01-18-2025, 02:08 AM
I didn’t hate the stock shocks, but when I upgraded to 2017 forks I upgraded the rear shocks. The works are a really good when I’m riding with no gear. I was considering having them rebuilt, but yes I really want the ability to adjust. When I wear a backpack loaded with food and drinks for a day of work or I load camping gear on a trip to, i really feel the sag affect handling. Myself I have a history of going up and down weight in a 40 pound range.
I realized I needed to do a little more research. I get how the showas adjust now. I came across the XTrig preload adjuster which are quite useful for retrofitting shocks with easily adjustable preload settings. I like those Wilber’s a lot. The konis seem good and functional. I like the multiple set preloads. There’s something in me that wants a more modern looking shock. Not sure it’s worth the money but that’s what I’m leaning right now.
I’m still trying to figure out what I need to do if I decide on piggy back shocks to retain the grab bar and rear Honda carrier rack. When I’ve gone back to old threads on the subject it appears vague, or in one case the photos no longer appear, guessing no longer available from host site.
The works shocks were actually used from someone else who had a cb1100 and was in the same weight range as me. It’s dialed in for the bike, but needing a rebuild and my desire for occasional gear or the rare passenger has me ready to move on.
I realized I needed to do a little more research. I get how the showas adjust now. I came across the XTrig preload adjuster which are quite useful for retrofitting shocks with easily adjustable preload settings. I like those Wilber’s a lot. The konis seem good and functional. I like the multiple set preloads. There’s something in me that wants a more modern looking shock. Not sure it’s worth the money but that’s what I’m leaning right now.
I’m still trying to figure out what I need to do if I decide on piggy back shocks to retain the grab bar and rear Honda carrier rack. When I’ve gone back to old threads on the subject it appears vague, or in one case the photos no longer appear, guessing no longer available from host site.
(01-17-2025, 07:09 PM)Tev62_imp Wrote: I would keep it simple and not go further than a shock made for your weight and riding style and bike. Just preload adjust, a given these days of course, and a single rebound adjuster. The bike weight is an integral part of the spring rate consideration. If you had those other shocks made for your weight it would of included the weight of the other bike and not be relevant for the CB.
If you are feeling flush http://epmperformance.com/products/shock...-2014-2018
The works shocks were actually used from someone else who had a cb1100 and was in the same weight range as me. It’s dialed in for the bike, but needing a rebuild and my desire for occasional gear or the rare passenger has me ready to move on.