Accessory Fitting Instructions

1 of 11Publication part number A9900483 issue 8© Triumph Designs Ltd. 2017

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Thank you for choosing this Triumph genuine accessory kit. This accessory kit is the product of Triumph'suse of proven engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety andperformance.

Completely read all of these instructions before commencing the installation of the accessory kit in order tobecome thoroughly familiar with the kit’s features and the installation process.

These instructions should be considered a permanent part of your accessory kit, and should remain with iteven if your accessory equipped motorcycle is subsequently sold.

Top Box KitKit number Models Affected

T2350297T2351060T2351034T2356830

Tiger Explorer, Tiger Explorer XC, Tiger Explorer XR, Tiger Explorer XRX, Tiger Explorer XRT, Tiger Explorer XC, Tiger Explorer XCX, Tiger Explorer XCA,

A9500748 Tiger 1200 XRX, Tiger 1200 XRX LRH, Tiger 1200 XCX, Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XCA

A9500749 Tiger Explorer, Tiger Explorer XC, Tiger Explorer XR, Tiger Explorer XRX, Tiger Explorer XRT, Tiger Explorer XC, Tiger Explorer XCX, Tiger Explorer XCA,Tiger 1200 XR

To be used with

Sliding Carriage KitKit number Models Affected

A9508162A9508171

Tiger Explorer, Tiger Explorer XC, Tiger Explorer XR, Tiger Explorer XRX, Tiger Explorer XRT, Tiger Explorer XC, Tiger Explorer XCX, Tiger Explorer XCA,Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRX, Tiger 1200 XRX LRH, Tiger 1200 XCX, Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XCA

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Parts supplied: A9500748, A9500749, T2350297, T2351060, T2351034, T2356830

1. Top Box 1 off

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Parts supplied: A9508162, A9508171

1. Sliding carriage assembly 1 off 6. Sub-harness 1 off

2. Bolt, M8 x 40 mm 4 off 7. Screw, self-tapping 3 off

3. Lock nut, M8 4 off 8. Harness cover 1 off

4. Cable tie 1 off 9. Moulding, terminal support 1 off

5. Relay (A9508162 only) 1 off

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Note:

• The accessory kits A9508162 and A9508171 -sliding carriage must be used in conjunctionwith top box A9500748, A9500749, T2350297,T2351060, T2351034 and T2536830.

Sliding Carriage

1. Position the motorcycle on a paddock stand.

2. Remove the rider’s seat as described in theowner's handbook.

3. Disconnect the battery, negative (black) leadfirst.

4. Remove the four bolts securing the rear rackcover, discarding the lock nuts. Retain the boltsfor reuse if the motorcycle is to be returned toits original condition.

1. Fixings2. Grab rack cover

5. Remove the four fixings and remove the rearrack. Retain the fixings for reuse at a laterstage.

1. Front fixings2. Rear fixings

WarningThe accessory kits covered in this instruction aredesigned for use on specific models of Triumphmotorcycle. The accessory kits and the modelsapplicable are listed at the start of the instruction.They should not be fitted to any other Triumphmodel or to any other manufacturer’s motorcycle.Fitting an accessory kit to a Triumph model notlisted, or to any other manufacturer’s motorcyclewill affect the performance, stability and handlingof the motorcycle. This may result in loss ofmotorcycle control and an accident.

WarningAlways have Triumph approved parts, accessoriesand conversions fitted by a trained technician ofan authorised Triumph dealer. The fitment ofparts, accessories and conversions by a technicianwho is not of an authorised Triumph dealer mayaffect the handling, stability or other aspects ofthe motorcycle’s operation which may result inloss of motorcycle control and an accident.

WarningThroughout this operation, ensure that themotorcycle is stabilised and adequately supportedto prevent risk of injury from the motorcyclefalling.

WarningA torque wrench of known accurate calibrationmust be used when fitting this accessory kit.Failure to tighten any of the fasteners to thecorrect torque specification may affect motorcycleperformance, handling and stability. This mayresult in loss of motorcycle control and anaccident.

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6. Remove the rubber grommet, retain it for reuseif the motorcycle is to be returned to itsoriginal condition.

1. Rubber grommet2. Rear panel

7. Remove the rear panel fixings and remove therear panel, retain the fixings for reuse at alater stage.

1. Fixings2. Rear panel

8. Feed the sub-harness from the kit through thehole in the rear panel and the frame brace,then connect it to the main harness connector,as shown below.

