suspension upgrades

by Hario Sat 24 Nov 2012, 4:40 pm

Hi All

what sort of suspension upgrades are common on the cb5?

I figure i will get hagons for the rear, so im wondering mainly about the front. I was thinking about cartridge emulators or possibly a simple fork swap, ever hear much/anything about this being done?

by Murray Sun 25 Nov 2012, 12:22 pm

I have hagon rear shocks and also hagon uprated springs up front.
Seems to work for me,and the race lads use the same set up so it can't be that bad.

by Hario Mon 26 Nov 2012, 12:33 pm

How do you find the hagon fork springs, was there much improvement in handling?

I think the race guys do use the standard hagon stuff, but they arent allow to upgrade their bikes otherwise im sure they would be rocking the ohlins

I think cartridge emulators are the best upgrade you can put in damper rod forks, but im not sure if it would be necissary really

by JtheB Sat 08 Dec 2012, 1:04 pm

Hagon multirate front springs, slightly heavier fork oil (have to check, but 10w I think) and Hagon shocks at the back.
Massive, massive difference, especially at the front.

by flashs Mon 04 Feb 2013, 2:32 am

For my trip bike (CB500to Africa) I had Hagons at the rear (fitted with 20kg springs at no extra coast) to take the weight.......and up front, fitted Hagon progressive springs (but BMW K100's) which were a fraction stiffer than CB500's, and fitted straight in..... all worked perfectly for me, fully overloaded Rolling Eyes