Setting up the CBR500R Suspension

Welcome back to riding!
As there are "4 series" of this bike, you should declare the model year of your bike.
Broadly/generally, your weight is ideal for the default factory preload setup.
2022 model: you should be happy with the updated USD (upside down) forks, and dual disk brakes.
2019-2021: generally good.
2016-2018: generally good. Updated fork spring and damper rod; with preload adjustment. Updated rear shock.
2013-2015: Forks are known to be "too soft"; no preload adjustment.

Swap the rear shock for one from a GSXR-750. It's better and improves the geometry of the bike. You get high/low speed compression damping adjust, rebound adjust, a quieter chassis, increased grip on the rear, and better turn in. For less than $200 on eBay for one in good shape. Thank me later.

eds said:

Welcome back to riding!
As there are "4 series" of this bike, you should declare the model year of your bike.
Broadly/generally, your weight is ideal for the default factory preload setup.
2022 model: you should be happy with the updated USD (upside down) forks, and dual disk brakes.
2019-2021: generally good.
2016-2018: generally good. Updated fork spring and damper rod; with preload adjustment. Updated rear shock.
2013-2015: Forks are known to be "too soft"; no preload adjustment.

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eds said:

Welcome back to riding!
As there are "4 series" of this bike, you should declare the model year of your bike.
Broadly/generally, your weight is ideal for the default factory preload setup.
2022 model: you should be happy with the updated USD (upside down) forks, and dual disk brakes.
2019-2021: generally good.
2016-2018: generally good. Updated fork spring and damper rod; with preload adjustment. Updated rear shock.
2013-2015: Forks are known to be "too soft"; no preload adjustment.

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eds said:

Welcome back to riding!
As there are "4 series" of this bike, you should declare the model year of your bike.
Broadly/generally, your weight is ideal for the default factory preload setup.
2022 model: you should be happy with the updated USD (upside down) forks, and dual disk brakes.
2019-2021: generally good.
2016-2018: generally good. Updated fork spring and damper rod; with preload adjustment. Updated rear shock.
2013-2015: Forks are known to be "too soft"; no preload adjustment.

Click to expand...

eds said:

Welcome back to riding!
As there are "4 series" of this bike, you should declare the model year of your bike.
Broadly/generally, your weight is ideal for the default factory preload setup.
2022 model: you should be happy with the updated USD (upside down) forks, and dual disk brakes.
2019-2021: generally good.
2016-2018: generally good. Updated fork spring and damper rod; with preload adjustment. Updated rear shock.
2013-2015: Forks are known to be "too soft"; no preload adjustment.

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Thanks for the replys I have a American 2020 CBR 500R

I have a 2022 honda cbr 500 abs anyone have any info for me I'm also a new rider and just trying to set or tune my bike to the perfect set up I've read there used to be a app for the suspension settings ? But they discontinued it. Anyone have anything helpful for me ? Lol sorry to post on ur thread