2016 Thruxton 1200 Harsh Ride

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  1. flattrack42

    flattrack42 New Member

    Dec 3, 2017
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    My standard 2016 Thruxton still has factory suspension settings, and they are similar in harshness to my 2000 TBS.
    I eventually changed the TBS (since has been sold), and it helped. Loved that bike! My question on the Thruxton is.... other than rear preload, there is not much else you can do. Has anyone here changed fork valves or went to a different shock?
    Thanks...ft42
     
  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
    Plenty on here have played about with their suspension but I don't have a Thruxton so can't offer advice
    I'm sure someone will be able to help you especially if you post a picture :p
     
  3. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Hi welcome to the nut house you should fit right in.
    Tucker:mask:
     
  4. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome.....
     
  5. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome in
     
  6. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Loads of posts in the Bonneville section on the harsh suspension.
    I fitted Hagon progressive springs up front with 7.5 oil and Hagon rear shocks to my 2012 Bonnie EFI
    What a difference!
    Ring them, tell them your weight, riding style etc and they will advise.
    Great service and technical support.
     
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  7. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello ft42 and welcome to the forum :)
     
  8. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    Harsh, but fair!:p
     
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  9. flattrack42

    flattrack42 New Member

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    Thanks.....I figure to adjust the shocks, then see how it goes. Looking forward to hanging out here.
     
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  10. flattrack42

    flattrack42 New Member

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    I'll check those posts. Seems you have to tinker with suspension settings to get it like you want. The TBS was, uh..."stiff", my '96 Trophy was "soft", and the Thruxton is just like the TBS. WIll get it sorted, eventually.
     
  11. flattrack42

    flattrack42 New Member

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    Yep, and lots of fun.
     
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  12. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Intiminators are another option.
    Quite a bit cheaper on your side of the pond than in the U.K. I believe.
     

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