Buell Thunderbolt S3 suspension setup and specs
Buell Thunderbolt S3, 2000 to 2002: adjustable front rebound and compression, rear preload and compression, 749 mm (29.5 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 219 kg (483 lb).
Buell Thunderbolt
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front rebound | Adjustable |
| Front compression | Adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Not adjustable |
| Rear compression | Adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Fork diameter | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| Rear, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, two up | 38 psi · 2.6 bar |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60 ZR17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1397 mm (55.0 in) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| Seat height | 749 mm (29.5 in) |
| Weight | 219 kg (483 lb) dry |
| Front brake | Single 340 mm disc, 6-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 230 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
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