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[oteczdmitriy]

56.5 cm for the first measurement, 80 cm for the second measurement

Thank you very much. You've been very helpful!!!

 

[oteczdmitriy]

Another one, please. Preferably before 2010.

 

[oteczdmitriy]

I can just about guarantee Triumph didn't change the bike's geometry, so possibly the forks are bent in. Touring here, so I can't help you. But like I said, there's no way Triumph changed the basic geometry of the bike between model years on the same model.

The trail is different before 2010 -152 mm, and after 2010 -148 mm. The lower traverse is installed from the Classic...

 

[atomsplitter]

The trail is different before 2010 -152 mm, and after 2010 -148 mm. The lower traverse is installed from the Classic...

Lower trail usually translates to faster turn-in, so it should handle better in corners with less trail. Straightline stability would be marginally worse.

 

[oteczdmitriy]

Lower trail usually translates to faster turn-in, so it should handle better in corners with less trail. Straightline stability would be marginally worse.

Changing motorcycles one by one, I don't feel any difference in handling, but I should - the 2017 has a fully stock suspension, while the 2010 has a progressive Hyperpro suspension in front and a YSS suspension with rebound adjustment in back. Unfeeling me.

 

[atomsplitter]

Changing motorcycles one by one, I don't feel any difference in handling, but I should - the 2017 has a fully stock suspension, while the 2010 has a progressive Hyperpro suspension in front and a YSS suspension with rebound adjustment in back. Unfeeling me.

Back the YSS rear rebound adjuster to 0 (or no damping) and see if it feels any different. The OEM suspension has preload adjustment for the rear so maybe correct for both bikes, you won't feel any difference in springs unless you fiddle the damping rates.

 

[Bunny Burrell]

Someone mention Pussies?

He asks knowingly phnerr phnerr!

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Someone mention Pussies?

Not here. Check the Harley forums.

 

[oteczdmitriy]

Back the YSS rear rebound adjuster to 0 (or no damping) and see if it feels any different. The OEM suspension has preload adjustment for the rear so maybe correct for both bikes, you won't feel any difference in springs unless you fiddle the damping rates.

I played around with the YSS settings a few years ago, and yes, I can feel the difference between 15 clik and 5 clik. For the past five years, I've been using 5 clik, which is the same setting as the OEM.

 

[Bunny Burrell]

I played around with the YSS settings a few years ago, and yes, I can feel the difference between 15 clik and 5 clik. For the past five years, I've been using 5 clik, which is the same setting as the OEM.

I’ve just recently fitted YSS to my R111, so still experimenting. At the moment, from standard setting. No ride height, three full turns off on spring compression, 3 clicks on dampening.
So at the moment, the steering is slow and I physically have to counter steer to get her to drop in to a corner! So I’m adding two and half full turns on the ride height.
It’s ok two up, but the rear suspension is still a little harsh, so I’m going to take out another full one and half turns on compression. I’ll then add more or less clicks on the dampening as or when the long haired RSM is on the back.
Many bikes ago I had a 1200 Daytona, I went to the UK’s WP importers. They fitted a set of their fork springs and a rear shock which had all the bells and whistles! They then performed that “Black Art” of set up, I was honestly gob smacked! It turned Triumphs bike into something else, the steering was sharp but not extreme, compliant comfortable and totally positive.
They even gave me the setting for when I went out with camping gear or “her in doors”.