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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CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN
Suspension
Tuning Guides
Contents
Concept
Cautions on use of guides
This guide is intended for conventional suspension models.
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.
◀ Back Contents ▶
▼Setup recommendations
Standard ▶
Comfort ▶
Sport ▶
Off road ▶
With luggage ▶
With passenger ▶
Passenger + Luggage ▶
▼General damper setting tips
Front compression ▶
Front rebound ▶
Rear compression ▶
Rear rebound ▶
Contents
Cover
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.
Contents
Rear
Front
Standard
Contents
◀ ▶
Spring
preload
+6turns from MIN
MT/DCT
+10
Τ
1
2
turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
Rebound
damping
-2
Τ
1
2
turns from MAX
All types
Compression
damping
-12clicks from MAX
All types
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
+7clicks from MIN
All types
-15clicks from MAX
All types
-9clicks from MAX
All types
Back
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.
Contents
Rear
Front
Comfort
◀ ▶
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Back
-3turns from MAX
All types
-12clicks from MAX
All types
+4turns from MIN
MT/DCT
+8
Τ
1
2
turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
+3clicks from MIN
All types
-20clicks from MAX
All types
-14clicks from MAX
All types
Contents
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.
Contents
Rear
Front
Sport
◀ ▶
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Back
-1
Τ
1
2
turns from MAX
All types
-7clicks from MAX
All types
+6turns from MIN
MT/DCT
+10
Τ
1
2
turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
+12clicks from MIN
All types
-11clicks from MAX
All types
-5clicks from MAX
All types
Contents
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
Rear
Front
Off road
◀ ▶
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Back
-2
Τ
1
2
turns from MAX
All types
-10clicks from MAX
All types
+7turns from MIN
MT/DCT
+11
Τ
1
2
turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
+7clicks from MIN
All types
-13clicks from MAX
All types
-9clicks from MAX
All types
Contents
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
Rear
Front
With luggage
◀ ▶
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Back
-2
Τ
1
2
turns from MAX
All types
-10clicks from MAX
All types
+6turns from MIN
MT/DCT
+10
Τ
1
2
turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
+13clicks from MIN
All types
-11clicks from MAX
All types
-5clicks from MAX
All types
Contents
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
Rear
Front
With passenger
◀ ▶
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Back
-2
Τ
1
2
turns from MAX
All types
-10clicks from MAX
All types
+6turns from MIN
MT/DCT
+10
Τ
1
2
turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
+19clicks from MIN
All types
-11clicks from MAX
All types
-5clicks from MAX
All types
Contents
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
Rear
Front
Passenger + Luggage
◀ ▶
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Spring
preload
Rebound
damping
Compression
damping
Back
-2
Τ
1
2
turns from MAX
All types
-10clicks from MAX
All types
+6turns from MIN
MT/DCT
+10
Τ
1
2
turns from MIN
Adventure MT/DCT
+25clicks from MIN
All types
-11clicks from MAX
All types
-5clicks from MAX
All types
Contents
General damper setting tips
Front
Contents
Compression damping
S
┃To improve shock absorption on gaps
Reduce damping by turning the adjuster to “S”.
Recommended when
・gaps are large on the surface
・you want comfort
・you ride at moderate speeds
・weight is low
H
┃To reduce nose dive at deceleration
Recommended when
・on surfaces with small gaps
・you want agility
・speeds are high
・weight is high
Increase damping by turning the adjuster to “H” .
A click turns approx. 90degrees
A click turns approx. 90degrees
General damper setting tips
Front
Contents
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
・you travel twisty roads
┃To improve stability
Recommended when
・you want more straight stability
・you mostly travel straight roads
Increase damping by turning the adjuster to “H”.
S
H
General damper setting tips
Rear
Contents
Compression damping
┃To improve shock absorption on gaps
Reduce damping by turning the adjuster to “S”.
Recommended when
・gaps are large on the surface
・you want comfort
・you ride at moderate speeds
・weight is low
┃To prevent bottoming
Recommended when
・on surfaces with small gaps
・you want agility
・speeds are high
・weight is high
Increase damping by turning the adjuster to “H”.
A click turns approx. 45degrees
S
A click turns approx. 45degrees
H
General damper setting tips
Rear
Contents
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
┃To improve stability
Recommended when
・you want more straight stability
・you mostly travel straight roads
Increase damping by turning the adjuster to “H”.
A click turns approx. 45degrees
A click turns approx. 45degrees
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