Honda Africa Twin - Factory Suspension Setup 

One of the most simple videos out there about this subject. Many thanks to take the time to do this.

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.

Excellent video. I also liked the, “anti-clockwise” banter

I just found out these settings are for the manual only Africa Twin...DCT bikes have totally different settings.

Great work guys. Please keep making crf1000l content

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 🇲🇽

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 guidance!

makes me appreciate the ES

Is there noticable difference on forks from ful soft to full hard on compression? On my ktm950 there was no difference

im a little confused when it says x number of turns from maximum setting. Is the maximum setting always from the left of right?

Great video. Thanks alot

Brilliant video, thanks, dialing up to 10 on the preload made a hell of a different 👍

Can i turn completely to soft on a 2022 dct? Im worried it can cause problems (its about the preoload)

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 I'm trying to reset to factory settings and the compression adjuster on my right fork won't bottom out hard or soft?

Thanks, excelent straight forward video! Thanks mate

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.

one thing I am confused about , are you supposed to do everything on just one fork or are the forks seperate function

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 ?

very useful thankyou.

Thanks for the info. Bike sounds good, what exhaust is on there?

Thank you it is better now 👍💯👋

Thank you!

Is this applicable for 2020+ models as well? Thanks

I’m 270 lbs, on the Preload for the rear shock, full hard the back off say 5 clicks?

What is the factory setting weight for a standart rider? And how do you calculete the additional turns and clicks for heavier rider?

6:17 my manual for 2017 says that the factory setting is 11 click OUT from the hardest, not 9

Hi, do you know if the 2022 model has the same settings?

As I’ve learned, sag will dictate compensation.

How heavy was he please

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!