Triumph Tiger 885 2001 Maintenance Schedule
The 2001 Triumph Tiger 885 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, tires, general maintenance, drive chain maintenance, air filter, spark plugs, valve clearance, brake fluid, coolant and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
885ccEngine size
30Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Triumph Tiger Motorcycle Service Manual, Part Number 3850775 issue 3, 08.99 (fuel-injected 885cc variant, confirmed via page 19 "Full Specification: Displacement 885 cc"), mirrored via manualslib.com (this document covers model years 2000–2001): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Remove sump plug, drain oil, renew sump plug washer, renew engine oil filter, refill with correct specification engine oil. |
| Tyre condition & pressure check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect tyres for damage, tread wear, bulges, cuts and splits; check/adjust tyre inflation pressures. |
| Fastener security check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Visually inspect all fixings for security; tighten to correct torque as necessary. |
| Drive chain lubrication | Every 300 km | Easy | Lubricate drive chain. |
| Drive chain slack check | Every 800 km | Easy | Check and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear; renew if worn to or above the service limit. |
| Air cleaner element renewal | Every 40,000 km · Every 48 months · Replace every 40,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Spark plug gap inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Adjust spark plug gaps. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Renew spark plugs. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check all valve clearances; adjust as necessary. |
| Fuel filter renewal | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Renew fuel filter. |
| Steering head bearing free-play check | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Raise front wheel off the ground and inspect steering head (headstock) bearings for free play. |
| Headstock bearing lubrication | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Lubricate the headstock (steering head) bearing. |
| Fork oil renewal | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Advanced | Renew front fork oil. |
| Throttle body sync & idle CO adjustment | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Attach vacuum gauges to each throttle body and check/adjust throttle body vacuum synchronisation; download latest ECM tune software and adjust idle CO setting (not closed-loop-catalyst models); reset the adaptive stepper position (not closed-loop-catalyst or pre-99 models). |
| Brake fluid, master cylinder/caliper seal renewal | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Renew brake master cylinder and caliper pressure and dust seals; renew brake fluid. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Renew coolant; ensure 50% coolant mixture is maintained. |
| Swinging arm bearing lubrication | Every 40,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Lubricate the swinging arm bearings. |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 40,000 km · Every 48 months · Replace every 40,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Renew all brake hoses. |
| Evaporative loss control valve renewal | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Renew the pressure control valve in the evaporative loss control system. |
| Electrical & warning system check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check lights, horn, indicators, instrument warning lights and brake lights for correct operation; check engine management system for stored diagnostic trouble codes. |
| Fuel system, hose & filter inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel system and hoses for leaks, damage, cracks, deterioration and chafing. |
| Cooling system & hose inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect cooling system and hoses for leaks, damage, chafing, cracks and deterioration; inspect hose clips for security; inspect for oil leaks from oil cooler, pipes and engine area. |
| Coolant level top-up | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Add 50% coolant mixture to the expansion tank as necessary; do not overfill. |
| Throttle cable inspection & adjustment | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Inspect throttle cable for damage, fraying and correct level of free play; adjust if necessary. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake pads for wear. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check and top up both front and rear brake master cylinders. |
| Clutch cable adjustment | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check and adjust clutch cable free play. |
| Battery electrolyte level check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust battery electrolyte level (Yuasa batteries only). |
| Wheel damage inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect wheels for cracks, kerb damage etc. |
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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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