Table of Contents. TRIUMPH T509 Speed Triple, T595 Daytona

Foreword

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 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.

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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.

Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Parts.Identification .............................................................................................................10

Serial Numbers...................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...13

General Information...........................................................................................................15

How to Ride the Motorcycle.....................................................................27

Accessories,Loading and Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...34

Maintenance and Adjustment........................................................................................ 37

Specifications.............................................................. 74

Alphabetical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Foreword - Safety First

WARNING, CAUTION AND NOTE

Throughout this owner’s handbook particularly important information is presented in the following form:

not correctly followed could result in personal injury, or loss of life.

This caution identifies special instructions or procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.

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This note symbol indicates points of particular interest for more efficient operation.

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NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM

TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL

SYSTEM 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.

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Foreword -

Safety

First

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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.

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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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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.

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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 185 kg (407 Ibs).

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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 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 soiled with petrol should immediately be removed.

Burns and other serious skin conditions may result from contact with petrol.

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WARNING: The rider must maintain c o n t r o l o f t h e 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.

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Foreword -

Safety First

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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.

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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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WARNING:

Never ride the motorcycle when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

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.

Riding when under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is illegal.

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WARNING:

GRINDING OF

MAGNESIUM ALLOY PARTS

Magnesium alloy grinding fines are highly flammable.

Always ensure that correct procedures and equipment are used to avoid the risk of fire. Suitable protective flame-resistant clothing must be worn. Never permit naked flames, cutting and welding operations or smoking in the working area.

Magnesium alloy components incorporated in this motorcycle include, engine covers, cam cover and the headlight support.

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WARNING:

Always ride defensively and wear the protective equipment mentioned elsewhere in this foreword.

R e m e m b e r , i n a n a c c i d e n t , a motorcycle does not give the same impact protection as a car.

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Foreword - Safety First

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WARNING: Use of a motorcycle with bank angle indicators worn beyond the maximum limit (when 1Omm 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 gearchange rod or brake pedal 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 the fault and may also prejudice safety.

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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.

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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.

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WARNING: Owners should b e a w a r e t h a t t h e o n l y 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.

Foreword - Safety First

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WARNING: motorcycle

This Triumph s h o u l d b e 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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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:

Wind draft from passing vehicle

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Uneven or holed road surfaces.

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Bad weather.

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Rider 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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Warning Labels

WARNING LABEL LOCATION

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.

CHEQUEQS DE +EGURIDAD DIARIOS

VERIFICACOES DIARIAS DE SEGURANCA

VERIFICHE GIORNALIERE DI SICUREZZA

DAGELIJSKE VEILIGHEIDSINSPECTIES

Crash Helmet

Coolant

(Page 44)

Engine Oil

(page 41)

Fairing Stowage

(Page 35

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Warning Labels

WARNING LABEL LOCATION (continued)

Windscreen Cleaning

(page 64)

Running In

(Page 24)

Gear Position

(Page 29)

Drive Chain

(page 48)

Tyres

(Page 58)

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