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I finally took the time to adjust the suspension on my 2013. I didn't have the preload tool but I did have an oil filter wrench (kind of like a giant set of pliers) that did the trick. I changed the shocks to the third position from soft and then adjusted the fork preload screws down to the second mark. Those changes made a bigger difference than I would have thought! At 6ft 2in and 220lb I am probably a little heavier than most, so take it for what its worth. But for my weight the bike soaked up a lot more of the beat up Iowa highways.
I know this has been discussed before, but for all the guys getting new bikes just a reminder to take advantage of the adjustments the CB has available.
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It makes a big difference. My first ride on my '13 felt like the suspension was made of concrete. I quickly noticed that the rear preload was at it's hardest setting. I weigh-in at 170, so that seemed a bit much. A minute with the preload spanner (from my 750) and it was like riding a totally different bike. The next setting up from softest is the sweet spot for me. The front was fine at the stock setting.
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A good starting point is setting your sag about 30% of total travel front & rear.
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Came across this thread when I was looking for some new (expensive) 3rd party suspension. I looked at Wilber, Hyperpro, and YSS. Although I learnt a lot about how cool these variable strength suspension systems are, not being a nutter who get's his knee down all the time, the only reason I was interested was that I want to raise the height of the bike, since the new Avon tyres (Avon Storm 3D XM -
http://bigbikemad.com/avon-storm-3d-xm-r...ld-review/ - seem very good up to now) I got are lower profile and now the manifold / exhaust keeps hitting kerbs or ramps.
Didn't realise the stock rear suspension has a height adjustment - this will be sorted as soon as I get a tool. I can't see one on the front however.
Thanks for post!
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Simplest,
That's not a height adjustment on the shocks, its for stiffness. On the front, you would have to lower the forks in the clamps, but they are already in as low as they will go.
Hopefully someone can offer up a solution.
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Any recommendations on best settings for me? I'm ~ 5'10", 200lb.
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(10-17-2015, 12:19 PM)Rebel73_imp Wrote: Any recommendations on best settings for me? I'm ~ 5'10", 200lb.
No answers yet, Rob, but I'm taking my '13 Std down to Racetech in Corona next week to have them sort rear both the front and rear. They don't have a set-up for the CB1100 yet, so I'll be the Guinea pig. And Paul has promised me the "Grand Tour"!
They need the bike for a week so I'm either headed up the Pacific Coast Hwy or Death Valley and points east. Either way, it will be a great time! Then back to pick up the bike.
Report to follow.
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(10-17-2015, 03:45 PM)Olyrider_imp Wrote: (10-17-2015, 12:19 PM)Rebel73_imp Wrote: Any recommendations on best settings for me? I'm ~ 5'10", 200lb.
No answers yet, Rob, but I'm taking my '13 Std down to Racetech in Corona next week to have them sort rear both the front and rear. They don't have a set-up for the CB1100 yet, so I'll be the Guinea pig. And Paul has promised me the "Grand Tour"!
They need the bike for a week so I'm either headed up the Pacific Coast Hwy or Death Valley and points east. Either way, it will be a great time! Then back to pick up the bike.
Report to follow.
That's pretty cool — hope it proves to be a productive visit.
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http://www.sportrider.com/ask-geek-set-your-static-sag
You need an extra set of hands to do the measuring. If you prefer a softer ride i'd say go for more like 35mm of sag. I have mine to 1 1/4"and it feels pretty great. The OP is right though you will feel a big difference in riding confidence in the twisties with less wallow. The compromise is a bit more of a jarring ride on the long bumpy straight aways. I'm not suspension expert but my hagons ride so much better than stock at the same preload settings. The rebound damping seems to play a big factor and i played a long time getting them dialed in to what feels best for the style of riding i do.
http://www.sportrider.com/technicalities...nd-damping
