Have I bought the wrong Hagon shocks?

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For a '74 850 Mk2 - Hagon model No: 33002SS.

The top bushes are too wide at: 0.95in (original Girlings 0.75in)

Rather than faff around swapping the shocks, can new bushes be purchased?
 

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They're the correct shocks but have the wrong upper bushes.


Suspension :: Shock Absorbers :: Norton :: 12.9" Hagon Shocks - Norton Commando 750cc Mk1 and Mk2 + 850cc Mk2 Models - Open Spring

12.9" Hagon Shocks - Norton Commando 750cc Mk1 and Mk2 + 850cc Mk2 Models - Open Spring. Circa 1968-74 + Panther M120. Slimline shock absorbers. Length: 12.9", 12+7/8" (330mm). Girling 64052311, 06-0461, 06-2179, 33002SS
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"33002SS

Length: 12.9", 12+7/8" (330mm) between eyelet centres
Top bush ID: 3/8" (10mm)
Top bush width: 11/16" (18mm) for 3/4" mounting points
Bottom bush ID: 3/8" (10mm)
Bottom bush width: 11/16" (18mm) for 3/4" mounting points"
 
My Hagons which are the adjustable damping type are 0.7" wide at the top bush. The frame plates are not heavy gauge and I will need to spread them slightly if I ever change shocks but Hagon know the specs.
 
Ahh, thank you.

I won't try spreading the frame plates, I'll try & get hold of the correct bushes 👍
 
A few years ago I was building a 71 Bonneville and someone had drilled the upper mounts for 14 mm bolts. I had a new set of Hagon shocks for a Bonneville but the top mount needed different bushes. Hagon had a US office at the time. I called and described the issue and in a few days, I had the right bushes at no cost.

Hopefully, there is a UK number to call.
 
Bonzo said:
Ahh, thank you.

I won't try spreading the frame plates, I'll try & get hold of the correct bushes 👍
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A steady head
An angle grinder
A flap disc and a spot of paint will sort them out in minutes 👍
 
Bonzo said:
For a '74 850 Mk2 - Hagon model No: 33002SS.

The top bushes are too wide at: 0.95in (original Girlings 0.75in)

Rather than faff around swapping the shocks, can new bushes be purchased?
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Mine are part number 7610-1429 for my 850 MK3, and I've had no trouble fitting them.
 
I popped a question off to Hagon yesterday re the availability of 'correct' bushes - I've yet to hear back, but I'm in no rush.

I do wonder why the bushes are too wide if they're for my bike, and also which Commando model requires the wider ones?
 
Bonzo said:
I do wonder why the bushes are too wide if they're for my bike,...
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The correct widths for the upper and lower bushes (both 19mm) are listed in my old Hagon catalogue so the 0.95" upper bush I would think is an error because it doesn't fit any Commando.

Bonzo said:
...and also which Commando model requires the wider ones?
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The Hagon (and original Girling) 850 Mk3 lower bushes would be 0.95"/24mm. (Hagon 543-33004 ).


"COMMANDO 750 68>69 543-33002
COMMANDO 750 MK2 69>73 543-33002
COMMANDO 850 MK2 73>74 543-33002
COMMANDO 850 MK3 1975> 543-33004
INTERSTATE 850 MK3 1975> 543-33004
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543-33002 13.0 10X19 10X19 110/8*
543-33004 13.0 10X19 10X24 110/8*
"
 
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