Be sure to read the
following information
Cautions on use of Suspension Tuning Guide
• Various types of recommended suspension setups are
provided in this guidebook.
• Read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow the
instructions and cautions contained in it before
changing suspension setup.
• The effect of a setup change is subjective. Even when
the setup is the same, rider’s perception may differ
depending on the road conditions, riding conditions or
conditions of the motorcycle. The instructions provided
in this guide do not guarantee the best performance.
Always keep in mind safe riding even after changing the
set up.
＜Notes＞
・The pictures contained in this guidebook include some pictures
taken in different countries; the motorcycle in these pictures
may not match your actual vehicle.
・Some models are equipped with accessories.
・Some accessories are exclusive to those countries.
・The setup information provided in this guidebook
presumes an appropriately maintained motorcycle.
Enjoy riding your motorcycle, keeping in mind safety.
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Suspension
Tuning Guides
CRF1100L AFRICA TWIN
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Concept
Cautions on use of guides
This guide is intended for conventional suspension models. The
vehicle equipped with an electric control suspension allows you
to select the suspension setting on MID (Multi Information
Display).
Rediscover joy of riding
Your motorcycle riding will become more enjoyable even on
the same road you always use if you make a minor change
of suspension setup.
This entry level “Suspension Tuning Guide” is prepared to
help you properly set up the suspension for more enjoyable
riding experiences.
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Contents
▼Setup recommendations
Standard
Comfort
Sport
Off road
With luggage
With passenger
Passenger + Luggage
▼General damper setting tips
Front compression
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Front rebound
Rear compression
Rear rebound
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Standard
The standard setup is most appropriate for the concept of this
model in various situation and manners of use.
Recommended for riders seeking all-around performance in a
variety of conditions.
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Setting value
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Standard
Front
preload
MT
DCT
+5turns from MIN
Adventure MT
+5turns from MIN
Adventure DCT
+8turns from MIN
Rear
preload
Spring
Spring
Rebound
damping
MT/DCT
3
⁄
+2
Adventure MT/DCT
-2
turns from MAX
4
1
⁄
turns from MAX
4
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
MT/DCT
-9clicks from MAX+2turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
-7clicks from MAX
Compression
damping
All types
+7clicks from MIN
Back
All types
-8clicks from MAX
Contents
All types
-12clicks from MAX
Comfort
This setup softens the suspension for riding comfort.
The cushion effect is lower than Standard to absorb shocks from
road surfaces for improved riding comfort. Recommended if
Standard is harsh for you or you prefer relaxed pace for comfort.
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Setting Value
◀ ▶
Comfort
Front
preload
MT
DCT
+3turns from MIN
Adventure MT
+3turns from MIN
Adventure DCT
+6turns from MIN
Rear
preload
Spring
Spring
Rebound
damping
MT/DCT
+3 turns from MAX
Adventure MT/DCT
1
⁄
-2
turns from MAX
2
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
MT/DCT
-12clicks from MAX+0turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
-10clicks from MAX
Compression
damping
All types
+3clicks from MIN
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All types
-13clicks from MAX
All types
-17clicks from MAX
Sport
This setup stiffens the suspension and reduces excessive
motions of the motorcycle for sporty riding on paved surfaces.
With the cushion effect increases from Standard, lifting or diving
of the front end is reduced when acceleration or braking to allow
the rider more positive control of the motorcycle. Recommended
if Standard is too soft for you or you like sporty riding, or you
want more stability at high speeds.
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Setting Value
◀ ▶
Sport
Front
preload
MT
DCT
+5turns from MIN
Adventure MT
+5turns from MIN
Adventure DCT
+8turns from MIN
Rear
preload
Spring
Spring
Rebound
damping
MT/DCT
1
⁄
-1
Adventure MT/DCT
turns from MAX
2
-1turns from MAX
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
MT/DCT
-4clicks from MAX+2turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
-2clicks from MAX
Compression
damping
All types
+12clicks from MIN
Back Contents
All types
-4clicks from MAX
All types
-8clicks from MAX
Off road
This setup is for off road rides.
With the best-balanced shock absorption for big impacts from
gaps and wavy surfaces on off roads, this setup allows the rider
to positively control the motorcycle on rough surfaces.
Recommended for riders frequently enjoy off roads.
