch Inspection

Check that there is 2 - 3 mm clutch lever free play at the lever.

If there is an incorrect amount of free play, adjustments must be made.

Clutch Adjustment

To adjust the clutch:

• Turn the adjuster sleeve until the correct amount of clutch lever free play is achieved.
• Check that there is 2 - 3 mm clutch lever free play at the lever.
• If there is an incorrect amount of free play, adjustments must be made.

Scrambler 1200 XE

1. Correct clearance 2-3 mm
2. Clutch lever

Scrambler 1200 XC

1. Correct clearance 2-3 mm
2. Clutch lever

• If correct adjustment cannot be made using the lever adjuster, use the cable adjuster at the lower end of the cable.
• Loosen the adjuster lock nut.
• Turn the outer cable adjuster to give 2 - 3 mm of free play at the clutch lever.
• Tighten the lock nut to 3.5 Nm.

1. Adjuster nut
2. Lock nut
3. Clutch cable

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