HyperPro Springs installed

[pkoosa]

My kit just came in today. I ordered it about a week and a half ago, got an email saying that it would take a little longer to get here because they didn't have it on hand. I was surprised to see it come in so quickly. I'll try to take some pics and post it up.

Cool. The new suspension should be a new and welcomed experience, once it's on. Look forward to your update.

 

[Spideyrex]

Any updates on the HyperPro springs. I'm about 195 + gear and feel the bike wallows under braking. I won't track the bike so I figured the progressive springs should be better.

 

[pkoosa]

Any updates on the HyperPro springs. I'm about 195 + gear and feel the bike wallows under braking. I won't track the bike so I figured the progressive springs should be better.

The bottom line and to simply put, by far the best investment/mod done to the bike.

 

[kellybt1052]

Any updates on the HyperPro springs. I'm about 195 + gear and feel the bike wallows under braking. I won't track the bike so I figured the progressive springs should be better.

Economical and straightforward solution to the FZ6's only significant weakness, worth every penny. more predictable, more comfortable, more stable!!

 

[rider1a]

Is there a difference? yes. Is it worth the money? for me yes it was. I feel that aside from good tires, good suspension is worth the investment. I feel I've achieved that without breaking the bank. Comfort is subjective. The ride is more complaint and reassuring.

I also swapped the OEM springs with the Hyperpro combi-kit (front and rear) and the difference is amazing (more compliant, nimble handling etc). I already have 12,000 miles on the aftermarket springs and have the rear preload set at 4.

I did also add a fork brace to the front which added even further stability.

Fred

 

[04fizzer]

Every company I talk to says that putting a heavier rear spring on would require the shock to be revalved. Have you run into any situation where the valving didn't feel right, especially on the rebound side? If not, I'm thinking this is exactly what I'm looking for.

 

[pkoosa]

Every company I talk to says that putting a heavier rear spring on would require the shock to be revalved. Have you run into any situation where the valving didn't feel right, especially on the rebound side? If not, I'm thinking this is exactly what I'm looking for.

I didn't revalve. Hyperpro does not specifically state that it is neccessary. I just installed them and have enjoyed the ride ever since.

 

[MCFC21]

Ordered mine last week... should be here by the end of this week. I got the 30mm lower model. I opted to raise my forks instead of dropping another $170.00 on lower front springs.

Would be interested in the lower spring myself and raise front forks as stryken states above but as I am also putting on R6 adjustable fronts could i get this rear spring with the adjustable Shock they do as well ? no external resivoir unlike ohlins ......anyone use this?

Hyper Pro USA - Catalog

 

[stryken]

Would be interested in the lower spring myself and raise front forks as stryken states above but as I am also putting on R6 adjustable fronts could i get this rear spring with the adjustable Shock they do as well ? no external resivoir unlike ohlins ......anyone use this?

Hyper Pro USA - Catalog

I actually ended up buying the front springs just a few months ago and plan on installing them in the next week or two. I currently have my forks raised 5mm and wouldn't go past 10mm ever again. I had them at 20mm and 30mm and it scared the ?:*( out of me, bike felt completely out of control. I have been comfortably running the bike all last year with the rear HyperPro spring only with stock front. I am only switching over to HyperPro front because I got a good deal from a member who totaled his bike and no longer needed them. If it were me I would just try the rear spring on your factory shock and see if that's good enough for you, save a lot of cash!

 

[Dennis in NH]

Hm... if I brought in the Hyper Pro parts, a local dealer said they'd install the front springs and fork oil for $140 in labor and for the rear spring swap would be $40. If I brought the rear shock in and they just swap the spring, it would be $20.

I'm about 165lbs and ~184lbs with gear. Do I really need that rear spring?

I'm seriously contemplating this mod -- at least the front end part.

