Fitting a Hyperpro rear spring doesn't change the height of the bike at all, that isn't governed by the spring. What it does do is show the OE spring up for it's pitiful static sag, so the bike 'feels' taller, but in fact it is only the same height as it was when it was spanking new, in the showroom, before anyone has sat on it....

The front - the OE forks have spacers in them, when you fit HyperPros you should remove the spacers (as pr the instructions) AND drop the forls 10mm as others have pointed out. Again, fitting the HyperPro's does not alter the height of the bike, but again shows up the OE springs for the static sag they have.

I'm 5'10" and I have no problems with the bike at all. It's all a matter of confidence, and foot position. Most rider will put their foot quite a way out from a 'normal' bike, the Tenere sits much taller, so many feel they cannot get their feet on the ground safely. Try putting your foot straight down, alongside the bike, the ball of your foot is just as stable as your whole foot, in fact more so as you have more control (a flat foot is a fixed point - anyone who dances or partakes in contact sports will attest to this). You only need one foot to hold the bike, let it lean a little and it's as stable as any other bike. Besides, when you are stopped you should be holding the bike with the rear brake (under normal conditions), so you'll never be in a position to have both feet on the ground anyway.

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