Rear brake failure on all 2002-2003 triumph bonneville america, america, and speed master motorcycles. If the bike has been on its side fallen off the kick stand or fallen over for any reason and you get it back upright and proceed with normal operation after riding and pumping the rear brake several times you have a complete failure. None of the motorcycles had any damage to the brake assy. This has happened to a lot of riders I have the vehicle VIN numbers and the names of that operators. After contacting triumph they do not see it as a problem but as owners we do. We would like to see this fixed before someone who does not have any idea this can and does happen gets killed. One life is worth all of the motorcycles built. Please help us get this problem taken care of. I have a petition that only has 39 owners that have signed it so far of that group 17 including myself have had a rear brake failures. The petition is only a week old and is only seen by members of a group of members of a web site about triumph motorcycles. Out side this group of about 1500 members other riders have no way of knowing about this problem. No warning label nothing from dealers or triumph ltd or triumph USA. Please note that I do not know of any fatalities or injuries at this time but that some may exist and be miss reported.
The worst 2002 Triumph Daytona problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Wheels
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the rear wheel needle roller bearing as fitted only to certain single sided swinging arm motorcycles can deteriorate and seize causing the rear wheel to lock-up.
- Risk
- This can cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all rear wheel bearings. Owner notification began september 19, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.
Recall number 02V242000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fuel line fitting leaks
Triumph responded to odi's information request on february 23, 2004. In addition to the my2000-2002 triumph daytona and sprint models, triumph identified the following additional models that were built with the same fuel line fittings:2000-2003 tt600, 2002-2004 speed four, 2004 daytona 600, 1997-2004 daytona t595 & 955, 1997-2004 speed triple 855 & 955, 2000-2004 sprint rs 955, 1999-2004 sprint st 955, and 1999-2004 tiger 855 & 955.the majorityof these motorcycles will be included in the recall.a modified connector was introduced late in calendar year 2003, which does not appear to exhibit the defect. Motorcycles built after the modification will not be recalled.triumph identified 13 united states and 6 uk complaints.one us complaint appeared to be related to a possible crash where leaking fuel caused a loss of traction. After odi's review of triumph'sdocuments, followed by a discussion of relevant facts with triumph, they made the decision to conduct the recall.the recalled vehicles will have the plastic fuel connectors replaced with a similarly designed aluminum connector. This investigation is closed.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Triumph Daytona 92
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice advising to check for an immobiliser software update before replacing any TPMS components on...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should...
- Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool
- Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected...
- Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-04 and dealers should begin using it...
What 2002 Triumph Daytona owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel line quick disconnected began leaking while riding. Gasoline spills all over the hot engine and exhaust pipes. Dealer service rep said "this happens all the time". Feel this is a safety issue that triumph must know about and should address.*ak by the way, this valve is located about eight inches from the riders lap.
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Questions about the 2002 Triumph Daytona
Is the 2002 Triumph Daytona reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Triumph Daytona, close to a typical Daytona model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Triumph Daytona?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Triumph Daytona have?
1 recall, covering wheels.
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