I have Hagons on my small Honda.. what's a good pair of rear shocks ??

[sav0r (CL MotoTech)]

I still do RFY's occasionally, and I have way too many parts for the RFY's as well as a few sets just on my shelf.

However, after the pandemic the supply chain never recovered. The guy I made arrangements with to buy from stopped selling them. Shortly there after I go frustrated and started turning the work way. At some point I am going to list all those parts for sale for cents on the dollar and somebody will be able to build some good shocks if they know what they are doing.

I have designed and even made many of the parts for my own dual shock setup for vintage bikes. RD is where I'd start. I need to get my CNC lathe going, which would allow me to make the many round parts needed for a damper. This is really my vision of where I want to go with that stuff. A 100% USA made set of dampers, hopefully at a reasonable price but have some customizable options not available through like YSS.

We finished moving my mothers stuff and the estate is mostly settled at this point. So I am back to work in a reasonable capacity. I am lot less strained with travel and those types of things now.

[grcamna3]

I still do RFY's occasionally, and I have way too many parts for the RFY's as well as a few sets just on my shelf.

However, after the pandemic the supply chain never recovered. The guy I made arrangements with to buy from stopped selling them. Shortly there after I go frustrated and started turning the work way. At some point I am going to list all those parts for sale for cents on the dollar and somebody will be able to build some good shocks if they know what they are doing.

I have designed and even made many of the parts for my own dual shock setup for vintage bikes. RD is where I'd start. I need to get my CNC lathe going, which would allow me to make the many round parts needed for a damper. This is really my vision of where I want to go with that stuff. A 100% USA made set of dampers, hopefully at a reasonable price but have some customizable options not available through like YSS.

We finished moving my mothers stuff and the estate is mostly settled at this point. So I am back to work in a reasonable capacity. I am lot less strained with travel and those types of things now.

Chris,do you have a set of RFY's to sell,which will work good on my RD250 ?
I've always liked the look of them.
I read that they have Lot's of(too much?)compression damping stock..

[sav0r (CL MotoTech)]

I don't think I do. We would need softer springs for that bike. I will look when I am in the shop in a bit.

Too much compression damping is not an issue they have. Too stiff a springs certainly is.

[grcamna3]

I don't think I do. We would need softer springs for that bike. I will look when I am in the shop in a bit.

Too much compression damping is not an issue they have. Too stiff a springs certainly is.

I understand.
I'm 200lbs,and I normally like using straight-rate(soft is better)shock springs,when I can get them;I'm able to gradually add preload w/o hitting the 'hard spot' usually experienced with dual-rate springs.

Chris, Can I purchase a certain pair of these RFY's and send them to you to be worked-on ?

[sav0r (CL MotoTech)]

Send me a PM with what you're looking for.

[grcamna3]

Send me a PM with what you're looking for.

The YSS that Mark posted look very good,and I like their style.

I measured the shock towers/posts on my RD250 and they're 14mm O.D.
The chrome Repro shocks the seller installed are 325mm/12.75" eye-eye.

I would like to get a pair of them with a light enough set of springs to make it comfortable on the lowest preload setting.

I'll send you a PM.

[irk_miller]

I run the RE302 YSS on my RD.  It's a non-rebuildable shock, but a bit cheaper than the rebuildable stuff YSS makes that fit.  I like the shocks a lot. 

[grcamna3]

Chris found some Worx Performance shocks which came off a 74' Ducati 750 which had a dry weight of 401lbs.,although I'm not sure if the springs are light enough,plus they haven't been rebuilt.
Might be ok.

[grcamna3]

I purchased these used Works Performance 'Tracker' rear shocks.

I don't think there are any kits available,but I'll keep my eyes open for parts.
I'm sure these are much better than RFY's.