Front Suspension; Suspension Adjustment; Suspension Setting - Triumph DAYTONA 650 Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION

Front Fork Inspection
Examine each fork stanchion for any
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sign of damage, scratching of the
slider surface, or for oil leaks.
If any damage or leakage is found
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consult an
dealer.
To check that the forks operate smoothly:
Position the motorcycle on level
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ground.
While holding the handlebars and
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applying the front brake, pump the
forks up and down several times.
NOTE:
The suspension movement will be
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affected by different adjustment
settings.
If roughness
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stiffness is detected, consult your
authorised Triumph dealer.
WARNING:
motorcycle with defective or
damaged suspension can damage the
motorcycle, cause loss of control, or
an accident.
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Maintenance and Adjustment
authorised Triumph
or excessive
Riding the
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SUSPENSION SETTING

The standard suspension settings provide a
comfortable ride
characteristics for general, solo riding. The
chart on the following page shows
suggested settings for front and rear
suspension.
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
presurised oil.
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WARNING: Ensure that the
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correct balance between front
and rear suspension is maintained.
Suspension imbalance
significantly change
characteristics leading to loss of
control and an accident. Refer to the
chart overleaf for further information
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or consult your Triumph dealer.
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WARNING: Ensure that the
adjusters are set to the same
setting on both forks. Settings which
vary from left to right hand forks may
affect handling resulting in loss of
control, and an accident.
NOTE:
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The setting figures over-page
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are all measured as clicks out from
the fully screwed in position
unless stated otherwise.
and good handling
could
handling