Re: CBR1100 Fast and dangerious
I find this article ludicrous in light of the advice I have gotten on suspension setup from numerous other sources.
When I got a question posted to the MO readership on what my next bike upgrades should be, my proposals about suspension were to a large degree deemed unneccessary. It was nearly a universal opinion that upgrading to full Ohlins was a waste of money and considered poseurism in its highest form. Even Raceteching wasn't completely endorsed. I was told that stock suspension works quite well, and that simply adjusting the suspension for my weight and perhaps riding style was enough for now. Also implied was the suggestion that I wait until I more resemble Ben Bostrom et al. to dump serious money into suspension. I have gotten this advice from a licensed racer with an R1 that had full Ohlins suspension as well. He said that the difference was negligible over stock. The 1100XX isn't even designed to perform like a racebike anyway. It's a big bike with a big engine. To make it handle like Ben Bostrom's RC51, it would require a total chassis redesign, eliminating virtually all of the qualities that its buyers seek. Just what does George expect from Honda? A bike that does 200 miles an hour, handles like a factory RC51, and is as comfortable as a Goldwing?