Triumphrat

NewMetal · 07-02-2006

ok i rode my first motorcycle the other day and it was MY 1996 trident 900 and boy is it comfortable but im young and kinda short is there anywhere i can get a lowering kit for the Trident 900 to make it lower to help the handleing and appearance alittle . THX Dan

PS. i alreadyhave the rear shock all the way down.

GeoffE · 07-03-2006

Hi,

I have seen a number of things tried and reported on in other posts, which you could use the search facility to find. (e.g. Adjustable doglegs; Removing foam from seat; Eccentric chain adjusters through 180'; etc...).

However, I think your best first step may be to fit a Hagon monoshock. They produce a 'seat lowing' Type L version for the Trident. This link will lead you to the details and US distributor: Hagon Shocks.
Having lowered the back you can then drop the yoke clamps/fork legs, to balance things up, which will gain a fraction more.

Hope this helps? I assume it is touching your feet on the ground easier, that you are after? And not improving your riding position?

Ciao,
Geoff
:wink:

[ This message was edited by: GeoffE on 2006-07-03 10:11 ]

NewMetal · 07-03-2006

yeah feet on the ground the only shock i can see is for a 91 rear shock. Would that fit a 96. Thx

GeoffE · 07-03-2006

The '91 indicates the "from year", and this is the year the Trident was introduced (into Europe), although I believe the US had to wait until '95 to start receiving the models. Mechanically I don't think the Trident changed significantly throughout it's life, although the late models (e.g. '98) did receive a (rounded) bodywork change.

You may have noticed Hagon now offer an additional remote pre-load adjuster, which may be worth considering, and I believe the shock spring can be tailored to the riders weight if required. May be worth emailing the US distributor or Hagon direct for more information and confirming the spec?

Ciao,
Geoff