Shocking ineptitude

Fitting new parts proves to be a costly exercise for Maynard

Irealised over time that my rear shocks were worn out. In shopping for new ones I learned that many shocks are pricey. As unspectacularly as I ride, I do not need an over-achieving pair of shock absorbers, nor do I yearn for MotoGPlevel bling.

I found that I could buy Hagon Standard shocks and have them shipped across the great water (and two-thirds of the US), all quite reasonably –