Gear Position Adaption

Gear position adaption is required to allow for manufacturing tolerances of the gearbox and gear position sensor.

If Triumph Shift Assist is fitted as standard, the motorcycle is delivered from the factory with each gear position fully adapted.

If the Triumph Shift Assist has been fitted as an accessory, each gear position must be fully adapted as part of the accessory kit installation process.

Gear position adaption must be reset and re-adapted under the following conditions:

  • If a gear position sensor malfunction occurs (DTC P0914 and P0917, see P0914, P0917 - Gear Position Sensor).

  • The gear position sensor has been removed or disconnected for any reason.

Adaption Reset

The Gear Position/Neutral Position Adaption Reset function provided in the Triumph diagnostic tool will erase all previous Gear Position/Neutral Position Adaptions.

To reset the Gear Position/Neutral Position adaptions:

  1. Connect the Triumph diagnostic tool and turn the ignition ON.
  2. Select ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS.
  3. Check and erase any stored DTCs.
  4. Select ADJUST TUNE then select Gear Position/Neutral Position Adaption Reset.
  5. Click Start.
  6. The software will confirm that the adaption has been successfully reset.
  7. The neutral position and each gear position will now be reported as Not Adapted.

Re-Adaption

Warning - General - Confined Area Engine Running

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Exhaust fumes are poisonous, always operate a motorcycle in the open-air or in an area with adequate ventilation.Do not operate a motorcycle in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.Operating a motorcycle in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation can cause loss of consciousness and death within a short period of time.
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Do not start the motorcycle and engage gears while it is parked on its centre stand. Do not attempt to adapt the gear positions with the motorcycle parked on its centre stand.Should the motorcycle fall off its centre stand while the rear wheel is in motion, the motorcycle would accelerate rapidly. This could result in serious injury or death as well as causing damage to the motorcycle and other property.

To re-adapt the gear positions:

  1. Ensure the transmission is in neutral.
  2. Start the engine and allow the neutral position to adapt (see Neutral Position Adaption).
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    When riding the motorcycle the rider must always wear a safety helmet, eye protection, gloves, boots, trousers (close fitting around the knee and ankle) and a brightly coloured jacket. Brightly coloured clothing will considerably increase a rider's visibility to other operators of road vehicles. Although full protection is not possible, wearing correct protective clothing can reduce the risk of injury when riding.
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    A suitable safe place should be found to carry out the road test.The Transmission Warning symbol is illuminated on the instrument display.
  3. Road test the motorcycle as follows:
    4. * Ride the motorcycle smoothly at low engine speeds, changing up through each gear in turn.
    * Fully close the throttle and use the clutch at each gear change.
    * As soon as each gear engages, allow the gear change pedal to return to its normal resting position. Do not rest your foot on the pedal as any movement of the pedal can cause incorrect adaption.
    * When each gear change is complete, release the clutch and ride normally using gentle acceleration. Avoid rapid acceleration or deceleration as this will prevent adaption.
    * The gear position will adapt a few seconds after each gear change is completed.
    * When all gear positions have successfully adapted, the Transmission Warning symbol will turn off.
    * After completing the road test, turn the ignition OFF for at least 60 seconds to allow the adaption settings to be stored in ECM memory.
    * The gear position adaption status can be confirmed using the Triumph diagnostic tool.