# Service bulletin SMT\-TN\-164

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10192920
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-05\-10
- Manufacturer's number: SMT\-TN\-164
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-07\-01
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

Balancer cooling oil jets and crankcase spares kit, motorcycle handover \(corrcect the fitting of the seat\(s\) or seat cowl\), rider's seat fitment, handlebar clamp fixings, front suspension, and rear tyre wall pattern. A new crankcase assembly has been introduced for the above models from engine number 713402. The new assembly features modifications to the crankcase castings. As as result, both front and rear balancer shaft oil cooling jets have changed from M6 to M8. The new M8 oil cooling jets are not retrofittable and parts will continue to support the old condition M6 oil cooling jets for models already in service.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10192920-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10192920-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD NIGHTSTORM
- 2011 to 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM
- 2016 to 2017 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM ABS A1
- 2016 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCX LRH
- 2016 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [Repair Notice](/bulletins/10206906.md), 2022-02-01, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\). Tiger 800 Model Rear Suspension Noise.
- [SMT\-TN\-165](/bulletins/10192921.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Mudgaurd extension, swinging arm/chain rubbing strip, final drive unit, maximum payload, twist grip position sensor, rear suspension drag link and drop link fixings, recommended crankcase sealnt, silencer heat sheild clamp fixings, front brake caliper bolts, oxygen sensor, seat latch fixings, belly pan fixings, and top toke washer.
- [SMT\-TN174\-20Marc](/bulletins/10125297.md), 2017-12-14, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\); EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT. Technical News 174 provides instructions that apply to Front Brake Calipers, Rider Configurable Modes, Breather Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence, Crankcase Tightening Sequence, Left and Right Hand Switch Housings, Owner's Handbook \- Rake Specification Correction, Headlight Wiring Harness Routing, Silencer Alignment\_DZ, Rear Indicator Bracket, Master Cylinder Hose Inlet Replacement, FOX Accessory Rear Suspension Unit, Clutch Lifter Piece, Regulator Rectifer Parts Kit, Scheduled Maintenance Chart \- Ait Cooled Bonneville Models, Service Manual \- Rear Disc Runout Specification Correction.
- [SMT\-TN174\-20Marc](/bulletins/10122030.md), 2017-11-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\); EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; SERVICE BRAKES. Technical News 174 provides instructions that apply to Front Brake Calipers, Rider Configurable Modes, Breather Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence, Crankcase Tightening Sequence, Left and Right Hand Switch Housings, Owner's Handbook \- Rake Specification Correction, Headlight Wiring Harness Routing, Silencer Alignment\_DZ, Rear Indicator Bracket, Master Cylinder Hose Inlet Replacement, FOX Accessory Rear Suspension Unit, Clutch Lifter Piece, Regulator Rectifer Parts Kit, Scheduled Maintenance Chart \- Ait Cooled Bonneville Models, Service Manual \- Rear Disc Runout Specification Correction.
- [SMT\-TN 159 1 Oct](/bulletins/10122011.md), 2017-11-03, Service bulletin: STEERING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SUSPENSION. Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spares, gear selector drum and neutral light switch, pulser ring fixings, side stand fixing, battery terminal cover, heated grip fixings, headstock bearing adjustment, front and rear diretion indicator fixings, swinging arm, throttle linkage cleaning, headlight label, clutch lifter piece, rear brake caliper bleed nipple and owner's handbook.

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