The U.S. distributor for Hagon Shocks is http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/Click on the Twin Shocks link. Dave is a super friendly and helpfull guy. There is a unlimited amount of custom options for these shocks, but be advised that some of the custom order stuff comes straight from Hagon's shop in the U.K. so the shipping time can be extended. Order early when you know exactly what you need.
The way to figure shock length and the fender placement is to choose what extended length you want for ride height and then make up a wood strut to the corresponding compressed length and install it where one of the shocks would go. The rear wheel that is going to be used with the bike is then installed with a thin strip of rubber over the top of the tire. You can then place the fender right on top of the wheel and build up your fender mounts. Be carefull not to go with shocks that are too short, the whole point is to retain some good handling characteristics and sufficient ground clearance for cornering is critical. If you want to keep the fender close to stock placement but want to lower the bike as much as possible I believe that short travel shocks can be supplied, but again, shipping time will be extended.
Extended......Fully compressed.......Travel
420mm/16.5"............11.8"............ 4.7"
390mm/15.6"**.........10.6"............ 5.0"
370mm/14.6"............10.4"............ 4.2"
360mm/14.2"............11.2"............ 3.2"
350mm/13.8"............10.8"............ 3.2"
340mm/13.4"............10.4"............ 3.2"
330mm/13.0"............10.0"............ 3.2"
320mm/12.6"............ 9.4"............. 3.2"
310mm/12.2"............ 9.0"............. 3.2"
300mm/11.8"............ 8.6"............. 3.2"
290mm/11.4"............ 8.6"............. 2.8"
280mm/11.0"............ 8.6"............. 2.4"
270mm/10.6"**.......... 8.6"............. 2.0"
255mm/10.0"**.......... 7.8"............. 2.2"
This is the list from Dave Quinn's website for the classic twin shocks.
I purchased stock length stainless nitros for my 2007 Speedmaster [yes, from Dave]. Made it like a new bike with regards to handling. I had been having a bit of a rear-end flex problem in the curves (right, I exercise it a bit more than it's "cruiser" moniker). The nitros completely eliminated this problem - no flex, and better pavement tracking on rough road. Additionally, and unexpectedly, bridge bumps were smoothed out quite a bit. Note that the nitros are larger in diameter than stock, so really compress that backend to make sure nothing rubs (like my hard bags from http://bbreproductions.com, another fine fellow to do business with), before you leave Arizona and head up the coast. - Michael
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