Triumph Thunderbird 1600 / 1700 Storm 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 / 1700 Storm maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for spark plugs, brake fluid, general maintenance, oil, valve clearance, air filter, coolant, drive chain maintenance and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1600ccEngine size
36Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Triumph Thunderbird Owner's Handbook (worldoftriumph.com) (Owners Manual) (this document covers model years 2009–2018): cdn.shopify.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Renew spark plugs. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 16,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Renew brake fluid. |
| Engine leak check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check engine for leaks. |
| Engine oil renewal | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Renew engine oil. |
| Engine oil filter renewal | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Renew engine oil filter. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Every 24 months | Advanced | Check valve clearances. |
| Air filter replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Renew air cleaner. |
| ECM calibration/DTC check | Every 20,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check engine ECM for stored DTCs and latest calibration. |
| Spark plug inspection | Every 20,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check spark plugs. |
| Cooling system leak check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check cooling system for leaks. |
| Coolant renewal | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Renew coolant. |
| Fuel system leak/chafe check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check fuel system for leaks, chafing etc. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Renew fuel filter. |
| Electrical systems check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check lights, instruments & electrical systems. |
| Drive belt wear/damage inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect drive belt for wear or damage. |
| Wheel damage inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect wheels for damage. |
| Wheel and belt pulley bearing check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check wheel and belt pulley bearings for wear/smooth operation. |
| Tire wear/damage check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre wear/tyre damage. |
| Tire pressure check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust tyre pressures. |
| Fastener security check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect fasteners for security. |
| Clutch cable check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust clutch cable. |
| Side stand operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check side stand operation. |
| Fuel and evaporative loss hose renewal | Every 40,000 km | Moderate | Renew fuel and evaporative loss hoses. |
| Coolant level check/adjust | Every 20,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Check/adjust coolant level. |
| Throttle body balance | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Balance throttle bodies. |
| Throttle cable check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust throttle cables. |
| Steering free-operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check steering for free operation. |
| Headstock bearing check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check/adjust headstock bearings. |
| Headstock bearing lubrication | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate headstock bearings. |
| Fork leak/smooth-operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check forks for leaks/smooth operation. |
| Fork oil replacement | Every 40,000 km | Advanced | 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. |
| Brake caliper leak/seizure check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake calipers for fluid leaks and seized pistons. |
| Brake master cylinder leak check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake master cylinders for fluid leaks. |
| Drive belt tension check/adjust | Every 4,000 km | Moderate | Check and adjust drive belt tension. |
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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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