Hi guys! I've had my 2010 tenere now for about 4 weeks and yesterday I took it on a up the trails behind home to test it's off road ability! I found the front end to be dangerously soft at times when hitting some rocky sections and water drains, I love the bike and know its very different to my ktm 300 but I would love some advice on how to get some front end confidence on the bike! Springs,oil and even any info on a usd setup off another bike?
Thanks

As a quick fix I'd recommend 60N Ohlins springs and SAE10 oil. I've also tried Hyperpro/Yacugar progressive springs too, but personally speaking, I was less impressed with this setup.

There's plenty to read on the forum regarding USD conversions using WP, YZ or even CR and KLX forks. Have a search...

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I regularly bottomed out my 2010 Tenere and ended up destroying the front rim on a particularly rocky section between Gloucester and Moonan Flat (NSW).

First off, I ordered an Excel rim and Stainless spokes as well as a set of Ohlins springs from OTR. While I had the rim and forks out I also took the opportunity to fit a set of emulators (Gold Valves) and modified the internal damper tube. Put it back together with 18mm of pre compression on the springs.

This exercise completely transformed how the bike handles. Large hits are no longer a problem and pot holes are soaked up as though they do not exist. Unfortunately, the improved front end gives you the confidence to push harder, which soon shows up the limitations of the rear shock.....

If you are "handy", have access to a lathe and can braze, you can do this exercise yourself. Otherwise, simply send your forks to Tekniks in Sydney. I think they are running a special at the moment, doing front and rear suspension for around $AU800.

PM me if you require further info...

have a look here

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=898836

and

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501060

I also bottomed it with original setting.
Than I bought Hyperpro progressive forks from Calsport
http://calsport.co.uk/yamaha-xtz-660...ro-suspension/

I use 12,5 fork oil.
Also bought Excel rim and stronger spokes.

Bike is now behaving much better.
No more bottoms, eats well bumps and potholes. More stable also.

If you wanna go serious, than you need to do YZ or similar front end conversion.

Yes mate the forks on a TEN came out of the ARK against a KTM 300.