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Flip · 04-12-2016, 09:15 AM

I have no experience of either as a monoshock (my old race bike originally had Hagons on when I bought it though) but you can get the YSS one new (presuming the one you have been offered is second hand) for only a little more:

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/ducati/m...ies_monoshock/

One thing that I have noticed though is that the YSS one has holes in the pre-load adjusting ring meaning that with the very limited access to the top of the shock when fitted makes adjustment a lot easier than a 'C' spanner which the Hagon uses.

Also the Hagon has a stainless body and the YSS looks to be anodised Aluminium so I guess you pays ya money and takes ya choices.

The Hagon option:

https://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catal...?partno=M60033

I know you're on a budget but I really can't recommend Nitron shocks enough- I've had mine on my 900 for eleven years now and it looks as good as new after having it serviced- they even corrected a little design fault and fitted a new top free of charge so their customer service is about as good as it gets too. They'll even fit a black spring if you don't like their trademark turquoise.

Worth thinking about at least:
http://www.nitron.co.uk/catalogue_it...9&prodID=73975

Before the service:

Measuring Pre-Load:

Fully serviced and looking new after eleven years:

04-12-2016, 09:15 AM	#2
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	I have no experience of either as a monoshock (my old race bike originally had Hagons on when I bought it though) but you can get the YSS one new (presuming the one you have been offered is second hand) for only a little more: http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/ducati/m...ies_monoshock/ One thing that I have noticed though is that the YSS one has holes in the pre-load adjusting ring meaning that with the very limited access to the top of the shock when fitted makes adjustment a lot easier than a 'C' spanner which the Hagon uses. Also the Hagon has a stainless body and the YSS looks to be anodised Aluminium so I guess you pays ya money and takes ya choices. The Hagon option: https://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catal...?partno=M60033 I know you're on a budget but I really can't recommend Nitron shocks enough- I've had mine on my 900 for eleven years now and it looks as good as new after having it serviced- they even corrected a little design fault and fitted a new top free of charge so their customer service is about as good as it gets too. They'll even fit a black spring if you don't like their trademark turquoise. Worth thinking about at least: http://www.nitron.co.uk/catalogue_it...9&prodID=73975 Before the service: Measuring Pre-Load: Fully serviced and looking new after eleven years: __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you! Last edited by Flip; 04-01-2017 at 04:18 PM..