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Posted by Moose
 - October 30, 2017, 16:07:51 PM
Quote from: drifter-paul on October 22, 2017, 02:45:24 AM

These are my 3 position dampening Hagon with "Fatboy" stainless tops

Been happy with them for over 40K kilometers

Waiting on a friend to re-build my original OEM

I need to find me a friend like that. I've asked around quite a bit and only hear "Can't rebuild them" though I've read of them being successfully rebuilt from forums etc.
Posted by Moose
 - October 30, 2017, 16:04:13 PM
Quote from: Pilgrim on October 20, 2017, 20:03:35 PM

My progressives ride like a hardtail.. :(

Which model of progressives did you get? Sounds awful.
Posted by indue
 - October 22, 2017, 17:29:24 PM

One thing i've noticed is that the bike no matter what you do has a "hardtail" feeling to it. I think part of that fact is because it has a driveshaft. There is more movement to the swingarm with either chain or belt. In other words, when the bike goes over a bump or rut, it does not have that "give" that the alternative belts/chain does. Plus, it is also a very old design of driveshaft as the new Moto Guzzi's/BMW's have a more "articulating" driveshaft-if that makes sense-But I can tell you, if you keep it up maintenance wise, it is very reliable.

Posted by drifter-paul
 - October 22, 2017, 02:45:24 AM

These are my 3 position dampening Hagon with "Fatboy" stainless tops

Been happy with them for over 40K kilometers

Waiting on a friend to re-build my original OEM

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - October 20, 2017, 22:10:10 PM

 they would ride fine if you weighed more than a damp sponge.....

Posted by Pilgrim
 - October 20, 2017, 20:03:35 PM

My progressives ride like a hardtail.. :(

Posted by chief
 - October 20, 2017, 16:16:17 PM

I put the 440's on... maybe 10 years ago... doing fine. Although, we don't ride two up on the drifter anymore, so they are likely overkill.

Posted by Moose
 - October 20, 2017, 14:16:50 PM
Quote from: indue on October 19, 2017, 13:58:21 PM

I went with Hagon. They make 3 models for the Drifter. From the simple predetermined damping/adjustable preload, to the model I used with 4 position damping and the top of the line which has outside reservoir with compression, preload and damping. As I recall, they are less in price than the Progressives'.  They made quite a difference in the ride of my bike.

Damn those are great looking too! I will definitely look into those. Thanks for the info.
Posted by indue
 - October 19, 2017, 13:58:21 PM

I went with Hagon. They make 3 models for the Drifter. From the simple predetermined damping/adjustable preload, to the model I used with 4 position damping and the top of the line which has outside reservoir with compression, preload and damping. As I recall, they are less in price than the Progressives'.  They made quite a difference in the ride of my bike.

Posted by Moose
 - October 15, 2017, 19:50:45 PM

Hey Y'all

First post, I've noticed a few of y'all have changed your shocks to the Progressive 412s or 440s, but the posts are a little old so I figured I'd see what is new. Anyone have another preference, how are the progressives holding up? I've looked up the 412s but seems like the model is never correct for my bike. I bought a 1500 Drifter a few months back and noticed my shocks are blown, figured it was time for a change.

Thank you,

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