Triumph Street Scrambler (2017-2020) Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals
This is the maintenance schedule with associated service intervals for the Triumph Street Scrambler, the new-for-2017 water-cooled version of Triumph’s original classic scrambler.
The Triumph Street Scrambler is powered by a 900cc parallel-twin with a 270-degree crank. It’s a slight displacement bump from the 865cc parallel-twin of the EFI Scrambler, but the more important change is the cooling — it’s liquid-cooled!
Aside from helping the engine stay cooler and make slightly more power, this also helps the new Street Scrambler comply with tightening emissions regulations.
The maintenance schedule is very similar to those for other motorcycles with similar engines in the Triumph Modern Classics, like the Triumph Street Twin, which now also has a 270-degree crank.
In 2019, Triumph made some changes to the Street Scrambler and Street Twin, improving the power and the braking, but they didn’t update the manual (just a few parts, e.g. brakes).
In 2021, Triumph released the 2021 Triumph Street Scrambler again, and this time updated the maintenance schedule.
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Triumph Street Scrambler Service Intervals
The Triumph Street Scrambler has 10000 mile / 16000 km or annual service intervals. At every service, you change the oil and oil filter, change the air filter, and do a list of checks.
On the Street Scrambler of this generation, Triumph suggests you check or replace the spark plug at every service.
The valve service interval for the Street Scrambler is every two services, or 20000 miles / 32000 km. That’s also the point at which you change the spark plugs.
Since the Street Scrambler has a liquid-cooled engine, make sure you keep the coolant up to date. And replace the brake fluid per the schedule.
What you need to maintain the Triumph Street Scrambler
Maintaining the Street Scrambler is fairly easy — it’s a naked bike with a chain drive, and you can get to all of the parts fairly easily (though removing the tank is awkward… many people just kind of twist it ninety degrees, leaving the pipes intact).
Below is a list of parts and consumables you need for maintaining your Triumph Street Scrambler.
| Part | Triumph Street Scrambler spec |
|---|---|
| Oil | Triumph recommends 10W/40 or 10W/50 semi or fully synthetic motorcycle engine oil that meets specification API SH (or higher) and JASO MA, such as Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully synthetic) engine oil, sold as Castrol Power RS Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully synthetic) in some countries. A high-quality alternative is Motul 300V or Motul 7100. |
| Oil filter | Replace the oil filter every time you change the oil. Use Triumph part number T1218001, which fits a lot of motorcycles. You can also use Hiflofiltro HF204RC which has a neat nut on the end. |
| Brake fluid | Triumph motorcycles need DOT 4 brake fluid (the 900cc range has a clutch cable, so you don’t need fluid for the clutch). |
| Coolant | Triumph uses Hybrid Organic Acid Technology coolant with a 50% ethylene glycol mix. Zerex G05 is a HOAT coolant that meets this spec. |
| Front brake pads | Standard brake pads code is: * 2017-2018: T2027535. The equivalent part number for EBC brakes is FA142HH. * 2019-2020: T2026565 |
| Rear brake pads | Use original part number T2022955. The equivalent part number for EBC brakes is FA214/2HH. |
| Spark plugs | NGK code LMAR8A-9. Note they’re sold individually. Make sure they’re gapped to 0.9mm (+0.0, -0.1mm) with an appropriate spark plug gap tool. |
| Air filter | The part number for the air filter is T2201057. You can also use K&N part TB-9016. |
Maintenance Schedule for Triumph Street Scrambler
The following is the list of maintenance operations and to be done on this motorcycle with a distance or time interval — whichever comes earlier. It’s the same as the maintenance schedule from the manual, but reformatted to fit a web page.
We’ve split the maintenance schedule for the Street Scrambler into three parts:
- Daily / pre-ride checks
- The service schedule
- The annual service checklist.
Daily / Pre-ride checks
Do the following safety checks daily or before rides. Also perform these at the time of your scheduled service.
| Triumph Street Scrambler – Daily / Pre-ride checks |
|---|
| Engine – check for leaks |
| Cooling system – check for leaks |
| Coolant level – check/adjust |
| Clutch cable – check operation and free play. Clutch free play: 2-3mm |
| Tire wear/tire damage – check |
| Tire pressures – check/adjust See below or tire pressures |
| Wheels – inspect for damage |
| Steering – check for free operation |
| Front and rear suspension – check for damage, leaks, and smooth operation |
| Brake system – check operation (easy lever operation, no stuck calipers) and for leaks |
| Brake pads – check wear levels |
| Brake fluid levels – check |
| Drive chain slack – check/adjust See below for guidance |
| All lights, instruments and electrical systems – check/adjust |
| Bank angle indicators – check for wear |
| Side stand/Center stand – check for wear / smooth operation. Lubricate as necessary |
Annual Service
Bellow are the annual service items to do when servicing your Street Scrambler.
