20-05-14, 06:22 AM
Take pro advice on the correct linear rate spring for your weight and riding style.
You'll likely find that pro suspension folks will always favour linear over progressive on the grounds that progressives are used to provide a compromise solution for a wider range of riders. That's why they're fitted as OE, of course.
That said, I've tried Hyperpro springs (dual rate/progressive) and thought they worked nicely on the Fazer. The spring rates chosen by Hyperpro are better than the OE ones, which are too soft in the first part of the stroke but too firm in the final part.
If Yamaha had put Hyperpro springs in as standard, I think most owners would have been quite happy with the front end.
You'll likely find that pro suspension folks will always favour linear over progressive on the grounds that progressives are used to provide a compromise solution for a wider range of riders. That's why they're fitted as OE, of course.
That said, I've tried Hyperpro springs (dual rate/progressive) and thought they worked nicely on the Fazer. The spring rates chosen by Hyperpro are better than the OE ones, which are too soft in the first part of the stroke but too firm in the final part.
If Yamaha had put Hyperpro springs in as standard, I think most owners would have been quite happy with the front end.