Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCA maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for spark plugs, coolant, general maintenance, valve clearance, tires, drive chain maintenance, air filter, oil and brake fluid. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
800ccEngine size
48Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Triumph Tiger 800 XCA/XCX/XR/XRT/XRX/XRX-LRH Owner's Handbook (worldoftriumph.com) (Owners Manual) (this document covers model years 2018–2019): cdn.shopify.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark plug inspection | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check spark plugs. |
| Coolant system leak check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check cooling system for leaks. |
| Coolant level check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check/adjust coolant level. |
| Coolant renewal | Every 36 months | Easy–Moderate | Renew coolant. |
| Clutch cable check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust clutch cable. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Check/adjust valve clearances. |
| Camshaft timing adjustment | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Adjust camshaft timing. |
| Wheel damage inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect wheels for damage. |
| Wheel bearing check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for wear/smooth operation. |
| Spoke tightness check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check wheels for broken or damaged spokes and check spoke tightness (if fitted). |
| Tire wear/damage check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire wear and damage. |
| Tire pressure check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust tire pressures. |
| Electrical systems check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check lights, instruments and electrical systems. |
| Steering free-operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check steering for free operation. |
| Brake master cylinder leak check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake master cylinders for fluid leaks. |
| 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 fluid level check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake fluid levels. |
| Drive chain slack check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain wear check | Every 800 km | Easy | Check drive chain wear. |
| Drive chain lubrication | Every 300 km | Easy | Lubricate drive chain. |
| Drive chain rubbing strip check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check drive chain rubbing strip. |
| Drive chain rubbing strip renewal | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Renew drive chain rubbing strip. |
| Bank angle indicator wear check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect bank angle indicators for wear. |
| Accessory rack carriage check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check accessory rack sliding carriage for correct operation (if fitted). |
| Side stand operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check side stand operation. |
| Centre stand operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check centre stand operation. |
| Centre stand sleeve check/clean/grease | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/clean/grease centre stand flanged sleeves. |
| Accessory pannier link mechanism check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check accessory pannier link mechanism for correct operation and adjustment (if fitted). |
| Air filter replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Renew air cleaner element. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Renew engine oil and oil filter. |
| Engine and oil cooler leak check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check engine and oil cooler for leaks. |
| Fuel system leak/chafe check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check fuel system for leaks, chafing etc. |
| Throttle body plate check/clean | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check/clean throttle body plate (butterfly). |
| Autoscan diagnostic check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Carry out a full Autoscan using the Triumph diagnostic tool (print a customer copy). |
| ABS modulator DTC check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check ABS modulator for stored DTCs. |
| Secondary air injection check/clean | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check/clean secondary air injection system. |
| Throttle body balance | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Balance throttle bodies. |
| Fuel hose renewal | Every 48 months | Moderate | Renew fuel hoses. |
| Evaporative loss hose renewal | Every 48 months | Moderate | Renew evaporative loss hoses. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Renew spark plugs. |
| 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. |
| Headstock bearing check/adjust | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check/adjust headstock bearings. |
| Headstock bearing lubrication | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate headstock bearings. |
| Rear suspension linkage check/lube | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check/lubricate rear suspension linkage. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake pad wear levels. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Renew brake fluid. |
| Fastener security check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect fasteners for security. |
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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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