CBR600RR Suspension Settings for road use

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Hi.
I'm 78Kg and ride a 2004 CBR600RR.
Is it worth softening the suspension from standard for general road use?
Thx

Simon.

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78Kg is a fairly normal figure I would guess so I would hope the spring rate is about right - the whole bike is unmodified.

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Thanks for that.
I've tinkered with the suspension on my track car + our race car so I understand about spring rates etc however I have very little experience of bikes.

I'm just really looking for advice as to whether bikes like the CBR are setup quite stiff in comparison to say, my Dad's CBF which seems quite soft. Stiff would be good for the track, but not so good for the road and vice-versa - but the honda owners guide says to stiffen the suspension for a smoother ride ?! Most odd.

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biker's nemesis said:

reanimate said:

Hi.
I'm 78Kg and ride a 2004 CBR600RR.
Is it worth softening the suspension from standard for general road use?
Thx

Simon.

Hi Simon.

I use my track bike on the road (03 RR) and find the suspension ok, mind you I'm about 25Kg heavier than you.

You are also asking about softening the suspension,why? are you getting thrown out of the seat on bumpy road's. Is it the front that's too hard or the back?

You also mention that your dad's CBF is softer ! sorry if this sounds blunt, but they are two completely different types of machine.

Why not try backing off everything (front or back or both) 5 clicks at a time, then when you find a setting you are happy with, you can fine tune a click at a time, harder or softer.

All the best.

John.

Thanks, yup I'm aware they are chalk and cheese!
I'll back it all off as you describe.