Anyone try hyperpro springs?

[GSXfs600]

Been online reading up on fork springs and I was all set to get the RaceTech's and than I came across these Hyperpro spring and they look kinda nice.

Anyone out there use them?

[ThAzKat]

I like race tech and most commuters like the progressive springs.



also pix!

[squiggy]

I think one thing to be aware of is that they look to be a non-linear spring. Meaning they act differently at different stages of compression.

That's only important if you go with Race Tech's emulators. Since linear springs behave the same throught it's length, the emulators can be adjusted (tunned) to your preferences.

With the progressive type, the kind that has different stages within it's spring travel, trying to tune the emulator to the 1/3 stage will change when it's at the 2/3 stage, and vise-versa.

[GSXfs600]

I think one thing to be aware of is that they look to be a non-linear spring. Meaning they act differently at different stages of compression.

That's only important if you go with Race Tech's emulators. Since linear springs behave the same throught it's length, the emulators can be adjusted (tunned) to your preferences.

With the progressive type, the kind that has different stages within it's spring travel, trying to tune the emulator to the 1/3 stage will change when it's at the 2/3 stage, and vise-versa.

But dont you tune your forks for different tracks? It would seem that tuning for all around use (twisties,freeway and track) would be difficult at best?

[squiggy]

It would seem that tuning for all around use (twisties,freeway and track) would be difficult at best?

And even more difficult when variable rate springs are used.

Again this is only when the emulators are being used.

[GSXfs600]

And even more difficult when variable rate springs are used.

Again this is only when the emulators are being used.

And why are you replying as if I were using or going to use the emulator?

I'm talking about installing some springs with the correct spacers and calling it done.

I'm riding a Katana, not a race bike. If I wanted twice the power and 2/3 the weigh, I'd get another CBR1000RR.

I'm old and tierd and just want a sport touring bike and I'd like to set it and forget it. The Progressive springs seems more suited for this.

[tone]

Ive used hyperpro progressives a couple of times & also hagon not any differance in performance between the two that i can tell

[GSXfs600]

Ive used hyperpro progressives a couple of times & also hagon not any differance in performance between the two that i can tell

Did they perform well for you? where they firm enough for twisties?

[tone]

yes they perform well once setup for your weight & riding style, no better or worse than any of the other progressives

[GSXfs600]

yes they perform well once setup for your weight & riding style, no better or worse than any of the other progressives

I got a pair of Progressive brand springs off ebay for $20. I'll see if I like that sort of ride and go from there.



Thanks for the help.

[squiggy]

And why are you replying as if I were using or going to use the emulator?

I only bring it up because it is a common upgrade when people are during their forks.

[ThAzKat]

emulator is as good a thing to do as the springs or better. Both together are so much better than stock. Best thing to do IMHO is a usd upgrade.

[squiggy]

Best thing to do IMHO is a usd upgrade.

I had considered at one time doing a Yamaha YZF600R fork swap. Same 41mm diameter forks tubes, so theoretically they would slip into the triple tree. I know there would be more to it than that, though. Yet fully adjustable cartridge forks.