1. Sub-harness 2. Sub-harness connector3. Main harness connector

Tiger Explorer and Tiger Explorer XC only9. Fit the relay from the kit into the main harness

connector as shown below.

1. Relay2. Connector

All Models10. Refit the rear panel and secure using the

fixings removed earlier. Tighten the fixingsto 7 Nm.

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11. Fit the sub-harness grommet into the rearpanel whilst allowing 250 mm of electrical cableto protrude as this will be used later in theinstruction.

1. Rear panel2. Grommet

12. Fit the rear rack and tighten the boltsto 27 Nm.

1. Rear rack2. Bolts3. Sub-harness

13. Locate the sliding carriage, sub-harness,terminal support moulding and a self-tappingscrew from the kit.

14. Slide the connectors on the harness into theircorresponding holes in the underside of thesliding carriage. Ensure that the cables arepositioned as shown below.

1. Red cable2. Black cable

15. Position the terminal support moulding overthe harness connectors and secure in positionwith the screw. Tighten the screw to 1.5 Nm.

1. Screw2. Moulding

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16. Recover the two remaining self-tapping screwsfrom the kit and fit the harness cover to theunderside of the sliding carriage. Tighten thescrews to 1.5 Nm. Secure the harness to itscover with the cable tie supplied, as shownbelow. Trim off any excess from the cable tie.

1. Harness cover2. Screws3. Harness4. Cable tie

17. Align the sliding carriage to the rear rack, fitthe four bolts and lock nuts from the kit andtighten to 27 Nm.

1. Sliding carriage2. Bolts

18. Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.

19. Refit the rider’s seat as described in theowner's handbook.

20. Remove the motorcycle from the paddockstand.

WarningThe sliding carriage must be allowed to move fromside to side on the slide plate. If the slidingcarriage is not free to move from side to sidewhen the top box is fitted, the stability andhandling characteristics of the motorcycle may beaffected, leading to loss of control and anaccident.

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WarningIf a load is carried on the sliding carriage withoututilising the top box, it must be securely attachedto the sliding carriage only and not any other partof the rear rack. The sliding carriage must beallowed to move from side to side on the slideplate. If the sliding carriage is not free to movefrom side to side on the slide plate, the stabilityand handling characteristics of the motorcyclemay be affected, leading to the loss of control andan accident.

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Fitting the Lock Barrel to Top Box - A9500749, T2350297, T2351034, T2351060 and T2356830

1. Fit the ignition key into the lock barrel locksupplied with the motorcycle when new.

Note:

• The lock barrel will only fit one way.2. Align the locking device on the lock barrel to

the slot in the lock housing in the top box, asindicated in the illustration below.

1. Slot2. Housing3. Locking device

3. Push the barrel into position in the top boxuntil it clicks into place.

4. Check the operation of the barrel.

Fitting the Lock Barrel to Top Box - A9500748

1. Fit the ignition key into the lock barrel locksupplied with the motorcycle when new.

2. Turn the ignition key clockwise to remove thelock barrel lock from its protective case.

1. Ignition key2. Lock barrel3. Protective case

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CautionDo not remove the ignition key from the lockbarrel when the lock barrel has been removedfrom its protective case. If the key is removed when the lock barrel hasbeen removed from the protective case the lockbarrel will be in an unstable condition and theinternal components will become unassembledand may be lost which will prevent fitment of thelock barrel.The ignition key must only be removed when thelock barrel has been fitted into the top box.

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Note:

• The lock barrel will only fit one way.3. Align the locking device on the lock barrel to

the slot in the lock housing in the top box, asindicated in the illustration below.

1. Slot2. Housing3. Locking device

4. Push the barrel into position in the top boxuntil it clicks into place.

5. Check the operation of the barrel.

Mounting the Top Box - A9500748, A9500749,T2350297, T2351060, T2351034, T2356830

1. Remove the rubber cover covering theelectrical connectors on the sliding carriage.

1. Rubber cover2. Sliding carriage3. Electrical connectors

Note:

• To lock, open or release the top box, the keyslot must align with the corresponding symbolsaround the barrel as shown.

2. Insert the key into the lock. Turn the key to theRELEASED position and lift the carrying handleto its fully raised position.

1. Key slot (shown in LOCK position)2. Lock position symbol3. Unlock position symbol4. Release position symbol

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3. Position the top box such that the mountingslots on the bottom of the top box locate withthe mounting hooks on the sliding carriage.

