Topic: suspension set up

[Rocking-M]

Since I was curious on the brakes, the suspension set up also comes to mind.
I know sport bike handling isn't doable on a 30 year old bike,
but I'd like to get close.
Suggestions and sources for springs and shocks and set ups will
be appreciated

[aptech77]

Progressive spring/shocks or Race Tech

[78CB750F1]

I am using Hagon rear shocks (stock length) and Hagon progressive front fork springs on my CB750 F1.  Good improvement over the stock setup although I do find the Hagon front springs to be a bit soft.

[Honda CBer]

if you dont have the bread for the progressive or works, etc, there are other options... with your fork, you can play with adding bushings to the springs to increase rate and heavier oil to increase damping and action... i have even seen modifications to put an air preload into the forks, complete with a pressure guage...
for the rear, CB1100F or 900F shocks are an upgrade, with added spring rate and (mildly) adjustable damping... you could also go with something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-GL1000-Goldwing-CB750-Shock-Absorbers-Shocks-New_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35592QQihZ005QQitemZ150037075747QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
i have read that these are pretty good, especially for the money, AND they are new and fresh...

you can also try to find used aftermarket stuff like these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/78-Honda-CB-750-SS-cb750-Supersport-KONI-rear-shocks_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35592QQihZ007QQitemZ170033099283QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

the stuff is out there if you look hard enough...

[Rocking-M]

I put the air system on a bike years ago. I didn't know squat then (nor now) about setting up a suspension on
a bike. I wonder now if it was a good compromise.

The problem around here is our roads tend to have rough sections.
If I get to much spring rate the tendency would be to skip out of the road.
However, I really like for the spring rates to give a good feel on anything
I ride or drive.

I watched the thread on the steering damper and that is one direction I'm going.

Thanks,

[Bob Wessner]

The problem around here is our roads tend to have rough sections.
If I get to much spring rate the tendency would be to skip out of the road.

When I first read this, I thought you might be from Michigan.  Ours are the same, rough pavement sections, the occasional stone, and walnuts this time of year the size of lemons. I actually feel I accommodate this variety of challenges better with the suspension set on the soft side with the tires at 30 lbs front and 32-34 lbs rear. Stiffer suspension setting or greater inflation causes the bike to skip/hop rather than accommodating them.

[Rocking-M]

So Bob, what we need is a rally bike set up right

[Bob Wessner]

So Bob, what we need is a rally bike set up right

No, just a GHOF set up.

[AR-Guy]

No, just a GHOF set up.

Waht the....

[Rocking-M]

AR, he's got me too

[hymodyne]

will the 1000gl shocks work on a '72 cb 500?

is there any sort of chart that shows the interchangeability of bike parts between the bikes this forum serves?

something that said what shocks will and won't fit what bikes, which forks are interchangeable, which wheels, etc; something like this on the FAQ page would be a big help

(and yes, I realize that I am not volunteering to do it... )

hym

[SohcCBs]

The shocks on the GL1000 and CB750 thru K6 are identical.  Don't know about the 500.  They share a number of parts.

I own both a '77GL1000 and '76 SuperSport.

[cafehonda]

if you dont have the bread for the progressive or works, etc, there are other options... with your fork, you can play with adding bushings to the springs to increase rate and heavier oil to increase damping and action... i have even seen modifications to put an air preload into the forks, complete with a pressure guage...
for the rear, CB1100F or 900F shocks are an upgrade, with added spring rate and (mildly) adjustable damping... you could also go with something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-GL1000-Goldwing-CB750-Shock-Absorbers-Shocks-New_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35592QQihZ005QQitemZ150037075747QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
i have read that these are pretty good, especially for the money, AND they are new and fresh...

These are J.C. Whitney junk I think. I have a pair of 76 gl100 dual rate shocks if you are interested in trying them out. I used 'em untill I got new Boge orca's. I'll let 'em go real cheap, since I hardly paid anything for 'em,  if you're interested. P.M. me if you want 'em.

[nickjtc]

No, just a GHOF set up.

Waht the....

GHOF = Grey Haired Old Fart

[aptech77]

HDDDF!!!   

[nickjtc]

HDDDF!!!   

OK, I give in.....

[jtb]

C'mon, Bob

[aptech77]

        

[nickjtc]

HDDDF!!!   

Harley Davidson Dude, Dumb F@&k?
Heavy Duty Doting Fan?
Hey Diddle Diddle De cat and de Fiddle?

[aptech77]

Harley Davidson Driving Dumb #$%*s 

[nickjtc]

Harley Davidson Driving Dumb #$%*s 

I was close, but no cigar. I knew there had to be a Hardly Ableson in there, though..

[aptech77]

 

[putnaja1]

I wish the high performance shocks for our CB's looked like this bike's shocks:



I guess the closest thing would be the reservoir shocks that came on CB900 DOHC, early '80s..

[nickjtc]

I wish the high performance shocks for our CB's looked like this bike's shocks:

Forget the shocks, let's enjoy the young lady.

[aptech77]