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.
Manual for the Triumph Thruxton TFC

The above maintenance schedule comes directly from the user’s manual for the Triumph Thruxton TFC, which is available on the Triumph website.