Both ends of the shock can move so changing the preload doesn't actually compress the spring, it just changes where the shock is in its stroke. The only way you are reducing for less bounce with less preload is to blow through the stroke and bottom out. That would not be a wise choice though.
2022 says front and rear suspension; Does that mean 2021 has no setup; no manual changes . ? quitevague on what 2022 is giving you. this vdo says nothing about the year; either !
Thankyou! The rear luggage rack is by Fehling. Along with my engine bars and pannier racks, it's nice kit. See www.fehling.de/en/product-category/motorcycle-brands/honda-en/
There is more fine tuning possible. You might change the viscosity of the oil or even use a thicker or thinner oil. Look at Cst at 40° for the oil you use.
Oh yes. I was trying to avoid getting distracted on the damping side of things and focus purely on preload and how it changed the bikes geometry/steering. For a fixed damped bike my EX isn’t too bad.
same manual settings front and rear for all years or what being advertised on the 2022 30th year aniv. model ? says added front/rear suspension. Sure the dealers here don't know !
The front suspension on the EX got a change for the 2017 model year to the Dual Bending Valve Showa Unit. It is very good with the transition between low speed and high speed damping control.
Very well said. Honda is absolutely wrong in their manual. It does not get harder or softer. It hangs higher or lower in the spring. The spring only compresses under weight.
The Honda CB1100 is my favourite motorbike and in that red.
It’s a brilliant bike, not particularly versatile but then it was never meant to be all things. Just a great looking high quality roadster.
preload; agree; the spring is the same; just lessening the travel to give less bounce as its already compressed; some.
Both ends of the shock can move so changing the preload doesn't actually compress the spring, it just changes where the shock is in its stroke. The only way you are reducing for less bounce with less preload is to blow through the stroke and bottom out. That would not be a wise choice though.
2022 says front and rear suspension; Does that mean 2021 has no setup; no manual changes . ? quitevague on what 2022 is giving you. this vdo says nothing about the year; either !
2017 model years, and on, for the EX have the same setup, preload front and rear only.
Awesome vid and I have this in red and a 2017. Where can I buy that rear luggage tail rack? I have the other luggage rack but love the one you have
Thankyou! The rear luggage rack is by Fehling. Along with my engine bars and pannier racks, it's nice kit. See www.fehling.de/en/product-category/motorcycle-brands/honda-en/
Hi Terence, where did you buy that back luggage rack? Thank you
It is a Fehling, a german crowd, good value too. www.fehling.de/en/
There is more fine tuning possible. You might change the viscosity of the oil or even use a thicker or thinner oil. Look at Cst at 40° for the oil you use.
Oh yes. I was trying to avoid getting distracted on the damping side of things and focus purely on preload and how it changed the bikes geometry/steering. For a fixed damped bike my EX isn’t too bad.
same manual settings front and rear for all years or what being advertised on the 2022 30th year aniv. model ? says added front/rear suspension. Sure the dealers here don't know !
The front suspension on the EX got a change for the 2017 model year to the Dual Bending Valve Showa Unit. It is very good with the transition between low speed and high speed damping control.
Assuming the 2014 cb1100 has the same front end that was most helpful, thanks 😊
Thanks. It has a different front end but is preload adjustable so the same applies in terms of tuning that handling. 👍
Great video, a big help for me- nice simple explanation in a field prone to complexity chaos and confusion adjusting for tyre wear is Moto GP stuff 😂
ta very much
Awesome - changed a lot for me on driving fun 👍
Brilliant, glad it helped. When I first got this bike I though ooh erh? Now I'm happy as larry too :-)
Very well said. Honda is absolutely wrong in their manual. It does not get harder or softer. It hangs higher or lower in the spring. The spring only compresses under weight.
Yes, that drives me nuts!