Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE - Owner's Manual > Rear Suspension

Warning

Make sure that the adjusters are set to the same setting on both rear suspension units.

Settings that vary from left to right may affect handling and stability resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

Make sure 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 table for further information or consult your authorised Triumph dealer.

The standard rear suspension preload settings provide a comfortable ride and good handling characteristics for general, solo riding. The following tables show suggested settings for rear suspension under different load conditions for all models.

The rear suspension units on the motorcycle are fitted with plastic spring guides. These guides will gradually wear. If the motorcycle is used in dirty or dusty environments, this wear will be accelerated. The plastic spring guides are a replaceable item and can be replaced by an authorised Triumph dealer. Spring guide wear will not affect suspension performance.

Note

To reduce the wear on the rear suspension spring guides, dirt should be washed from between them after use in dirty or dusty environments.

Rear Suspension Settings

The motorcycle is delivered from the factory with all the suspension settings set at the Standard setting, as shown in the relevant suspension tables.

The settings given in the tables are only a guide. Setting requirements may vary for rider and passenger weight and personal preferences.

Scrambler 1200 XC and Scrambler 1200 XE

Scrambler 1200 XC

Scrambler 1200 XE

Rear Suspension Spring Preload Adjustment

The spring preload adjuster is located at the top of the rear suspension unit.

Note

It is not necessary to remove the rear suspension unit shroud or silencer to adjust the suspension. Access to the rear spring preload adjuster is from the rear of the motorcycle, under the seat.

1. Adjuster grub screw

To adjust the rear spring preload setting:

• Locate the grub screw at the top of the rear suspension unit.

Note

Make sure that the screwdriver has a secure and tight fit in the grub screw slot before loosening the grub screw, otherwise the grub screw may get damaged.

• Loosen the grub screw.
• Rotate the adjuster ring clockwise to increase spring preload, and anticlockwise to decrease spring preload.
• Carefully tighten the grub screw to 0.5 Nm.

Rear Suspension Rebound Damping Adjustment

The rebound damping adjuster is located at the bottom of the rear suspension unit.

1. Rear suspension rebound damping adjuster

To adjust the rebound damping setting:

• Rotate the rebound damping adjuster clockwise to increase and anticlockwise to decrease.
• Always count the number of adjuster clicks anticlockwise from the fully clockwise position.

Rear Suspension Compression Damping Adjustment

The compression damping adjuster is located at the top of the rear suspension unit.

1. Rear suspension compression damping adjuster

To adjust the compression damping setting:

• Rotate the compression damping adjuster clockwise to increase (H = harder suspension), or anticlockwise to decrease (S = softer suspension).
• Always count the number of adjuster clicks anticlockwise from the fully clockwise position.

Bank Angle Indicators

Warning

Use of a motorcycle with bank angle indicators worn beyond the maximum limit will allow the motorcycle to be banked to an unsafe angle.

Banking to an unsafe angle may cause instability, loss of motorcycle control and an accident.

Bank angle indicators are located on the rider's footrests.

1. Bank angle indicator

Bank angle indicators must be replaced when they have reached the maximum wear limit of 15 mm in length. The maximum wear limit is shown by a groove on the bank angle indicator.

Regularly check the bank angle indicators for wear.

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