I am in the process of adjusting my suspension. What I understand is there are three adjustment places on one shock. I see one on top and bottom, where's the third??

Now, what does the top adjustment control? bottom? the 3rd?

Its all stock,and I am not racing, I just want to get the most out of it. I am about 6'3" and 230lbs. I am guessing I need to adjust to a stiff setting. Any thoughts?

 

their are two on top and one on the bottom if i'm correct.

 

there are preload adjuster and rebound damping adjuster on top...on the bottom one is compression damping adjuster...
i would take it to a professionals to do it...if you're not familier with it...shouldn't charge you more than $30
it would make a world of difference after being tuned...

 

Hey, I just did the fine tuning adjustments to my suspension. It is very easy to do. Sport Rider has a flow chart that has street/sport settings and track settings for the bike. Damn, I can't remember what all the settings were. I now have mine set to the same. Be sure to count where they are at.

Front:
Preload- Round nuts surrounding rebound damping screws -determines static sag
Rebound damping- located within above - decrease or increase to adjust ride feedback
Compression damping- located at bottom rear of fork - decrease or increase to adjust ride input

Rear:
Preload- Round spanner lock surrounding shock (has 9 adjustmet levels) - determines rear static sag
Rebound damping - located at bottom of rear shock - decrease or increase to adjust rear ride feedback
Compression damping - located at top of rear shock - decrease or increase to adjust rear ride input

Compression is always the action that requires rebound, the reaction.

I will find my paperwork and give ya more info. If I remember correctly, front had to be within 25mm and rear within 30mm for sag settings. I have ridden with the suspension all out of whack, and then set the measurements as per sport rider's suggestions, then tried it a few more times and got it dialed in, to what I believe is how I am suppose to be able to feel the suspension. Whatever I did it has hugely improved the bike.

I'm not a suspension expert, but I did stay at a holiday inn express! LOL.

 

Here are a few things I have found.

http://www.cbr929rr.com/suspension.htm

http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_...ettings/#honda (Maybe this is what you were talking about)

 

Ok so how do u turn the "Preload- Round spanner lock surrounding shock"? Do you slide a tool and turn it? Are the settings ideal for racing or for all around comfort? Also jeh, it mentions lines showing but I turned my F4 fork compression thing out a bit and saw no lines. Maybe i need to take it alot more out and that is why it feels so stiff.

 

I think there is a certain tool called a "c-spanner" to adjust the spring, and yes it just turns.
When they mention lines, I believe they are refering to threads on the screw being turned. I don't own an F4, maybe check with those guys about this.
The guide will help you gain a better grasp of your sportbike's suspension and how to dial it in to get the most out of your motorcycle. The suspention listed may not be the best for you, but its teaching you what to look for and how to get the results and feed-back your looking for. So basicly its a place to start while learning about suspension.

I have not tested and adjusted yet, its been raining and cold.