Thanks,

Dennis

 

[SANGER_A2]

Hm... if I brought in the Hyper Pro parts, a local dealer said they'd install the front springs and fork oil for $140 in labor and for the rear spring swap would be $40. If I brought the rear shock in and they just swap the spring, it would be $20.

I'm about 165lbs and ~184lbs with gear. Do I really need that rear spring?

I'm seriously contemplating this mod -- at least the front end part.

Thanks,

Dennis

The front spring part is VERY easy to do yourself, just make sure you do one at a time and have the back of the bike weighted when you take the front wheel off. It is definitely worth paying someone to do the rear spring for you. I got charged for two hours labour to swap mine. I think it will end up as more than $40 for you! The bushing welds itself to the swingarm and needs heat and lots of work to get out. Then you need specialist equipment to swap the springs. I've got details on my issues with it in my site link below.

 

[stryken]

Hm... if I brought in the Hyper Pro parts, a local dealer said they'd install the front springs and fork oil for $140 in labor and for the rear spring swap would be $40. If I brought the rear shock in and they just swap the spring, it would be $20.

I'm about 165lbs and ~184lbs with gear. Do I really need that rear spring?

I'm seriously contemplating this mod -- at least the front end part.

Thanks,

Dennis

I can not really say I like the feel of the ride better because I only rode a couple hundred miles on the stock rear spring. My primary reason for switching was to drop the bike height, I bought the lowering springs. It did do what I wanted and dropped the height about 1" and I have no complaints about how it feels. As far as the front springs I will be doing those next weekend. I have put 4500 miles on the stock front springs so I should be able to comment on the difference there. Hoping to get springs and new tires on next week and if weather permits take her out and see how she feels.

 

[stryken]

Also .. if you are doing the LOWERING version then I would get the rear to match the front otherwise its probably not necessary. As far as removing the rear shock, mine came off without a hitch but my bike was brand new at the time so that could factor in. If your bike isn't to old and kept in a garage I think I would give it a shot and save yourself some $$. The only thing I had to do was take the shock to the dealer to have them switch out the springs which was free for me because I negotiated it in at the time of purchase knowing I was going to change out the spring. I don't think they would charge you more than 25 bucks to do that much or you could find a friend with a spring compressor and do it yourself BE CAREFUL!

 

[Dennis in NH]

I called Hyper Pro and they said they didn't have any of these in stock and I'd have to wait 2 weeks before they'd ship. I might order them but I really hate waiting . Anyway, I would get the standard front springs as I don't need to lower the bike; I may get the rear spring too.

Dennis

 

[stryken]

Yeah... took over two weeks to get mine also. I also got impatient.

 

[Dennis in NH]

I just ordered mine. Front and rear kit $292.52 shipped.

MODEL NO. QTY CHARGE DESCRIPTION
SP-YA06-SSC017 1 279.95 SP-YA06-SSC017 : YAMAHA FZ6 04-08 for Yamaha YAMAHA FZ6 04-08

Now I have to wait 2ish weeks and then shipping time and then I can either install them or get them installed.

This puts me to 3rd week in Feb -- one week before the official start of the Spring riding season of 2010.

And uh, thanks to this forum, I am now lighter by another $300ish dollars .

Dennis

 

[SANGER_A2]

Yeah... took over two weeks to get mine also. I also got impatient.

Mine took 2 days to arrive. I was shocked!

 

[04efi]

So will these springs effect the twisties very much??? Also bumps and etc... how does it handle with all that? Im really thinking this might be my big mod of the winter.

 

[Dennis in NH]

Mine took 2 days to arrive. I was shocked!

If that happened, I will be supremely happy :cheer:

Mail order sucks (due to waiting) but when things come early, oh boy!

Dennis

 

[stryken]

If that happened, I will be supremely happy :cheer:

Mail order sucks (due to waiting) but when things come early, oh boy!

Dennis

Not going to happen.... we live on the wrong side of the pond.

Sanger probably lives right down the street from the company, at least compared to us.