03-04-2018, 08:27 PM
Not sure if this helps but as an CB11RS owner who rides over undulating and oddly surfaced roads (flat or smooth never happens) I've found the rear shocks on the RS feel firmly sprung (possible firm compression, but its easy to overwhelm them at higher speeds when the road compressions use up all the travel. My own personal view (no suspension expert) is that due to it being a dual shock swingarm it needs a higher rising spring rate at the upper end than it has currently and that rebound damping needs to be stronger. Not sure if needs more compression damping as that could just make it feel harsh. No issues with the front fdual bending forks on the RS they just feel firm & compliant, I've not felt the need to tweak those though did add two steps of preload on the rear , might step back to one extra when the snow and salt have gone. If I keep my CB11RS I'll probably look at Nitron rear shocks (UK firm, who will custom spec them to weight & use) , I'm not a fan of street spec ohlins as they're more glitter than gold imo (had them on a GS1150ADV).