Front Suspension; Front Fork Inspection; Rear Suspension; Suspension Setting Chart - Tiger 800 Only - Triumph Tiger 800 Owner's Handbook Manual

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
authorised 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
Triumph dealer.
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
pressurised oil. Skin and eye damage can
result from contact with the pressurised oil.
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Rear Suspension

Suspension Setting Chart -
Tiger 800 only
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Solo Riding
Rider and Luggage
Rider and Passenger,
or Rider, Passenger
and Luggage
¹ Number of clicks anti-clockwise from the
fully clockwise (hardest) position.
Suspension Setting Chart -
authorised
Tiger 800XC only
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Solo Riding
Rider and
Luggage
Rider and
Passenger, or
Rider, Passenger
and Luggage
Off-Road Use
¹ Number of clicks anti-clockwise from the
fully clockwise (hardest) position.
² Number of turns anti-clockwise from the
fully clockwise (hardest) position.
The standard suspension settings provide a
comfortable
characteristics for general, solo riding. The
charts above show suggested settings for the
rear suspension.
Spring Pre-Load¹
30
0
0
Spring Rebound
Pre-Load¹ Damping²
24 1.5
0 1
0 0.5
0 0.5
ride and good handling