Question - Are these "Triumph" t100 shocks suitable for my xs650 ?

https://www.yverkoop.com/triumph-bonneville-t100-20002010-hagon-twin-shocks-sa-p-469995.htm

Hello
There has been threads on using Triumph T100 shocks as an affordible replacement for XS650 OEM.
Does anyone recognize this product and company "YVERKOOP" ?

I am continuing to rehab my1981 XS 650SH that still has OEM shocks with 30K miles.
thank you for your comments and suggestions...
OLD ROOKIE

There are other sources for those shocks that you might feel more comfortable with

The low price raises a warning flag for me. I have never heard of Hagon shocks for $100. I've never heard of YVERKOOP.
Hagon are good shocks. $100 shocks are not better than OE. I'm skeptical of such a deal.

Bad English is a red flag for me. From their site:

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If I had to guess I would say cheap, Chinese copies...

Read this before buying from these guys
https://www.scam-detector.com/validator/yverkoop-com-review/

Thank you very much RC4MAN and 650SKULL>
Where specifically should I look for shocks other than EBAY ?
I am still curious on how to retrofit Triumph T100 second hand shocks on my project. It would be good to have a bit more
insight on bushings for install. I want 340MM>

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RC4MAN said:

There are other sources for those shocks that you might feel more comfortable with

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If you want Triumph take-offs, you need to go to eBay or join a Triumph FB Group or forum. Your KYB shocks might be fine.
To me, it's best to buy new if you're going to replace. Hagon, Ikon, YSS, Progressive Suspension, Bitubo, all good shocks around $500 and less. You can also spend more than twice that.
I would recommend calling Michael Morse at 650 Central as a good option. He can fix you up with Progressive Suspension with the correct springs on them.

+1 on Progressive shocks.

I found a very good deal on a set of brand new, open box return on EBay, Ikons. They improved the ride 100%

Late model Bonneville shocks work well and are OEM quality. I ran them for a while. Here is how I did it.
http://www.xs650.com/threads/shock-recommendations.38875/#post-391789

FWIW, a skilled rider I know and trust, has three XS1100E's. One is Hagon equipped, another with Ikons, and the 3rd with Progressive Suspension. He claims the Hagons are best. He said they are far superior to the Ikons and they're significantly less expensive. I don't hesitate to follow his recommendation myself.

I am currently riding Mississippi roads on OE KYB shocks. They do keep the tire on the road very well. I like the ones on the later bikes that had the reflector on the shroud better than the earlier ones because the springs are more appropriate for the broken and bumpy pavement around here.

I wonder if the US retailer of the Hagon shock are an honest company.

HAGON shocks have an excellent reputation as a 'MADE IN THE UK' Company of quality replacement shocks.
They have been going for many many years; and their products have been used on everything from race bikes to choppers!
They have a product to suit most fitments, and even a custom facility for fat geezers or whippets!
try: https://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/

On e bay there is a lot XS 650 . shocks
I have stock rear and bought cheap tire
MAXXIS Close to cheapest one available I am On the second one Now
I will continue buy that if I can find it.
Tire flexes I don't know if it is new technology or what
and suspension does the rest .. Grip is excellent
I cant find any reason buy something else. I like the setup
I would suspect an aftermarket cheap shock .Can be good enough for these bikes
With the right tire and not to sporty riding style.

The front end on the other hand is Worthless.. It is stiff and Bouncing But the handling in terms of direction control is better than if it is soft
When the handling gets worse. All over the road on an curve exit ..

Jan_P said:

The front end on the other hand is Worthless.. It is stiff and Bouncing

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I have an XS650SK (1983). This is not my experience. I get no bounce and the forks suck up the bumps pretty well. The only variation from stock is an increase to the oil level, which stiffens them just before full travel. Maybe new springs are in order for you @Jan_P.

jetmechmarty said:

I have an XS650SK (1983). This is not my experience. I get no bounce and the forks suck up the bumps pretty well. The only variation from stock is an increase to the oil level, which stiffens them just before full travel. Maybe new springs are in order for you @Jan_P.

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My front forks work really well too but they have been shortened an inch and I am running cut-down Harley springs.