Rear Suspension Units; Suggested Suspension Settings; Removal - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension Units
Adiustment
The rear suspension is adjustable for pre-Ioad only.
To change the rear suspension spring pre-Ioad setting,
insert the adjustment tool supplied in the tool kit into the
hole provided in the adjuster ring.
1. Rear Suspension Unit
2.
Tool
Turn the adjuster ring clockwise to increase spring pre-
load, and anti-clockwise to decrease spring pre-Ioad.
When delivered from the factory, the pre-Ioad adjuster will
be set at position 1 for Rocket III and Classic, position 2
for Rocket III Touring.
Ensure that the adjusters are set to the same setting on
both rear suspension units. Settings that vary from left to
right may affect handling and stability resulting in loss of
motorcycle control, and an accident.
Suggested Suspension Settings
Adjuster settings are counted from one with position one
being with the adjuster turned fully anti-clockwise. There
are five positions in total. Position one gives the minimum
amount of spring pre-Ioad.
Riding Condition Suspension Suspension
Preload
Preload
Setting Setting
Rocket
III
Rocket
III
and Classic Touring
Rider only Position 1
Position 2
Rider and passenger Position 2 Position 4
Rider, passenger Position 5 Position 5
and luggage
Note:
•
The details given in the table are to be used as
a guide only where the rider and passenger
each weigh 90 kg or less. Setting requirements
should be increased for heavier riders and
passengers and according to personal
preferences.
Removal
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
Rocket III Touring
Note:
• For Rocket III and Classic go to step 5.
1. Open the pannier lid.
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