Triumph Thruxton - Front Suspension Preload Adjustment - Thruxton R Only

Maintenance And Adjustment
113
Preload
Loading Condition Spring Preload
1
Solo Riding Standard 7. 0
Comfort (Softer) 7. 0
Sport (Firmer) 7. 0
Rider and Passenger 7. 0
1
Number of adjuster turns clockwise from the
fully anticlockwise position.
Damping
Loading Condition Rebound
Damping
2
Compression
Damping
2
Solo
Riding
Standard 5.0 5.25
Comfort
(Softer)
6.5 8.5
Sport
(Firmer)
2.0 2.0
Rider and Passenger 4.0 5.25
2
Number of adjuster turns anticlockwise from
the fully clockwise position.
Note:
• This chart is only a guide. Setting
requirements may vary for rider
weight and personal preferences.
See the following pages for
information regarding suspension
adjustment.
The standard suspension setting
provides a comfortable ride and good
handling characteristics for general, solo
riding. The chart shows suggested
settings for the front suspension.
Front Suspension Preload
Adjustment - Thruxton R Only
ciys
1
1. Front suspension preload adjuster
The preload adjuster is located at the
bottom of the front suspension unit.
To change the preload:
Rotate the adjuster clockwise to
increase, or anticlockwise to decrease
using the adjustment tool located in the
right hand side panel.
Always count the number of turns from
the fully clockwise position.
Note:
• The motorcycle is delivered from
the factory with the preload
adjuster set at the Standard
setting, as shown in the relevant
suspension chart (see page 112).