Triumph XCX, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
133
Rear Suspension
Rear Suspension Setting Chart –
Tiger XR
X
only
Rear Suspension Setting Chart –
Tiger XC
X
only
The Solo suspension settings provide a
comfortable ride and good handling
characteristics for general, solo riding.
The charts above show suggested
settings for the rear suspension.
An increase in spring preload requires
firmer damping, a reduction in spring
preload requires softer damping.
The damping must be adjusted to the
road conditions and the spring preload.
Note:
• The Tiger XR
X
and Tiger XC
X
are
delivered from the factory with the
rear suspension set at the Solo
(normal) riding settings, as shown in
the relevant suspension chart (see
page
133 ).
• These charts are only a guide.
Setting requirements may vary for
rider weight and personal
preferences. See the following pages
for information regarding rear
suspension adjustment.
Rear Suspension Adjustment
The Rear Suspension Unit (RSU) on the
Tiger XR
X
is adjustable for spring
preload.
The RSU on the Tiger XC
X
is adjustable
for spring preload and rebound damping.
Loading Spring Preload
1
Solo (Normal) Riding 30
Rider and Luggage 0
Rider and Passenger,
or Rider, Passenger
and Luggage 0
1
Number of turns anticlockwise from the
fully clockwise (closed) position.
Loading Spring
Preload
1
Rebound
Damping
1
Solo (Normal)
Riding -9 -1.5
Solo (Comfort)
Riding -9 -3.0
Solo (Sport) Riding -9 -0.5
Solo – with loaded
top-box and/or
soft luggage -4.5 -1
Rider and
Passenger Fully
Clockwise
-0.5
Rider and
Passenger
(with any loaded
luggage items
where applicable) Fully
Clockwise
-0.25
1
Number of adjuster turns anticlockwise
from the fully clockwise 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
front and rear suspension setting
charts for further information or
consult your dealer.