Bonneville Se Shock Options

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  1. SteveXFR

    SteveXFR Member

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    #1 SteveXFR, Apr 24, 2022
    Hi. I'm sure it may have been noted by some people that the stock rear shocks are pretty poor. What is the best choice for up to about £250?
    I'm not expecting super precise superbike handling, decent ride quality would be nice though.
     
  2. MEM62

    MEM62 Well-Known Member

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    #2 MEM62, Apr 25, 2022
    You could do worse that look at a set of Hagon's. I replaced the rear shock on my VFR800 with a Hagon. It was better than the original and very well made.
     
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  3. SteveXFR

    SteveXFR Member

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    #3 SteveXFR, Apr 25, 2022
    Thanks. I did speak to Hagon earlier, I think I might go for a set of their mid range, 2810 shocks.
     
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    JACo New Member

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    #4 JACo, Apr 25, 2022
    I put a set of 2810's on my 2018 Street Twin, nice shock. Many folks do not try adjusting the sag and rebound, but you should, in incremental steps for 3 or 4 rides. It really makes you appreciate better shocks.
     
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  5. SteveXFR

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    #5 SteveXFR, Apr 25, 2022
    Fortunately, years of downhill mountain bike racing taught me how to set up suspension so some tinkering will be done once they're fitted.
     
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    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #6 Tigcraft, Apr 26, 2022
    Hagon and the back up service is good
     
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  7. Johnjo

    Johnjo Senior Member

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    #7 Johnjo, Apr 27, 2022
    Another vote for hagon 2810's. Put a pair on my bonneville when I had it. Not exactly ohlins plushness but appreciably better that the stock offerings.
     
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  8. SteveXFR

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    #8 SteveXFR, Apr 27, 2022
    Thanks for the tips. I've ordered a pair of Hagon 2810 shocks direct from Hagon. They seem nice and friendly and helpful which is unusual these days. They're very busy though so it'll be two weeks before I get them.
    I'm considering doing the fork springs and oil as well now. I could easily get carried away with the upgrades if I'm not careful.
     
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  9. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    #9 t552, Apr 27, 2022
    Can supply yss at discount starting with eco at £175 inc post
    Can message me anytime.
     
  10. SteveXFR

    SteveXFR Member

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    #10 SteveXFR, May 10, 2022
    Hagon 2810 fitted. A vast improvement.

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