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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
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1998 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
Service bulletins
40 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
SMTCOM01
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TB230
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Bulletin 230 provides instructions that applies to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Introduction of New Instrument Hardware, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2023-02 Update - Calibrations Removed From Service and Encapsulated Fixings.
SMT23891
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Technical Bullet
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM05
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM04
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-13APRI
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-03.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
22714
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
22651
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04-18MAY2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2021-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
20733 SVC
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
SMT-COM04-16DECE
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-18SEPT
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-9.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-06OCTO
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-14APRI
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-05 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03-19FEB2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-18FEB2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the auto-issue of three new service tools.
SMT-COM07-20DEC2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 201.
SMT-TB201-20DEC2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7®, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEquipment Requirement, Torque Change, Clutch Cable, Camshaft Frame Installation, Immobiliser Antenna Wire Routing.
SMT-COM03-16DEC2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-8 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-18OCT2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03-18OCT2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 197 & 198.
SMT-TB197-18OCT2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Bulletin 197 provides instructions that apply to Alternator Cover Installation - Addition of Sealant, Steering Head Bearings - Adjustment, Gear Change Selector Mechanism Kit and Fork Seal Cleaner.
SMT-COM01-15OCT2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-24JUN2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice concluding the comprehensive test conducted to explore the warranty claims for headlamps with surface damage and corrective actions to prevent the issue.
SMTCom0102Aug201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic software 2018-7 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-Com01-23Janu
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TN-166
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Crackshaft position sensor/ignition pickup, front brake hose p-clip, headlight fixings, reed valve cover torque fixing, engine bar plugs, lower yoke wire guide, front fork oil level and volume, motorcycle assembly guide update-backrest bar, rear bevel box parts kit, and pannier frame.
SMT-TN-165
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mudgaurd extension, swinging arm/chain rubbing strip, final drive unit, maximum payload, twist grip position sensor, rear suspension drag link and drop link fixings, recommended crankcase sealnt, silencer heat sheild clamp fixings, front brake caliper bolts, oxygen sensor, seat latch fixings, belly pan fixings, and top toke washer.
SMT-TN-162
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Additional grease to NLGI 2 specification (Triumph recommends Castrol Grease) has been added to fill the gap between the seal and the needle roller bearing within the rear pulley carrier on the above models from VIN 667870. All Thunderbird Models from start of production. When the rear wheel spindle has been removed for whatever reason, check and, if necessary, add grease to fill the gap between the seal and the needle roller bearing, as shown in the illustration below.
SMT-TN-161
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Applies to all Thunderbird models except Thunderbird Commander and Thunderbird LT. A new clutch cable has been introduced to the above models from VIN 693388 and is retrofittable. Parts no longer support the original clutch cable. The difference between the original and new condition clutch cable is that the inner cable's free length at the clutch actuation lever is 18 mm longer than the original. The additional length is to allow the repositioning of the clutch actuation lever to eliminate any possibility of clutch drag. The fitting of the new condition clutch cable is the same as for Thunderbird Commander as described in the Service Manual and Technical News 158 issued 07/2014.
SMT-TN 160 1 Nov
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical service bulletin 160 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to frame bolt tightening sequence, new harness and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, panniers, instrument pack washer, side stand fixing, lower yoke pinch bolt tightening sequence, update to service manual full specifications, crankcase spares kit and sliding caliper seal kit.
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spares, gear selector drum and neutral light switch, pulser ring fixings, side stand fixing, battery terminal cover, heated grip fixings, headstock bearing adjustment, front and rear diretion indicator fixings, swinging arm, throttle linkage cleaning, headlight label, clutch lifter piece, rear brake caliper bleed nipple and owner's handbook.
SMT-TN 157 1 May
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions. Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, torque change, M10 ABS hard line unions, front fork disassembly and assembly, new packing crate and footboard reassembly, main frame parts kit, torque change, clutch cover fixings, ABS front brake line.
SMT-TN 155 1 Feb
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand fixings, front brake hose clip, clutch cover kits, breather cover fixings and audio systems.
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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.