Hagon shocks .

bobbit · Post by **bobbit** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:40 pm

Anyone have any experience with Hagon shocks ?

I want to change my suspension units for something a bit more sophisticated but can't afford the Ohlins route.
I know they were the bees knees in the 70's (there I go showing my age again) but anyone tried their current stuff ?

Bob.

boxerpan · Post by **boxerpan** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:45 pm

One of the courier bods tried one on the back of his Pan 1300 to try and stop the famous instability issue but it didn't help. He quite rated the shock although it was no more adjustable than stock. Didn't know they did one for the S.

winger · Post by **winger** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:19 pm

I've used a Hagon shock(not on my S) and a lot of the Triumph Tiger mob use e'm,shocks are just like any thing else in this life you get what you pay for,i'd more more inclined to be on your starting blocks when someone on the board sells up.

Chris

bobbit · Post by **bobbit** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:32 am

Lloyd

Hagon list a front and rear standard length unit for the S at £255 each.

That includes spring rebound adjustment and " automatic rebound & compression balance ? "

A remote hydraulic spring adjuster adds another £125 .

They don't stock one for the sports length shocks (which I have) so they would be one offs to customer spec at £295 each .

Chris I take your point . Think I will do some more digging around and hang fire for the moment .

Bob

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:39 am

Bob - if you're after some new shocks take a look here

I'm open to sensible offers

boxerpan · Post by **boxerpan** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:01 am

One thing to be aware of is that Ohlins are serviceable so if you intend keeping the S for a few years then that may make a difference to your choice, not know whether Hagons can be rebuilt - let me know.

bobbit · Post by **bobbit** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:07 pm

Lloyd

According to their website( www.hagon-shocks.co.uk) they
are fully rebuildable .
I saw them at the bike show last year and they looked the part .
Wondered if anyone had used them .

Bob

bobbit · Post by **bobbit** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:28 pm

Gromit

Mmmm very interesting .
Are yours standard or sports length ?
I'm used to the taller ride height & I can still get both feet flat on the ground .

Bob

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:58 pm

Bob - front is standard Ohlins of 318mm and rear has adjustable length from 313mm upwards.

bobbit · Post by **bobbit** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:26 am

Gromit .

Thanks for the info . I will Pm you.

Bob.

bobbit · Post by **bobbit** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:01 pm

Gromit,

I pm'd you about the shocks on Friday.
Did you get the message ?

Bob