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Cb1100 handling (geometry questions) - Hondahawkrider_imp - 04-04-2016

Ok, now that the bambinos are a little older I'm getting out on the bikes more.. Primarily, more fun stuff so that means the CB Banana

However, I have some questions concerning the stance of the CB.. As far as I can tell the bike is stock in terms of setup (I know a previous owner put low bars and then went back to stock)..

For around town blasting it's great. But I got it into some twisties this weekend.. I notice that in switchbacks i.e. quick transitions from side to side (left to right or vise versa) that the front feels a little loose.. Not bad as it's predictable, but I think it could be better

I know the CB has decent tires, but not sportbike tires for road stick, but I'm fairly certain it's not the case.. I don't remember the shock settings on the rear, I know I have em stiff, but not all the way..

I'm considering putting slightly lower bars, to put a little more weight on the front wheel, and maybe a fork brace just in case it's from some fork flex.. However, before I start tinkering, I'm curious to what other have found for setups..

Thanks in advance

RE: Cb1100 handling (geometry questions) - 4 Paws_imp - 04-04-2016

Air pressure? Plays a big role. Front suspension adjusts some. Decent thread on the forum somewhere about setting up the suspension that I found helpful.
Tighten up rear also, less compression. I ride the twisties daily. Bikes not real comfortable on gravel roads but I haven't had much of a complaint in the mountains on some tight roads.

RE: Cb1100 handling (geometry questions) - LongRanger_imp - 04-04-2016

Agree with the above but at the end of the day, it's all relative, right? The CB acquits itself reasonably well in the twisties but it's not a sports bike -- it's not even a sporty bike -- and it's heavy and has budget suspension. So, recognize that it has its limitations. Mine has a fork brace and the bike isn't exactly a scalpel in the twisties.

RE: Cb1100 handling (geometry questions) - Lord Popgun - 04-04-2016

And here is the suspension setup thread in the How to section: http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2902&highlight=Suspension+set+up

RE: Cb1100 handling (geometry questions) - Hondahawkrider_imp - 04-04-2016

(04-04-2016, 08:27 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: And here is the suspension setup thread in the How to section: http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2902&highlight=Suspension+set+up

Thx missed that, so that's a starting point

RE: Cb1100 handling (geometry questions) - Motogeezer1949_imp - 04-04-2016

A Bridgestone T30 front tire properly inflated and the fork adjusters screwed in will help.
I also changed fork oil to one grade heavier when a fork seal started to leak and had to be replaced.

RE: Cb1100 handling (geometry questions) - jedd_imp - 04-04-2016

(04-04-2016, 07:50 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Agree with the above but at the end of the day, it's all relative, right? The CB acquits itself reasonably well in the twisties but it's not a sports bike -- it's not even a sporty bike -- and it's heavy and has budget suspension. So, recognize that it has its limitations. Mine has a fork brace and the bike isn't exactly a scalpel in the twisties.

uh-oh....didn't get the memoHelloHello


RE: Cb1100 handling (geometry questions) - Frulk_imp - 04-04-2016

(04-04-2016, 10:34 AM)jedd_imp Wrote:
(04-04-2016, 07:50 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Agree with the above but at the end of the day, it's all relative, right? The CB acquits itself reasonably well in the twisties but it's not a sports bike -- it's not even a sporty bike -- and it's heavy and has budget suspension. So, recognize that it has its limitations. Mine has a fork brace and the bike isn't exactly a scalpel in the twisties.

uh-oh....didn't get the memoHelloHello

uh-oh....didn't get the memoHelloHello

Man, I like how the CB stands out in that cookie cutter crowd...kinda like Sean Connery at a hipster bar....Class NEVER goes out of style...

RE: Cb1100 handling (geometry questions) - LongRanger_imp - 04-04-2016

(04-04-2016, 10:34 AM)jedd_imp Wrote:
(04-04-2016, 07:50 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Agree with the above but at the end of the day, it's all relative, right? The CB acquits itself reasonably well in the twisties but it's not a sports bike -- it's not even a sporty bike -- and it's heavy and has budget suspension. So, recognize that it has its limitations. Mine has a fork brace and the bike isn't exactly a scalpel in the twisties.

uh-oh....didn't get the memoHelloHello
No worries, I didn't either. I enjoy the heck out of mine!

RE: Cb1100 handling (geometry questions) - mininsx_imp - 04-05-2016

(04-04-2016, 04:57 AM)Hondahawkrider_imp Wrote: Ok, now that the bambinos are a little older I'm getting out on the bikes more.. Primarily, more fun stuff so that means the CB Banana

However, I have some questions concerning the stance of the CB.. As far as I can tell the bike is stock in terms of setup (I know a previous owner put low bars and then went back to stock)..

For around town blasting it's great. But I got it into some twisties this weekend.. I notice that in switchbacks i.e. quick transitions from side to side (left to right or vise versa) that the front feels a little loose.. Not bad as it's predictable, but I think it could be better

I know the CB has decent tires, but not sportbike tires for road stick, but I'm fairly certain it's not the case.. I don't remember the shock settings on the rear, I know I have em stiff, but not all the way..

I'm considering putting slightly lower bars, to put a little more weight on the front wheel, and maybe a fork brace just in case it's from some fork flex.. However, before I start tinkering, I'm curious to what other have found for setups..

Thanks in advance

Add some preload on the front, maybe a half turn at a time and see how you like it. I didn't like the stock settings on mine (I described it as "floaty") and ended up with a full turn of extra preload.