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OK cool, thanks guys. I was gettin the vibe they were there with Progressive on the scale of things.
I'm definitely gunna jump on the 2810's for now so I can focus some funds on other parts of my build. Probably jump to Works Black Trackers eventually...unless these Hagon's keep me happy!
I have a set of Hagon Nitros on my FXDF. They are excellent shocks and completely change the back end. Fully adjustable for preload and damping.
I put 13" units on my bike and there's no more bottoming out over big bumps. Rides like a dream.
The Nitros are available in "regular" and piggyback versions - but if you want piggyback, the minimum shock length is 13.5" I think. Hagen say no difference in performance unless you are actually racing the bike at pro level!
The Nitros are about half the price of Progressives in the UK - but probably more in the US. I'd equate the Nitros to the 970s, and the 2810s to the 440s there or thereabouts.
Hagen are very popular in the UK - not just for cruisers but also for sport bikes. I would certainly recommend them.
Based on that glowing review, I'll really weigh between the Works Trackers and the Nitros when that time comes. lol If I could get the Nitros in all black, I'd be sold... bc the Works looks so sleek, gives them a nice edge in my book.
I have the adjustable 2810's. There are several models of both Hagon and progressive. I would say for comparable models the hagon is a better value. I would say the 2810 is better than the progressive 412 for similar money.
Based on that glowing review, I'll really weigh between the Works Trackers and the Nitros when that time comes. lol If I could get the Nitros in all black, I'd be sold... bc the Works looks so sleek, gives them a nice edge in my book.
:-) I tried to get them in pure black as well. When I spoke to them, they said they had built many prototype versions in 100% black over the years, but had never been happy with results. Partly due to tolerance stack up with some coatings, and lack of longevity with others.
I'd imagine DLC coatings on the main shafts would work and be fairly tough. But also expensive.
One other thing....and maybe not applicable if you live in the US ( I don't know though). When you call Hagon, they walk you through your bike type, riding style, weight, solo/pillion percentage etc... then they custom build the shocks for you to suit with the correct spring rate. damper setting etc...
Mine were 100% out of the box. I keep looking for excuses to adjust them as I love to just mess with stuff - but I can't find any valid reason to mess with them.
I have a set of Hagon Nitros on my FXDF. They are excellent shocks and completely change the back end. Fully adjustable for preload and damping.
I put 13" units on my bike and there's no more bottoming out over big bumps. Rides like a dream.
The Nitros are available in "regular" and piggyback versions - but if you want piggyback, the minimum shock length is 13.5" I think. Hagen say no difference in performance unless you are actually racing the bike at pro level!
The Nitros are about half the price of Progressives in the UK - but probably more in the US. I'd equate the Nitros to the 970s, and the 2810s to the 440s there or thereabouts.
Hagen are very popular in the UK - not just for cruisers but also for sport bikes. I would certainly recommend them.
I have the adjustable 2810's. There are several models of both Hagon and progressive. I would say for comparable models the hagon is a better value. I would say the 2810 is better than the progressive 412 for similar money.
So how do you rate the 2810s? Would you buy them again?
One other thing....and maybe not applicable if you live in the US ( I don't know though). When you call Hagon, they walk you through your bike type, riding style, weight, solo/pillion percentage etc... then they custom build the shocks for you to suit with the correct spring rate. damper setting etc...
Mine were 100% out of the box. I keep looking for excuses to adjust them as I love to just mess with stuff - but I can't find any valid reason to mess with them.
Yea they do that for us here in the US as well. That's pretty standard for all the shocks I'm looking at though so it doesn't help my decision too much. lol
I run 13.5" 2810's. Better and more adjustable than the comparable progressives. The Nitro's are even better but I didn't like the color options at the time I got mine. I vinyl wrapped the top adjuster part so the shock is like 95% black.
Last edited by emerican19; Nov 18, 2014 at 11:36 PM.
