Featured Ohlins Rear Shocks On My Speed Twin

I have just fitted some Thruxton R Ohlins Rear shocks to my Speed Twin.
picked them up on Fleabay at a decent price.
Fitted straight with no problems.
Any Suggestions on settings anyone ?
i haven't been out for a decent ride yet but it seems to rides much better.
i guess it would look better with black springs.

cheers Ady

 

Put them back to standard ( Thruxton) settings. I cant imagine much real difference, Set preload to your weight maybe.

 

Where's the grab rail from?

 

have a look at my earlier post about it.
its made by Ventura


https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/grab-rail-for-a-speed-twin-1200.19991/

 

i have set just a little softer than standard at present , will have a play about

 

Personally I like the yellow springs; adds a splash of color.

Looking forward to making this upgrade on my black Speedy

 

Just ordered up some Thruxton R rears for my Speedy. Thanks for the inspiration Ady!

 

Nice one i had a good ride out today , the bike is so much better , going out two up tomorrow so lets see what its like. I am now on standard settings.
Next to sort the front end out

 

Ohlins are supposed to come next week. I’ll post pics when they are on!

 

They look stunning Ady.... It looks like my bank account is going to be a little lighter next month when I get back from holiday....

 

What's the front end plan to compliment this?
Looks good so far

 

thanks have a look on Ebay there is often some on there for sale

 

Probably going for Ohlins spring cartridges but still doing some research

 

I pick my speed twin up early next year from Webb's, it will the first bike since 1999 that ive had that does not have Ohlins as standard (Mille Tuono & Triple "R" ). I will ride it for a few months and make a decision wether to upgrade or not, it felt a good set up when i had my test ride.

 

Ohlins rear shocks obtained and installed!

I’ve set them up for “comfort” (20 clicks compression, 40 clicks rebound) and the least amount of preload.

I weigh about 160 lb; ride is much better than stock with this setup. Even a hack like me can feel it.

And there’s a nice splash of yellow color on the black bike.

 

Looking good any plans on modifying the front forks i must agree the ride is much improved

 

Can you tell me if you used the nuts and bolts from the original shock or any additional hardware please? I’ve just bought a set from an 2018 thruxton so waiting on them to be delivered

 

Yes a straight fit using all the original fasteners, a fairly easy task

 

Sweet. Thanks for that. Very excited I think it looks so much better with the ohlins

 

Where did you buy the exhausts mate