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Triumph · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

Scrambler 1200

Library entry covers 2019-2025

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Published source

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC and XE Owner's Handbook, Scheduled Maintenance Table printed pp.113-114 (hosted on a Shopify CDN)

Factory source. Covers Triumph Owner's Handbook, Scrambler 1200 XC and Scrambler 1200 XE , copyright 11.2018; other editions not compared.

88 items for a 2023 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 1,000 km

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 300 km

1 item

Drive chain (lubricate)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 200 miles (300 km). Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.

Every 800 km

1 item

Drive chain wear (check)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 500 miles (800 km). Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

9 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

2 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Guideline

Pre-1970 machines: many owners run non-detergent or classic-spec oil with no filter, so short intervals matter. Dry sump: drain the tank and the crankcase/sump, flush the tank and clean the feed and return screens.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

7 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 16,000 km or 12 months

21 items

Autoscan with the Triumph diagnostic tool

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Cooling system leaks and coolant level (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every day; at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Engine (check for leaks)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every day; at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Engine oil (renew)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Engine oil filter (renew)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Front and rear suspension (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every day; at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Headstock bearings (check and adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Instruments and ECM calibration (check with diagnostic tool)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Lights, instruments and electrical systems (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every day; at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Road test and service record

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Fuel system (check for leaks)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Clutch cable (check and adjust)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every day; at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Drive chain rubbing strip (check)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Drive chain slack (check and adjust)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every day; at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Steering free operation (check)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every day; at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Bank angle indicators, fasteners and stands (check)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every day; at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Brake master cylinders and calipers (check for leaks, seized pistons)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Brake pads and brake fluid levels (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every day; at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Rear brake pedal adjuster pivot pin (clean and lubricate)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Wheel bearings (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Wheels, spokes, tire wear and pressures (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every day; at the first service, every year and every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 km

5 items

Cooling hoses (check for chafing, cracks or damage)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Throttle body plate (check and clean)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Air filter (renew)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Fuel hoses (check for chafing, cracks or damage)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Center stand pivots (clean and grease); side stand pivot pin (clean)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 10,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 24,000 km or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 25,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 29,000 km

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 32,000 km

6 items

Headstock bearings (lubricate)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at 20,000 and 40,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Spark plugs (check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at 10,000 and 30,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Spark plugs (renew)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at 20,000 and 40,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Valve clearances (check and adjust)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at 20,000 and 40,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Fuel filter (renew)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at 20,000 and 40,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Camshaft timing (check)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at 20,000 and 40,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.

Every 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 64,000 km

1 item

Fork oil (renew)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): at 40,000 miles. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

5 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Brake fluid (renew)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 2 years regardless of mileage. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 3 years

1 item

Coolant (renew)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 3 years regardless of mileage. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.

Every 4 years

5 items

Evaporative loss hoses (renew)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 4 years regardless of mileage (certain markets only). Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Fuel hoses (renew)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Table (printed pp.113-114): every 4 years regardless of mileage. Columns as printed: every day, first service at 500 miles (800 km) or 1 month, annual service every year, mileage services at 10,000 and 30,000 miles (16,000 and 48,000 km), 20,000 miles (32,000 km) and 40,000 miles (64,000 km); whichever comes first.
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.