This is the maintenance schedule with associated service intervals for the Triumph Thruxton motorcycles.
It’s very similar to those for other motorcycles with similar engines in the Triumph Modern Classics.
This maintenance schedule applies to the following models:
- 2016 Triumph Thruxton
- 2017 Triumph Thruxton
- 2018 Triumph Thruxton
- 2019 Triumph Thruxton
- 2020 Triumph Thruxton
Maintenance Schedule for Triumph Thruxton
The following is the list of maintenance operations and to be done on this motorcycle with a distance or time interval — whichever comes earlier.
There are two kinds of service interval: every a) distance or b) time period. In each case, it’s the earlier of the two that’s most important.
Part of the below table includes checks you should do every day.
| Operation Description | Every | 500 (800) 1 month | Year | 10,000 and 30,000 (16,000 and 48,000) | 20,000 (32,000) | 40,000 (64,000) |
| Lubrication | ||||||
| Engine – check for leaks | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Engine oil – replace | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Engine oil filter – replace | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fuel System and Engine Management | ||||||
| Fuel system – check for leaks, chafing etc. | – | • | • | • | ||
| Throttle body plate (butterfly) – check/clean | – | • | • | • | ||
| Autoscan – Carry out a full Autoscan using the Triumph Diagnostic Tool (print a customer copy) | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Air cleaner – replace | – | • | • | • | ||
| Fuel filter – replace | – | • | • | |||
| Throttle bodies – balance – 1200 cc engines only | – | • | • | • | ||
| Fuel hoses – replace | Every 4 years regardless of mileage | |||||
| Evaporative loss hoses* – replace | Every 4 years regardless of mileage | |||||
| Ignition system | ||||||
| Spark plugs – check | – | • | ||||
| Spark plugs – replace | – | • | • | |||
| Cooling system | ||||||
| Cooling system – check for leaks | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cooling system – check coolant hoses for
chafing/cracks/damage. Replace if necessary. | – | • | • | • | ||
| Coolant level – check/adjust | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Coolant – replace | Every 3 years, regardless of mileage | |||||
| Engine | ||||||
| Clutch cable – check function and adjust as necessary | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Valve clearances – check | – | • | • | |||
| Camshaft timing | – | • | • | |||
| Wheels and Tires | ||||||
| Tire wear/tire damage – check | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Tire pressures – check/adjust | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Wheels – inspect for damage | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Wheels – check wheels for broken or damaged
spokes and check spoke tightness (models with spoked wheels only) | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Wheel bearings – check for wear/smooth
operation | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Steering and Suspension | ||||||
| Steering – check for free operation | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front and rear suspension – check for damage/
leaks/smooth operation | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fork oil – replace | – | • | ||||
| Steering head bearings – check/adjust | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Steering head bearings – lubricate | – | • | • | |||
| Brakes | ||||||
| Brake pads – check wear levels | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Brake master cylinders – check for fluid leaks | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Brake calipers – check for fluid leaks and seized
pistons | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Brake fluid levels – check | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Brake fluid – replace | Every 2 years regardless of mileage | |||||
| Drive Chain | ||||||
| Drive chain slack – check/adjust | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Drive chain – wear check | Every 500 miles (800 km) | |||||
| Drive chain – lubricate | Every 200 miles (300 km) | |||||
| Drive chain rubbing strips – check | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Electrical | ||||||
| All lights, instruments and electrical systems –
check/adjust | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| General | ||||||
| Instruments, chassis ECM (if equipped) and
engine ECM – check for latest calibration download using the Triumph diagnostic tool | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fasteners – inspect visually for security | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Bank angle indicators – check for wear | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Side stand/Center stand – lubricate/check
operation | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Side stand pivot pin – clean/grease | – | • | • | • | ||
| Carry out all outstanding Service Bulletin and
warranty work | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Carry out road test | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Complete the service record book and reset the
service indicator (if equipped) | – | • | • | • | • | • |
* Evaporative system fitted to models for certain markets only.
General information about the Triumph Thruxton
The tank holds a decent 3.8 gallons and the length and shape of the seat allow you to sit in several different positions comfortably, adjusting for more aggressive or upright riding. This bike is the new 1200cc engine, the parallel twin has been totally reworked for a massive bump in power, with a 62% increase in torque and a 41% increase in horsepower. The Thruxton now puts out 112ft-lbs and 97hp, which has led to some weekends in the mountains and evenings in the canyons. KYB 41mm cartidge forks, 120mm travel front suspension and KYB twin shocks with adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel, respectively.
Manual for the Triumph Thruxton
The above maintenance schedule comes directly from the user’s manual for the Triumph Thruxton, which is available on the Triumph website.