changing these fork springs and doing the fork oil. is this DIY'able ? never done before.

Yup, it's DIYable. You'll need a steel rule or a measuring jug for the oil, and someway of keeping the bike stable whilst you drop the forks out.

I see you guys have good experience with Hyperpro on roads. You used them to reduce dive.
I have no problems with that.
But I need to improve suspension for offroad, better "eating" rough terrain, more grip and handling on bad gravel.
Will Hyperpro progressive spring do the job here?
Please for some information, i am afraid to buy the "wrong" stuff.

They give you a feel of firmness, but they still eat up the rough stuff. The bike is very much more stable in slippery mud, rock or gravel than it is with the stock springs. You still get dive, but it's much more controlled and bottoming out is a thing of the past on all but the most extreme ground.

Even in deep ruts the bike still stay's focused, more than the rider! However you can upset the bike, but this is more due to the weight heigh up that can put you off balance.

On fast gravel the bike is awesum! never feels like it's going to slip of slid.


On road they are a huge improvement, no chicken strips on my TCK's....


Hope this helps.

Gas_Up_Lets_Go thank you for sharing your experience with me. Its just the info i need.
Thank you again man!

I have now ordered Hyperpro spring Kit, i will report, when installed.

Do you have to drop the forks out just to change springs? or is it so you can empty the oil out?

You can change springs w/o dropping the forks, but I don't recommend it at all, you will make a mess with the oil, and worst of all you won't be able to measure the amount of oil properly, and the bike needs to be on a stand anyway.

Removing the wheel and dropping forks is a 15 minutes job.

have fun,

j.

Did you tested spring kit? I am also considering of buying one but not sure exactly

I've ordered Hyperpro's, will keep you informed.

Hyperpro spring kit for Yamaha Tenere
 

Hey guys, I have now tested the springs all right.
Firstly i did not find it much better, then I played around the settings and now the difference is there.
The bike is stiffer, and still eats the rough terrain on high speeds. There is more handling also. And there is less dive when braking.
I must say it is an improving on all areas and it worth the money. But dont expect too much and totally different stuff. It still isnt like original KTM Adventure original WP or something like that.
Only thing I would recomend:
before buying it, firstly try to adjust the original suspension. If there is still not enough for you, then buy it.
Now I dont have anymore back pain, but I am not sure if this is because of different springs, or I am just in better condition.