Rear suspension

JPHDT said:

All the settings are maximum counter clockwise already. Tyre pressure is at 2.7 bar instead of 2.9 given in the operating conditions.
I asked yesterday to my dealer to ask to Triumph (or Showa) if it is possible to use a less viscous oil in the shock.

I will try today to get the fork a bit softer as you did. Did you turn softer both TEN and COMP ?

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Larry_M said:

I haven't had time to adjust the fork yet, we've had a couple of days of heavy rain here.
Did you try adjusting preload up 6 - 9 clicks from minimum in the rear? I know it sounds like the totally wrong thing to do but there is such a thing as undersprung and overdamped.. Might be worth a try? It should be possible to change rear spring and/or oil, and maybe even re-valve the rear shock. It will take time though before the aftermarket catch up with new models, especially if there's not a lot of people agreeing something is "wrong"

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JPHDT said:

First I will have my saddle rebuilt and if not enough, second I will get the footpads at the same place as model R to help to support my back.

I will try this afternoon to softer the fork.

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Larry_M said:

Didn't realize you have the GT. Having your feet "under you" instead of ahead will help big time! I had two cruiser bikes in a row because i wanted to like them, but the seating position was just murder on my @ss and lower back. In the end, before selling the Kawasaki Vulcan i couldn't go 30 km's before lower back was killing me..
If i were you, i'd start with getting R foot controls mounted. Although they don't come cheap, i feel it is the least expensive option, and the one that will be most beneficial!

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Larry_M said:

Didn't realize you have the GT. Having your feet "under you" instead of ahead will help big time! I had two cruiser bikes in a row because i wanted to like them, but the seating position was just murder on my @ss and lower back. In the end, before selling the Kawasaki Vulcan i couldn't go 30 km's before lower back was killing me..
If i were you, i'd start with getting R foot controls mounted. Although they don't come cheap, i feel it is the least expensive option, and the one that will be most beneficial!

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JPHDT said:

You are fully right Larry. I already went to ask for that option to my Triumph dealer ....

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MrPix said:

I have the R with GT bars.... perfect combo.... GT with R pegs... perfect combo... they ought to do a RGT or GTR!

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Rocket HP said:

Go for the Fournales air suspension.
I went through a cupple sets .120,000 on my 1st Rocket and 10,000 on the new one and found these the best .
Had the war lord and luggage and reset the to do a 9,000 round trip to Darwin and set the pressure,s with the pump didn’t bottom out once.
I haven’t tried Wilbers and also heard good things about them.
They will ask u what weight you’re a and make them to sute.

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