Service History and bills included in this blog
Generally logging on maintenance comes into picture from the Day one of possession of your bike, well to me it started back in 03rd July 2017, I bought home my “Mjolnir” Matt Aluminum silver Tiger 800 XRx (CBU). It’s been 5 years now, I have spent quality time riding this bike and maintaining it too. My journey with the Triumph Tiger was hassle free and memorable and I am still enjoying every bit of it. This bike is capable of taking you miles around the globe with the added advantage of loading accessories and luggage systems.
Maintenance schedule or keeping a log on your desired maintenance interval is more important to keep the bike healthy and running, I strongly believe that, “part of the journey is to maintain and keep a log of it”. All these years I have spent time in finding readily available and the right grade oil, I have used the stock oil filter and air filter since the time of purchase and that is a pretty easy job to start with. As we all know, Triumph has a maintenance interval of 10,000 kms or 1 year, well non-intentionally I have clocked 10,000 kms every year and promptly done the service. The first three services were completed at a Triumph authorized service center, Valve clearance check was done at 20,000 kms and necessary gaskets have been changed in that service.
Post warranty, I started exploring or I would say learning to get the service done by myself at my friend’s garage. As we all know, since the time of launch of this product by Triumph, it was the most sold bike. Well that made it easy to procure necessary spares and complete the service on our own with expected level of perfection. I have done last three services at my friend’s garage with expert guidance. This opportunity gave me exposure to what tech or mechanical component I ride with.
In the blog of mine I have attached a detailed excel sheet that is the bikes maintenance log book, this includes what are the spares I have changed, accessories added, where the service done and cost of the service too (approximately).
Why it is important to keep it updated?
It’s just not enough we fill fuel, gear up and ride to different locations, it’s equally important to check and change the spares which are due for replacement. It’s always good to be cautious with what we love to do. I would hate that I have to be stranded in the middle of a ride with a leaking fuel pipe or coolant hose, damaged clutch cable, bad bearing or a worn out sprocket. It is completely necessary to inspect these things and keep a log of it. Most importantly never service your bike before a day of your ride, sometimes things might take sideways and you will need more time to fix it. So here's how I do it, I complete the service, take it for a short ride, analyze and inspect the changed spares are working well, then plan for the long road trip which will be worriless ride. Having such a long journey with my bike means there are things that I need to keep a track of so going forward i know if that is the part that needs change or if I have already changed it how long has it lasted and it gives me an idea what could have gone wrong. A maintenance log book helps me with such information. Lot of people forget when their last oil change has been done, there are many components in a bike that needs to be checked and/or replaced. This log becomes my bible in such a case.
How is the bike running now?
Whatever it takes, I spend time to maintain my ride, and I consider it as the most important task. I have changed few mechanical components in my last 50k service and all its done is make the bike feel brand new. Now I shall kick start my second half of the journey reaching towards 100000 kms on this tiger 800 XRx. Keeping the bike in check, be it battery, be it mechanical components or electrical components, it never left me shamefully in middle of the road. Touchwood things are good and I am enjoying the ride.
Vishnuvarthan - January 23, 2023
Well Done Bro 😇 Wish You Both More Miles With Lot of Smiles 😎