Kawasaki Triples Club

Hi
What rear shocks do you use on your H1’s and H2’s road bikes?
I have both the pattern type from Z power and similar outlets and Hagons on various triples.
The Hagons all seem to be too firm in compression and damping and the generic ones just seem to be chromed pogo sticks with no discernible damping and rebound control.
What have you tried that looks period but is fully adjustable?
Thanks

Clive,
Ive set of nice originals off a H2B for £95 or a set of Koni dial a rides that were on my H2B when I drag raced it in 2007 for £150. There both sat here collecting dust.
The dial arides are still available but are £460!

Hagon

I do believe if you speak to Hagon they can supply a pair of shox that are matched to your weight/bike and your requirements

scouse wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 6:00 am I do believe if you speak to Hagon they can supply a pair of shox that are matched to your weight/bike and your requirements

I have Hagons supposedly matched to my weight. I did call them and they have offered to fit lighter springs while I wait providing there is a lighter option. Apparently their springs are marked on the top where the collets sit so they have to be stripped to check which they are.

I got some Hagons a couple of years ago (also matched to my weight) mainly because the ones fitted were about 1/4" too long and the middle exhaust was just touching the RH wheel adjuster. The Hagons were spot on for length, but are a bit on the hard side for me, even on the softest setting.

They sometimes seem a little better after about 30 minutes riding, so I wonder if its the damping that's too hard rather than the spring or I've just got used to it or the road is less bumpy.

It will be interesting to see if you get an improvement once the spring is changed.