ApolloMozart Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hi all!While my cbr500 was being at the dealer to have the front fork replaced, I was riding a loan cb500f (which is the naked twin brother of the cbr500, as they share same engine, chassis and nearly everything else apart from handlebar and plastics). What I have noticed was the smooth ride of the cb500f compared to rough and bumpy ride of the cbr. The roads were smoother on the cb500 and it felt more comfortable. This happens more over small road bumps, where the surface has been repaired or small potholes.As soon I got my cbr back I noticed the difference, so now I'm thinking whether is something wrong with the bike or some settings needs adjusting (tyre pressure, preload on the rear shock etc). Or can this be a "feature" to set the models apart - cbr500 more "sporty" and cb500 less "sporty"?What do you think gents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I'd have a look at the manual and make sure all the suspension settings and tyre pressures are as stated in the book.Have you had it from new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloMozart Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 It had 2k miles on the clock, was an ex demo bike. For me it's a first bike, so it is quite hard to compare it with something else. I didn't notice the bumpiness of the ride till I got onto the CB500F. At that point I thought wow, this is a smooth ride!I'll do all the checks and also plan to take it to the dealer on Saturday, let them have a go too and compare it with their cb500f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlecat Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 2 completely different animals I would have thought... my cbr is a very hard ride, whereas ohjays vfr is like a bouncy castle in comparison.worth having the suspension set up for you though if its bothering you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Does the R have adjustable suspension? if so, as has been said, you may just need it setting up for you and your riding style..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloMozart Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Only the rear shock is adjustable for preload...Anyway went to home yesterday and checked the tyre pressures - slightly on the low side. Pumped some more air to get them to recommended values.Checked the compression of the rear suspension without and with me sitting on the bike and reduced shock absorber preload. Also gave some more play to the chain, with me on the bike it had about 10mm play, now it's about 25mm.All the above made some good impact on how the bike rides now, but still the front week feels bouncy, especially over small bumps at low speed. Maybe the forks need a thicker oil... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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