Like my former bike, the XT600E '03, which I had upgraded with Hyperpro springs front&back, my Tenere also got this upgrade at the last service(17.500km, this was a 20.000km service, prior to my vacation). Progressive springs at the front(and forkoil), one progressive spring at the back(shock stays original). I've done about 4.000km's since then and I must say, it's a big improvement: more smooth and better direct handling, much more control. The original setup was a bit soft to my liking and with experience of my XT600E I changed to the Hyperpro setup, fully adjusted to my riding-style(almost always with panniers, lots of backroads, mountains and highways, occasional offroad), my weight. I've done different kinds of roads to sse what it does: winding and twisty backroads&roundabouts, bad roads(Belgium!) with potholes, highways, bit of gravelroads(no hardcore offroad, mind you) and it performs mighty fine! And as y'all know it already handled very good, but now even better!! So, highly recommended(and that all for no more then 300,- euro's), especially for riders who ride with panniers and passenger. Third piccie of my Tenere, look for the purple spring.
Greetz, Hans.

P.s.: kitnumbers:
-forkspringkit:SP-YA06-SSA039
-shockspringkit:SP-YA06-SSB039
-combikit:SP-YA06-SSC039

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Thanks for that Hans, as said before, I had good experiences with Hyperpro on my Capo. If you have the removed OE spring could you please measure the i.d. and the static length for me? I have an Ohlins rear spring spare and am tempted to fit it.

Just ordered my new springs for front and rear, Cant wait for them to arrive. Also ordered a sealey bike lift and spring compressin Kit so i can get it all done at home. I do love seeing the DHL van arrive always means some goodies inside.

Hi Dallas,

tell me, do you experience less front end dive under braking with the hyper pro springs fitted?

Cheers.

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Stinky.

Yep, much less divin' and mucho better control, especially in cornering on twisty roads and curves.
Greetz, Hans.

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XT660Z Tenere '08 http://dallastx.smugmug.com

visit: www.hank3.com

SRV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU0MF8pwktg

Just tried to locate in uk and the only stockist (calsport) doesnt list the spring kit.

I travel through Schipol this week on way home from Germany.(airport to airport) I wonder if I have time to go pick up a set from their shop? Then again the cost of taxi in Euro will be as much or more than the springs cost!
I will just have to source them from uk.
Any Ideas who does them?

I emailed Calsport to get price for hyperpro springs and they replied to me that 'Sorry but Hyperpro do not produce progressive springs to fit your bike.'

Hmmm.

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Stinky.

Calsport got back to me and said that because the springs were new they couldnt see them on their system. Fair enough!

Anyway �80 for front springs �180 for complete spring kit.

One question though Dallas, do the front springs give the same travel as standard?

I may just order the front springs as its the dive I want to reduce and the rear feels ok to me. Plus �100 saving.

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Stinky.

Yep, same travel as standard, but the springs are harder/stiffer(progressively wound) and comes with forkoil. Go for it, ya won't regret it!
Greetz, Hans.

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XT rules! Make the world beautiful, get a tattoo. Nick Curran R.I.P. '77-'12

XT660Z Tenere '08 http://dallastx.smugmug.com

visit: www.hank3.com

SRV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU0MF8pwktg