[Chris M NZ]

I absolutely love my Bobber, but I believe I'm in the majority here when I say the factory components make your rear bottom hurt quite a bit on a trip that lasts a few hours. Looking to upgrade and solve this problem.

I'm about 170 lbs / 77 kgs (no gear on). I have both the stock Triumph seat and the Triumph Statement seat. I'd love to run the Statement seat permanently but I don't believe it could ever be comfortable on long trips due to its design (prove me wrong in the comments). Currently I'm running the stock Bobber seat. I don't want to switch to any other seat as I like the design of both of these seats better than any aftermarket option I've seen out there and, yes, aesthetics are important to me.

Do I upgrade the rear suspension / shock or do I purchase the CoC Customs Springer kit? I've heard amazing reviews on both solutions and many say either fixes the issues, but I am looking to know which solution would be better. I'd ideally like to purchase only 1 solution to keep costs down. The CoC springer kit is about $400 shipped to my door. For a little bit more cash, I'm thinking I could upgrade the rear shock and get all of the benefits of the CoC springer kit in terms of seat comfort + upgrading the rear suspension to give the bike better handling characteristics. But I'm not sure upgrading the rear shock solves the seat comfort issue as well as the CoC springer kit. What are your thoughts?

Thanks folks!! Looking forward to hearing all the real world opinions of owners who have solved this issue!

(I know there's been a thousand forum posts on this, but I haven't seen one answer this question directly.) Pic of my bobber.

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I haven't used the CoC seat kit so can't comment on that one. I order a Wilber's rear shock. When you order it it comes preset for your specific body weight, all details are filled in at time of ordering. I also have a Hurley custom seat. This combo gives not only excellent comfort but greatly enhanced handling over the custom shock.

 

[Redracechris36]

All of this info is great. I am still in the break in period for my new one, but the ride is awful. My Moto Guzzi Norge GT floats over the rough roads while this slams into everything. Is the $800 fox shock worth the money? CoC is a definite for me.

 

[Lamsonk]

I’d go with something other than the Fox shock. Better options for about the same money. I got a good deal on one second hand but wouldn’t pay the full price for it. A lot of them (mine included) have an issue with the spring rubbing against the shock body. There is a thread if you search that lists specs for all the different shock options.

 

[Redtail48]

I have a 2024 Bobber and weigh 155 lbs without gear. I went right to the CoC seat and it’s great but I should have done suspension first then the CoC seat. While I love my Bobber for its style, sound, and low end grunt, the suspension is by far the worst I’ve ever experienced. Some of the problem is my weight, i don’t think this bike was intended for someone of my weight. The front suspension follows every bump in the road perfectly Regardless of speed. The rear suspension does nothing at all. I’ll get it all straightened out eventually but my advice is start with the suspension And don’t forget to change gearing to 16/39 while you’re at it.

 

[Chip]

here is a thread if you search that lists specs for all the different shock options.

https://www.triumphbobberforum.com/threads/comprehensive-rear-shock-upgrade-list.21559/post-251929

 

[BBR]

I'll second some of those comments.

Far better rear shocks out there for the same or less money than a Fox.

Apart from my CoC kit, the other upgrade I would definitely recommend is gearing. A 16T front sprocket will transform the throttle response and bike for the better. I run it with standard rear sprocket so I can't comment on the 39 rear, but the 16T front on its own is amazing and costs less £20.

 

[kilyung]

The stock Bobber suspension isn’t great. CoC is great at masking it and improving comfort but the suspension still won’t be great. I only installed a Fox shock because back in 2018 when I bought my Bobber there weren’t many options (and mine isn’t rubbing). It works well enough matched with a custom seat for a comfortable three hour ride but CoC takes the remaining edge off. So for me it would be rear shock>CoC>seat.

 

[Dr.Bob]

I absolutely love my Bobber, but I believe I'm in the majority here when I say the factory components make your rear bottom hurt quite a bit on a trip that lasts a few hours. Looking to upgrade and solve this problem.

I'm about 170 lbs / 77 kgs (no gear on). I have both the stock Triumph seat and the Triumph Statement seat. I'd love to run the Statement seat permanently but I don't believe it could ever be comfortable on long trips due to its design (prove me wrong in the comments). Currently I'm running the stock Bobber seat. I don't want to switch to any other seat as I like the design of both of these seats better than any aftermarket option I've seen out there and, yes, aesthetics are important to me.

Do I upgrade the rear suspension / shock or do I purchase the CoC Customs Springer kit? I've heard amazing reviews on both solutions and many say either fixes the issues, but I am looking to know which solution would be better. I'd ideally like to purchase only 1 solution to keep costs down. The CoC springer kit is about $400 shipped to my door. For a little bit more cash, I'm thinking I could upgrade the rear shock and get all of the benefits of the CoC springer kit in terms of seat comfort + upgrading the rear suspension to give the bike better handling characteristics. But I'm not sure upgrading the rear shock solves the seat comfort issue as well as the CoC springer kit. What are your thoughts?

