Rear shock choices

Jonez69 · 2026-01-13T10:34:46-0700

I plan to replace the rear shocks on my 74' Commando. Emgo? Girling? Hagon? I"m just looking for a replacement for the original shocks, just pleasure cruising, rarely two up, and taking it easy.
Thank you for your replies!

Desmopower · 2026-01-13T10:38:31-0700

Hagon for stock look or Ikon for upgraded ride comfort.

Craig · 2026-01-13T14:20:38-0700

I got the Hagons , strictly solo rider , they work great

B+Bogus · 2026-01-13T15:03:21-0700

For the price the EMGO perform well, but I can't comment on longevity.
For long term ownership I think Ikon are worth the investment.

concours · 2026-01-13T15:06:18-0700

For performance, the IKON stands high.

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Emgo is decorative only. Fake damping. Learn from my mistakes. Buy once, cry once.

ashman · 2026-01-13T16:23:09-0700

Koni shocks were the go back in the day, now Ikon shocks and the good thing they are rebuildable, i brought my Koni shocks for my Norton in 1978 and only rebuilt them about 12 years ago, the rebuild kit cost $40 from Ikon and wasn't a hard job to do 1 1/2 hrs for the first one, 30 mins for the second one.

Ashley

robs ss · 2026-01-13T16:48:31-0700

I strongly recommend you look at Nitron R3 shocks - not OEM looking but jeez they're good for your back and kidneys!
I'd rate these as one of my best purchases. They were recommended to me by our @kommando about 5 years ago.
They have three damping settings - one compression and two rebound (I think)
I got rid of all the stickers so the black just blends in.
Cheers

EDIT: To make them clear the chain guard I had a couple of stainless spacers made for me that lift the spring to the top. Let me know if you're interested

BERT · 2026-01-13T16:55:46-0700

My Hagons didn't last. The thin metal cap at the top of the cylinder would not stay seated and kept popping off, probably by the spring catching it. Then the other side started the same. I fiddled with it trying to keep it in place with loctite etc.Then the seal started to leak oil so off they came and on went Ikon's. Great shocks. Australian company too I believe

nortonmargie · 2026-01-13T21:41:17-0700

I have Hagons and have had no problems.

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