Hagon Monoshock

[Jactana]

I'm just wondering if anyone here has any experience with this company's rear shock. I was searching around on the Internet and found that this company builds a shock that fits the Royal Star Venture. I wrote there U.S. dealer, Dave Quinn motorcycles in Conn. and promptly received this reply.

Happy to help.

 

Hagon makes shocks for 98 and up 1300 Venture Star with VIN prefix XVZ13TF

or 4XY. Currently out of stock, can easily get, 2-4 weeks.

 

Cost is $394 plus UPS at cost to you which will vary depending on your

zip code. 'Off-the-shelf' shocks are assembled for an average rider- there

is enough adjustability in the stock shock to cover a wide range of loading.

 

It would be useful to know your weight, and whether you carry passengers (%

of time? Passenger weight?) or luggage (saddlebags? tank bag? top box?

loading in each?) and what your maximum loading (passenger/luggage) is

likely to be. If Hagons determine that your loading exceeds the design

parameters of the shock, they can supply to special order a shock with an

uprated spring. Conversely if you are very light, Hagons can for some shocks

supply a lighter spring. Softer and harder springs are available as custom

built units only for $464 and will take between 4 and 6 weeks to get here.

 

Shocks are also available to special order with a remote hydraulic spring

preload adjuster- $554 for a stock spec shock and $624 for an upgraded

spring model.

 

Hagon monoshocks are fully rebuildable and feature straight weight spring

with adjustable spring preload (threaded manual or hydraulic remote

adjuster), adjustable 15 position LINKED compression and rebound damping

(one adjuster for both) and a two year unlimited mileage warranty against

failure due to manufacturing defect. Bent shocks due to accident, impact,

dropped bike, improper installation or owner malfunction will not be

warranteed. Shocks are not returnable once they have been fitted. All

adjusting tools are included with the shock.

 

You can see representative Hagon monoshocks online at

http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/HAGON_MONOSHOCKS.html

 

Shipping and insurance will be charged at cost and will vary depending on

what you order, your zip code and any fuel surcharges in effect on the day

your order ships. We ship by UPS in the continental USA, by Priority Mail

to AK and HI and by US Mail Express International outside of the USA.

 

For special orders we ask for a 50% good faith deposit when Hagons accept

the order, with the balance due when we ship. Please note- Special orders

are not returnable unless found to be defective.

 

If you're interested in ordering, we accept VISA & Mastercard; we need:

-name as it appears on your credit card

-daytime phone number

-billing address for the card

-ship-to address if different

-card number

-expiration date.

 

Call or Fax if you are uneasy about emailing credit card details.

 

Let me know if I can offer you any other information.

 

All the best,

 

Maggie

Dave Quinn Motorcycles

335 Litchfield Tpke Bethany CT 06524 USA

203-393-2651 FAX 203-393-1725

9-5 M T Th F 9-12 Sa

dqmcs@earthlink.net

www.davequinnmotorcycles.com

 

554.00 with a remote hydraulic adjuster sounds pretty good? Ron:stickinouttounge:

[Squeeze]

While i have no personal Expirence with Hagon Shocks, i know their Heritage. Hagon is nowadays a 2nd Brand out of the Wilbers Shocks Factory here in northwest Germany. I have a Pair of those Wilbers on my 1Gen Max and these are without any Doubt top Notch Quality Products. They know what they do and these are serviceable Shocks. The Price for the Hagon Shock seems very fair to me. We pay that Amount in Euro.

[Jactana]

Thanks Squeeze, appreciate the reply, i think I'm going to give one a try in the spring. Ron:thumbsup:

[Seaking]

I had a quick look at their site and those shocks look ODDLY similar to the Works! shock I just installed on my RSV... but at a higher price.. Hmmm me wonders..?

[Kregerdoodle]

I don`t know, the works looks like it has more meet on it, heavier built.. but would like to see them side by side..

 

 

I had a quick look at their site and those shocks look ODDLY similar to the Works! shock I just installed on my RSV... but at a higher price.. Hmmm me wonders..?

[Jactana]

I've done more reading since I originally posted. I was on the ST1300 site (used to have one), and they are quite popular for that bike. Everyone there seem quite positive about them. I really like the remote dampening/rebound control, I hate using those C wrenches in tight places and busting my knuckles when they slip (memories of my V-Star!). They also custom build for heavier riders and loads. The two year unlimited mile warranty sounds pretty good too. Ron

[Seaking]

I've done more reading since I originally posted. I was on the ST1300 site (used to have one), and they are quite popular for that bike. Everyone there seem quite positive about them. I really like the remote dampening/rebound control, I hate using those C wrenches in tight places and busting my knuckles when they slip (memories of my V-Star!). They also custom build for heavier riders and loads. The two year unlimited mile warranty sounds pretty good too. Ron

 

Yeah I noticed that remote adjuster as well.. I have a Progressive Spring on my VStar and I recall busting my knuckles a couple of time till I figured it out too.. I think getting that spanner tool on the shock while installed is near to impossible.. dang

 

Hopefully the preset is good enough to go without having to monkey around with it..