05-10-2021, 04:54 PM
(05-10-2021, 07:46 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: I never bottomed out my CB1100 and it experienced some nasty potholes. For reference:
* Full tank ('14 CB1100 standard model)
* Rider 220 lbs
* Front dialed as "standard from dealership" (don't remember the factory settings)
* Rear was set to 4 of 5 preset
* Factory recommended tire pressures
In addition, I sometimes had a pillion (about +140 lbs), but we rarely struck potholes or speed bumps. Rock solid to 170 for 50 kms. Corners (~40 km/h) and U-turns (~15 km/h) were undramatic.
I am pretty sure sag exceeded 30% under many of these conditions.
I thought the CB was nice to control.
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The few times I felt the CB was a wee unstable was on hot tar snakes and steel grate draw bridges. However, that could have been a function of the tires and not suspension.
I think so, I found my OEM tyres didn't like those but the new T31's don't seem to mind them at all. They do run a little noisier mind.