i see many comments about 60kg to 100kg rider, how can it be the same, well most bikes i ever owned had zero adjustment for the front forks, none, zilch, and just some preload for the rear shocks, so he is right the factory has worked out that these settings are acceptable for vast majority of people, if you are heavy or 2up one click up on rear preload
Superb video !! Question, my front is way to soft, i max out my front suspension occasionally on bad roads. Front suspension from SOFT left , to HARD right 8 turns, how many turns should i make if i want my stiffness stiffer? 10 turns, maybe 15 or even double the amount of stock and turn 16 ?
Okey gonna do a convo woth myself here. 😂 I set everything stock as in this video. My rear is soft but my front is ultra soft. My nose dips every time i use brakes. At least few time in the ride i bottom out my fork in potholes or whatever. When i have my nr2 with me i bottom out front even more often. So now as i literally cant find info i set my own settings and will report on results. My rear set from nr2 to nr3 position , damping left stock and front form preload from 8 turns to 14,5(max cant turn any more) and dumping front also left stock. After test ride will report on feel of the bike etc. but already feels better.
Really good video man. You explain everything so good. I also got my hornet second hand so this video helped me a lot :) Will be checking your other hornet videos as well :)
Hi Layeet, for bikers like you I make my video's. Its great for me to hear that my Hornet video's helped you a lot to do your own maintenance. Please put a link to my channel on your Facebook, to help my channel to grow. Greets from 'The Old Mechanic'
the ,,standard,, settings is for average rider 65-70 kg. if i have 95 kg and i carry luggage/ passengers? if i am a 40 kg girl? how can be perfect for both?
the ,,standard,, settings is the best? for who? for a 110 pound girl? for a 220 pound rider? with or without luggage? cannot be suitable for everyone....
I have 1.90m and weight 110 kilos which rear spring preload adjustment is better for my weight because I find the suspension on my 2007 Honda Hornet which is in stock (position 2) too soft. I would appreciate it if you help me because I can't find an answer on any Honda forum.
Hello Zatochi, I would start to put the rear absorber spring to position 3. So 1 step stronger and take it for a ride, if the bike feels a bit better, then you could go 1 step more.. Thats the way I would do it. On your frontforks you don't have a lot of options, allthough you might change the inside spring for another (new) progressive spring. There are brands like: Hyperpro, Wilbers, who make them. Hopefully this helps you atleast a bit. Please let us know when you changed the settings what your expirience is with that. Greetz from The Old Mechanic, ride save 👨🔧--->🏍 👍
@@TheOldMechanic Thank you for your help. I found position 4 more adjusted to my weight (a little stiffer). I felt a big difference when making curves (less jumps). I hope you continue the good work that you have presented until today since you started the channel. I am already subscribed and I love your videos with the typical Dutch humor.
@@Zatochi0000000000000 Hi Zatochi, Its super to know that your bike is riding now much better..!! Sometimes its less difficult as you might think huh 😉 Thank you so much to get back with your result, this helps a lot of other Hornet riders, I am sure. Ride save and Greetz from me ---> 👨🔧
Noone would share with you such knowledge, im impressed. What kind of service manual are you using? Im using Buchelli 5298 for Hornet, tho Shop Manual from Honda, im curious about your version
Ik heb het idee dat mijn hornet ook te hard staat afgesteld voor . Soms heb ik het gevoel bij sommige wegen dat mijn banden te hard opgepompt zijn . Zo een gevoel dat je het ook voelt in je stuur met trillingen
Misschien is het een goed plan om eens de instellingen van de voor en achtervering te controleren en zo nodig terug tegaan naar de basis afstelling zoals ik in mij video laat zien. Mocht je dit doen laat dan eens hier een berichtje achter of die instelling jou bevalt. Greets The Old Mechanic 👨🔧--->🏍
Stupid answer. One can weight 60kg, second 120kg, and you setup same for all, because factory knows better how much weight will have drivers buying they bikes.
