2022 Triumph Rocket3 Gt

[Ward]

Appreciate Guys now when

Appreciate that ! now regarding Pre Load when you say 1 click out, I don't have an end /stop when clicking in (Clockwise) I got to 28 clicks from all out going in and it just wont stop, certainly gets harder to turn but no stop, I think I heard there are 18 clicks (from all out to all in) if that's the case then you would be set at 17 in (from all out) am I assuming correct? I'm currently 14 in from all out so might need a tad more I'm thinking.
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I think we're talking at cross purposes here, the pre-load and rebound makes no difference to the actual spring rate - and I find it firm enough to use with NO preload. I have mine wound all the way out (anticlockwise) - it's far more comfortable, and more than adequate for normal road use

 

[Spooled73]

Hey Guys loving the bike, but, I find the rear suspension falls pretty short on a highway ride, with what it seems like pushing straight through the system into your back!! I know bumps, pot holes will vary but this bike I just can't get to absorb the hits, it just doesn't seem to absorb the hits at high speed, back roads, motorway joins etc.
I've tried all of the suggested settings and am currently sitting
Rear; Pre Load 14 in from all out/ rear comp 2 out from all in / rebound 1 out from all in
Front Forks; Comp 1.5 out from all in / Rebound 2 out from all in
105kg Rider / Spirited ridding lol.
Has anyone upgraded this system to a better rear shock? or re shimmed ?
I personally think the rear Spring is not strong enough, I know shes a heavy chick, but when that rear hits these obstacles its a prick of a feeling, and the back cops it.
I have a 2006 Victory Vegas that just soaks up these issues also a heavy girl but way more comfortable and plush.

Suspension set up very stiff from factory, look up triumph rocket 3 2500 Suspension set up by ziggy on you tube, found this helped heaps with mine.

 

[Kurt88]

I think we're talking at cross purposes here, the pre-load and rebound makes no difference to the actual spring rate - and I find it firm enough to use with NO preload. I have mine wound all the way out (anticlockwise) - it's far more comfortable, and more than adequate for normal road use

Hey Ward cheers for that, yeah I've tried dialling all out its (I'm thinking for me) my understanding is it lengthens the Spring, I find this leads it to pogo through the Spring (I understand Spring rates from Moto x days/ race sag etc) I think these Triumph Rocket3 springs are to soft imo, if I could leave the pre load all the way out as you have it should maintain a soft ride but hold the bike, in a comfortable compress so to speak, then set your Compression to control that progressive motion, I'm going to try pre load 16 in from all out and see how that goes, Compression 2 out from all in, as mentioned in here (and appreciated Guys) its a lotta trial / test setting up, we certainly don't have a lot of settings to play with, I just got quoted a Nitron shock here in New Zealand / Not Cheap APPROX NZ$3000. But KSS in New Zealand are renouned Suspension specialists, so I'm looking at that as my option,
"The Nitron listing is reservoir type with rebound, length and highly responsive dual hi/lo compression adjustability. It also has a hydraulic preload"
Really appreciate the chats! only way to compare/ learn