Maintenance
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Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension Adjustment
Warning
Make sure that the correct balance
between front and rear suspension is
maintained.
Suspension imbalance could signifi-
cantly change handling characteristics
leading to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Refer to the front and rear suspension
setting charts for further information
or consult your dealer.
All models except Tiger 1200 XR are
equipped with Triumph Semi Active
Suspension (TSAS).
For more information on TSAS settings
Tiger 1200 XR Model
The Rear Suspension Unit (RSU) on the
Tiger 1200 XR model is adjustable for
spring preload and rebound damping.
Note:
• The Tiger 1200 XR motorcycle is
delivered from the factory with the
rear suspension set to the Solo
(Normal) riding settings, as shown
in the Rear Suspension Setting
Chart (see page 187).
Spring Preload Adjustment
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Spring preload adjuster
The spring preload adjuster is situated
on the right hand side of the
motorcycle, at the top of the rear
suspension unit.
To adjust the spring preload setting
rotate the 0.2
in (5
mm) hexagon
adjuster clockwise to increase, or
counterclockwise to decrease.
Note:
• The setting is measured as the
number of adjuster turns counter-
clockwise from the fully clockwise
(closed) position.