That is BS. The standard settings are for rider of 60kg. Can't be good for 80-90kg rider....especially if you have luggage....and god forbid a passenger.
you did hear that he stated in the beginning that he set it to standard .. and THEN it would be tweeked to the rider him self .. you CANNOT start tweaking a setup done by another rider .. this way you are safe doing it and know how many turns in and out. and will ofc have a blank slate to work with
@@silviofontana5144 “incorrect” double-negative “He doesn’t know nothing” statement can be a lot of fun, and is often used in cartoons, stand-up comedy, and even to poke fun at someone.
"You dont know nothing" .? .. does that meen that he knows SOMETHING about it ? .. cause if you DON`T know NOTHING .. means that he DOES know something, so please check your self before you go to the Tube and start flaming at people .. trying to help other people, by that he said in the beginning .. SET it to standard .. wich is, if i recall correctly .. for a 60 kgish rider .. and then TWEAK it so it fits your size .. be it riding on the road or a track
@@Ladosligese incorrect” double-negative “He doesn’t know nothing” statement can be a lot of fun, and is often used in cartoons, stand-up comedy, and even to poke fun at someone.
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Grazie mille non sapevo la corretta regolazione delle sospensioni sei riuscito a spiegarla con molta semplicità😀😀😀👍👍👍
Thank you super video 👍👍👍 i buy hornet 600, 2010 and whit this instruction i change suspension great. Hornet is now awesome 👌👌
Hello Radim, I am glad to know that your Hornet is awesome !! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel.
Greetz from The Old Mechanic 🏍 👨🔧
Perfect example off .. "if shit aint broke, dont fix it ! " well done sir
Thanks mate
i see many comments about 60kg to 100kg rider, how can it be the same, well most bikes i ever owned had zero adjustment for the front forks, none, zilch, and just some preload for the rear shocks, so he is right the factory has worked out that these settings are acceptable for vast majority of people, if you are heavy or 2up one click up on rear preload
Superb video !! Question, my front is way to soft, i max out my front suspension occasionally on bad roads. Front suspension from SOFT left , to HARD right 8 turns, how many turns should i make if i want my stiffness stiffer? 10 turns, maybe 15 or even double the amount of stock and turn 16 ?
Okey gonna do a convo woth myself here. 😂 I set everything stock as in this video. My rear is soft but my front is ultra soft. My nose dips every time i use brakes. At least few time in the ride i bottom out my fork in potholes or whatever. When i have my nr2 with me i bottom out front even more often. So now as i literally cant find info i set my own settings and will report on results. My rear set from nr2 to nr3 position , damping left stock and front form preload from 8 turns to 14,5(max cant turn any more) and dumping front also left stock. After test ride will report on feel of the bike etc. but already feels better.
Great, Can you do the same with my 919F, 2007, thanks
Really good video man. You explain everything so good. I also got my hornet second hand so this video helped me a lot :) Will be checking your other hornet videos as well :)
Hi Layeet, for bikers like you I make my video's.
Its great for me to hear that my Hornet video's helped you a lot to do your own maintenance.
Please put a link to my channel on your Facebook, to help my channel to grow.
Greets from 'The Old Mechanic'
Thank you. But where you find service manual?
the ,,standard,, settings is for average rider 65-70 kg. if i have 95 kg and i carry luggage/ passengers? if i am a 40 kg girl? how can be perfect for both?
good point, change the preload or buy different springs.
Thank you
the ,,standard,, settings is the best? for who? for a 110 pound girl? for a 220 pound rider? with or without luggage? cannot be suitable for everyone....
Old mechanics are like this. Everything by the manual.
Nice bike..... Nice video.... Great
Thanks mate 👍
Hello! Do you have settings for passager riding? Shop Manual says tyre pressure is the same, but nothing found about suspension. Thank you!
Dutch🤦🏻♂️knowledge on japaniese motorcicles💪💪💪👍👍👍👍
What about 2007 Hornet
Does not have adjusment?
I have 1.90m and weight 110 kilos which rear spring preload adjustment is better for my weight because I find the suspension on my 2007 Honda Hornet which is in stock (position 2) too soft. I would appreciate it if you help me because I can't find an answer on any Honda forum.
