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Originally Posted by PanEuropean
Guys, I don't want to sound like a Philistine, but I just use regular old OEM shock absorbers when I need a replacement. They work just fine (maybe I'm not a sufficiently demanding rider to be able to appreciate the finer points of aftermarket shocks that cost twice as much), they last a reasonable amount of time, and best of all, there are no surprises - just take off the old one and put on the new one.
Last time I replaced a shock absorber, I did it in a hotel parking lot 3,000 miles from home - see here: ST 1100 Rear Shock Absorber Replacement. Took about 20 minutes to do the job.
Michael
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I get that the OEM does fine, but how much does a new one cost from Honda?
I bet the likes of Hagon compare very favourably, perhaps even Hyperpro, when you think that Honda charge €25 for a brake lever.
With rebuild options, you get to keep new shock performance indefinitely.
I'm speaking as someone who's only once replaced shock on a bike and that was with an OEM one, but that was from a different model to stiffen the ride which worked as planned.
I've always baulked at the cost, but I can see the benefits of buying decent gear.
In other words, for similar money why settle for "fine" when you can have "excellent" or at least "better".
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