Shocks

[earlfo]

Has anyone on here used different shocks to lower their R3?

I have been shopping for an R3, and took a 2006 for a test drive on Saturday. This had the basic stock seat on it. I am 5'8" on a good day. with the regular stock seat, I can stand flat footed, but I have to sit so far forward that I get no back support from the seat. The seat on the Classic seams to be a little more forward, but it is stuffed higher, and has me on tippy-toes.

I am thinking I will need to get the Classic with the two-tone paint, maybe change the handlebars to sweep back a little more and lower the bike a little to get comfortable.

Has anyone else made these type modifications?

This forum has been great to do my pre-purchase investigations. Thanks!

Earl

 

[Jfcroni]

If you find any alternatives please post them.

JC

 

[earlfo]

:wink:
I am hoping to get an answer on this thread...

 

[earlfo]

:cry:

I hear ya on the ground clearance. I guess I will have to buy thick soled boots with heals, lol.

I need a comfortable seat for my old butt...

 

[Moosey]

Have a sniff through hear, http://www.progressivesuspension.com/prod_search.aspx
u can get them higher or lower.
As for the seat, no idea.

 

[KC000]

If you go for the progressives at standard length, beware of the spring type. I weigh about 220lbs and was recomended to go with heavy duty springs. They have improved the handling and I lost that unerving feeling of the back end wandering about, but they are a bit hard for town use.

I guess I could have gone for normal springs and tightened them up bit.

 

[tribal]

I installed the regular 11.5" Progressives last week lowering the seat by 1" and have no complaints.

At 5' 5" 265lbs the new shocks are set at just above the second marking and the result
is an excellent balance between cornering performance and ride.

I ride solo though, so that should be factored in when considering whether to go with
the shorter shocks.

They may or may not be able to handle 2-up with jumbo-sized adults :wink:

I'm getting a new tire put on as I write this, so I should have it back tonight for final
ride adjustments and a test run through some twisties and potholes to see how everything handles now.

 

[Jfcroni]

I installed the regular 11.5" Progressives last week lowering the seat by 1" and have no complaints.

At 5' 5" 265lbs the new shocks are set at just above the second marking and the result
is an excellent balance between cornering performance and ride.

I ride solo though, so that should be factored in when considering whether to go with
the shorter shocks.

They may or may not be able to handle 2-up with jumbo-sized adults :wink:

I'm getting a new tire put on as I write this, so I should have it back

night for final
ride adjustments and a test run through some twisties and potholes to see how everything handles now.

Looking at the Progressive website, I see many different P/N's.

If I wanted a 12" STD how do you know which P/N to pick.

JC

 

[Jfcroni]

I installed the regular 11.5" Progressives last week lowering the seat by 1" and have no complaints.

At 5' 5" 265lbs the new shocks are set at just above the second marking and the result
is an excellent balance between cornering performance and ride.

I ride solo though, so that should be factored in when considering whether to go with
the shorter shocks.

They may or may not be able to handle 2-up with jumbo-sized adults :wink:

I'm getting a new tire put on as I write this, so I should have it back

night for final
ride adjustments and a test run through some twisties and potholes to see how everything handles now.

Looking at the Progressive website, I see many different P/N's.

If I wanted a 12" STD how do you know which P/N to pick.

JC

 

[tribal]

Hi JC,

Here is the info for Progressive Shocks for a 2005 Triumph R3:

Product Type 11.5" 12" 12.5" 13"
440 Std 440-4202B/C 440-4229B/C 440-4209B/C 440-4213B/C
440 HD 440-4230B/C 440-4232B/C 440-4233B/C 440-4221B/C

You can search for other models/years at http://www.progressivesuspension.com/prod_search.aspx

Yours would be the 440-4229B/C - C=Chrome

The best price I found was $399/pair at:

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/mer ... =440-4229C

I've put a couple hundred miles on mine and have got them set up pretty good
and love them.

Jim