04-11-2017, 03:15 AM
I promise, no more questions today after this one!
A month or so ago, I was looking over the CB1100 forum, and came across an interesting suspension thread. Several members responded, many saying they thought their bikes were spring too softly. OTOH, others had exactly the opposite experience ... felt the ride was harsh.
I thought I'd bookmarked the thread, but cannot find it, and the search function isn't getting me to the thread, either
Anyone? I brought my 2014 Black home yesterday, total 250 miles, over 80 or so miles of old US 250 between Fairmount WV and Wheeling WV. This road isn't in the best of shape, what with all the truck traffic from the fracking/pipeline truck traffic. I felt like the combination of somewhat rough roads and rather stiff suspension made for a not so good experience.
I think that particular thread might point me in the right direction (which I hope is more related to fork oil wt and level vs "you need to begin changing things like springs and shocks.")
BTW - I weigh approx. 160 lbs. Fork preload set at ring 3 and shocks at next to lowest preload setting. Carried 35psi front and 37psi rear, lower than factory recommended specs because of my weight and not carrying passenger or luggage.
Thanks,
Bob
A month or so ago, I was looking over the CB1100 forum, and came across an interesting suspension thread. Several members responded, many saying they thought their bikes were spring too softly. OTOH, others had exactly the opposite experience ... felt the ride was harsh.
I thought I'd bookmarked the thread, but cannot find it, and the search function isn't getting me to the thread, either
Anyone? I brought my 2014 Black home yesterday, total 250 miles, over 80 or so miles of old US 250 between Fairmount WV and Wheeling WV. This road isn't in the best of shape, what with all the truck traffic from the fracking/pipeline truck traffic. I felt like the combination of somewhat rough roads and rather stiff suspension made for a not so good experience.
I think that particular thread might point me in the right direction (which I hope is more related to fork oil wt and level vs "you need to begin changing things like springs and shocks.")
BTW - I weigh approx. 160 lbs. Fork preload set at ring 3 and shocks at next to lowest preload setting. Carried 35psi front and 37psi rear, lower than factory recommended specs because of my weight and not carrying passenger or luggage.
Thanks,
Bob