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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
