Suspension question

It depends on your definition of bouncing, is it skipping over the surface when it hits a bump, symptomatic of the rebound being set to high.
Or is it pogoing over bumps (as if only the springs are working) and taking a while to settle, in which case it could be to little rebound and little compression
Try the following YouTube vid, may help - Dave Moss suspension Tune Up

 

these bikes are superbly set up, Im learning to steer gently and keep a light touch and as little weight on the clip-ons as possible and (I think) I really see a big difference in my handling.

 

You could also reference this - from the Nitron motorcycle Shock manual - Nitron

 

Who did you use Lee, I've been trying to find the post for the guy up Leeds way, was it him?

 

Do you mean John at Alpha?
www.alphasuspensionset-up.co.uk

I've had my 2015 Speed Triple R about a month & find the Ohlins very firm even on the comfort settings in the manual.
I'm planning on paying John a visit in a few weeks time.

 

Just to rub it in the Showa on the "S" is perfect

 

£50 !!!! Sounds like a bargain to me in view of the improvement.

 

) On the contrary, for someone 5'10", weighing 72kgs and coming from a Ducati Panigale 899 with the Showa suspension, I find the standard settings on the Ohlins comfortable with the right balance of handling. Tried and tested over a series of bad surfaces and potholes, corners etc. on known roads where the duke use to suffer and remind my tender regions not so affectionately. The 2016'R is much more caring and I don't need a massage after every ride.

Suspension is a relative thing and a lot depends on riding style, road surface, weight and comfort compromise toleration margins. Best thing is if you are not finding the bike enjoyable to ride, check if the rebound and compression front and back are set to standard comfort settings as per manual and tweak one parameter at a time and assess before tweaking further. Alternatively, take it to a suspension specialist who can do it all by virtue of experience for your personal requirements. The Dave Moss youtube video give a good insight into the relative dynamics of suspensions even if you don't plan on doing any yourselves.

 

This should be done at point of sale by Triumph!