1. Front mounting slots2. Front mounting hooks

4. Lower the top box until it sits flat on the slidingcarriage then push forwards to fully engage itsmountings.

5. Lock the top box to the sliding carriage byturning the key to the RELEASE position, putthe carrying handle to the fully closed positionthen turn the key to the LOCK position. Anaudible click can be heard when the carryinghandle is put into the fully closed position andthe top box is correctly latched to the slidingcarriage.If an audible click cannot be heard when thecarrying handle is put into the fully closedposition, the top box may not be correctlylatched to the sliding carriage.

1. Lock2. Carrying handle in the fully closed position

Note:

• It is recommended to have the top box in thelocked condition while riding the motorcycle.

6. Check that the top box is securely locked to thesliding carriage.

Removing the Top Box

1. Insert the key and turn it to the RELEASEposition.

2. Lift the carrying handle to the fully raisedposition, pull the top box rearwards andremove it from the sliding carriage.

Top Box Operation

1. To unlock the lid of the top box, insert the key.Turn the key to the UNLOCK position, thenoperate the lid latch handle and lift to open thelid.

1. Lock2. Lid latch handle

2. To lock the lid of the top box, fully close the lid,turn the key to the LOCK position and removethe key.

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WarningTo prevent detachment of the top box while riding,after fitting always grasp the top box and pullfirmly upwards and to the rear. If the top box isnot correctly secured, it will detach from thesliding carriage. A loose or detached top box couldcause loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

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Top Box Auxiliary Power Socket

Tiger Explorer and Tiger Explorer XC only

Note:

• Power is only supplied to the top box auxiliarypower socket when the ignition is turned to theON position.

Fuse number 5 (10 A) protects the auxiliary powersocket on the motorcycle, heated grips and theauxiliary power socket in the top box when fitted.

Explorer XR, Explorer XRx, Explorer XRT, Explorer XC, Explorer XCx and Explorer XCA ,Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRX, Tiger 1200 XRX LRH, Tiger 1200 XCX, Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XCA

Note:

• Power is only supplied to the auxiliary powersocket when the engine is running.

The top box auxiliary power socket is protected by achassis ECM, which will automatically cut power tothe socket in the event of an overload. Power canbe restored to the top box auxiliary power socket byturning the ignition switch off then on again,provided that the socket is not still overloaded.

In the event of a more serious overload, fusenumber PS4 (25 A) protects the top box auxiliarypower socket, rear auxiliary power socket, heatedgrips and heated seats when fitted.

WarningThe maximum safe load for the top box, whenfitted is 10 kg (22 lbs). Never exceed this loadinglimit as this may cause the motorcycle to becomeunstable, leading to loss of control and anaccident.

WarningAlways ensure that any load carried in the top boxis correctly secured such that it will not movearound while the motorcycle is in motion.

Never exceed the maximum vehicle loading weightwhich is described in the owner's handbook.

Incorrect loading may result in an unsafe ridingcondition, which could lead to loss of motorcyclecontrol and an accident.

WarningTo maintain the handling characteristics of themotorcycle when riding with luggage or with apassenger and luggage, refer to the owner'shandbook for the correct suspension settings.

Incorrect suspension settings could significantlychange the handling characteristics of themotorcycle, leading to loss of motorcycle controland an accident.

WarningAfter fitting the accessory kit the motorcycle willexhibit new handling characteristics. Operate themotorcycle in a safe area free from traffic to gainfamiliarity with any new handling characteristics.Operation of the motorcycle when not familiarwith any new handling characteristics may resultin loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

WarningNever ride an accessory-equipped motorcycle atspeeds above 80 mph (130 km/h).

The presence of accessories will cause changes inthe stability and handling of the motorcycle.Failure to allow for changes in motorcycle stabilitymay lead to loss of control or an accident.

Remember that the 80 mph (130 km/h) limit will bereduced by the fitting of non-approvedaccessories, incorrect loading, worn tyres, overallmotorcycle condition and poor road or weatherconditions.

WarningThe motorcycle must not be operated above thelegal road speed limit except in closed-courseconditions.

WarningOnly operate this Triumph motorcycle at highspeed in closed-course, on-road competition or onclosed-course racetracks. High-speed operationshould only be attempted by riders who have beeninstructed in the techniques necessary for highspeed riding and are familiar with the motorcycle’scharacteristics in all conditions.

High-speed operation in any other circumstancesis dangerous and will lead to loss of motorcyclecontrol and an accident.