`00 XT600E Shockies

**Boofhead** · #1 2 May 2008

I`m about 98kgs and think the shocks on the `00 model are built for the 50 to 60kgs Japs that build these bike. Just wondering if anyone has replaced there shocks to make the extra weight of a man and his gear more user friendly??

**cyberzar** · #2 2 May 2008

Basically, if you see that bike has too much sag for your weight, it's enough replace spring only with a stiffer one.

If you want to replace the whole shock, best choice is to find used ohlins.

**dallastx** · #3 3 May 2008

Hey, Boofhead! I run Hyperpro shocks front and back: even when fully loaded(myself 95kg, luggage and panniers) much better handling, no diving frontfork! Worth every penny, this investment. Greetz, Hans.

**bacardi23** · #4 3 May 2008

Hi dallas... how much did all those shocks cost you each?

Vando

**Boofhead** · #5 3 May 2008

Thanks for the reply`s good options from both i`ll look into then. How good is this site .. never heard of you guys till my friend desided to go State site. Thanks for the introduction BIG FOOT>>

**dallastx** · #6 7 May 2008

Front springs(progressive) about 135 euros(including oil), back(only spring, original damper) about 100euros. Greetz, Hans.

**Bigfoot** · #7 18 May 2008

"I`m about 98kgs" - what bunch of doggie doo....

More like 198kgs - when are you going to sell your wife & newborn son into slavery and come and join us.....