smilinjack 0 Posted June 6, 2014 I've had my Triumph well over a year and never quite got on with the front end. Seemed hard and lifeless, so finally l set the forks back to factory settings as a start point. What a difference! Dunno if the previous owner was a bit of a munter, but preload, compression and damping were all stiffer than stock. Might try lowering the yokes a tad as well. I feel quite encouraged by my evening's work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted June 6, 2014 nice one can't beat a bit of a twiddle!!! especially if the outcome is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted June 7, 2014 nice 1 m8 , you had it up on your lift yet ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner 0 Posted June 7, 2014 @smilinjack wrote:I've had my Triumph well over a year and never quite got on with the front end. Seemed hard and lifeless, so finally l set the forks back to factory settings as a start point. What a difference! Dunno if the previous owner was a bit of a munter, but preload, compression and damping were all stiffer than stock. Might try lowering the yokes a tad as well. I feel quite encouraged by my evening's work try putting a washer or two under the rear shock mount rather than lowering the forks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted June 7, 2014 @bladerunner wrote:@smilinjack wrote:I've had my Triumph well over a year and never quite got on with the front end. Seemed hard and lifeless, so finally l set the forks back to factory settings as a start point. What a difference! Dunno if the previous owner was a bit of a munter, but preload, compression and damping were all stiffer than stock. Might try lowering the yokes a tad as well. I feel quite encouraged by my evening's work try putting a washer or two under the rear shock mount rather than lowering the forks.Yes I was thinking about that, although for my VFR originally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladerunner 0 Posted June 7, 2014 Its a lot easier than getting the front up in the air for one and also you lose ground clearance if you drop the forks but gain it if you raise the rear. Another thing to think about, if you lower the front the bike will sit more upright on the sidestand and be much easier to knock over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted June 7, 2014 @Davehutch wrote:nice 1 m8 , you had it up on your lift yet ? no, not least cuz Ros has buried it in other stuff. I can see the floor now I'll grant you, but I can't do feck all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted June 7, 2014 @bladerunner wrote:Its a lot easier than getting the front up in the air for one and also you lose ground clearance if you drop the forks but gain it if you raise the rear. Another thing to think about, if you lower the front the bike will sit more upright on the sidestand and be much easier to knock over. The other snag is that my Speedy doesn't have a bolt fitting at either end, it's two eyelets. Would have to be dogbones really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macie_UK 0 Posted June 9, 2014 @smilinjack wrote:I've had my Triumph well over a year and never quite got on with the front end. Seemed hard and lifeless, so finally l set the forks back to factory settings as a start point. What a difference! Dunno if the previous owner was a bit of a munter, but preload, compression and damping were all stiffer than stock. Might try lowering the yokes a tad as well. I feel quite encouraged by my evening's work Good news mate Why do you want to lover the front, isn't it turning in quick enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted June 9, 2014 @Macie_UK wrote:@smilinjack wrote:I've had my Triumph well over a year and never quite got on with the front end. Seemed hard and lifeless, so finally l set the forks back to factory settings as a start point. What a difference! Dunno if the previous owner was a bit of a munter, but preload, compression and damping were all stiffer than stock. Might try lowering the yokes a tad as well. I feel quite encouraged by my evening's work Good news mate Why do you want to lover the front, isn't it turning in quick enough?It just seems a bit reluctant compared to my other bikes. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh on it but I don't seem to be able to handle it as naturally somehow. Could be me of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goferit 0 Posted June 10, 2014 I like a nice "twiddle", now & again---even at my age-- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted June 10, 2014 Have been messing with my suspension for a month and still not quite happy with it. So was thinking for next season change the front springs to ohlins and put a better rear shock on her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted June 11, 2014 Took off another half turn of compression front and rear as I'm only a little lightweight. Much more comfy over the rough stuff. Did another massive handling improvement too...... blew the tyres up. 22psi front and rear which is not where you want to be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanditMike 0 Posted June 13, 2014 @smilinjack wrote:Took off another half turn of compression front and rear as I'm only a little lightweight. Much more comfy over the rough stuff. Did another massive handling improvement too...... blew the tyres up. 22psi front and rear which is not where you want to be Always useful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macie_UK 0 Posted June 15, 2014 @BanditMike wrote:@smilinjack wrote:Took off another half turn of compression front and rear as I'm only a little lightweight. Much more comfy over the rough stuff. Did another massive handling improvement too...... blew the tyres up. 22psi front and rear which is not where you want to be Always useful Unless you run Dunlop NTECs - 15psi in the rear on a day like today.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
