What shocks good for a pillion??

[AgingHippy]

Hello All

Took 'er indoors out for a spin first time round last night. Fun was had by all, but I found the rear shocks bottoming out occasionally, and she is only tiny!!??


I have made a search here, and found references to Hagon and Progressive.

What is better? If going for Hagon (101.50 for the standard set) would it be worth going for adjustable dampening as well?

If going for the Progressive, how do I decide which to choose? - so many models - which will be good for single AND pillion use?

Cheers

[Maggar]

Chaz, have you got them adjusted correctly because my old Sporty never bottomed out with me and our lass on board. Our collective weight was about 24 stone then so, unless your lass is a proper podger your std shocks should be well up to it.

I'm sure I have a fork adjustment wrench kicking about somewhere - let me know if you want it.

[Regrind]

Yeah adjust them to mid range or (if ur of the slightly bigger frame) for us chunkers set em to hard. Theres a stepped collet at the lower end of the shocks, use a 'C' spanner to move it round to desired setting. If it still bottoms out then you need to replace both shocks.
Best of luck

[AgingHippy]

Originally Posted by Maggar

... unless your lass is a proper podger your ...

I had to laugh at that phrase

Naa - she is tiny - probably less than 50 kg.

It would be usefull to use your fork adjustment wrench sometime. Perhaps next week when there is a bit of clear sky and we do a run?

Later

[dpb-RK]

If you have a textile type oil filter wrench it will adjust the shocks a treat.

[HOG maniac]

Most will bottom out with stock shocks un less you have a sport model. I upgraded to the sport shocks. No issues now.

[Tim]

That belt looks a bit dirty...........

[HOG maniac]

You had better be keeping that rear wheel clean

[Gogsy]

Hey Rodders auld Pal.
did ye manage tae polish yon Helmet wi' the cloot I ge'in ye.
A' trust ye hid a guid yin.

[porky]

Sorry to get off the thread, Rod where did you get you indicators?