Contents
Setting Value
◀ ▶
Off road
Front
preload
MT
DCT
+6turns from MIN
Adventure MT
+6turns from MIN
Adventure DCT
+9turns from MIN
Rear
preload
Spring
Spring
Rebound
damping
MT/DCT
3
⁄
-2
Adventure MT/DCT
-2
1
⁄
4
4
turns from MAX
turns from MAX
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
MT/DCT
-7clicks from MAX+3turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
-5clicks from MAX
Compression
damping
All types
+7clicks from MIN
Back Contents
All types
-6clicks from MAX
All types
-12clicks from MAX
With luggage
This setup provides optimum damping effects to compensate for
the increased loads from the luggage.
Recommended for riders often carry luggage for an extended
period of time.
Contents Setting Value
◀ ▶
With luggage
Front
preload
MT
DCT
+5turns from MIN
Adventure MT
+5turns from MIN
Adventure DCT
+8turns from MIN
Rear
preload
Spring
Spring
Rebound
damping
MT/DCT
3
⁄
-2
Adventure MT/DCT
-2
1
⁄
4
4
turns from MAX
turns from MAX
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
MT/DCT
-9clicks from MAX+2turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
-7clicks from MAX
Compression
damping
All types
+13clicks from MIN
Back Contents
All types
-4clicks from MAX
All types
-8clicks from MAX
With passenger
This setup provides optimum damping effects to compensate for
the increased loads from the passenger.
Recommended for riders often carry passenger for extended
period of time.
Contents Setting Value
◀ ▶
With passenger
Front
preload
MT
DCT
+5turns from MIN
Adventure MT
+5turns from MIN
Adventure DCT
+8turns from MIN
Rear
preload
Spring
Spring
Rebound
damping
MT/DCT
3
⁄
-2
Adventure MT/DCT
-2
1
⁄
4
4
turns from MAX
turns from MAX
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
MT/DCT
-9clicks from MAX+2turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
-7clicks from MAX
Compression
damping
All types
+19clicks from MIN
Back Contents
All types
-4clicks from MAX
All types
-8clicks from MAX
Passenger + Luggage
This setup provides optimum damping effects to compensate for
the increased loads from the luggage and the passenger.
Recommended for riders often carry luggage or passenger for
extended period of time.
Contents Setting Value
◀ ▶
Passenger + Luggage
Front
preload
MT
DCT
+5turns from MIN
Adventure MT
+5turns from MIN
Adventure DCT
+8turns from MIN
Rear
preload
Spring
Spring
Rebound
damping
MT/DCT
3
⁄
-2
Adventure MT/DCT
-2
1
⁄
4
4
turns from MAX
turns from MAX
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
MT/DCT
-9clicks from MAX+2turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
-7clicks from MAX
Compression
damping
All types
+25clicks from MIN
Back Contents
All types
-4clicks from MAX
All types
-8clicks from MAX
General damper setting tips
Front
Compression damping
┃To improve shock absorption on gaps
Reduce damping by turning the adjuster to “S”.
Recommended when
・gaps are large on the surface
S
A click turns approx. 90degrees
・you want comfort
・you ride at moderate speeds
・weight is low
┃To reduce nose dive at deceleration
Increase damping by turning the adjuster to “H” .
Recommended when
・on surfaces with small gaps
・you want agility
H
A click turns approx. 90degrees
・speeds are high
・weight is high
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General damper setting tips
Front
Rebound damping
┃For more “planted” front tire
Reduce damping by turning the adjuster to “S”.
Recommended when
・you want agility
you feel heavy when starting to lean
S
・
・you travel twisty roads
┃To improve stability
Increase damping by turning the adjuster to “H”.
Recommended when
・you want more straight stability
H
・you mostly travel straight roads
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General damper setting tips
Rear
Compression damping
┃To improve shock absorption on gaps
Reduce damping by turning the adjuster to “S”.
S
A click turns approx. 45degrees
Recommended when
・gaps are large on the surface
・you want comfort
・you ride at moderate speeds
・weight is low
┃To prevent bottoming
Increase damping by turning the adjuster to “H”.
Recommended when
・on surfaces with small gaps
・you want agility
・speeds are high
・weight is high
H
A click turns approx. 45degrees
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General damper setting tips
Rear
Rebound damping
┃For easy leaning
Reduce damping by turning the adjuster to “S”.
Recommended when
・you want agility
you feel heavy when starting to lean
・
・you travel twisty roads
A click turns approx. 45degrees
┃To improve stability
Increase damping by turning the adjuster to “H”.
Recommended when
・you want more straight stability
・you mostly travel straight roads
A click turns approx. 45degrees
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