I need to replace the rear shocks on my old GS. I am looking between Progressive's and Icons but am having trouble finding the appropriate part numbers and finding the cheapest place to buy them.
Help?
Help?
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GS750T Rear Shock Suggestions
- Thread starter cloudbreakmd
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Z1 Enterprise!
Z1 Enterprise!
I put progressives on my "T" from Z1. Let me find my link.
Post #132
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?216696-82GS750T-Seal-T-M-Gear-Shift-Oil/page4
Ed
Z1 Enterprise!
I put progressives on my "T" from Z1. Let me find my link.
Post #132
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?216696-82GS750T-Seal-T-M-Gear-Shift-Oil/page4
Ed
I was looking for something that handled well when pushed but had a firm ride.
Can you please confirm the shock length and model number please?
I wanted these shocks and was able to fund them from my temporary travel to Holloman AFB, NM. AS you can see by my thread, I bought my V&H/4-1 Pipe around the same time.
It's a firm ride and you can adjust the shocks as needed. Call them if you intend to move forward; they're very helpful.
http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDe...Shocks+12-series+13"+12-1204B&item=PS12-1204B
Ed
It's a firm ride and you can adjust the shocks as needed. Call them if you intend to move forward; they're very helpful.
http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDe...Shocks+12-series+13"+12-1204B&item=PS12-1204B
Ed
Moderately harsh.
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Progressive
Progressive
Pics of my TZ with new shocks.
These fit 1980-83 GS750.
Ed
EDIT: My favorite pic from Southern New Mexico
Progressive
Pics of my TZ with new shocks.
These fit 1980-83 GS750.
Ed
EDIT: My favorite pic from Southern New Mexico
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Steve
GS Whisperer
We put Hagon shocks on my wife's bike last year. She really likes them.
I have taken her bike around the block a few times, I like the way it rides.
We don't have any roads in the immediate vicinity to check ultimate "handling", but I'm sure they will do fine.
When I ordered them, they were cheaper than Progressives. Order them from Dave Quinn Motorcycles.
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I have taken her bike around the block a few times, I like the way it rides.
We don't have any roads in the immediate vicinity to check ultimate "handling", but I'm sure they will do fine.
When I ordered them, they were cheaper than Progressives. Order them from Dave Quinn Motorcycles.
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I ended up ordering a set of Progressive shocks. Ofcourse I forgot to order the shock spring tool so despite having the shocks already arrive... I cannot install them.
Oh I meant the spring compressor to load the springs into the shocks.
S
SVSooke
Guest
http://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...shock-spring-without-special-tools&highlight= some other ways than spending large $$.
I'm still confused. Why did you have to compress the spring? The units are preassembled at Z1 based on the conversation you have with a Specialist. Should be plug and play (so to speak) install. Well worth the price if you can afford it.
Ed
Ed
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Guest
Guest
Uh Ed, when we installed your shocks, the springs weren't on them yet. You went to the restroom and when you got out I had already installed your springs remember lol. Your springs were a bit easier to install then mine were, I got the stiffer springs. didn't need a spring compressor. I just held the shock in a vise and grabbed the top of the spring and pulled down on the spring until I could slip in the retainer. It was that simple Cloudbreakmd lol.
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I ordered the HD springs as well. It's ok I bought the tool already. Pics to follow in my build thread.
What The Heck, Bill?????
What The Heck, Bill?????
Bill,
I went looking for a spring for my oil filter...remember? I forgot to bring it and had to fine a suitable sub till I got home and made the next oil change. Bathroom break...meh, I don't think so Batman!
Sorry bud, I wasn't around to install my shocks cause Bill just has a hankering for working on these bikes. He even had a crime scene with the front forks on my "T" draining the fork oil. Nevermind.
Yes, please post pics.
Ed
What The Heck, Bill?????
Bill,
I went looking for a spring for my oil filter...remember? I forgot to bring it and had to fine a suitable sub till I got home and made the next oil change. Bathroom break...meh, I don't think so Batman!
Sorry bud, I wasn't around to install my shocks cause Bill just has a hankering for working on these bikes. He even had a crime scene with the front forks on my "T" draining the fork oil. Nevermind.
Yes, please post pics.
Ed
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Guest
Guest
Oh my bad, I just knew you were gone for a bit lol. Don't forget I turned 60 since then LMAO.
