Hi peeps I need some more advice being a light weight scrawny person I am finding front suspension settings are great on my new speed r But when out on our shite British road network with its bumps ripples and craters I get flung out of the seat and lot this is becoming a pain in the arse in more ways than one Never had a bike with trick suspension so not to sure how to proceed I weigh just under 10 stone Thanks Gary
I reckon your best bet would be fitting a softer spring, you could try backing off the compression adjuster for now
I am 11 stone and the ohlins suspension on the 16'R is ok as standard. I come from a Panigale sportsbike which is really harsh so the R feels very good to me. Over bad roads it feels a little harsh so I have softened the compression and rebound on front forks (left and right fork have adjusters on top, one fork is compression and other fork is rebound, can't remember which is which - See owners manual on where and how to adjust). Same with rear shocks, this is easier, just turn the adjuster knob for both compression and rebound towards the softer 'S' direction by 1 or 2 clicks to start with. always remember to note down how many clicks you change from default so that you can put them back on if things don't feel right. Also, ideally you change 1 or 2 settings at a time, ride and assess before making further changes. Preload on the spring could be softened to suit your weight both front and back, but this is better done by a suspension specialist or the Triumph garage with you sitting on the bike with all gear. Getting it professionally set up for your weight will give the most benefit especially if you don't know much about suspensions. For example a local specialist charges £40 which in my opinion is worth every penny.
The problem with adjusting the suspention on the 2016R is, the settings in the manual are wrong. To soften the rear and set up in comfort setting, the manual recommends turning compression out 14 click from full turned in......but it only turns out 11clicks? Also the sag is non adjustable (read in hand book). Never had a bike where pre load couldn't be adjusted. I contacted the dealer, they couldn't help. Contacted Triumph, they didn't reply.
Thats weird, i have a possible 21 clicks out on comp and my rear spring has adjusting rings so as i can play with the preload for sag
It might be the rebound not the compression, I'll check later. This is what I read in the manual, it is fully adjustable but looks like they want you to leave it alone. What's the point in high quality suspension.
Yeah, disregard that about the rear being non-adjustable. My 2014 manual says the same. It's clearly adjustable, but I'm sure this is a liability ("cover your ass") issue on Triumph's side. This way if you dick it up and crash as a result, they can say "we told you not to touch it" when you bring a frivolous lawsuit against them for your own foolishness. On advice from another member here, I bought a progressive spanner that attaches to a 3/8" ratchet handle and adjusted my rear sag. Probably the biggest improvement I've made to the bike. Wrench away!
Yes I think this is a liability issue. I would love to get the set up done professionally, if any one knows of someone in South Wales let me know
I'd check the settings first as mine were 2 clicks less all round than what it says in the book. Just do small ie 1 click at a time adjustments and you'll find your happy place
Went to Jhs last Tuesday £34.99 had me set up with correct preload and recommended comp and rebound front n back. Front preload in manual was 7 turns in. Correct preload for my weight was only 5 turns in. Ride is much softer now. Need to get used to it as I had acclimatised to the hard ride.
Done a few hundred miles on S. Wales Mtn roads (Afan valley, Bwlch, Rhigos, Storey Arms, Llandovery, Black Mtn Rd you know the ones) and the handling is just as good as it was before, but the ride is definitely smoother. 34.99 well spent.
Mine was a really hard ride that would lift you out of the seat, soften both of the rear by 3 clicks and it's like a different bike, now for the front..
