I'm seriously thinking about so pending some money one my Tenere to make it very nice indeed.

I've got the kev mods and DNA filters done..also got the cat out of my can.

But now I'm looking at suspension. I know about changing the springs but I might want more.

The reason for this is I was thinking of selling my Tenere but every time I ride it I fall in love all over again.

So what are the best forks I can get...and what is the best rear shock I can get for my money.

I want options please.

Mike

I like the question, iam also interested in this, all the mods done now on my Ted and the bike is brilliant, a totally different animal, can it be made better???.

Paul

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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CR250 forks are all but a bolt in fit... use the same bottom bearing as the XT..
top bearing can be bought of the shelf... Makeing steering stops are also dead esy , then just drill 2 holes in the lower yoke to bolt them on....
The only thing to keep in mined MX forks have 300mm of travel but
the XT only has around 200mm of ground clearance...
I had mine revalved / travel reduced to 240mm....

required bearings...
Top.... 32906 , 30mm/47mm/12mm
Bottom... 32006 , 30mm/55mm/17mm

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Personally as a total non expert, and having found out that suspension is an art, I would go and visit an expert and chat and get their advise. I would stick to the Ohlins/WP brands as both are very good as well as well known and so you can always get bits. Have fun!!!!

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(Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km.
Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted.
Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres.

SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips....

Where can i buy these shocks from?

Mike

Have you got any pics? Never heard of those forks being used.

So apart from buying a different top bearing, they fit straight in?? Did you use the yokes too?

Yes I used the CR250 yokes. I replaced the 2000 top yoke with a 2003 yoke as it has
anti vibe rubbers...
The new top bearing is slightly shorter than the XT bearing so had to put a 3mm X 30mm ID spacer tube on top
of the inner race to stop the dust cap binding on the steering head & open the hole in the XT top dust cap up to 30mm from 25mm...
The CR250 bottom dust seal is the same size as the XT one...

The steering stops were also easy to sort... hard to exsplain... A picture would be far less confuseing...
Realy just 2 shaped steel blocks bolted to the bottom yoke..

A link to the thread
http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=20922

I'm about to put a 05 YZF250 USD front end in my TT250...

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