Speedmaster Rear Suspension

Will do mate
If they come this week I’ll fit them straight away and hopefully get out on the bike at the weekend
Weather dependant

 

Had an Email and a text today saying that my new shocks should be with me before 11am tomorrow

 

These just arrived at work
They look/feel like like a quality product
BLACK springs
They are a lot lighter than the Triumph ones
Will fit them tonight and hopefully get out for a ride this weekend depending on the weather
If not maybe the Scottish bike show next weekend

 

That was easy
Now it’s gonna be trial and error to set the pre-load
Unlike the triumph ones which are the stepped/twist type these shocks have a fine thread and ring for the adjustment and are then locked in place with a grub screw
I’ve set them soft to start with and will see what it’s like on the road and adjust as needed

 

Dunno mate
Nothing in destruction’s to indicate the turns to weight ratio
The shocks arrived with the lock rings loose and the springs loose
I tightened them enough to nip the springs but there’s loads of adjustment left on the threaded shaft
So a nice road test is needed where I’ll find a shitty surface (easy) and I’ll have a play about with them until I’m happy
Hopefully

 

That’s how I roll mate

 

Well I managed to get out on my BPOS today and I can honestly say that these are a massive improvement over the Triumph shocks
Did about 40miles (bloody freezing ) and aimed at every pot hole I seen
A firm but smoother ride is the best way I can describe them
Never got that shock up my spine like I did with the triumph units
Have them set up on the soft side and I’m happy to leave them as is for the time being
Will know better after a proper day out but if they perform like this on a long ride then I’ll just leave them and only adjust if I’m carrying a pillion or loads of beer
Oh yeah...our roads are feckin CRAP