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DomP:
I need to replace the leaking, possibly original shocks on my bike and while I'm at it I think I might as well do the forks.  Im considering either yss ecoline or Hagon shocks, with emulators in the forks with new springs.  Does anyone have any input into this idea, ie progressive springs or standard and do I need to be careful with matching front to rear spring rates?

Johnwebley:
Do you want it to look standard?

I used TEC rear shocks  a good look alike, but the spring rate is too soft, and the damping faded after 30 miles,

My experience with Hagon is disappointing

Got a pair for my 200,spring far to hard, and the unit was about 20mm to long, making wheel removal complicated, need to remove exhaust as well,

Seemed fairly expensive, but look good quality,
Let's face it, these bikes will never handle like an RC30  ,or be ridden like one,

The front fork are quite good, I use ATF,but if a little soft, add some 30 oil to make it thicker, play until you get what you want,



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Bryanj:
If you can afford it get Ikons,(used to be koni) unbeatable but dear! As to forks standard build with the medium fork oil BUT need to be pit free and straight, Phillpots

DomP:
Definitely not looking for a standard look, crap roads around me too so a more compliant shock is probably wise. 

Skoti:
As Bryan says get Ikons if you can.

I fitted proprietary shockers from DS which are very similar to TEC ones with no manufacturers name stamped on them, they leaked after about 2 years, so a waste of money.

See photos here:-

https://photos.app.goo.gl/19Z7J2ZBX4GEyStA9


Then I replaced them with Ikons which transformed the ride, plus they're fully adjustable for spring tension and damping.
That was over 7 years ago and 18,000 miles of mostly two up touring. 

The other thing is they are fully serviceable, with all replacement parts available.

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