Honda CBR1000RA 2018 Owner's Manual page 172

Other Adjustments
# Compression Damping
CBR1000RA
You can adjust the compression damping by
the COM adjuster to suit the load or the road
surface.
Turn the adjuster using the BFR adjuster
provided in the tool kit.
The COM adjuster has 4 1/2 turns.
Turn clockwise to increase compression
damping (hard), or turn counterclockwise to
decrease compression damping (soft).
The standard position is 3 turns from the full
hard position.
BFR adjuster
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Adjusting the Rear Suspension
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P. 136
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COM adjuster
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond its limits.
NOTICE
The rear shock absorber damper unit contains
high pressure nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to
disassemble, service, or improperly dispose of
the damper. See your dealer.