MT07 / XSR700 / Tracer700 – Front Fork upgrade kit – Progressive Springs and fork top pre-load/ride height adjusters

I'd read that this would make a huge difference in combating the nose dive issue for the MT07, but just how much it changed was a pleasant surprise. This upgrade has given me entirely new confidence in my front suspension when riding and the adjustability is solid, allowing for my 200lb self to find a comfortable yet responsive setting. My 1 and only issue would be that the beautiful black gloss finish on the adjusters is very easily scraped away. Now full disclosure, I was in such a hurry to install this upgrade I used my everyday mechanic tool kit to do so. It's seen much abuse and any protective coating it had is long gone. I definitely could've been more cautious when installing. I've gotten over this issue simply because the performance is so good that the paint condition almost doesnt matter.

Easy to fit, all done in under 30 minutes. Have to say the forks are so much better now, no longer squishy, bike holds up better in corners and under braking. If your wondering whether to buy or not, just do it... so much better.

Excellent service and delivered before expected date. Springs fitted as shown in video. I have also changed the fork oil while changing the springs. Have yet to test the bike with them now fitted.

This kit gives a definite improvement to the feel of the bike compared to standard, it feels more controlled under braking and gives a smoother ride in general, the pre-load adjusters enable you to set up how the bike steers for either a fast turn in or a more relaxed turn in with better straight line stability.
However, it doesn't cure the the bikes inability to deal with sudden harsh bumps and these will still unsettle the bike and even throw it off line if you hit one entering a bend, but this is a damping problem rather than a spring one. I intend to buy the fork emulator valves next which have an adjustable relief valve on them for the high speed damping which should allow this problem to be solved or at least improved, but that's another story.
Regarding this spring and adjuster kit I would say it's well worth the money and time for the improvement it gives. Speaking of time it is easy to fit and on my Tracer I didn't need to move the handlebars or anything else to get the springs in and out. Don't forget to loosen the pinch bolts on the top yokes or you won't get the fork caps undone, it didn't mention that in the video.

Brian Greenwood.

Hello, Tec Bike!
Got my suspension kit from you the 8 of September. Absolutely a great improvment, l must say. ☺️
Both adjusters and springs is working perfect. 👍
Thank you so much!
Best regards!
Görgen Håkansson Sweden