Triumph Tiger 1050 2008, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
Suspension Setting Chart
Note:
• These charts are only a guide.
Setting requirements may vary for
rider weight and personal
preferences. See the following
pages for information regarding
suspension adjustment.
The standard suspension settings provide a
comfortable ride and good handling
characteristics for general, solo riding. The
chart shows suggested settings for the front
and rear suspension under other operating
conditions.
LOADING FRONT REAR
Spring Pre-
load
Rebound
Damping Compression
Damping
Rebound
Damping Spring Pre-
load
Solo Riding Standard 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 16.00
Firmer 3.00 0.5 0.5 0.5 13.00
Rider and Luggage 3.00 0.75 0.75 0.75 10.00
Rider and Passenger 3.00 0.75 0.75 0.75 8.00
Rider, Passenger and Luggage 3.00 0.75 0.75 0.75 6.00
Adjustment Notes Number of
adjuster lines
visible above
the fork top
cap
Number of
adjuster turns
back from the
fully clockwise
(maximum)
position
Number of
adjuster turns
back from the
fully clockwise
(maximum)
position
Number of
adjuster turns
back from the
fully clockwise
(maximum)
position
Number of
clicks back
from the fully
clockwise
(maximum)
position
Warning
Ensure that the correct balance between
front and rear suspension is maintained.
Suspension imbalance could significantly
change handling characteristics leading to
loss of control and an accident. Refer to the
chart above for further information or
consult your dealer.
Warning
Ensure that the adjusters are set to the
same setting on both forks. Settings which
vary from left to right could significantly
change handling characteristics leading to
loss of control and an accident.