Preload on Thruxton R Öhlins shock IS possible using the c spanners...

Triumph set the rear spring compression for a mix of solo and two up riding, increasing spring compression for two up riding only could result in you having very little sag if you rode it solo.

 

Triumph dealers should know how to do this, but if they don't,
since they are Ohlins shocks, go to the horses mouth and ask Ohlins??

 

After reading this I kinda wish Triumph did include the spanners with my bike.

 

You could always get them from Ohlins?

 

Well done Lex, as I said before my dealership used a spring compressor and moved it to position 2 with a pilion it should be on 3 as per manual which of course is just a guide. I will keep mine on position 2 as it seems to work solo or two up, but her in doors is only a size 10 but if your passenger is a bit lardy then you may have to go to position 3 . As said before Triumph are not informing the dealerships, and this is not the first time that I have seen poor back up on there part. I do wonder if this is a general trend with manufactors these days.

 

Hi Lex
Just wondered how you were getting on with your adjusted shocks? On your last picture it still shows two rings showing which would sujest, its still on the factory setting. Mine is now set on ring 2 which only leaves one ring showing at the top.

 

Hi Lex
Ya mine is on the middle setting or setting two, after causing a small amount of cosmetic damage the first time I tried adjusting with said C spanners, I thought stuff this and took the bike back to the dealership. They had a go and could not undo the nuts either. So they and I went back to Triumph, who said that they can be adjusted with the spenners., but it was not an every day job as this was a cafe race bike that was not meant to be adjusted in this way, they carried on with a bit more bull shxt which bored me and the guys at the dealership. Anyway the boss went and purchased the correct size spring compressor, fitted on, compressed spring, took out collet and moved lock nuts up to middle setting replaced collect let off spring compressor, job done, took about 5 mins to do both sides.
I would say that the ride now two up is more suitable for UK roads. If you are on a track day you might need to change but I dont do them so its not a problem for me. Just for info I come in at 13 stone my wife!!!!!!!!, well that used to be classified but 9 stone covers it.
In a burn up with an R nine T last week did pop the front wheel two up, but that was probably as much to do with my hand on the throttle as apposed to the suspension set up.Let us know if you have any thoughts, you started a good thread.

 

Thanks for the input y'all.

 

Disgraceful. Maybe you'll get more help from one of their "authorised" distributors near you??
I can see instruction manuals for download on their website
www.ohlins.com/support/manuals/motorcycle/owners-manuals/
Dunno if your shocks are on this list though as I'm not familiar with the back of the new Thruxton.
New bike should be supported by the dealer who sold it really!

 

I did mine last night, easy when pulling the right way, ive gone two clicks for a start , then i can always come back one.

 

Hi Wag
So how many rings can you see at the top of the shock. If you have gone up two that would put you on setting three so no rings should be showing ! I think.

 

Soz its tucked away now,i moved it two clicks-theres about1/2 inch gap now. I just rided about 20 miles and it felt better (you never know if you remembered the previous feeling properly though , a bit like adding 5bhp to a 120bhp bike !)

 

Mines got 2 rings showing, I did a few hours today and it was great. Why, I even went to Plympton, I would've said but I didnae even decide till i'd set off(often the case ).Their used stuff seems to be all Triump. I saw an older bloke there with a silver R. I like the led winkers on the demo bike.

 

Thanks so much for posting real and useful information! So many places I've looked told me I could not increase my preload with the c- spanner and wouldn't you know your information worked as advertised. Much appreciated.

 

Let's just say that I ride rather..."aggressively", the stock sport setup is too soft. I am 6 feet tall, about 13 stone without gear on for the ride. The rear preload is much too soft and limits ground clearance and cornering as well as experiencing excessive weight transfer under braking or acceleration. Rides great until 80% pace, after that it gets a bit ponderous. I should have a good suspension setup to report now that I can get the sag right.