Triumph America LT 865 2015 Maintenance Schedule
The 2015 Triumph America LT 865 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, air filter, valve clearance, spark plugs, brake fluid, tires, general maintenance and drive chain maintenance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
865ccEngine size
32Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Triumph 'Scheduled Maintenance Check Sheet (Service Schedule) (this document covers model years 2014–2015): triumphbonneville.org
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 10,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace air cleaner filter element. |
| Valve clearance check & adjustment | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Inspect and adjust intake and exhaust valve clearances. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Flush and renew brake fluid. |
| Wheel damage inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect wheels for damage. |
| Spoke damage/tightness check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check for broken or damaged spokes and check spoke tightness. |
| Tire wear/damage check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tire wear/tire damage. |
| Tire pressure check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check and adjust tire pressures. |
| Steering free-operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check steering for free operation. |
| Fork leak/operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check forks for leaks/smooth operation. |
| Headstock bearing check/adjust | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check and adjust headstock bearings. |
| Fork oil replacement | Every 40,000 km · Every 48 months · Replace every 40,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Renew fork oil. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake fluid levels. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake pad wear levels (renew if worn beyond service limit). |
| Brake caliper leak/seizure check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake calipers for leaks/seized pistons. |
| Brake master cylinder leak check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake master cylinders for leaks. |
| Electrical systems check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check lights, instruments and electrical systems. |
| Drive chain slack check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain wear check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check drive chain for wear (renew if worn beyond service limit). |
| Drive chain maintenance | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Clean and lubricate drive chain. |
| Clutch cable check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and adjust clutch cable. |
| Fastener security check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Visually inspect fasteners for security. |
| Engine/oil cooler leak check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check engine/oil cooler for leaks. |
| Throttle cable check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and adjust throttle cable. |
| Fuel system leak check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check fuel system for leaks. |
| Carburetor balance | Every 10,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Balance carburetors. |
| Secondary air injection system clean | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Clean secondary air injection system (if fitted). |
| Idle CO level check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check and adjust idle CO level. |
| Fuel & evaporative hose replacement | Every 40,000 km · Every 48 months · Replace every 40,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Renew fuel and evaporative hoses. |
| Spark plug check | Every 20,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Check spark plug condition. |
| Headstock bearing lubrication | Every 40,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Lubricate headstock bearings. |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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