# Service bulletin SMT\-TN\-165

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10192921
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-05\-10
- Manufacturer's number: SMT\-TN\-165
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-10\-01
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION

## 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

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10192921-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10192921-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Suspension

## Vehicles listed

- 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET
- 2020 to 2021 TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 GT
- 2020 to 2021 TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 R
- 2020 TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 TFC
- 2004 to 2009 TRIUMPH ROCKET III
- 2005 TRIUMPH ROCKET III C20XB
- 2004 to 2009 TRIUMPH ROCKET III CLASSIC
- 2004 to 2008 TRIUMPH ROCKET III CLASSIC TOURIN
- 2013 TRIUMPH ROCKET III CLASSIC TOURIN
- 2014 TRIUMPH ROCKET III ROADSTER
- 2020 TRIUMPH ROCKET III ROADSTER
- 2010 to 2011 TRIUMPH ROCKET III ROADSTER ABS A
- 2015 TRIUMPH ROCKET III ROADSTER ABS A
- 2006 TRIUMPH ROCKET III SPECIAL EDITIO
- 2008 to 2014 TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING
- 2014 TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING ABS
- 2011 TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING ABS A1
- 2015 to 2017 TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING ABS A2
- 2015 TRIUMPH ROCKET III X
- 1995 to 2003 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
- 2010 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
- 2012 to 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD
- 2015 to 2017 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD LT ABS A1
- 2015 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD NIGHTSTORM
- 1998 to 2000 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD SPORT
- 2003 to 2004 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD SPORT
- 2011 to 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM
- 2016 to 2017 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD STORM ABS A1
- 1999 to 2006 TRIUMPH TIGER
- 2012 to 2014 TRIUMPH TIGER

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SMT TB219](/bulletins/10203574.md), 2021-11-15, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. 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\-164](/bulletins/10192920.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. 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 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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