Triumphrat

JohnRimmer · 09-03-2005

seemed very straightforward,at least it was watching the mexchanic ! I sure a reasonably competent owner could do it.Took 1½ hours including greasing the swinging arm points and a good chat.Initial short ride shows fairly firm but much better damping and seems more surefooted.A proper run with some friends will follow tomorrow.I weigh about 154 lbs and the shock is on standard settings and I have 15mm of static sag.I think the base settings are ok but I might experiment a bit with the allenn key and damping.Cost including fitting £300 so a reasonable investment on a 1995 bike.With the Hagon front springs and 6 pot front caliper already fitted I am looking forward to miles of smiles.And the new Tiger should arrive next week as well.

Jodel · 09-03-2005

I found quite an improvement with the Hagon unit I fitted to my '04 TBird. I'm about 30 lbs heavier than you so I set the preload slightly firmer than the stock settings and found that I wanted the damping increased by about 1/2 turn. £300 including fitting sounds pretty reasonable to me. It took me about the same length of time to fit, so I don't think you've been overcharged.

Give us an update on how you find the handling. I've not put a lot of miles on mine since I fitted it, but would agree with you that "more surefooted" is as good a description as any.

UJMrider · 09-04-2005

I just got my Hagon ordered yesterday, installation scheduled for the 15th. Seeing as how I've been riding on a blown shock for the last 2 months, I'm really looking forward to an improved ride (though I'm guessing my new shock will only be on for a week or so before we get our first snowfall.)