Clear and concise; thanks. A follow up could be the “why” and hopeful result of each adjustment. For example: If too bouncy on the rear, do this . . . if too hard on the front, do this. And, for primarily on tarmac, or for passenger/solo, do this, etc. Again, thanks!
Thanks for the comment. FYI ATAS has slightly different factory settings. Fork Preload is 8.5 turns from soft Fork Rebound is the same Fork Compression is 4 from max Shock Preload is the same Shock rebound is 13 from max Shock compression is 19 from max
I did about the same with my 19 and I ended up nearly blitzing moderate whoops with it stock. I defiantly felt the front end go through the stroke at its limits. Amy faster and it would have not been good.
I just inherited this bike so I'm a newbie to understanding it. I was able to follow along and understand everything you explained until 7:14. You were matching the Rear Shock Preload to match the Front Forks Preload and said you didn't go Full Max but you went Full Hard (isn't that the same?). This is the part I didn't understand, "you backed it out and left a bit on the top". Factory Setting is 7 clicks from full soft. Does that mean you turned to Full Max/Full Hard and then just backed off a couple of clicks? TIA
So everything is stock settings minus adding more preload on forks and shock? But doesn’t everyone seem To say it’s all to soft in General? I just bought a 24 standard and under its own weight with the preload cranked I can’t even meet the 10% static sag or my rider sag doesn’t seem like there’s much adjustment in the preload in the rear. So I’m not sure about adjusting the rest of it or how to do it properly.
@@1LiterADV ya I believe it would. Haven’t went off routing yet to know it’s limitations, but when I’ve had potholes or bumps in the road so far, it seemed good. It’s strange. I’ve had many people say. The stock suspension is fine and then some say completely opposite.🤷🏼♂️
Any idea as to how soft / plush is the suspension in the new CRF1100L 2022 ? Any idea as to how longome can ride that before the terrible seat hardness kickin ?
Those are the factory settings. After that there is no “one answer fits all” for setting sag. Also, compression and rebound is personal based on load and riding style.
WTF would you want to set it back factory? Why wouldn't you just set it up for the rider Front rider sag is 69mm Rear rider sag is 66mm Then set up comp and rebound to suit your riding style. SCREW FACTORY SETTINGS!
One of the most simple videos out there about this subject. Many thanks to take the time to do this.
Thanks for your feedback! We like to be straight to the point.
Clear and concise; thanks. A follow up could be the “why” and hopeful result of each adjustment. For example: If too bouncy on the rear, do this . . . if too hard on the front, do this. And, for primarily on tarmac, or for passenger/solo, do this, etc. Again, thanks!
Thanks! This made a difference after buying a pre-owned one from a heavier rider.
I just found out these settings are for the manual only Africa Twin...DCT bikes have totally different settings.
Excellent video. I also liked the, “anti-clockwise” banter
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Great work guys. Please keep making crf1000l content
Thank you for the comment! We have a lot of Africa Twin content coming in the future.
Amigos. Excelente. Very clear and informative video. I bought a used 2020 Africa twin and love it. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽
Buenos Dias. Thanks for the complement. Enjoy that 2020!
Enjoy it Sir.
What's the price of used 2020 in USD Sir?
Very good video. I would like to take off the front dive that my ATAS 2018 has.
I hope that you make more videos with the Africa Twin.
Thanks for the comment. FYI ATAS has slightly different factory settings.
Fork Preload is 8.5 turns from soft
Fork Rebound is the same
Fork Compression is 4 from max
Shock Preload is the same
Shock rebound is 13 from max
Shock compression is 19 from max
makes me appreciate the ES
im a little confused when it says x number of turns from maximum setting. Is the maximum setting always from the left of right?
Thanks for the guidance!
Thanks for the feedback.
Is there noticable difference on forks from ful soft to full hard on compression?
On my ktm950 there was no difference
I did about the same with my 19 and I ended up nearly blitzing moderate whoops with it stock. I defiantly felt the front end go through the stroke at its limits. Amy faster and it would have not been good.
