I already mentioned this recently, but Ohlins have a "Users Manual" available on their website. You may or may not have an Ohlins, or all the adjustments to which the manual refers, but by following the sequence they describe you should find the best setting for your bike.

The November issue of BIKE mentions the following:
In the late 1980s Honda realised thet the home grown factory test riders were too close to the projects to remain objective. (They might also be open to pressure?) Honda then appointed a team of four international testers, the team leader of which is Dave Hanclock in England. He must sign off all new models over 250 before they go into production and his reports go direct to the Honda board.

Interestingly Mr Hanclock is required to maintain his weight between 59 and 61kg.