Rear Suspension Adjustment CBR 250R Motorcycle

In this episode, I’m going to show you how to adjust the Rear Suspension on a Honda CBR 250R and why anyone would want to do this.

A softer suspension setting increases riding comfort so that your spine absorbs less of the energy transfer from bumps, but takes less additional load for the shock absober to bottom out.

On the other hand, a stiffer setting will be capable of taking on a heavier load before the suspension bottoms out but will provide a less comfortable ride.

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[davidsteen]

Been looking forever for an explanation  on shock adjustment, and you answered my question perfectly with the explanation of the 1-5 issue. The manuals and other videos all used technical or confusing language, you NAILED it, THANKS

[denmikseb]

The reason they say adjusting directly from 1 to 5 can cause damage is it is too large a jump.  To adjust from 1 to 5, go 1-2-3-4-5, in that direction.  Not the direct 1-5 opposite direction.

[nazerhusen]

BTW, i learned a lot from watching your Videos MR BrownBrady. I like the way you make those and it really helped me in many other DIY stuff.

[mcr]

What they mean by 1-5 is that 1 to 5 is a big (4 points) difference and will compress/decompress the metal too suddenly without allowing it to tolerate and get adjusted to the new load settings. This big of a jump can damage the suspension spring as it will strain the spring suddenly. So the adjustments should be made in steps such as 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 and vice versa giving it enough time (a few hours) in each setting to be able to adjust itself.

[lmdetect]

Just adjusted mine on the cruiser a few days ago. It was on 3. I cranked it down to 1 as I am not all that heavy and the roads I ride are smooth. Made a difference for me. However, should I take on a passenger, I will adjust my tire pressure and suspension according to the manual.
Thanks for another great vid. I always look forward to them.

[kekom]

thanks for the tip! this is exactly what I need now that I'm entering Africa on my honda cb125f. Ive got too much weight!

[RaymondDowe]

It says in the manual:

"Always adjust the shock absorber position in sequence (1-2-3-4-5 or 5-4-3-2-1). Attempting to adjust directly from 1 to 5 or 5 to 1 may damage the shock absorber."

What they are saying is don't wrap around because it's shorter, only go to the next highest or lowest number. If your shock is at 5 going to 1 or vice versa won't do any harm as long as you do it the right way.

[timothykrainik]

A good amount of sag for street is around 35mm. Find two points to measure from that will increase as all weight is taken off the swing arm, have someone lift the rear to take all the weight off the swing arm, measure your two points, lower the bike, sit on it and bounce to settle the shock, measure your same two points. Tighten the shock if you drop too much, loosen it if you drop too little.

[MrRage]

this video is amazing bro even years later i have a cbr250r and you just helped me save my new fender eliminator

[joshuahyndman]

Hey man ya need to post another video soon. I got the same bike and I like learning more about it. love your Chanel hope to see more from ya soon!

[dvdbrnco]

Had no idea what that tool did...thanks!

[themanalltheway]

Removing the right foot peg assembly let’s you access the spring if you have problems getting enough room for the wrench. The assembly comes off easily by removing the 2 large hex bolts.

[krishnateja]

thank you so much bro... was looking for this video from longer time... finally! got it

[nazerhusen]

I had the same question earlier. How to soften the riding position on my Honda CB Unicorn 160(released in India). They did not supply that Wrench/spanner with the bike though. i got it from other user and lowered the spring. i mean changed to setting 1. I feel my bike is soft now (minor difference). My bike has only 3 settings. 1Soft, 2 standard, 3 Hard. i never put extra load on my bike. 98% times its a single ride only. so, its work for me.

[joshorange]

great man ! is a really easy job. Well done :) I have a Repsol 250CBR-D

[PruikkiRacing]

you now have 1002 subs!
congratulations dude!

[a.b]

Stumbled on this channel... Nice work, ... Subbed!

[nicolevineburg]

Will doing this lower my bike a bit I'm the back end, ,I feel that the height at the back is pushing me forward on my bike

[miguelgutierrez]

Another reason to adjust the shock is for the weight of the person riding the bike so the suspension works properly and adjust the weight that's being carried

[SGKTV]

Thanx homie. I think my ninja is a bit tight stock, but we’ll see. Peace & blessings