Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for spark plugs, coolant, general maintenance, brake fluid, oil, valve clearance, air filter and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1215ccEngine size
46Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Triumph Tiger Explorer Handbook, part 3851485 issue 1, Copyright 06.2013, Triumph Motorcycles Limited (UK edition) — ManualsLib doc 1255912 (this document covers model years 2012–2015): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark plug replacement | Every 32,000 km · Replace every 32,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Renew spark plugs. |
| Coolant renewal | Every 36 months | Easy–Moderate | Renew coolant. |
| Electrical systems check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check lights, instruments and electrical systems. |
| Steering free-operation check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check steering for free operation. |
| Headstock bearing check/adjust | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check/adjust headstock bearings. |
| Headstock bearing lubrication | Every 32,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate headstock bearings. |
| Fork leak/smooth-operation check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check forks for leaks/smooth operation. |
| Fork oil replacement | Every 64,000 km | Advanced | Renew fork oil. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake fluid levels. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 16,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Renew brake fluid. |
| 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. |
| Rear suspension linkage check/lube | Every 32,000 km | Moderate | Check/lubricate rear suspension linkage. |
| Final drive oil check | Every 16,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check final drive oil level. |
| Stand operation check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check stand operation. |
| Exhaust clamp bolt check/adjust | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust exhaust clamp bolts. |
| Engine leak check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check engine for leaks. |
| Engine oil change | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Renew engine oil. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Renew engine oil filter. |
| Valve clearance check/adjust | Every 32,000 km | Advanced | Check/adjust valve clearances. |
| Camshaft timing check/adjust | Every 32,000 km | Advanced | Check/adjust camshaft timing. |
| Air filter replacement | Every 16,000 km · Replace every 32,000 km | Easy | Renew air cleaner element. |
| 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. |
| ABS and Immobiliser ECM DTC check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check ABS and Immobiliser ECMs for stored DTCs. |
| Spark plug check | Every 32,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Check spark plugs. |
| Throttle body balance | Every 16,000 km | Moderate | Balance throttle bodies. |
| Throttle body plate check/clean | Every 16,000 km | Easy | Check/clean throttle body plate (butterfly). |
| Cooling 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. |
| Fuel system leak/chafe check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check fuel system for leaks, chafing etc. |
| Fastener security check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Visually inspect fasteners for security. |
| Wheel damage inspection | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | 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. |
| Tire wear/damage check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tire wear/damage. |
| Tire pressure check/adjust | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check/adjust tire pressures. |
| 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. |
| Clutch fluid renewal | Every 24 months | Moderate | Renew clutch fluid. |
| Final drive leak check | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check final drive for oil leaks. |
| Final drive oil renewal | Every 800 km | Moderate | Renew final drive oil. |
| Accessory rack sliding carriage check | Every 16,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check accessory rack sliding carriage for correct operation. |
| Accessory pannier link bar check/adjust | Every 16,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust accessory pannier link bar. |
| Secondary air injection system check | Every 32,000 km | Moderate | Check secondary air injection system. |
| Fuel and evaporative loss hose renewal | Every 48 months | Moderate | Renew fuel and evaporative loss hoses. |
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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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