Suspension adjustments for a lightweight

[DCLXVI]

Got a 2010 striple R...love the bike, but I weight 140lbs(5'7"). Is there any necessary suspension adjustments that need to be made? As far as I perceive it, the bike seems to handle very well. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

Thanks

[alphamang]

I think the spring preload for you might be a bit too hard.

How much do you weigh with full gear?

[DCLXVI]

Now Im concerned! Approx. 160lbs, but how can you tell if suspension adjustments are needed?

thanks for reply

[Lucid Triple]

have it adjusted, you just never know where the settings are at now, more so the preload

[FLuK28]

check out this link.

http://www.onthethrottle.com/content/view/73/40/


great little video that may help you answer some questions

[El Paso Joe]

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but simply want to ask a question based on the general idea of the thread.

I own a 08' St3. I'm 5'11" and 210lbs. When I hit sharp bumps on crumby streets sometimes it feels like my teeth are going to rattle out of my head. I understand my model has no adjustable damper or fork adjustments, but is my year and make suspension really that "hard?"

Thanks guys.

[Diego]

Originally Posted by DCLXVI

Now Im concerned! Approx. 160lbs, but how can you tell if suspension adjustments are needed?

You really answered this in your own original post: "As far as I perceive it, the bike seems to handle very well. 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'."

You're within the target weight range for the average setting, so if it's handling well and you aren't experiencing any less than satisfactory results, then why fret yourself over it?

If you just can't help obsessing when you see mention of suspension adjustment on the Internet, though, then refer to the little R-specific insert that should have come with your owners manual. Setting numbers from that insert have previously been posted by member Djm in another thread on this forum. Here it is again:

...............Rebound (F)...Compression (F)...Rebound (R)...Compression (R)

Standard............4...............4...............8...............8

Softer..............6...............6..............10..............10

Sport...............2...............2...............6...............6

2up.................4...............4...............8...............8

The front spring pre-load should always be at 7 turns out for all settings.

But I must remind you that despite the casualness with which some folks tinker with preload, Triumph specifically warns that it is NOT a user adjustment, and this site does not endorse going contrary to any manufacturer's explicit safety warnings. If you talk yourself into believing it might need adjustment, I suggest having that part done at the shop.

[Diego]

Originally Posted by El Paso Joe

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but simply want to ask a question based on the general idea of the thread.

That's been the subject of a lot of philosophizing since 2007, Joe. Yes, it can be a hard ride, and yes, it's normal for the standard model. It's no rougher than a lot of the classic English bikes were, though. I would simply steer you to the Rear Susupension Upgrade Thread and related existing ones to carry on that discussion.

[DCLXVI]

You're within the target weight range for the average setting, so if it's handling well and you aren't experiencing any less than satisfactory results, then why fret yourself over it?



Thanks for the advice!, you're right, why fret over it if I feel satisfied, not to mention, you saved me some money

Cheers!
Dan

[alphamang]

I was told by the dealer that target weight for stock preload adjustments are 160lbs - 180lbs range... just an FYI, I guess.

Now, if you have a Street Triple R and you're feeling some compression/dampening issues then that's something you can experiment with. Just make sure you always reset to 0 before you start turning the dial out, and make sure your front forks are adjusted the same amount.