What should the suspension settings be on a motorbike?

What should the suspension settings be on a motorbike?

Your motorbike’s suspension can seem a daunting thing to take some spanners to, but do it right and you’ll almost certainly transform your bike’s ride and handling. The standard suspension settings for a new bike are based on averages for all riders, so optimising it for your weight and riding style is naturally going to improve your experience.

What’s the rev rate on a CBR1000RR Fireblade?

Okay, the new shape intake ports and bigger exhaust ports help the remapped ECU deliver efficient fueling, and the engine now revs 550rpm higher to12,200rpm with dual exhaust valve springs to deal with the increase.

How much sag do you need for front suspension on a bike?

For bikes with 120mm of front suspension travel, you want around 40mm of rider sag. To measure this, put the bike in a chock or have a mate hold it steady.

Can a rotary steering damper be changed on a Honda Fireblade?

Rotary steering damper on the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade can be altered electronically on the hoof, clocks are very comprehensive but the underseat storage which was common on superbikes at the time was sacrificed due to the exhaust location. The Honda CBR1000RR riding position is quite racy.

Your motorbike’s suspension can seem a daunting thing to take some spanners to, but do it right and you’ll almost certainly transform your bike’s ride and handling. The standard suspension settings for a new bike are based on averages for all riders, so optimising it for your weight and riding style is naturally going to improve your experience.

How big should suspension be on RSR Moto?

Your bike was delivered from the factory with a compromise suspension set up aimed at enabling the bike to operate safely, in a variety of conditions, for a rider of approximately 75kg. Your own weight, riding style, the condition of your local roads etc are probably a long way from what the test riders had in mind when they set your bike up.

What should second gear reading be on Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade?

There was a recall on speedo’s which were under-reading by 25%. At 2000rpm in second gear the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade should read 18mph. Some motorcycles use oil – Honda say ther Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade only has a problem if consumption exceeds a litre every 800 miles – so keep an eye on the level.

How can I change the ride height of my suspension?

You can change front ride height by moving the forks in the triple clamps, and rear ride height can be altered by lengthening or shortening the shock. The first item to address for any good suspension setup is setting preload for static sag.