2012 Triumph Thunderbird TSBs
95 Technical Service Bulletins across 9 categories
Categories
Software & Calibration
65 bulletinsDealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-05.1 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-03 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-13 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-12.1 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-09.1 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice advising the availability of Diagnostic software version 2025-08 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice advising of Dealer TOL platform impacting the latest Diagnostic software download - logging off.
Dealer notice advising the availability of Diagnostic software version 2025-07 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice advising the availability of Diagnostic software version 2025-06 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software version 2025-05 and dealers should begin using it...
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Technical Bulletin 249 provides instructions that applies to the Triumph Diagnostic Tool - New Smart Scan Download...
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Feature - Calibration Option Selection and the Triumph Diagnostic Tool - New Smart Scan Feature - Autoscan.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-04.1 and that dealers should begin using it immediately.
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This version includes a fix for the hardware part number-based calibration download issue.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-03 and that dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-02 and that dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2025-01 and that dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-14 and that dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-13 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-11 and that dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09.1 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08.1 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-03 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice advising of a bug notification affecting calibration download function on certain systems.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02.1 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11.1 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-03.1 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-9.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-05 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-8 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic software 2018-7 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Other
9 bulletinsDealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should begin using it...
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Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 255.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 250.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 201.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 197 & 198.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 184.
Engine
8 bulletinsTechnical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool - New Motorcycle Connection and...
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Diagnostics Workflow, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 10.
Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
Technical Bulletin 250 provides instructions that applies to the Triumph Diagnostic Tool Update - Smart Scan VIN Query...
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and VIN Data Page, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Engine ECM Diagnostics - Write VIN Function, Electronic Control Modules (ECMs) Must Not Be Swapped Between Motorcycles.
Technical Bulletin 230 provides instructions that applies to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking,...
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Introduction of New Instrument Hardware, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2023-02 Update - Calibrations Removed From Service and Encapsulated Fixings.
Crackshaft position sensor/ignition pickup, front brake hose p-clip, headlight fixings, reed valve cover torque fixing,...
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engine bar plugs, lower yoke wire guide, front fork oil level and volume, motorcycle assembly guide update-backrest bar, rear bevel box parts kit, and pannier frame.
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph...
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Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEquipment Requirement, Torque Change, Clutch Cable, Camshaft Frame Installation, Immobiliser Antenna Wire Routing.
Technical Bulletin 184 provides instructions that apply to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking,...
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Final Drive Belt, Front Fork Reflector, Clutch Cable Guide, Big End Bearing Selection Chart, Detent Wheel and Detent Lever Spring, Triumph Diagnostic Tool Compatibility with Windows Operating Systems, Rider Foot Pegs, Factory Activated Batteries (replaces Technical Bulletin 182).
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models.
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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.
Transmission
5 bulletinsApplies to all Thunderbird models except Thunderbird Commander and Thunderbird LT.
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A new clutch cable has been introduced to the above models from VIN 693388 and is retrofittable. Parts no longer support the original clutch cable. The difference between the original and new condition clutch cable is that the inner cable's free length at the clutch actuation lever is 18 mm longer than the original. The additional length is to allow the repositioning of the clutch actuation lever to eliminate any possibility of clutch drag. The fitting of the new condition clutch cable is the same as for Thunderbird Commander as described in the Service Manual and Technical News 158 issued 07/2014.
Technical Bulletin 197 provides instructions that apply to Alternator Cover Installation - Addition of Sealant, Steering...
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Head Bearings - Adjustment, Gear Change Selector Mechanism Kit and Fork Seal Cleaner.
Technical service bulletin 160 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models.
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Instructions relate to frame bolt tightening sequence, new harness and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, panniers, instrument pack washer, side stand fixing, lower yoke pinch bolt tightening sequence, update to service manual full specifications, crankcase spares kit and sliding caliper seal kit.
Technical service bulletin 157 addressing 10 service instructions.
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Instructions relate to fork oil level, service manual amendment, torque change, seat infill panel locating lug fixings, harness, gear position sensor and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, torque change, M10 ABS hard line unions, front fork disassembly and assembly, new packing crate and footboard reassembly, main frame parts kit, torque change, clutch cover fixings, ABS front brake line.
Technical service bulletin 155 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models.
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Instructions relate to the upper drive belt guard, catalytic converter mounting bracket, torque figures updates, horn fixing, centre stand fixings, front brake hose clip, clutch cover kits, breather cover fixings and audio systems.
Lighting
3 bulletinsDealer notice advising of some customer complaints relating to condensation in the instrument pack and headlamp.
Dealer notice advising that the new Autoscan feature within the SmartScan function has now been enabled with the release...
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of TDT 2025-04.1 and that instructions are detailed in Technical Bulletin 249.
Dealer notice concluding the comprehensive test conducted to explore the warranty claims for headlamps with surface...
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damage and corrective actions to prevent the issue.
Brakes
2 bulletinsDealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected issues in...
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SmartScan, on Tracker 400 & Thruxton 400 models.
Mudgaurd extension, swinging arm/chain rubbing strip, final drive unit, maximum payload, twist grip position sensor,...
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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.
Infotainment
1 bulletinTechnical Bulletin 255 provides instructions that applies to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Addition of Pinpoint Test Links...
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to Smart Scan DTC Screen & Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Removal of IUPR Uploader Application
Body & Paint
1 bulletinAdditional grease to NLGI 2 specification (Triumph recommends Castrol Grease) has been added to fill the gap between the...
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seal and the needle roller bearing within the rear pulley carrier on the above models from VIN 667870. All Thunderbird Models from start of production. When the rear wheel spindle has been removed for whatever reason, check and, if necessary, add grease to fill the gap between the seal and the needle roller bearing, as shown in the illustration below.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
1 bulletinDealer notice announcing the auto-issue of three new service tools.