| Triumph Street Scrambler Annual Service |
|---|
| [D] Autoscan – Carry out a full Autoscan using the Triumph Diagnostic Tool |
| Cooling system – check coolant hoses for chafing/ cracks/ damage. Replace if necessary. |
| Wheel bearings – check for wear/smooth operation |
| Headstock bearings – check/adjust |
| Drive chain rubbing strips – check |
| [D] Instruments, chassis ECM (if equipped) and engine ECM – check for latest calibration download using the Triumph diagnostic tool |
| [D] Carry out all outstanding Service Bulletin and warranty work |
| Carry out road test |
| [D] Complete the service record book and reset the service indicator (if equipped) |
Core Items Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the core parts of a Triumph Street Scrambler.
Notes on the maintenance schedule for the Street Scrambler:
- Do the items marked above that are part of the daily checks and the annual service.
- Items marked [D] are for dealers/authorised technicians, unless you have dealer tools handy.
| Miles x 1000 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Km x 1000 | 16 | 32 | 48 | 65 | Every |
| Engine oil – replace (Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40) | • | • | • | • | Year |
| Engine oil filter – replace (HF204RC) | • | • | • | • | Year |
| Air cleaner – replace | • | • | • | • | Year |
| Spark plugs – check | • | • | |||
| Spark plugs – replace | • | • | |||
| Valve clearances – check | • | • | |||
| Camshaft timing – Check / Adjust | • | • | |||
| Throttle body plate (butterfly) – check/ clean | • | • | • | • | |
| Fuel filter – replace | • | • | Year | ||
| Brake fluid – replace (Castrol DOT 4) | 2 years | ||||
| Coolant – replace | 3 years | ||||
| Fuel and Evaporative Loss Hoses – replace | • | 4 years | |||
| Fork oil – replace | • | ||||
| Steering head bearings – lubricate | • | • | |||
| Brake master cylinders – check for fluid leaks | • | • | • | • | |
| Brake calipers – check for fluid leaks and seized pistons | • | • | • | • | |
| Drive chain – wear check | 800 km (500 mi) | ||||
| Drive chain – lubricate (Motul Chain Paste) | 300 km (200 mi) |
About the Triumph Street Scrambler
The Triumph Street Scrambler is, as its name implies, a road bike that has aesthetic inspiration from “scramblers” — which were on-road bikes that could do some off-road stuff.
These days, off-road bikes and dual sports own the territory of rock scrambling and desert crossing, but the Triumph Street Scrambler is perfectly capable of navigating down fire roads or bumpy country paths without too much fuss.
This is in contrast with the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC / XE, which has actual off-road performance potential thanks to the 21-inch front wheel and longer suspension travel (particularly in the XE model).
The Triumph Street Scrambler was a significant upgrade for the previous 865cc EFI scrambler, introducing a new emissions-compliant engine that also gave a bit more power.
Triumph billed it as a higher-performance motorcycle, but the truth is that performance was just a side benefit of revamping the engine.
This evolution of the Scrambler’s engine moves power slightly up the torque curve. The redline is now 7,500 rpm (up from 7,000 rpm in the previous 865 cc scrambler). Peak torque is delivered down low at 3,200 rpm, which means that it’s basically everywhere.
The new 2017 Triumph Scrambler has ride-by-wire feeding the ECU, but no other benefits of ride-by-wire like cruise control.
In 2019, Triumph further upgraded the Street Scrambler. They improved the engine, making it revvier, and increasing peak horsepower from 55 bhp to 65 bhp. They also upgraded the front brake — still a single disc, but now gripped by a Brembo 4-piston caliper.
The front forks are as of 2019 cartridge forks with scrambler-style rubber gaiters and a full 120mm of travel. Not quite dirt bike levels, but halfway there.
In 2021, Triumph upgraded the Street Scrambler again with changes to the engine and the maintenance schedule. See the maintenance schedule for the 2021 Street Scrambler here.
Manual for the Triumph Street Scrambler
The above maintenance schedule comes directly from the user’s manual for the Triumph Street Scrambler, which is available on the Triumph website. It’s part of the Triumph Modern Classics manual.
