Tec Vs Hagon Fork Springs

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  1. Polyphenia

    Polyphenia New Member

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    Hi. I have a 2017 T120, a few months ago I replaced the rear shocks with Hagon Nitros and the handling is so much better. Now I want to change the stock fork springs. Should I go Tec or Hagon? More interested in handling than price or the effort required to install. Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. David Cooper

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  3. Mischa Vladivostok

    Mischa Vladivostok Well-Known Member

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    Hi Polyphenia,

    I have TEC progressives in front, and YSS ECO in rear. Fairly happy with this setup. TEC gas shocks for rear are appalling, but I have no issues whatsoever with their front springs. Have had them for 3 years, quite happy with them.

    If in doubt, however, and money is not an issue, I'd still go with Hagon.
     
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  4. TonyG

    TonyG Noble Member

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    Slight thread hijack, I've got YSS shocks on my Bonnie, ride seemed much improved but I noticed if I bounce on the seat they make a noticeable clunk, don't seem to be bottoming out, and as I say the ride seems ok, just wondering if yours did that?

    Cheers
     
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  5. Polyphenia

    Polyphenia New Member

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    Thanks I was starting to get that impression, better tell Santa :)
     
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  6. Polyphenia

    Polyphenia New Member

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  7. Polyphenia

    Polyphenia New Member

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    Thanks Mischa, seems everyone has the same opinion. :)
     
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  8. Polyphenia

    Polyphenia New Member

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    Thanks Half Ton must admit I never thought of linear springs being an option.
     
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  9. Polyphenia

    Polyphenia New Member

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    Thanks Half Ton must admit I never thought of linear springs being an option.
     
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  10. Polyphenia

    Polyphenia New Member

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    I have Hagon Nitros no problems with bottoming out but very positive especially on roundabouts :)
     
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  11. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    I have the TEC front progressive springs and adjusters on my Tracer and here's my review.
    Both items look good quality;
    Easy to install;
    Adjusters REALLY work !!!!! You can genuinely feel the difference.
    Came with good instructions.
     
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  12. Polyphenia

    Polyphenia New Member

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    Thanks big lad
     
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  13. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the Family. I have always used Hagon front and back. I like the fact you talk to them and they build shocks and springs around your info. But I might have a look at the TEC now my self. You know the inmates will want a picture. Keeps them quite while nursey medicates them.
    Ride Safe
    Joe
     
  14. John T

    John T Senior Member

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    Nitros on back and TEC progresive in forks both fine
     
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  15. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome Poly.

    I've got Ikons front and back on my SE Bonnie. Definite upgrade so I'd recommend Ikon if they make for your bike.

    I bought TEC gas shocks and progressive springs for my Street Twin. Having examined the shocks I sent them back for a refund - they are simply not sturdy enough with way too much flex and are obviously built to a price from a 'parts bin'. I did fit the progressive springs. I'm seriously considering replacing them with Ohlins, YSS, Hagon or similar quality.
     
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  16. Flashp

    Flashp Noble Member

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    Hi & welcome!
    If funds run to it put a cartridge kit in the forks, otherwise Hagon.
     
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  17. capt

    capt Elite Member

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    I've done front and rear suspension on my 09' America, no name un branded springs in the forks with emulators fitted , went for IKON's on the rear. The bushes wore out on rear shocks (6years) so I bought some cheap tec shocks. I cannot tell the difference !
    Any change to suspension done with thoughtful planning and set to your weight and requirements will be a big improvement over std !!
    I've done 113,000 klms over nine years, biggest handling improvement for the cheapest and least out lay , do the head stem bearings, change to tapered roller bearings, next best cheapest do the rear shocks , spring rate and adjustability the area to concentrate on , mine are threaded so infinitely variable ! My front springs were ordered to suit my use (I tow) so quite stiff ones were supplied, I have no Sag on front end without me on it and only about 8-10 mm when two up ! So I have adjusted front end by dropping the triple tree's down about 18 mm. To get the ride height back to std with std Sag ! It really handles well with these mods ! Just think it round corners ! Where you look is where you go... !
     
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  18. Mischa Vladivostok

    Mischa Vladivostok Well-Known Member

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    YES! I tried to locate the issue, never manage to find it. I can't feel any resistance, and it's not very loud, just a small nuisance to my OCD when it comes to bike maintenance. Keeps me on edge. Probably a good thing. o_O
     
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  19. Zak

    Zak Member

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    Hiya, I would forget about buying Tec replacement parts if i was you, I've thrown my Tec suspension in next doors skip, it was a complete load of rubbish, Hagon have been building shocks and springs for years so it's a no brainer
     
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  20. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Belated welcome and seasons greetings, Poly, looking forward to your bike pics and outcome of front spring install
     
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