lukasteam
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Watching this thread closely too . I'm putting the same spring in as well . Mine arrived yesterday . Really interested in your feedback after riding the bike with the new spring .
A little tip is to only plant one foot at a time. I have been riding tall bikes so long that I'm used to it. Simply slide your butt off to the side you want to plant one foot. Once you get used to that way of stopping it will come natural.
Please do some sag measurements and let us know what they are. I imagine with all that preload, the rebound valving will have to be stiffened a bit more. I have to say the OEM front "progressive dual rate spring" is amazing for what it is on the Super Tenere. Back in the 90's progressive fork springs were the rage in the desert. I really miss my XR600R!!
Ahh, I get it!! I had the same issue after I installed my raised dogbones.Yea, that's actually how I ride this bike in general. What I mean is the bike itself is higher than it was previously, so when I slide my butt a little thinking "I do this all the time", my brain has a quick disconnect when my foot doesn't hit terra firma as it expects it to.
Will it not settle down abit after some use ?Ahh, I get it!! I had the same issue after I installed my raised dogbones.
I'm certain, like truck springs, there will be some settling over the next two weeks or so. I'm also certain that over the next two weeks or so I will also get back into the habit of knowing where it will sit at any given time, as well.Will it not settle down abit after some use ?
I'm around 240 lbs . without gear , probably around 250 lbs. with . Do you think this spring would be too stiff for me or should I be fine ? Bike always has bags and trunk that never come off and Altrider crash bars . Maybe I should go one step lighter spring or this one should be ok ?Sag measurements
1up. 76.2mm
1up plus luggage. 70.3mm
2up. 66.6mm
2up plus luggage. 60.3mm
Ok , thanks , probably 8.5 is a little better option for me .They make two others that would probably be a direct replacement, and would be lighter. Since OEM is something like 430lbs, even the 8kg rate spring would be a slight step up. I'd say you may want to explore either the 8 or 8.5kg rate springs.
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Well I’m another guy that needs help with a spring. I dont think I can do this myself but if I buy the spring I hopefully can find someone to take on the challenge. I weigh about 270 with gear and always ride with my cases. What should I be looking to buy and where. Any guidance is appreciated.One year update. This was the best mod I've made to the bike.