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    #16
    Depending on the year of your GL there may or may not be a swingarm stop that will hamper you putting on a taller shock.

    I put 14" (1" over stock) on my 82 G and have put over 15000 miles on them. So far my drive-shaft and rear end is just fine. I bought them because they were sold out of the stock length and these were half off.

    I would be hesitant to raise the back by more than 1 inch though. With a shaft drive bike you are limited. Alternately you could lower the front forks in the triples, but not by too much.

    Be aware that you will change the steering geometry of the bike when you start changing the ride heights. By raising the back, (or lowing the front) you are increasing the rake which will quicken the steering, but could make the bike unstable at high speeds.

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      #17
      Originally posted by Agemax View Post
      why quote me? i dont care, its not my bike i was just answering his question.
      Only quoting because that's where the suggestions were.

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      #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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        #18
        Originally posted by Steve View Post
        Only quoting because that's where the suggestions were.

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        are you suggesting that i am suggestive?
        1978 GS1085.

        Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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          #19
          Originally posted by Agemax View Post
          are you suggesting that i am suggestive?


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          mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
          hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
          #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
          #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
          Family Portrait
          Siblings and Spouses
          Mom's first ride
          Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
          (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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