Hagon road shocks are made in the UK to suit most twinshock bikes - probably the widest range in the world, with damper lengths from 255mm - 370mm, and spring ratings 56-250 lbs-in. These classic shocks have the standard Hagon 28mm gas damper with separator piston and a 3-position preload adjust cam. Top cover diameters are around 63mm, and the shiny parts are polished stainless steel rather than chrome for improved corrosion resistance.

These shocks will perform much better than most original classic bike shocks, the pressurised gas design giving a more controlled and consistent ride, although you should expect the ride to feel a bit firmer.

Although not rebuildable (the dampers are crimp-sealed around the shaft), they come with a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty.

All the Classic 1, 2 & 3 shocks have black dampers as standard, but they can all be ordered with polished stainless steel dampers for the full chrome effect at extra cost.

Hagon also make special new shocks for a number of old British bikes like AJS/Matchless with yoke-type units (re-use the original yokes) and Velocettes.

All Hagon twinshocks are built to order with springs and damping calculated to match your weight on the bike. Non-standard length shocks are also available, if you need reduced seat height to get your feet on the ground, or maybe want a taller ride. There's a ££20/pair extra charge for non-standard length shocks.

Progressive have become the largest US manufacturer of aftermarket bike shocks since they started out more than 30 years ago. They concentrate their applications lists on more popular bikes, mainly twinshocks, and test all their products thoroughly to ensure a good match between shocks and machine.

We sell quite a few of their 1200-series range of shocks for classics like Norton Commandos. The performance of these shocks transforms the handling of the larger classic bikes. They come in various lengths: 11",  11.5",  12",  12.5",  13",  13.5",   and 14.25"   and with a variety of progressive spring rates. Dampers are always black but springs can be black or chrome.

Koni stopped making bike shocks years ago, but all the designs etc were transferred to IKON, who have carried on making exactly the same shocks, still the chrome damper/black spring 7610 series and all the same applications plus of course lots of new ones. The 7610's still have 3-position preload adjustment and 4-position dial a ride damping adjustment. If you are one of the thousands of riders who liked the old Konis, you'll be very happy with the performance from a pair of Ikons - either the 7610's, or the new BASIX range, which are basically the same shocks but without the dial-a-ride damping adjustment.

Chrome springs and top caps are options.

Fournales air shocks have been around for more than 30 years. They started out with competition-winning trials shocks and developed hundreds of applications over a few years. Made to order in France, they have a dedicated following among riders who appreciate their excellent performance, long life, ease of adjustment, light weight, and most of all the quality of ride they provide. These days Fournales also make suspension units for light aircraft, and the bike shocks benefit from this high-tech knowhow.

They are high-pressure air shocks, with the air acting as a very progressive spring, with hydraulic damping tuned specially for each bike model. The internal air pressure can be adjusted (in effect to provide your perfect spring rate) and once set up these shocks will not bottom out - they simply get harder as they are compressed. As a result both traction and performance under braking are improved, and the superb ride quality is ideal if you or your passenger suffer from back pain.

The Air Twins with their black cover over chrome slider are ideal as superb replacements on larger Triumphs (e.g. 750 Bonnevilles), Norton Commandos, many Laverdas, etc. They are slimline shocks, with 50mm lower body diameter, so look the part.

Fournales shocks are very long-lived and fully rebuildable if/when they eventually need refurbishing. So although not cheap to buy, they can end up being much cheaper than inferior shocks because of the great mileages they can cover without significant loss of performance. They are supplied fully pressurised and ready to fit. Many riders find that the standard pressure suits them and do not need to change it. But if, for example, you plan a long distance 2-up holiday it makes sense to increase the pressure to convert the shocks into heavy duty units for the trip. (Either of two small hand pumps (HP30 or HP40) provide up to 30 bar (430psi) or 40 bar (570psi) and can easily be carried on the bike).

All Fournales twinshocks can be uprated for fitting to motorcycles with sidecars if specified at time of order. The shocks will be built to match the additional weight, and in addition will run at an air pressure approx 30% higher than standard. As these shocks are all made to order in France, delivery takes approx 3 weeks, except in the summertime when, being French, the factory closes for the whole of august!

All Fournales twinshocks can be uprated for fitting to motorcycles with sidecars. This should be specified at time of order. The shocks will be built to match the additional weight, and in addition will run at an air pressure approx 30% higher than for the corresponding solo machine.

Although not cheap to buy, they can end up being much cheaper than inferior shocks because of the great mileages they can cover without significant loss of performance.

As these shocks are all made to order in France, delivery takes approx 3 weeks, except in the summertime when, being French, the factory closes for the whole of august!

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