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SHocks & Exhaust back at Z1

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These shocks would likely work for the G models with eye to eye. 1/4" short but not a big deal in my opinion.

I think you'd have to either replace the top eye bush with one from Suzuki or shim it down with some 1/2" pipe or similar as I believe top mount on S is 12mm not 14mm.

$60 puts them ahead of the MDI's if they work anywhere near as well.....

They also have V&H's back in stock for 1100 through to 750.

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The shocks are for a H1 Kawasaki at about 383lbs and you want to use them on a G model? I think they would too over loaded, GS650G=470lbs: GS850G=558lbs: GS1000G=551lbs: GS1100G=544lbs.
 
Good point Graham. They could be a bit flimsy on a G model of any size.
 
Hmm... so what happens when you put a 250lb person on a Kawasaki then... that shocks going to be as overloaded as one on a GS with my 160lb butt on it... :D

As with all suspension you have to figure it out for weight. The shaft etc looked to be of welded construction & similar size to Suzuki stock, same as MDI, same as progressive etc.

If you're not happy with it - don't buy a set! Same for everyone else, you make your own choices & decisions.
The guys at Z1 may have a maximum GVW for those shocks but I doubt it.....

For $60 I don't think it's a big risk to try - they are sure to be better than a knackered 30 year old shock with no damping left....
 
Why can't V&H's make exhaust for us 650 guys?? I don't think it'd be that hard to change the gap between the cylinders :mad:
 
Can't you get a 750 one & bend it yourself? The 850/1000G require you to make up a mounting spacer for the back end anyway.....
 
salty_monk said:
Can't you get a 750 one & bend it yourself? The 850/1000G require you to make up a mounting spacer for the back end anyway.....
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I've thought about it, but I haven't done the research to see the difference in gap yet.
 
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