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  • MechMessiah
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    Looking for suggestions for rear shocks

    I'm looking to upgrade my suspension and wanted to start with the shocks as they're easier to replace. I'm not looking for El Cheapos, but I'm not made out of cash either. The streets here in Baltimore are not well maintained and there are still a few old cobblestone roads around.

    What recommendations does the GSR have for upgraded shocks on a 82 650? Thanks in advance for any info!
    Tags: gs650, shock upgrade
    • steve murdoch
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      • May 2004
      • 8492
      • St. Catharines, On.
      #2
      There are MANY members that swear by Hagon.
      New Hagon shocks - The GSResources Forums
      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?246742-New-Hagon-shocks&highlight=hagon
      Place your GS tire, suspension or brake related questions in this forum.
      2@ \'78 GS1000

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        • MechMessiah
          #3
          Those are more affordable than I was expecting. Thanks for the suggestion.

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            • Baatfam
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              • Jul 2006
              • 18761
              • Knoxville, TN
              #4
              Ikons are also decent

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                • posplayr
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                  • Dec 2007
                  • 23673
                  • Tucson Az
                  #5
                  Originally posted by steve murdoch
                  There are MANY members that swear by Hagon.
                  http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ighlight=hagon
                  +1 ............

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                    • tom203
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                      • Aug 2010
                      • 8925
                      • Norway,Maine
                      #6
                      If you got the cash, hagons. Me , being cheap, I went for some gently used showas off a gs550. Length of 12.5+ worked much better for me than the 13.2 ones. I ride pitiful roads in boonies with lots of dirt - still good after 3 seasons. Plan to find back up set soon.
                      1981 gs650L

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                        • MechMessiah
                          #7
                          Well, despite the overwhelming preference for the Hagons I think I'm gonna pick the Ikons. They do cost a bit more but they're rebuildable, available in a finish that will require less chrome polishing, and they're just about local to me being a little north of the Mason-Dixon line. Thanks again for the suggestions everyone!

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                              #8
                              Originally posted by MechMessiah
                              Well, despite the overwhelming preference for the Hagons I think I'm gonna pick the Ikons. They do cost a bit more but they're rebuildable, available in a finish that will require less chrome polishing, and they're just about local to me being a little north of the Mason-Dixon line. Thanks again for the suggestions everyone!
                              Nothing wrong with the IKON's, I have them on my 1100E and they work fine.


                              Mark

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                                • sailorman1617
                                  #9
                                  I put on a set of Hagons and am very pleased with the result. I contacted them by phone, he took my requirements (weight, riding style) and recommended the proper springs. I'd say the results are spot on.

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