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Triumph Thunderbird (1994–2017) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.

Service Interval
Oil & filter every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes every 12 months
Valve adjustment every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery every 12 months
Spark plugs every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant every 24 months

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 3 days ago
11V277000 · Equipment affects 2010

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THUNDERBIRD AND THUNDERBIRD ABS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 2010. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE THREAD LOCKER/SCREW COMBINATION AT THE FRONT FENDER MOUNTING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SCREWS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-539-8782.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Triumph Thunderbird (1994–2017)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Triumph Thunderbird (1994–2017) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Triumph Thunderbird (1994–2017)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Triumph Thunderbird (1994–2017) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Triumph Thunderbird (1994–2017)?

Service every 12 months for the Triumph Thunderbird (1994–2017) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Triumph Thunderbird (1994–2017)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Triumph Thunderbird (1994–2017) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).