Hyperpro street box combo kit

[Ishirock]

Does anyone have any experience with the HyperPro Street Box shock/front spring replacement kit for the Tenere? I may have mis-read the site, but it looks like an affordable $600 for the entire kit.

http://www.epmperf.com/streetbox.html

I'm looking for the most affordable way to upgrade my mule to carry wife, me, and all our camp gear.

 

[Ishirock]

It is actually $699. Even at that it seems like a great deal for a new shock, fork springs, and fork oil.

 

[Koinz]

Does anyone have any experience with the HyperPro Street Box shock/front spring replacement kit for the Tenere? I may have mis-read the site, but it looks like an affordable $600 for the entire kit.

http://www.epmperf.com/streetbox.html

I'm looking for the most affordable way to upgrade my mule to carry wife, me, and all our camp gear.

Let me preface by saying that I have never owned Hyperpro, but I know someone who does and he has had to replace the seal in his rear shock 4 times in 4 years. I have nothing against HyperPro and I'm not questioning their quality, just saying because you asked. YmmV.

 

[racer1735]

I can't speak for their shocks, but I have put their springs on both ends, and used their fluid in several other bikes. I've always found them to be an affordable option if you can't go Penske or Olhins. Their springs are progressive rate, rather than linear, so you should know that ahead of time. That may or may not be what you are wanting.

 

[kmac]

I know I am dumb...duh, but I do not see a kit for the Super Ten in their applications package. XTZ660 Tenere, but no 1200.

Maybe it is a new offering.
Progressive rate vs. Linear springs are a very controversial issue. Some swear by one, others curse them. As Racer says, know that going in.

Also, I know aftermarket shocks usually offer better performance, but isn't a big part of that the High and Low speed compression dampening adjustment? This Hyperpro shock still only offers rebound dampening which the stock shock already has, less adjustability that the Hyper but it does have rebound adjustments.

Good fork oil is only $10-15 a qt. and fork springs are usually under $200 ( I have NOT looked for springs for the Ten so I may be wrong} so about $400 bucks for a shock that only adds some more clicks to rebound may not be a great value.

You buy it and try it and let us know. ::013::

 

[racer1735]

Good, accurate synopsis kmac.

 

[Ishirock]

Super tenere is 3rd one from the bottom on the application PDF

http://www.epmperf.com/price-lists/Streetbox%2010-13.pdf

I put a progressive hyperpro spring on my wee Strom and it made a big difference. Worked well when I was solo and handled the extra weight when I loaded down, which in my mind is the benefits of a progressive spring.

I'm also looking at the Racetech combo spring set, but not sure I'm a linear kinda guy. I'm either wide open or idling.

Thanks for all the advice.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Most aftermarket shocks will have improved dampening verses the OEM shock. Combine that with proper spring rates for your intended load and you have an improved bike.

HyperPro combo looks like a nice budget minded improvement.

Good Luck!

--G

 

[avc8130]

Is the Hyperpro an emulsion shock?

Fork springs for the Tenere are $80.

ac

 

[kmac]

The add says emulsion shock.
I have not priced fork springs, if they are $80 then I would go separates and buy a better Hyperpro or Ohlins or Penske shock. Something with compression dampening in the Hi/LO speed ranges...maybe that is just me.

 

[avc8130]

The add says emulsion shock.
I have not priced fork springs, if they are $80 then I would go separates and buy a better Hyperpro or Ohlins or Penske shock. Something with compression dampening in the Hi/LO speed ranges...maybe that is just me.

Fork springs ARE $80.

http://www.stoltecmoto.com/shop/xt1200z-super-tenere/12-13-super-tenere-fork-springs/

If you are serious about Hi/Lo speed damping adjustment, there is no Ohlins offering for the Tenere but you could get a Penske 8987. They are not for the faint of wallet, though.
http://www.stoltecmoto.com/shop/xt1200z-super-tenere/penske-8987-triple-clicker/

A Penske 8983 is a bit more affordable and has excellent high speed damping, although it isn't externally adjustable. This is also a floating piston shock, NOT an emulsion, so the damping is consistent an well controlled.
http://www.stoltecmoto.com/shop/xt1200z-super-tenere/12-13-super-tenere-penske-8987-double-clicker/

Penske had asked Nick about offering an emulsion shock to try to break into the more affordable market. With how many Teneres are rolling around with Penskes from Nick, especially from this forum, he just didn't see the demand to justify the R&D. If that is different now, I'll see if he wants to tackle it now.

ac

 

[~TABASCO~]

Ishirock,

Change the front springs with different oil and change out the rear spring. That is the most affordable and sounds like it will fit your needs. You will enjoy the difference over the stock units. You should be able to get this done for a few hundred. Enjoy

 

[HoebSTer]

Ishi, I have a heavy spring on my OEM rear shock which only has 4k miles on it. I will sell it to you for $75 shock included. I am getting a TT one this week.

 

[Ishirock]

PM sent

 

[Ishirock]

HoeBster, what is TT?

 

[avc8130]

HoeBster, what is TT?

Probably Touratech.

I'm not a fan of putting a heavier spring on the stock shock. The stock shock is already woefully under-damped.

ac

 

[GrahamD]

Their springs are progressive rate, rather than linear, so you should know that ahead of time. That may or may not be what you are wanting.

By the look of this ...http://www.hyperpro.ws/hyperpro-code-generator.html they could be anything you want..

A couple of the guys at the Oz tragics event were sporting the purple. They were both fairly experienced. They haven't had any issues. Apart from the I didn't get the chance to get in depth about it unfortunately.

 

[Ishirock]

Update.......I sold one of my children (Wr250F) so I could afford some decent boingers. I'm going with a Cogent Dynamics shock and fork springs for about $750. They get rave reviews by some folks on here and the KLR crew. Warranty for life to the original owner as long as you send it in for refresh every 20K miles for $75. Seems fair.

I worked with Nick to come up with the best spring rate and he says 900 lb would be best. I see on the forum many are happy with 850 lb. I want the bike to be able to adjust preload up or down from when I'm riding 2up without the camp gear. Preload down when I'm solo and preload up when I'm packed like a mule. I realize there is no perfect spring, but I do have some time to change my order if needed. He will also swap my spring if I'm not happy, but I would rather nail it on the first try.

Weights- me = 195 naked (Yuk)
wife= 125 naked (not to often)
+Tank bag/Panniers/Tent/bags/coffee pot/kitchen sink

Whatcha think?

 

[avc8130]

Update.......I sold one of my children (Wr250F) so I could afford some decent boingers. I'm going with a Cogent Dynamics shock and fork springs for about $750. They get rave reviews by some folks on here and the KLR crew. Warranty for life to the original owner as long as you send it in for refresh every 20K miles for $75. Seems fair.

I worked with Nick to come up with the best spring rate and he says 900 lb would be best. I see on the forum many are happy with 850 lb. I want the bike to be able to adjust preload up or down from when I'm riding 2up without the camp gear. Preload down when I'm solo and preload up when I'm packed like a mule. I realize there is no perfect spring, but I do have some time to change my order if needed. He will also swap my spring if I'm not happy, but I would rather nail it on the first try.

Weights- me = 195 naked (Yuk)
wife= 125 naked (not to often)
+Tank bag/Panniers/Tent/bags/coffee pot/kitchen sink

Whatcha think?

I think trust your tuner.

ac

 

[kmac]

I would go with the 900#
My logic: I would rather a firm stiffer ride when naked but proper feel and handling when loaded. The soft boingie back end when loaded is more a control issue than stiff when striped down...jmho which is quite worthless