Forks

The world your oyster! You can spend a small fortune on a brand new WP setup from OTR in Germany if you feel flush. Alternatively, buy their yokes and fit a secondhand set of KTM forks from ebay. You could also go for a used set of forks from a WR, YZ, CR, KLX etc. They can (and have) all be made to fit the XTZ. Plenty to read on the forum regarding these conversions - have a play with the search tool.

Change the springs and oil - cheap option and does make quite a bit of difference. Choose progressive of linear. From personal experience having tried both Hyperpro progressive and Ohlins linear, I prefer the linear option, but everyone's different. Springs are available from Hyperpro/Yacugar, Wirth/Hagon, Ohlins and Wilbers.

Get a re-valve, or fit cartridge emulators (in addition to springs) - more money than the above, but not as much as a fork swap. There's not a lot available "off the shelf" for the Z, so a bit of creativity, machining and fabrication time would open up more options.

Shock

Plenty of choice, again linear or progressive, from Ohlins, Nitron, Hyperpro/Yacugar and Wilbers. Prices range from about �350 up to �850 depending on spec. However, even the cheaper ones are an unbelievable improvement on the stock Sachs shock.

Personally I went for the cheaper end with the Hyperpro/Yacuger option. Had it for nearly three years now and its seen plenty of action and its still as good as it was when it was first installed. But like I said, you'll only hear positive things from everyone/anyone who has fitted an aftermarket shock - they'll all drastically improve your ride.

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