Triumph Thruxton TFC Maintenance Schedule

This is the maintenance schedule with associated service intervals for the Triumph Thruxton TFC 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 TFC
2017 Triumph Thruxton TFC
2018 Triumph Thruxton TFC
2019 Triumph Thruxton TFC
2020 Triumph Thruxton TFC

Maintenance Schedule for the Triumph Thruxton TFC

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 TFC

With the Thruxton TFC comes an incredible increase of 12 HP peak power over the standard Thruxton R model, and 84 LB-FT of torque @ 4,850 rpm. The exclusive TFC engine update includes new lightweight low-inertia crankshaft, clutch, balance shafts, rare-earth alternator, magnesium cam cover, and thinner-walled engine covers.

Now with three upgraded riding modes (Road, Rain and Sport), all-LED lighting including 7” headlight DRL with unique TFC badge, tail tidy, and paddock stand bobbins, there’s more capability than ever before from this extraordinary new 2019 Thruxton TFC motorbike. Price from $21,500.00 OTR.