Showa suspension set up - Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro

[@danielcharles-b5f]

Thanks mate ... appreciate the vid and explanations!

[@RedFox-i8i]

Great video mate ❤

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@RedFox-i8i Thanks mate 🙏

[@joaochantre4160]

Correction: for the rear preload (bigger "hard to turn" knob) it is 10,5 turns not clicks... My confy city "solo" settings for 75kg are 10/10 on the front and 10/1,65 on the rear; confy road "two up" 8/6 on the front and increasing 2 turns preload and 0,25 rebound for each 20kg more on the rear. I have Rally Pro.

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@joaochantre4160 You are correct. 10.5 turns. Thanks for the settings that work for you 🙏

[@danielpineda3656]

When you say turns, do you mean 360 degree turns on the handle?

[@danielpineda3656]

When you say turns, do you mean 360 degree turns on the handle?

[@danielpineda3656]

@joaochantre4160 When you say turns, do you mean 360 degree turns on the handle?

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@danielpineda3656 Hi Daniel - Yes, turns on the handle. The 'clicks' you feel are every half a turn. The manual says" "The setting is measured as the number of adjuster turns..."

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

If anyone is interested, I can post up the full settings I have in my phone so you can cut and paste. Leave a comment below if that sounds like a good idea.

[@danielpineda3656]

i would like it! thank you!!

[@kee7678]

I would like that too!!! Please.

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@kee7678 I have added these in the description section. All the best for you ride coming up.

[@pdlimage9568]

Best thing I did for this bike was change the springs, its way under sprung, vastly improved handling off road

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

Good to hear it really worked for you.

[@kee7678]

What did that cost you?

[@pdlimage9568]

$1065AU

[@TimZ750]

What springs (manufacture and weight) did you put in?

[@pdlimage9568]

@@TimZ750 No idea, I took it to a suspension specialist, no way I have the smarts to do it. I gave the guy my gear total ride weight including gear and tools and the forks were re valved and sprung to suit. I will replace the rear shock, it's more effective to replace it than try and tune it. Wilburs make a good replacement shock.

[@kevinmcelroy1802]

do you turn the 13mm nuts on both the right and left tension and rebound as well as the nipples on the top of the forks.was told the nipples are for fine tuning onli

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@kevinmcelroy1802 The “nuts” on the forks I think you are referring too (which require a 19mm socket or spanner) are for preload. The “nipples” are to adjust the compression damping (right fork) and rebound damping (left fork). So in some respects you are right that they are for “fine tuning” adjustments. They do make a big difference to the way the bike rides and feels as I talk about in the video.

[@jittakornt]

May I ask you a question about how hard to lift the bike on the center stand after you installed the lower link. Also, are there any effect when riding.

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@jittakornt I haven’t had any issues with putting the bike on the sidestand. If you follow the install and lower the front suspension as in the video, the geometry doesn’t change so riding is the same. It feels exactly the same to me just 30mm lower.

[@mtnszr1877]

Hello, I have a 2023 model tiger 900 rally pro. My wife and I will go on a long trip with our luggage. What should the front and rear suspension settings be? I could not fully understand what you said because my English is not good :) I would be very happy if you could answer.

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@mtnszr1877 Hi there. The settings I talked about in the clip which work well for me and my wife and luggage: FRONT: Preload: Minimum (fully anticlockwise). Compression (right fork): 6 clicks from fully clockwise. Rebound (left fork): 6 clicks from fully clockwise. REAR: Preload (right side, top of shock) Maximum (fully clockwise). Rebound (left side, bottom of shock): 0.75 turns anticlockwise from fully clockwise position. Let me know how that works for you!

[@fjeewani]

What side bags are you using ?

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@fjeewani I’m using Kriega OS-12’s on the Kriega OS-Base Universal Fit. On the front, I’m using two SW-Motec Legend Series LT-2 tank bags.

[@giwrgosvirlas2747]

Why my rally have only 15 turns on forks?

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@giwrgosvirlas2747 15 or 20. All good.

[@giwrgosvirlas2747]

@clarkstreetcustoms i tried to put them on 18 but on 15 is maximum...

[@ginobulo]

I see your bike is lowered. Did you get issues getting it up on the center stand when its lowered? How docyou manage to get it up on the center stand?

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@ginobulo no problems at all getting the bike on the centre stand.

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@ginobulo And try placing your right hand under the subframe near the accessory outlet and lifting up while pulling back with your left hand on the handle bar. Seems to work easily for me.

[@adamhoneybun1166]

Hi I have a 2023 rally pro I had both compression and rebound set at 3 clicks and it rode awful rebound felt to fast, a mate also rode and experienced the same, we played about and slowed the rebound 12 clicks and put the compression at 8? It seamed to ride much better is this ok ? I had a tiger 800 road version before this so I’m still getting used to the extra suspension and front fork initial dive.

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@adamhoneybun1166 If it feels right it probably is right! Yes, rebound on 3 is pretty quick which is fine for sport riding on the road but not so much for regular mixed riding. Good that there is so much adjustment and you are getting it dialed in for you.

[@adamhoneybun1166]

@@clarkstreetcustoms Appreciate the reply wanted to check as the manual says they should be the same amount of clicks both sides 🤷‍♂️

[@kee7678]

Question..A. I feel like an idiot. So..on the front forks....I've ONLY turned the "top knob" with my fingers...I thought that was the setting adjuster. I've NOT turned anything else with a wrench??? I didn't know you can turn both the top knob, AS WELL as the "nut". I've never adjusted that.... Question B. On the right suspension knob...under the seat...you said "clicks" but did you mean the graduation lines that are shown there? Question C. I've never adjust the very bottom LEFT shock screw either. When you say "7.5" etc..how can you tell I see no graduation marks or anything. Yes lot's of confusion at least on my end. I'm going on a ADV wknd trip leaving in 2 days and need to have this figured out. I'm going solo on road with luggage, then off road solo no luggage.... ugh!@#$%

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

You are all good mate. No worries! Question A: the "top knob" is the adjuster for compression damping (on the right fork) and rebound damping (on the left fork) so you are right these are "setting adjuster(s)". The nut is for spring preload. Question B: I meant clicks (you will hear them and feel them). Question C: There are no graduation marks on the adjuster on the bottom of the rear shock. Think of it like a clock. "0.75" is 3/4 of a turn left from the fully clockwise position. Just turn the adjuster fully clockwise with your screwdriver and then turn it left the amount you want e.g. 0.5 equals half a turn anticlockwise etc.

[@kee7678]

@@clarkstreetcustoms So I turned the nut, with my 19m wratchet wrench..and it wont stop turning ? (not the adjuster, the nut) ?

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@kee7678 Yep. Keep going. It’s about 20 turns to full preload.

[@kee7678]

@@clarkstreetcustoms To the RIGHT...? I went full HALF turns with the wratchet like 40 times...? still keeps turning.......

[@kee7678]

@@clarkstreetcustoms I've gone over 35 and it's still turning....? is something wrong with it?? I"m leaving for a moto camping riding trip tomm....

[@iainwilson4463]

I bought a ratcheting wrench and 19MM socket just for adjusting the forks, way faster.

[@clarkstreetcustoms]

@@iainwilson4463 Good idea Iain.