Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 2016 Maintenance Schedule
The 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for air filter, spark plugs, coolant, general maintenance, valve clearance, tires, drive chain maintenance, brake fluid and oil. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1050ccEngine size
42Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Triumph Tiger Sport Owner's Handbook (worldoftriumph.com) (Owners Manual) (this document covers model years 2016–2020): cdn.shopify.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Renew air cleaner element. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Renew 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 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 all 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Rear suspension linkage check/lube | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check/lubricate rear suspension linkage. |
| ABS/immobiliser ECM DTC check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check ABS and immobiliser ECMs for stored DTCs. |
| 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 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. |
| Drive chain lubrication | Every 300 km | Easy | Lubricate drive chain. |
| Drive chain wear check | Every 800 km | Easy | Check drive chain wear. |
| Drive chain slack check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain rubbing strip check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check drive chain rubbing strip. |
| Fastener security check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect fasteners for security. |
| Side stand operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check (side) stand operation. |
| Luggage rack carriage check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check luggage rack sliding carriage for correct operation (if fitted). |
| Pannier link mechanism check | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check pannier link mechanism for correct operation and adjustment (if fitted). |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Renew brake fluid. |
| 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. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Renew engine oil and oil filter. |
| 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 balance | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Balance throttle bodies. |
| 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). |
| Secondary air injection check/clean | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check/clean secondary air injection system. |
| Exhaust clamp bolt check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check/adjust exhaust clamp bolts. |
| Fuel and evaporative loss hose renewal | Every 48 months | Moderate | Renew fuel and evaporative loss hoses. |
| Spark plug inspection | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check spark plugs. |
| Coolant level check/adjust | Every 10,000 km (first at 800 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check/adjust coolant level. |
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