CB300R preload/sag adjustment & calculation

[@danielthomas8456]

Which setting did you end up with for the optimal suspension related to your weight? Was it 3 or 4?

[@DaBinChe]

it was 5

[@DaBinChe]

@@joecaljapan That was what the sag numbers show so I'll have to go with that. Also I ride aggressively so that puts more load on it. But naked I'm about 135# fully geared up I'm close to 160#

[@jkljkl218]

@@joecaljapan This might be old but rather than "stiff", it lets the bike sit higher. 5 is highest and 1 as the lowest. Preload doesn't adjust suspension stiffness. The biggest thing you'll feel will probably be steering, the lower the number the more vague and comfier the ride and 5 lets you have better steering responsiveness but less stability at higher speeds. If the ride is too stiff, it probably means you're too low preload wise and your suspension is bottoming out and you feel it throughout your body. One more thing, if you're short, lowering the preload helps get the seat lower a tiny bit. That being said, a proper preload is better than not tip toeing IMO. Think of it as raising the suspension to compensate for the lost height when weight is added.

[@danielthomas8456]

I have the tool to make the adjustments under the seat in a small black tool pack... do you not have this on your bike?

[@DaBinChe]

No I only got an allen key

[@badboyIOM]

Someone nicked your tools pre-sale, they should be in the bag under the pillion seat. Daniel is right

[@gordonclement7550]

They don’t come with tools anymore

[@a124as]

@@gordonclement7550 I have the 2022, just Allen.

[@roguetune03]

First day on my 300R I was shifting at 10k rpms.. Is this your first time riding?

[@DaBinChe]

No I been riding for 30years. If you want to prolong the engine life don't rev more than half way for the first 600miles. If maintenance is done these motors are good for about 50k miles before any real wear happens and parts need to be replaced.

[@a124as]

I have this same bike, 2022, but assume they didn’t change the spring. The un-loaded distance should still be total 107mm right?

[@DaBinChe]

the extended distance is the same static sag just sitting there with its own weight does change if spring or preload change

[@gabebeltz845]

Are all of those wrenches universal?

[@mustafaefecetin]

I am nearly 70kg and riding with the second click, Is it enough or do I need to increase? Also, I rarely drive with my passenger with the same weight as mine. Will it become a problem without touching to preload settings?

[@DaBinChe]

I recommend more preload. You are about the same weight as me and I use third from firmest preload.

[@Doktortuhaf]

I'm 90kg and I'm using 2 also. You said you used 5. Then is it mean i need more than that? :) I will try 3. Thanks for the video.

[@Luey2.0]

Hey how tall are you

[@DaBinChe]

30" inseam

[@arny338]

7 thousand rpms in 6th will get you 70