Suspension Setting - Triumph Bonneville Handbook

1. Front Suspension Pre- - load Adjuster
- - Thruxton only
Front Suspension Adjustment
To change the spring pre- -load, rotate the
adjuster clockwise (screw- -in) to increase
pre- -load, or anti- -clockwise (screw- -out) to
decrease pre- -load.
pre- -load adjusters such that there are an
equal number of graduation lines visible on
both forks.
Each graduation line should be set in
alignment with the upper surface of the fork
cap.
WARNING: Ensure that the
adjusters are set to the same
setting on both rear suspension
units. Settings which vary from left to
right may affect handling and stability
resulting in loss of motorcycle
control, and an accident.
!!
NOTE:
!
The motorcycle is delivered from the
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factory with the spring pre- - load
adjuster set with 4 graduation lines
visible.
Maintenance and Adjustment
Always set the
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1. Rear Suspension Pre-load Adjusters
- - All Models
Rear Suspension Adjustment
The standard rear suspension pre-load
settings provide a comfortable ride and good
handling characteristics for general, solo
riding. The table (below-right) shows
suggested settings for rear suspension
pre-load under differing load conditions.
To change the rear suspension spring
pre-load setting, insert a suitable tool into the
hole provided in the adjuster ring.
Turn the adjuster ring clockwise to increase
spring pre-load, and anti-clockwise to
decrease spring pre-load.
WARNING: Ensure that the
adjusters are set to the same
setting on both rear suspension
units. Settings which vary from left to
right may affect handling and stability
resulting in loss of motorcycle
control, and an accident.
!!
!
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