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rear shock differences 750 vs. 550
« on: June 14, 2016, 07:04:49 AM »
I have a good set of Hagons for a 750. I know they are an inch or so longer than a 550 shock. I've seen some of the 13"
(750) shocks advertised as suitable for the 550. Just wondering if any of you 550 guys are running a 13 inch rear shock,
and are there any bad effects. Or is running a longer shock a bad idea?
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Re: rear shock differences 750 vs. 550
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2016, 08:02:31 AM »
 No, it works great. It can actually help add a little load on the front end and help handling.
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Re: rear shock differences 750 vs. 550
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2016, 09:33:25 AM »
Agreed.  I am running the 750 Hagons on my 550.  No twitchiness or any other ill effects.  IMO, it improved the handling.
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Re: rear shock differences 750 vs. 550
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2016, 12:35:46 PM »
By increasing your rear shock length and leaving the forks the same length you're essentially decreasing your trail, so that small decrease in trail make the bike turn in a lot easier and seem like the handling has improved. A little increase in rear shock length is fine, but too much can be detrimental so just be careful. 
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Re: rear shock differences 750 vs. 550
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2016, 12:55:58 PM »
My Chinese cafe' shocks gave me 15mm lift over stock.

Definitely makes a 550 flick over easily.  Took a little getting used to.
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Re: rear shock differences 750 vs. 550
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2016, 05:11:21 PM »
I installed them and noticed that ride height is comparable to a 750. Rode and it seemed maybe a little improvement, but
on the highway at speed a tankslapper develops. Probably tires. Definately woke me up, was able to decellerate/ride thru it,
but hoping there are no more in my future. On the fence about taller shocks at this point. Thanks for posting with your input.
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