05-21-2014, 05:48 AM
(05-21-2014, 05:03 AM)itsme67_imp Wrote: Since a few weeks I'm a happy owner of a black CB 1100 EX
and rode till now the 1500 km.
The CB runs absolutely great and makes a hell of fun. But I noticed that up to about 140km / h, the bike is great on the road, while above 160 km / h I got the impression that the CB becomes a bit unstable. I drive solo and bring with me 185m about 90 kg on the scales. Reasons could be of course the fork & shock absorber settings. But I also suspect the Dunlop D205 as a source of the problem.
How is it with you? Do you have the fork & shock absorbers adjusted differently? And maybe someone has a direct comparison of other tires with regard stability?
160 Km = 100MPH
I'm running stock Bridgestone tires. I have my setting front 2 lines showing and rear set on 3. I weight 170. With a bit less dive in the front comes better stability. I've had my bike well over 200Km without any issues. I do run a cut down fairing which also helps stability by adding a bit of down pressure on the front end. If you want to run speeds over 160km you have to be in a tuck or your body is like a parachute taking weight off the front end.