Hello Zatochi, I would start to put the rear absorber spring to position 3. So 1 step stronger and take it for a ride, if the bike feels a bit better, then you could go 1 step more.. Thats the way I would do it. On your frontforks you don't have a lot of options, allthough you might change the inside spring for another (new) progressive spring. There are brands like: Hyperpro, Wilbers, who make them. Hopefully this helps you atleast a bit. Please let us know when you changed the settings what your expirience is with that.
Greetz from The Old Mechanic, ride save 👨🔧--->🏍 👍
@@TheOldMechanic Thank you for your help. I found position 4 more adjusted to my weight (a little stiffer). I felt a big difference when making curves (less jumps). I hope you continue the good work that you have presented until today since you started the channel. I am already subscribed and I love your videos with the typical Dutch humor.
@@Zatochi0000000000000 Hi Zatochi, Its super to know that your bike is riding now much better..!! Sometimes its less difficult as you might think huh 😉 Thank you so much to get back with your result, this helps a lot of other Hornet riders, I am sure. Ride save and Greetz from me ---> 👨🔧
Seems my hornet (599) rear spring is a little different being a 2006 the adjustment is at the top
Noone would share with you such knowledge, im impressed. What kind of service manual are you using? Im using Buchelli 5298 for Hornet, tho Shop Manual from Honda, im curious about your version
Hi Inetpub, Thanks for your compliment ! I am using the Honda Hornet official service manual
Ik heb het idee dat mijn hornet ook te hard staat afgesteld voor . Soms heb ik het gevoel bij sommige wegen dat mijn banden te hard opgepompt zijn . Zo een gevoel dat je het ook voelt in je stuur met trillingen
Misschien is het een goed plan om eens de instellingen van de voor en achtervering te controleren en zo nodig terug tegaan naar de basis afstelling zoals ik in mij video laat zien.
Mocht je dit doen laat dan eens hier een berichtje achter of die instelling jou bevalt.
Greets The Old Mechanic 👨🔧--->🏍
@@TheOldMechanic weet niet of dat zo slim is 😆heb echt 0 verstand van sleutelen
Hoi Honda, als je tot 10 kunt tellen en weet wat een schroevendraaier is.. en met mijn video kun jij dat !😉
@@TheOldMechanic thanx . Misschien toch maar proberen dan 😆👍
@@lauB30 Tuurlijk jij kunt dat, dat weet ik zeker !
Hello. Will there be damage to the motor if I cut the environment box
Hello Ana, Can you discribe to me what exactly you mean with the 'enviroment box' ? Greets The Old Mechanic
@@TheOldMechanic she probably means removing catalyst.
Just putting straight pipe
Stupid answer. One can weight 60kg, second 120kg, and you setup same for all, because factory knows better how much weight will have drivers buying they bikes.
That is BS. The standard settings are for rider of 60kg. Can't be good for 80-90kg rider....especially if you have luggage....and god forbid a passenger.
you did hear that he stated in the beginning that he set it to standard .. and THEN it would be tweeked to the rider him self .. you CANNOT start tweaking a setup done by another rider .. this way you are safe doing it and know how many turns in and out. and will ofc have a blank slate to work with
You don't know nothing about suspension 🤣
you don't know nothing about grammar, LOL
@@silviofontana5144 “incorrect” double-negative “He doesn’t know nothing” statement can be a lot of fun, and is often used in cartoons, stand-up comedy, and even to poke fun at someone.
@@nickpraskaton2667 at the end of the day, we still ride our 919F, cheers
"You dont know nothing" .? .. does that meen that he knows SOMETHING about it ? .. cause if you DON`T know NOTHING .. means that he DOES know something, so please check your self before you go to the Tube and start flaming at people .. trying to help other people, by that he said in the beginning .. SET it to standard .. wich is, if i recall correctly .. for a 60 kgish rider .. and then TWEAK it so it fits your size .. be it riding on the road or a track
@@Ladosligese incorrect” double-negative “He doesn’t know nothing” statement can be a lot of fun, and is often used in cartoons, stand-up comedy, and even to poke fun at someone.