Triumph Tiger Explorer - Front Suspension; Front Fork Inspection; Front Suspension Settings; Spring Pre-Load Adjustment

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Front Suspension
Front Fork Inspection
Examine each fork for any sign of damage,
scratching of the slider surface, or for oil
leaks.
If any damage or leakage is found, consult an
authorized Triumph dealer.
To check that the forks operate smoothly:
• Position the motorcycle on level
ground.
• While holding the handlebars and
applying the front brake, pump the
forks up and down several times.
• If roughness or excessive stiffness is
detected, consult your authorized
Triumph dealer.
Front Suspension Settings
The front forks have spring pre-load
adjustment only.
Spring Pre-Load Adjustment
1. Spring pre-load adjuster
The spring pre-load adjusters are located at
the top of each fork.
To change the spring pre-load, rotate the
adjuster clockwise to increase pre-load, or
counter-clockwise to decrease pre-load.
Always count the number of
counter-clockwise turns from the fully
clockwise position and set both forks to the
same setting.
Note:
• The motorcycle is delivered from
the factory with the spring
pre-load set at 8 counter-clockwise
turns from the fully clockwise
position.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle with defective or
damaged suspension is dangerous and
may lead to loss of control and an accident.
Warning
Never attempt to dismantle any part of the
suspension units, as all units contain
pressurized oil. Skin and eye damage can
result from contact with the pressurized oil.
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