Triumph Speed Twin 900 User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Rear Suspension Preload
Adjustment
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.
All Models except Thruxton RS
Rear adjuster settings are counted from
one with position one being with the
adjuster turned fully counterclockwise.
There are five adjuster positions in total.
Position five gives the maximum amount
of spring preload.
The spring preload adjuster is located at
the bottom of the rear suspension unit.
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1. Rear suspension preload adjusters
To adjust the rear suspension spring
preload setting:
▼ Insert the adjustment tool (located
in the right hand side panel) into the
hole in the adjuster ring.
▼ Turn the adjuster ring clockwise
to increase spring preload, and
counterclockwise to decrease spring
preload. When delivered from the
factory, the preload adjuster will be
set at position one.
Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment -
Thruxton RS Only
The spring preload adjuster is located at
the top of the rear suspension unit.
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1. Lower adjuster ring
2. Top adjuster ring
To adjust the rear suspension spring
preload setting:
▼ Use the two C-spanners located
under the seat.
▼ Hold the top adjuster ring in place
with one C-spanner, and adjust the
lower adjuster ring with the other
C-spanner.
▼ Turn the lower adjuster ring
clockwise (viewed from above)
to decrease spring preload and
counterclockwise to increase spring
preload. There are three defined
positions to select from.

Triumph Speed Twin 900 Specifications

General

Displacement	900 cc
Bore x Stroke	84.6 mm x 80 mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Max Power	65 PS / 64.1 bhp (47.8 kW) @ 7, 500 rpm
Max Torque	80 Nm @ 3, 800 rpm
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate assist clutch
Gearbox	5-speed
Frame	Tubular steel, twin cradle frame
Front Tire	100/90-18
Rear Tire	150/70 R17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Exhaust	Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension	Twin shocks, adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel
Front Brakes	Single 310 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston caliper, ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper, ABS
Front Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy, 18 x 2.75 in
Rear Wheel	Cast aluminium alloy, 17 x 4.25 in
Seat Height	765 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 litres
Dry Weight	198 kg
Width Handlebars	760 mm
Height Without Mirror	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1450 mm