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
    Last edited: Jul 8, 2020
    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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    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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    I went with the progressive 444’s. Great shocks but they are stiff.
     
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  4. Hydrophobic Membrane

    Hydrophobic Membrane Active Member

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    How have they changed the bike?
     
  5. Dean Lillibridge

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    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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    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

    Hydrophobic Membrane Active Member

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

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    Okydoky. .I'll let you know when they arrive.
     
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  9. Alatamoc

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    Had a call from Hagons...shocks despatched to me this afternoon.
    Al
     
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  10. Alatamoc

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    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

    Hydrophobic Membrane Active Member

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    Good news :)

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

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    A good deal better...I'm still experimenting with settings but the bone jarring clonks have gone.
     
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