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Triumph · Triumph Hinckley (1991-)

Trident / Sprint / Speed Triple / Tiger (Hinckley)

Library entry covers 1991-2026

27 factory 25 guideline

Published source

Triumph Sprint ST and Sprint RS Owners Handbook (U.S.A.), publication part number 3850906 issue 1, 1999

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Sprint ST / Sprint RS 955cc, U.S.A. models, handbook 1999.

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52 items for a 2003 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, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2003 Triumph Trident / Sprint / Speed Triple / Tiger (Hinckley)

On the road: every 200 mi

2 items

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.
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain - lubricate. Factory: Chart p.55: every 200 miles (300 km).

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 6,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain slack - check/adjust. Factory: Chart p.55: daily and at every service.

Every 500 mi

1 item

Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive chain - wear check. Factory: Chart p.55: every 500 miles (800 km).

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

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.
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 wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

16 items

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Fasteners - inspect visually for security. Factory: Chart p.55: daily and at every service.
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil - renew. Factory: Scheduled Maintenance Chart p.54; also at 500 miles / 1 month.
Engine ECM - check for stored DTCs

Engine

Factory

Factory: Chart p.54; also at 500 miles.
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system - check for leaks. Factory: Chart p.55: daily and at every service.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter - renew. Factory: Chart p.54; also at 500 miles / 1 month.
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle cable - check/adjust. Factory: Chart p.54: daily and at every service.
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
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch cable - check/adjust. Factory: Chart p.55: daily and at every service.
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Factory

Manual: Forks - check for leaks/smooth operation. Factory: Chart p.55: daily and at every service.
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pads - check wear levels. Factory: Chart p.55: daily and at every service.
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tire wear/tire damage - check. Factory: Chart p.55: daily and at every service.
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 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

9 items

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearances - check/adjust. Factory: Chart p.54, marked at 12000 and 24000.
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner element - renew. Factory: Chart p.54, marked at 12000 and 24000.
Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel filter - renew. Factory: Chart p.55, marked at 12000 and 24000.
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle bodies - balance. Factory: Chart p.54, marked at 12000 and 24000.
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Fork oil - renew. Factory: Chart p.55, marked at 12000 and 24000.
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Headstock bearing - check/adjust. Factory: Chart p.55, marked at 12000 and 24000.
Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Factory

Manual: Headstock bearing - lubricate. Factory: Chart p.55, marked at 12000 and 24000.
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Rear wheel bearing - lubricate. Factory: Chart p.55, marked at 12000 and 24000.

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 24,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear suspension - lubricate. Factory: Chart p.55: 3 years / 24000 miles (40000 km).

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs - renew. Factory: Chart p.54, marked at 24000 column.

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

5 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant - renew. Factory: Chart p.55: every two years.
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake master cylinder and calipers - renew seals. Factory: Chart p.55: each every 2 years.
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid - renew. Factory: Chart p.55: every 2 years. Levels checked daily.

Every 4 years

2 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

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

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses - renew. Factory: Chart p.55: every 4 years.

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.