Speedmaster 2006 Rear Shock Upgrade

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  1. Hydrophobic Membrane

    Hydrophobic Membrane Active Member

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    #1 Hydrophobic Membrane, Jul 8, 2020
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    I'm looking to upgrade the rear shocks as me ol' back is really not liking the combination of the UK's shoddy roads and the standard rear suspension.

    My budget is around £400, I don't ride 2 up and I'm 12 stone.

    Be grateful for comments from those who have upgraded.

    Cheers :cool:
     
  2. Alatamoc

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    #2 Alatamoc, Jul 8, 2020
    I'm in the same boat..thinking about hagons currently... apparently the horrid blue label on them is stuck in and can be removed.
     
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  3. Dean Lillibridge

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    #3 Dean Lillibridge, Jul 22, 2020
    I went with the progressive 444’s. Great shocks but they are stiff.
     
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    Hydrophobic Membrane Active Member

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    #4 Hydrophobic Membrane, Jul 22, 2020
    How have they changed the bike?
     
  5. Dean Lillibridge

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    #5 Dean Lillibridge, Jul 22, 2020
    My stock ones were a little worn. Bike handles great with the 444’s, i think I just got a lil bigger belly now
     
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  6. Alatamoc

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    #6 Alatamoc, Jul 23, 2020
    444's are pricey.
    Ive gone for a set of Hagon 2810's... currently being built for me.
    Cost is £256.
    If you're patient I'll let you know whether they're worth the money...be about 3 weeks till they're here.
    They'll be going on my 07 Speedmaster.
    I'm about 175 lbs...do 50%solo and 50% two up riding.
     
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    #7 Hydrophobic Membrane, Jul 23, 2020

    We're the same weight so I'd be very interested to know how they work out for you.
     
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    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    #8 Alatamoc, Jul 23, 2020
    Okydoky. .I'll let you know when they arrive.
     
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  9. Alatamoc

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    #9 Alatamoc, Jul 23, 2020
    Had a call from Hagons...shocks despatched to me this afternoon.
    Al
     
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  10. Alatamoc

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    #10 Alatamoc, Jul 28, 2020
    I've just fitted the Hagon 2810's.
    A doddle of a job.
    Immediate improvement in ride quality.
    I haven yet tested two up but I'd guess SHE will be pleased at the improvement.
     
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    #11 Hydrophobic Membrane, Jul 28, 2020
    Good news :)

    How do the new shocks handle our crappy roads compared to the OEMs?
     
  12. Alatamoc

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    #12 Alatamoc, Jul 28, 2020
    A good deal better...I'm still experimenting with settings but the bone jarring clonks have gone.
     
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