Rear Suspension Adjustment; Spring Pre-Load Adjustment - Triumph Tiger Explorer Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment
Warning
Ensure that the correct balance between
front and rear suspension is maintained.
Suspension imbalance could significantly
change handling characteristics leading to
loss of control and an accident. Refer to the
front and rear suspension setting charts for
further information or consult your dealer.
Note:
• The motorcycle is delivered from
the factory with
suspension set at the standard
settings, as shown in the relevant
suspension chart (see page 109).
• These charts are only a guide.
Setting requirements may vary for
rider weight and
preferences. See the following
pages for information regarding
suspension adjustment.

Rear Suspension Adjustment

The rear suspension unit on this motorcycle is
adjustable for spring pre-load and rebound
damping.
110

Spring Pre-Load Adjustment

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the rear
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1. Spring pre-load adjuster
The spring pre-load adjuster is situated on
the right hand side of the motorcycle, at the
top of the rear suspension unit.
personal
To adjust the spring pre-load setting rotate
the adjuster clockwise to increase, or counter-
clockwise to decrease.
Note:
• The setting is measured as the
number
counter-clockwise from the fully
clockwise (hardest) position.
• The motorcycle is delivered from
the
pre-load
counter-clockwise from the fully
clockwise position.
of adjuster 'clicks'
factory with the spring
set 20 clicks