Will you notice the difference? I think it so much depends on your riding style and ability. I regularly swap between two KLR's one with a new Hagon and one with a twenty year old, 130,000 km never rebuilt one. Do I feel a difference? Yes, but it is limited. I happily admit I am a slow non-aggressive rider who does not push my suspension to the limits. So for me I doubt of the extra performance of a top line shock would be either noticeable or worth it. You will have to make this decision based on what you think your own riding style is.
Regarding this adjusters and the risk of failing. For the Hagon the adjuster only offers a limited range of extra spring compression by pushing off a fixed collar. This fixed collar is the normal screw thread adjuster that exists if you do not have a remote adjuster. Consequently if the adjuster fails on a trip you could simply ignore it and screw the fixed collar down a bit further- a bit of a faff but not a trip stopper (I had the adjuster added, because as with the other poster, I found adjustment without it required shock removal - it is not something I use every day but it is useful because I sometimes carry a pillion).
Good luck with making your choice.
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