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Service bulletin SMT-TN-165

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10192921
Published by NHTSA2021-05-10
Manufacturer's numberSMT-TN-165
Manufacturer's date2015-10-01
NHTSA componentSUSPENSION

NHTSA's summary

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.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Suspension

Vehicles listed
TRIUMPH ROCKET2006
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 GT2020, 2021
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 R2020, 2021
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 TFC2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
TRIUMPH ROCKET III C20XB2005 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III CLASSIC2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III CLASSIC TOURIN2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III CLASSIC TOURIN2013 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III ROADSTER2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III ROADSTER2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III ROADSTER ABS A2010, 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III ROADSTER ABS A2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III SPECIAL EDITIO2006 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING ABS2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING ABS A12011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING ABS A22015, 2016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH ROCKET III X2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD2010
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD2012, 2013, 2014
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD LT ABS A12015, 2016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD NIGHTSTORM2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD SPORT1998, 1999, 2000 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD SPORT2003, 2004 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM ABS A12016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
TRIUMPH TIGER1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
TRIUMPH TIGER2012, 2013, 2014

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SMT TB2192021-11-15. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin 219 provides instructions that applies to Engine Oil and Filter Change, Fuel Hose Disconnection, Chain Rubbing Strip, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Suspension Diagnostics - Rear Preload Motor Function Tests, Appendix A - Rear Suspension Unit - Rear Preload Motor Calibration, Appendix B - Test Rear Preload Motor.
SMT-TN-1642021-05-10. Service bulletin. 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.
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct2017-11-03. Service bulletin. 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.