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rear shock question once again !!

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It's not meant for mono-shock bikes. There aren't many options for the GS Full-Floater models. I have a '97 GSXR shock I plan on adapting to my 700. It's about 1.5" too short so I'll use a block of aluminum and create the correct mount on the bottom of the GSXR shock for the GS swingarm. It will bolt into the lower mount of the new shock.
 
Billy, I was just checking the shock application table for Suzukis on the Works Performance site and noticed something interesting. The shock length given for the 83-85 GS750E/ES (and presumably the equivalent GS700E/ES) is 13.25", which is matched by one other Suzuki: the 99-02 SV650. I therefore wonder if the SV650 shock would be a possible replacement for the GS750/700E/ES, with the one possible concern that the SV650 has about a 100lb lighter dry weight (less damping?). Also, aftermarket shocks (Ohlin, Works Performance, Fox?) have been a common upgrade for the SV650, which makes me wonder if there might be some on SV650's in the boneyards. What do you think, Billy?

BTW, the Works Performance application table lists the GS1150 shock length as 13"........same as the Hayabusa. Might the Hayabusa be a suitable monoshock donor, assuming end fittings, etc. are the same?

BB
 
is someone know where i can find a detail description of the original rear shock of gsx 1100e/1150e ?


the lenght,the dampening ,mesure from eye to eye ect......
 
the only thing I found in the service manual is the rear whell travel :115 mm or 4.5 in.
 
If the SV650 shock can be made to fit then you will be okay. The only thing is that the 650 shock is quite a poor piece of equipment so everybody puts in another one. I don't recall which Suzuki the replacements come off of but you should be able to figure that out with a bit of searching.

Steve
 
srivett2 said:
If the SV650 shock can be made to fit then you will be okay. The only thing is that the 650 shock is quite a poor piece of equipment so everybody puts in another one. I don't recall which Suzuki the replacements come off of but you should be able to figure that out with a bit of searching.

Steve
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Steve, I assumed that most replacements are aftermarket for the SV650. Also, although the SV650 suspension generally has the reputaion of being that bike's weak point, I had hoped that the shock might be a little better than the 22 year-old OE unit, with shot rebound damping, in my GS. :lol:

BB
 
Simon,
The SV shock has the same type lower mount as the GSXR shocks. My thought by using the shorter GSXR shock is that I can machine a piece to bolt into the GSXR shock that will make up for ride height and transition into the proper lower mount. A well designed piece to bolt to the GSXR shock might be marketable. A ride height adjuster could be incorporated into it easily. It would open up the option of using quality aftermarket dampers that should have more than enough range of adjustment to suit our bikes. Different weight springs aren't a problem to get.

A Hayabusa shock might be damped and sprung about right for 1150 models. The same adapter piece I'm talking about machining would work for the 1150 as well.
 
Billy Ricks said:
Simon,
The SV shock has the same type lower mount as the GSXR shocks. My thought by using the shorter GSXR shock is that I can machine a piece to bolt into the GSXR shock that will make up for ride height and transition into the proper lower mount. A well designed piece to bolt to the GSXR shock might be marketable. A ride height adjuster could be incorporated into it easily. It would open up the option of using quality aftermarket dampers that should have more than enough range of adjustment to suit our bikes. Different weight springs aren't a problem to get.

A Hayabusa shock might be damped and sprung about right for 1150 models. The same adapter piece I'm talking about machining would work for the 1150 as well.
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Billy,
That sounds very interesting! :D The ride height adjuster would presumably allow compensation for different shock lengths, which would really open up the range of shock choices. I notice the Works Performance application chart lists different lengths for different GSXR models, and even different lengths for different years within a particular model. It sure would be nice to get a decent shock into the old girl (not a Freudian comment!) and get back some of the handling that has faded away over the years. I have got the front upgraded with a fork overhaul and Progressive springs......now to control that wayward rear! :D

BB
 
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