Suspension Setting; Front Suspension Adjustment; Rear Suspension Adjustment - Triumph Bonneville Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment

Suspension Setting

All models except the Thruxton have non-
adjustable front
Thruxton is fitted with adjustable front
suspension.
Warning
Never attempt to dismantle any part of the
suspension units, as all units contain
pressurized oil. Skin and eye damage can
result from contact with the pressurized oil.

Front Suspension Adjustment

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1. Front suspension pre-load adjuster -
Thruxton only
To change the spring pre-load, rotate the
adjuster clockwise (screw-in) to increase
pre-load, or counter-clockwise (screw-out) to
decrease pre-load. Always set the pre-load
adjusters such that there are an equal
number of graduation lines visible on both
forks.
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suspension. Only
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Each graduation line should be set in
alignment with the upper surface of the fork
cap.
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Ensure that the adjusters are set to the
same setting on both front 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
pre-load
4 graduation lines visible.

Rear Suspension Adjustment

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1. Rear suspension pre-load adjusters -
all models
The standard rear suspension pre-load
settings provide a comfortable ride and good
handling characteristics for general, solo
riding. The table (overleaf) shows suggested
Warning
factory with the
adjuster set
spring
with
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