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2003 Triumph Speedmaster problems

The most common problem on the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster is acceleration and speed control. Its complaint count is close to a typical Speedmaster model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
95
Worst area
Acceleration

The worst 2003 Triumph Speedmaster problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Acceleration
    2

Problems by type

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  • Acceleration
    2

Recalls 2

Electrical system: starter assemblyReported June 2, 2004 · 2,792 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On some motorcycles, under certain assembly conditions, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe. This could cause the insulation on the starter cable to degrade.
Risk
Should the starter motor cable insulation become worn, a 12-volt electrical short would occur, increasing the risk of a fire or not allowing the motorcycle to start.
Remedy
Dealers will examine the cable for signs of contact with the oil cooler pipe. The cable will be re-positioned. The recall began november 20, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 04V262000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinderReported December 11, 2003 · 5,148 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is dropped onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir.
Risk
If left unattended, the rear brake may not operate, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the rear brake master cylinder reservoir. Owner notification began on december 31, 2003. Owners should contact triumph at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 03V525000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster 95

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 95 bulletins for the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster

What 2003 Triumph Speedmaster owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 16, 2004 · Acceleration · 300 miles · GA · crash

Amended:correction. I wrecked my 2003 triumph speedmaster in october 2003. The drag bars on the front puts a rider forward over the gas tank. The front shocks are too weak for the massive dual front brakes and the front springs give too much and travel about 8" pushing the driver over the handlebars. I fell and broke 2 ribs and the engine kept running and it tore up the engine. Triumph wouldn't fix the engine under warranty because I fell on the bike and I had to pay the 2650.00 engine repair myself. These bikes have a design flaw in that it keeps running when fallen over and,the travel on the front shocks must be at least 8" with the too powerful front dual brakes. The geometry of the bike pushes the larger rider over the handlebars because of the force created by the diving front end with the driver over the gas tank because of the drag bars. It is a poor and defective design.this is a date correction from an original complaint.

Filed Apr 16, 2004 · Acceleration · 300 miles · GA · crash

2003 triumph speedmaster weak shocks on the front nose dive and travel over 8 inches with the powerful dual front brakes. The drag bars on the front put the rider up over the gas tank. When hitting the powerful brakes it puts the rider in the position of being on a downwards slope and if he weighs over 200 pounds gravity pushes the driver forward over the handllbars as he's traveling downhill based on the geometry of the bike.I went over the handlebars and broke two ribs at a 2mph emergency stop.also, the bike has no kill switch and it keeps running and it damaged the left bearing on the engine.

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Is the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster, close to a typical Speedmaster model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster?

Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2003 Triumph Speedmaster have?

2 recalls, covering electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

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