Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA 2020 Maintenance Schedule
The 2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, air filter, brake fluid, oil, coolant, valve clearance and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1215ccEngine size
50Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Triumph Tiger 1200 XR/XRX/XRX-LRH/XCX/XRT/XCA Owner's Handbook (worldoftriumph.com) (Owners Manual) (this document covers model years 2018–2020): cdn.shopify.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch operation check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check clutch operation. |
| Clutch master cylinder leak check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check clutch master cylinder for leaks. |
| Clutch fluid level check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check clutch fluid levels. |
| Suspension leak/damage check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear suspension for damage/leaks/smooth operation. |
| Fork oil replacement | Every 64,000 km | Advanced | Renew fork oil. |
| Headstock bearing check/adjust | Every 16,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check/adjust headstock bearings. |
| Final drive oil level check | Every 16,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check final drive oil level. |
| Final drive oil renewal | Every 800 km | Moderate | Renew final drive oil. |
| Electrical systems check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check lights, instruments and electrical systems. |
| ECM calibration check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check instruments, chassis ECM and engine ECM for latest calibration download using the Triumph diagnostic tool. |
| Bank angle indicator wear check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect bank angle indicators for wear. |
| Fastener security check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect fasteners for security. |
| Accessory rack carriage check | Every 16,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check accessory rack sliding carriage for correct operation (if fitted). |
| Side stand operation check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check side stand operation. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 32,000 km · Replace every 32,000 km | Moderate | Renew spark plugs. |
| Air filter replacement | Every 16,000 km · Replace every 32,000 km | Easy | Renew air cleaner element. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 16,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Renew brake fluid. |
| Engine leak check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check engine for leaks. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Renew engine oil and oil filter. |
| Autoscan diagnostic check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Carry out a full Autoscan using the Triumph diagnostic tool (print a customer copy). |
| Fuel system leak/chafe check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check fuel system for leaks, chafing etc. |
| Throttle body plate check/clean | Every 16,000 km | Moderate | Check/clean throttle body plate (butterfly). |
| Throttle body balance | Every 16,000 km | Moderate | Balance throttle bodies. |
| Secondary air injection check | Every 32,000 km | Moderate | Check secondary air injection system. |
| Fuel hose renewal | Every 48 months | Moderate | Renew fuel hoses. |
| Evaporative loss hose renewal | Every 48 months | Moderate | Renew evaporative loss hoses. |
| Spark plug inspection | Every 32,000 km | Moderate | Check spark plugs. |
| Coolant system leak check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check cooling system for leaks. |
| Coolant level check/adjust | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check/adjust coolant level. |
| Coolant renewal | Every 36 months | Easy–Moderate | Renew coolant. |
| Clutch fluid renewal | Every 24 months | Moderate | Renew clutch fluid. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 32,000 km | Advanced | Check/adjust valve clearances. |
| Camshaft timing check/adjust | Every 32,000 km | Advanced | Check/adjust camshaft timing. |
| Wheel damage inspection | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect wheels for damage. |
| Wheel bearing check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for wear/smooth operation. |
| Spoke tightness check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check wheels for broken or damaged spokes and check spoke tightness (spoked-wheel models only). |
| Tire wear/damage check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire wear and damage. |
| Tire pressure check/adjust | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust tire pressures. |
| Steering free-operation check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check steering for free operation. |
| Headstock bearing lubrication | Every 32,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate headstock bearings. |
| Rear suspension linkage check/lube | Every 32,000 km | Moderate | Check/lubricate rear suspension linkage. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake pad wear levels. |
| Brake master cylinder leak check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake master cylinders for fluid leaks. |
| Brake caliper leak/seizure check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake calipers for fluid leaks and seized pistons. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake fluid levels. |
| Final drive leak check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check final drive for oil leaks. |
| Side stand pivot pin clean/grease | Every 16,000 km | Easy | Clean/grease side stand pivot pin. |
| Centre stand operation check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check centre stand operation. |
| Centre stand sleeve check/clean/grease | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/clean/grease centre stand flanged sleeves. |
| Gear change pedal bush cleaning | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean gear change pedal bushes. |
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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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