Hagon shocks

Previously gary_currier wrote:

The OEM shocks on my Atlas are shot and I was looking at replacements. Are Hagon shocks worth the extra cost ? Or are there better options available without breaking the bank ?

I invested in Hagon shocks for my Atlas,and they are superb.The shock absorption and comfort belies the short travel of the featherbed frame.I can't comment on other makes,but can highly recommend Hagons,and coupled with the uprated damping in the Roadholders,the whole set-up works brilliantly.

I bought a cheaper pair and ended up returning them and eventually getting a refund. I then bought Hagon shocks which are absolutely fine. Yes, well worth the extra cash.

Previously gary_currier wrote:

The OEM shocks on my Atlas are shot and I was looking at replacements. Are Hagon shocks worth the extra cost ? Or are there better options available without breaking the bank ?

I've been running on Hagon shocks on my dommi88 for the last 100,000 miles or so - single, 2-up, 2-up with luggage etc. Only issue was that compared to the original girlings they are fatter at the bottom and fouled the chainguard. I modified the chainguard by creating a shallow trough in it with a small large-ish hammer and appropraite tubular bit laid up against the chainguard - and the inside held the right distance apart except where I was going to modify it. I find the softest setting best either solo or with luggage. 2nd stop only with a light pillion rider and no luggage, otherwise hardest setting - heavier pillion, or pillon (any size) plus luggage.

John Powell, Northumbria