Lowering Rocket III Touring

I went with only using one foot on the ground at stops. I could tippy toe both feet but when I one footed it (usually left foot) it was flat on the ground and very stable. When you install the shocks I'd recommend you raise the forks in the triple tree at least 5mm. That should keep the steering geometry closer to stock. BTW I'm also 6 feet and 325 pounds.
 
Progressive shocks come in lengths from 11-13 inches with the stock 12.5" from memory. The full range of sizes in 1 and 1/2 " steps is available in all three grades / price points of their range. Stock grade replacement are the 412 series, 430 is next up then 444. All are available for Rockets.

Triumph High Performance Motorcycle Suspension | Progressive Suspension

www.progressivesuspension.com

Triumph factory shocks for Rocket III Tourings and Rocket III Roadsters are different but aftermarket all use the same for both. Note a member found that the rare French Fournales air shocks for Rocket III Dual headlight models will not fit the single headlight RIII Touring which has a different drive shaft angle and rear bevel drive to the dual headlight Rockets causing eye mount fouling butthat is only case of aftermarket not fitting both models. Note some aftermarket shocks especially piggyback hi performance ones may prevent the use of stock panniers.

Ikon are good shocks made in Australia and originally they started in the 1990's I think when they bought the dies from KONI motorcycle suspension division. The old design is robust and still made 7610 series.
The shock code describes covers and length etc See .pdf in link for details.

Ikonsuspension

Fitting & Adjustment Instructions for Ikon Stereodampers Type 7610 and 7614.For further Shock Absorber Specifications please see view
www.ikonsuspension.com

Triumph Rocket III (2300cc), including Classic, and Touring (oe seat height 730mm) 04-18
7610-1611 7610-1611SP8 7610-1611SP14 7610-1611SP16 7610-1611SP17 7614-1611

Triumph Rocket III (2300cc), including Classic, and Touring - LOWERING SHOCKS 04-18
7610-1612 7610-1612SP8 7610-1612SP14 7610-1612SP16 7610-1612SP17 7614-1612 7610-1612SP8 / SP14 / SP16 and 7614-1612 Lowers the bike by approx 35mm.

Triumph Rocket III (2300cc), including Classic, and Touring (oe seat height 730mm) 04-13
7610-1635 7610-1635SP8
Heavier duty springing for riders who like a firmer ride or are loading more than 90kg
onto the bike more than 50% of the time at STANDARD height
 
Thank you Ishrub that was very informative!! We'll see how it works and if it works with the lower shocks!
 
wjb said:
The specifications for the Touring model say that it has 4.1 inches of travel in the rear suspension. If you lower it by 3 inches that leaves just over one inch of total travel before it bottoms out.
Or maybe I'm missing something.
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They have different part numbers too as the finish is different too with chrome covers on Touring​

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Single headlight Rocket III Touring​

North West Motorcycles - Rocket III Touring 0 - Rear Suspension Unit

Browse OEM Parts for Triumph Rocket III Touring 0 Rear Suspension Unit
www.northwestmotorcycles.com.au

T2055401 - RSU ASSEMBLY​

  • Reference​

    1

  • Part Number​

    T2055401

  • Description​

    RSU ASSEMBLY

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later ABS DUAL HEADLIGHT MODELS​


T2055399 - RSU ASSEMBLY​

  • Reference​

    1

  • Part Number​

    T2055399

  • Description​

    RSU ASSEMBLY

​

​

Early pre ABS Dual headlight models​

North West Motorcycles - Rocket III, Classic & Roadster 0 - Rear Suspension Unit

Browse OEM Parts for Triumph Rocket III, Classic & Roadster 0 Rear Suspension Unit
www.northwestmotorcycles.com.au

T2055500 - REAR SUSPENSION UNIT​

  • Reference​

    1

  • Part Number​

    T2055500

  • Description​

    REAR SUSPENSION UNIT

  • Notes​

    Not Roadster

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If your 6' you should have no trouble, just lift your leg and swing. I am your height + half an inch with 13" Progressive 444s and mid last year was 360 pounds (now 275) and had no difficulty on either Touring or my Roadster even with rider back rests. You must be standing in wrong place or with feet too wide.

The Touring stock seat height is less than the Roadsters.
The aftermarket seats from Mustang are narrower at front and claim to be 1" lower. The key issue for you may be the width of seat at front

Motorcycle Seats & Accessories | Handmade in the USA | Mustang Seats

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wjb said:
The specifications for the Touring model say that it has 4.1 inches of travel in the rear suspension. If you lower it by 3 inches that leaves just over one inch of total travel before it bottoms out.
Or maybe I'm missing something.
Click to expand...
That was a before I had my coffee post. .What I meant to say is it lowers 35mm which is about an inch.
 
CrzystghndKC said:
That was a before I had my coffee post. .What I meant to say is it lowers 35mm which is about an inch.
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Also some shock types have threaded mounts for one eye to change length either at factory or by installer. This design does not affect spring length or travel. But most shock types do reduce the eye to eye length by compressing the same spring used for the longer shocks more. This tends to make the ride harsher as the initial compliance is already taken up.. I'm pretty sure Progressive use the same free spring length for all their 412, 430, 444; in various eye to eye lengths or same for the 7610 series by IKON.
 
Ok so I talked to "my guy" ( I don't work on my bike, he does) and he says Progressive are good and surely better than stock, so I purchased the 412 as a test. If they're good as it seems I may upgrade to the 444 later on. I'm not "investing" 800 buckaroos unless I'm 100% certain they works, right?

Right now let's see IF (a big if) and how these works. They should lover the bike about 1 inch (maybe 1.5) plus another 2 I removed form the stock seat....and it looks better too.
Once it's done I'll update the thread for the curious ones.
Thanks for reading!


 
I did exactly what you are doing in respect to the rear shocks and fork lowering kit. Dropped the height an inch and a half. Really pleased with the result. Mine wasn't a question of getting on and off the bike like you, but just wanted my feet more planted at stop signs/stop lights, gas station , parking lot situations.
 
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