Triumph Thunderbird (1994–2017) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical 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 agoTriumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
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).