Thanks folks!! Looking forward to hearing all the real world opinions of owners who have solved this issue!

(I know there's been a thousand forum posts on this, but I haven't seen one answer this question directly.) Pic of my bobber.

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I can only speak for the CoC seat upgrade, with the exception of the $16.00 horn I bought on Amazon, it is the best dollar for dollar upgrade I have done. I could feel the stock set up after 30-50 miles and by 100 it was basically intolerable. With the CoC and stock seat I can do a couple 100 before I feel real discomfort and can ride to 350-400 in a day before I have to tap out. I can't recommend it higher

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[Bath of Kylies]

The stock Bobber suspension isn’t great. CoC is great at masking it and improving comfort but the suspension still won’t be great. I only installed a Fox shock because back in 2018 when I bought my Bobber there weren’t many options (and mine isn’t rubbing). It works well enough matched with a custom seat for a comfortable three hour ride but CoC takes the remaining edge off. So for me it would be rear shock>CoC>seat.

I'm similar to @kilyung - when I bought my Bobber (in the UK) the Fox shock was only £380 fitted. I've seen it for sale now at £680 - definitely better options out there at that price point.

Only thing I'd add to his post is shock>CoC>seat> ....oh bugger, the front end isn't as good as the back now, that will need doing too... >forks

 

[Chip]

Only thing I'd add to his post is shock>CoC>seat> ....oh bugger, the front end isn't as good as the back now, that will need doing too... >forks

That last bit has gotten a whole lot easier now that Wilbers has introduced progressive springs for the 47mm Showas.

 

[morellored]

You shouldn't dream though, the installation of Wilbers progressive springs doesn't change much.
It's a little better I admit, but as they say in France; not enough to break 3 legs of a duck...

 

[Taurus]

I'll second some of those comments.

Far better rear shocks out there for the same or less money than a Fox.

Apart from my CoC kit, the other upgrade I would definitely recommend is gearing. A 16T front sprocket will transform the throttle response and bike for the better. I run it with standard rear sprocket so I can't comment on the 39 rear, but the 16T front on its own is amazing and costs less £20.

Where did you buy your 16T sprocket from please?

Ta.

 

[atomsplitter]

Out of curiosity I've been searching for a preload adjuster cap for the 47mm Showa's and finding zippo. If I didn't have my Matris kit installed I would have taken my caps to a machine shop and had them drill and tap the caps for a threaded preload adjuster similar to what I have on my T-120.

 

[Chip]

You shouldn't dream though, the installation of Wilbers progressive springs doesn't change much.
It's a little better I admit, but as they say in France; not enough to break 3 legs of a duck...

Well, that is a bit disappointing; but thank you very much for the feedback.

Also thank you for that fantastic idiom - I will try to work it into conversations!

 

[Sandcritter]

Aftermarket shock, first - gain comfort, sure, but bike will gain stability, too, under varied conditions. Not perfect afterward - clean up with coc kit.

i “want” the coc kit and feel favorable about it. But after put a nitron r1 shock in, even on statement seat, i just don’t “need” it any more for comfort, and the bike slashes through twisties with aplomb; huge upgrade. Might do the coc for fun some day anyway, you know how the illness can be.

 

[Chip]

i “want” the coc kit and feel favorable about it. But after put a nitron r1 shock in, even on statement seat, i just don’t “need” it any more for comfort, and the bike slashes through twisties with aplomb; huge upgrade.

Completely agree with this. The Nitron R1 made my bike feel competent on the road, and to a degree cleaned up some of the roughness in the ride. Though, to be honest, I like to 'feel' the road a bit.

Might do the coc for fun some day anyway, you know how the illness can be.

Oh, yes, I know the illness well.

 

[BBR]

Where did you buy your 16T sprocket from please?

Ta.

JT sprockets. Fast delivery, easy. That's where I usually buy all my sprockets.

 

[trirocket3]

I got mine 16 tooth stock part for Speed/thrux from Triumph.

 

[BBR]

JT sprockets is OEM for a lot of sprockets and usually cheaper than Triumph. At this price point there isn't much in it though, just another choice of either are out of stock I suppose 👍

 

[fgungor]

I can only speak for the CoC seat upgrade, with the exception of the $16.00 horn I bought on Amazon, it is the best dollar for dollar upgrade I have done. I could feel the stock set up after 30-50 miles and by 100 it was basically intolerable. With the CoC and stock seat I can do a couple 100 before I feel real discomfort and can ride to 350-400 in a day before I have to tap out. I can't recommend it higher View attachment 66336
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Link for horn?