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Message started by drharveys on 05/10/08 at 11:40:04

Title: Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
Post by drharveys on 05/10/08 at 11:40:04

My wife agreed that she would finally take another ride on the back of the Savage. I had put on Hagon shocks, set them for maximum pre-load, and filled the tires to 29/36.

She likes it! :D

No bottoming out, and the ride was smooth. The last time she rode pillion on the Suzuki, her lower back was sore for a week. This time, all is well.

Now I'm not suggesting that we ride it to Chicago -- that would be dumb. However, for around town and for errands and a restaurant run -- well, now we can do that at 60 mpg!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Suzuki/BILD0059.jpg

Title: Re: Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
Post by Keith_T on 05/10/08 at 13:07:35

Why Hagon instead of Progressive shocks? How long are those and what is the spring rate?

Title: Re: Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
Post by drharveys on 05/10/08 at 14:38:25

Hagons -- because I was also getting some shocks for a Triumph and was in a British mood. Nothing wrong with Progressives either.

As for the length, I stuck with stock.

The main things were getting a dual rate spring and having the correct preload.

Title: Re: Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
Post by LANCER on 05/11/08 at 04:21:36

Looking and riding good! ;)

It is nice to be able to ride and not bottom out, eh? :)

Title: Re: Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
Post by drharveys on 05/11/08 at 16:27:37

Yup! Now all I have to do is decide whether or not to reduce the preload when I'm riding solo.

Gee, I guess I'll have to put a few miles on the bike both ways. It's tough, but sometimes you gotta just do what ya gotta do!

Title: Re: Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
Post by Rogue_Cheddar on 05/11/08 at 18:17:31

I er... I'm not sure how to ask this... :-/ I mean I probably shouldn't pry.. I mean it's really none of my business or anything... :-[ Aww the hell with it! How much?!

Title: Re: Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
Post by drharveys on 05/12/08 at 08:33:07

Starts at $218 a pair. Extra shrouds and chrome costs, well, extra.

http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com

they're the US distributor -- very helpful in picking the right ones.