Which Rear Shock For T595?

Discussion in 'Daytona' started by Wheelnut, Oct 25, 2020.

  1. Wheelnut

    Wheelnut Well-Known Member

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    Just finished fitting new forks seals on my Daytona T595 and thought I'd better check the rear shock too.

    Guess what - that's leaking too.

    Took a look on ebay at secondhand OEM damper/spring units and they all look more shagged out than mine, so looks like I need to invest in a new one (unless anyone on here has one for a T595/T509 going spare and in decent nick?).

    The name Hagon came up for replacement shocks. Are they any good? Or is it an option to have my damper rebuilt by a specialist? Looks as if it can be dismantled, and probably only needs a new seal. I'd give it a go myself as it's cosmetically good, but the 200psi Nitrogen refilling could be a slight issue for the home mechanic!

    Any advice appreciated.
     
  2. ChasChas

    ChasChas Marxist Scum

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    I haven't put hagons on a bike for many years, primarily as I've not had to replace shocks. I put a set on my aircooled GSX1100 many moons ago. Times may have changed (very likely) but they were a bit basic. Did the job and didn't cost a fortune.

    If you could get the oem shock rebuilt at the price of a low end replacement I'd favour that.
     
  3. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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  4. feckless

    feckless Noble Member

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    fitted a wilbers on my 955 yrs ago and very happy with it
     
  5. Hubaxe

    Hubaxe Good moaning! aka Mr Wordsalad :)

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    Check with https://shock-factory.co.uk/ They build amazing quality shock absorbers at really fair price.
    I have one on my sprint ST and its just perfect and really simple to adjust.
     
  6. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    Had a Nitron rear shock on my Daytona 955i CE and have a Hagon on my Trident 900. Both are much superior to the originals. Hagon have a quick and efficient rebuild service for their shocks at reasonable prices (I imagine that Nitron do the same but I didn't have it on long enough to find out) and both build shocks to cater for individual weight and useage. You pays yer money ....... etc.
     
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  7. bananaracer

    bananaracer New Member

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    Have a Nitron on my 955i.
     
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  8. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

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    Race Labs in Wimborne rebuilt the Ohlins front& rear in my race bike for £460 inc new heavier springs. If the OEM Triumph shock is rebuildable I would expect it cost £170 using the existing spring, most shock specialists should be able do it though.
     
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