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Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last! (Read 165 times)
drharveys - FSO
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Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
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!
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!
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Re: Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
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05/10/08 at 13:07:35
Why Hagon instead of Progressive shocks? How long are those and what is the spring rate?
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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.
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Re: Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
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05/11/08 at 04:21:36
Looking and riding good!
It is nice to be able to ride and not bottom out, eh?
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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!
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Re: Hagon Shocks -- Two-up at last!
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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?!
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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.
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