Hyperpro shock spring vs stock

[Mojo-Jojo]

I'm looking for some advice as to the benefits of the Hyperpro shock spring vs the stock spring on a 2006 DL1000.
I weigh in at 215lbs, and maybe 50% of my riding is done two up adding another 175lbs.
We also do some touring with 117 litres of luggage space filled.
Just to add that I'm not in a position to buy a whole new shock right now, so was wondering if £90 would be well spent on the sping change.
Thank you all in advance. 

[porter]

For solo work it should be fine, I had one fitted to my 2014 model and it was great for me at 90kg needing only a few clicks of preload added. Two up we where near the max on the preload, wife is 80kg but we travel light, small topbox and soft panniers.
Your combined weight and luggage might be to much. Best thing would be a new shock to your weight but that's expensive. If your damper is in good nick and not to high a mileage give it a try. Ps my damper give up the ghost at about 30k miles.

[Mojo-Jojo]

Thanks Porter, my damper seems in good condition so I'm leaning towards giving it a go.
I've sent a message to Hyperpro asking for the sping rate in either kg/mm or N/mm, if it's considerably more than the stock spring then that will make the decision for me.

[nigel s]

As Porter has said, for the price ( assuming you can change the spring yourself ) may be worth a punt.
The next cheapest option is a revalve/respring. I had the std shock on my gen 1 Fazer 1000 done by MCT for about £275 ( a while ago admittedly ) and was very happy.
https://www.mctsuspension.uk/
Darren would be worth a call, he may even be cheaper with more options for supplying just the spring 
You may be able to get the right spring for your load from him, and then if it doesn't work out due to tired/ overworked damping , you will know you have the right one for a revalve later.
He is not all about Ohlins and huge money, and is good for a chat.

[timangus]

I bought the Hyperpro for my round the world trip as my 650 was carrying two middle aged spreaders plus the contents of a small house (it seemed at times). It coped well but I sold it when I got back as it was too much for the reduced weight I now carry. Bought a YSS shock and am very pleased with it.

[Stromming2024]

Your best bet is to tell a spring manufacturer what the combined weight is and how often that weight will be carried - like you have above - and get a spring for that.

However, it may very well highlight damping issues.

[Mojo-Jojo]

Having given it a week of thought, I've decided to hold off until the stock shock gives out (or I'm feeling flush) and will then go all in for a whole new unit. No point putting a plaster on it, knowing it really needs a few stitches.