I was on a budget for shocks last year. New triumph bonneville shocks fit quite nicely with new rubber bushes in them. they are longer than my stockers, cant remember how long, i think around 3/4 of an inch longer. Truthfully a bit stiff on the lowest pre-load setting. but i only weigh 160lbs. But, the stiffness, isnt to bad, and they perform far better then the worn stockers did. for under 100 bucks on ebay, and low mile. I dont regret the purchase and the extra height sure made the bike tip into corners alot nicer.
perhaps when i have some extra cash laying around, ill invest in hagons or ikons. but for now im a happy camper.