Lifetime Honda guy just trying to get info on Triumph

An article from revzilla.com
A bit long winded!!

Does the new Gold Wing have a big problem?
Lemmy
Apr 20, 2018
Multiple motorcyclists asked me about the longevity of Honda’s new front suspension after seeing a video by Max McAllister, president of Traxxion Dynamics, an aftermarket suspension outfit. You might want to watch if you’re interested in reading this article and going full nerd on their new fork for a few minutes. Take a peek:



Very long article you can read the rest on
REVZILLA.COM
 
Don’t dismiss Max’s opinions!!! He’s one of the greatest motorcycle suspension minds in the industry!

After reading the article I could not and would not ever recommend a GW without an accompanying front end rebuild from Traxxion. Max is dead on, bumpers are there to save the suspension not to be part of it. It was a cheap way for Honda to make it plush with a too soft spring and survive with a too tall bumper.

Garbage engineering at its finest.
 
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Great to read this!!!
I just went with a new Corbin solo on my R3R and in 11 days heading out for Stearns, KY.
This shall be my first big, over 150 mile, ride on it.
 
Claviger said:
Don’t dismiss Max’s opinions!!! He’s one of the greatest motorcycle suspension minds in the industry!
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Ahhhh, but remember a large part of their business is for Wing front suspensions, which have always been suspect and puke seals like diarrhea!
 
Yeah, last generation wing only had ONE fork leg that did the damping... really Honda? Lol.
 
I have ridden a few, seen a million, but the 2010 Rocket III Touring is the sharpest dresser I have ever seen. And it is a torque monster. Shift to 5th and let her spit
 
Claviger said:
Max is dead on, bumpers are there to save the suspension not to be part of it. It was a cheap way for Honda to make it plush with a too soft spring and survive with a too tall bumper.
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And exactly what Triumph did from the factory too.

Rockets are NOT vaguely comparable to a GL1800 imo. If a V-Twin floats your boat - then look at Victory. Quite a few R3 owners have a Victory Vision for daily use.
And DO NOT expect the dealer backup for an R3 you can generally expect from Honda. If that matters to you.

Not to say I don't like Rockets - far from it. But go into everything with your eyes wide open.
 
Triumph did nothing even remotely close to the fubar engineering that is the new GW front Shock.

But no the R3 is not faultless from the factory imo.
 
Howdy Chevy327! Welcome from East Texas
What part of The Republic do you hail from?
I had a 327 in a '62 Step side pickup and another 327 in a '69 Camaro. Those were some good un's
 
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