Great video. Thanks alot
I just inherited this bike so I'm a newbie to understanding it. I was able to follow along and understand everything you explained until 7:14. You were matching the Rear Shock Preload to match the Front Forks Preload and said you didn't go Full Max but you went Full Hard (isn't that the same?). This is the part I didn't understand, "you backed it out and left a bit on the top". Factory Setting is 7 clicks from full soft. Does that mean you turned to Full Max/Full Hard and then just backed off a couple of clicks? TIA
Brilliant video, thanks, dialing up to 10 on the preload made a hell of a different 👍
Glad it helped.
Can i turn completely to soft on a 2022 dct? Im worried it can cause problems (its about the preoload)
So everything is stock settings minus adding more preload on forks and shock? But doesn’t everyone seem
To say it’s all to soft in General?
I just bought a 24 standard and under its own weight with the preload cranked I can’t even meet the 10% static sag or my rider sag doesn’t seem like there’s much adjustment in the preload in the rear. So I’m not sure about adjusting the rest of it or how to do it properly.
What you said seems all correct. Unless your weight is like your average 6th grader…changing out springs will allow more room for adjusting.
@@1LiterADV ya I believe it would. Haven’t went off routing yet to know it’s limitations, but when I’ve had potholes or bumps in the road so far, it seemed good. It’s strange. I’ve had many people say. The stock suspension is fine and then some say completely opposite.🤷🏼♂️
Thanks, excelent straight forward video! Thanks mate
Glad it helped!
one thing I am confused about , are you supposed to do everything on just one fork or are the forks seperate function
Both forks will need the exact same setup, separately.
Any idea as to how soft / plush is the suspension in the new
CRF1100L 2022 ?
Any idea as to how longome can ride that before the terrible seat hardness kickin ?
No idea on 2022. Honda still need to send me test bikes.
So I'm trying to reset to factory settings and the compression adjuster on my right fork won't bottom out hard or soft?
The bolt is not stopping?
very useful thankyou.
Thanks for the info. Bike sounds good, what exhaust is on there?
I think the owner had a factory muffler that he slightly gutted out.
Is this applicable for 2020+ models as well? Thanks
I’m sure the procedure is similar, but we can’t verify the turns and/or clicks. You would need to reference your owners manual
Thank you it is better now 👍💯👋
Love hearing things like that. Thanks for taking the time to post your feedback.
Thank you!
You bet!
I’m 270 lbs, on the Preload for the rear shock, full hard the back off say 5 clicks?
You will just have to do some trial and error. But that would be a decent starting point
@@1LiterADV Thanks appreciate it!
6:17 my manual for 2017 says that the factory setting is 11 click OUT from the hardest, not 9
Do you have an Adventure Sports?
@@1LiterADV No, a standard manual version, when I turned 9 turns, the ticks were not aligned, but 11 turns made them aligned
Hi, do you know if the 2022 model has the same settings?
I’m sorry. I wish I could tell you, but I don’t know the 2022 model/s. Referencing the owners manual is the best advice I could give you.
What is the factory setting weight for a standart rider?
And how do you calculete the additional turns and clicks for heavier rider?
Those are the factory settings. After that there is no “one answer fits all” for setting sag. Also, compression and rebound is personal based on load and riding style.
Thank you very much.
In general, the factory settings are likely suitable for lighter riders.
As I’ve learned, sag will dictate compensation.
How heavy was he please
Rider was about 250lbs at the time
WTF would you want to set it back factory?
Why wouldn't you just set it up for the rider
Front rider sag is 69mm
Rear rider sag is 66mm
Then set up comp and rebound to suit your riding style.
SCREW FACTORY SETTINGS!
It’s so you have a reference of where you’re at. The bike was bought 2nd hand and new owner did not know where previous owner had bike set.
jesus, mad much bro? you would ALWAYS set to factory first and then adjust as needed. Take a chill pill, brother.