Front Suspension Adjustment - Honda CR125R 2006 Owner's Manual

Front Suspension Damping
Compression Damping
Compression damping affects how quickly the
fork compresses.
The compression damping adjuster has 20
positions or more. Turning the adjuster screw
one full turn advances the adjuster 4 positions.
Always start with the full hard position when
adjusting damping.
(1)
(1) compression damping adjuster
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Remove the rubber plug.
2. Turn the compression damping adjuster (1)
clockwise until it will no longer turn (lightly
seats). This is the full hard position.
3. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise 6 clicks.
This is the standard position.
4. Make sure that both fork legs are adjusted to
the same position.
Rebound Damping
Rebound damping effects how quickly the fork
rebounds.
The rebound damping adjuster has 18 positions
or more. Turning the adjuster screw one full turn
clockwise advances the adjuster 4 positions.
Always start with the full hard position when
adjusting damping.
(2) rebound damping adjuster
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the rebound damping adjuster (2)
clockwise until it will no longer turn (lightly
seats). This is the full hard position.
2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise 15 clicks.
This is the standard position.
3. Make sure both fork legs are adjusted to the
same position.

Front Suspension Adjustment

Fork Springs
The fork springs in CR's are about right for
riders weighing between 150 and 160 lbs (less
riding gear). So if you're a heavier rider, you
have to go up on the oil level or get a stiffer
spring. Do not use less oil than the minimum
specified for each spring or there will be a loss of
rebound damping control near full extension.
If the fork is too hard on big bumps, turn the
damping adjuster counterclockwise 1-turn and
lower the oil level in increments of 5 cm
in both fork legs until the desired performance is
obtained. Do not, however, lower the oil level
below the minimum oil level.
Minimum oil level:
(2)
Standard Spring:
Softer Spring:
Stiffer Spring:
When adjusting oil levels, bear in mind that the
air in the fork will increase in pressure while
riding; therefore, the higher the oil level, the
higher the eventual pressure of any air in the fork.
Fork Travel Characteristics
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
3 (0.2 oz)
4.45 in (113 mm)
4.25 in (108 mm)
4.61 in (117 mm)
Oil level: 1.46 in (37 mm)
(MAX)
Oil level: 2.80 in (71 mm)
(STANDARD)
Oil level:
4.45 in (113 mm)
(MIN)
Stroke : in (mm)
83
Adjustments for Competition