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    #1

    Can someone ID these?

    They were on my 82 Katana 1000 when I bought it, but they have no markings whatsoever and I would like to get them rebuilt.....





    Thanks!
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    #2
    My guess is Fox.
    Last edited by Nessism; 02-21-2009, 12:02 AM.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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      #3
      Those springs look like dual heavy duty Progressive. The shocks themselves????
      1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
      1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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        #4
        Ed,

        I guessed Fox as well, but I really have no idea. Any ideas as to where to get them serviced?

        Thanks for the suggestions!

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          #5
          Those are Fox Street Shocks......I have a similar set on my bike as well. Best place to rebuild them is Thor Lawson's shop (even the Fox factory guys recommend him for the vintage stuff).

          http://ltthor.home.comcast.net/~ltthor/forsale.html


          Do they feel 'sacked out'? If they aren't leaking oil, make sure they have proper air pressure (200psi) and try, before sending them off. Mine have not needed service as yet, being low mile, but I hear he does a good job.

          Tony.
          '82 GS1100E



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            #6
            They do leak a little oil, but don't feel mushy yet. Would like to get it taken care of before the shaft becomes scored or damaged any other way. Besides, who knows what they look like inside?

            Thanks for the link, those prices seem pretty reasonable.

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              #7
              Great link for Thor Lawson's shop. I have 4 sets of vintage fox shocks and finding a parts source is wonderful to keep them alive.

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                #8
                If they are leaking, it's a safe bet they need attention. I'll probably send mine in too before too long, if I don't go with something else.

                4 sets Old Colt? These are getting pretty hard to find, and fetch a lot of $$, esp the piggyback ones. Do let us know how you guys make out, in dealing with this shop.

                Tony.
                '82 GS1100E



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