Hi guys.

I recently decided to upgrade the front fork springs on my xt660z and decided I�d go for the Ohlins springs. I checked the Ohlins website and the recommended spring is the 08716-50. I asked the local Ohlins rep here if he could order them but he came back and told me that Ohlins do not have any in stock and don�t have a new production run scheduled. I phoned around a few places in the UK and got the same answer, so I thought I�d try offtheroad.de as they are xt specialists and I thought may have a set of springs in stock. When I checked I found they had one set in stock which I ordered, however when they arrived they are 08716-60�s.

I believe the difference is that the spring rate on one is 5N/mm and the other is 6N/mm.

When I checked a bit more I found that the stiffer spring (-60) is the one being sold as recommended for the xt660z by a number of suppliers in Europe, (in spain, italy and sweden, where Touratech.se recommend them).

I was wondering for those who have fitted Ohlins fork springs to the Tenere, which spring rate did you fit , the 5N/mm or 6N/mm. Would the 6N/mm be too stiff? I weigh about 95Kg with helmet, jacket, boots etc.

Cheers