Front Suspension - Front Fork Inspection; Front Suspension Adjustment; Front Suspension Settings - Thruxton R - Triumph Street Twin Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance And Adjustment
Front Suspension -
Front Fork Inspection
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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Examine each fork for any sign of
damage, scratching
surface, or for oil leaks.
If any damage or leakage is found,
consult an authorised Triumph dealer.
To check that
smoothly:
Position the motorcycle on level ground.
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of the slider
the forks operate
While holding
applying the front brake, pump the forks
up and down several times.
If roughness or excessive stiffness is
detected, consult
Triumph dealer.

Front Suspension Adjustment

The Thruxton R is fitted with adjustable
front suspension.
All other models have non‑adjustable
front suspension.
Front Suspension Settings -
Thruxton R
Warning
Make sure that the adjusters are set
to the same setting on both front
suspension units. Settings that vary
from left to right may affect handling
and stability resulting
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
Make sure that the correct balance
between front and rear suspension is
maintained. Suspension
could significantly change handling
characteristics
control and an accident. Refer to the
table for further information or consult
your authorised Triumph dealer.
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