85 gs1150

[animalcracker]

rea r shock weak not rebuildable, dealer no part#, aftermarket high $ do i have other options thanks

[rustybronco]

used ? or maybe a member may have some for sale, check parts for sale area

[lhanscom]

Good luck, I had 2 that were exactly the same. If you're feeling adventurous you can take the spring off, heat it up, and collapse a couple of the coils, then make a spacer to fill the gap left by the shorter spring. This will raise the spring rate. You can also go to a junk yard and look for shocks that match the length and connection style. If you want a higher spring rate, look for a thicker wire, or fewer coils in the spring.

[Carter Turk]

I have two stock 84 1150 boingers.

I payed $35 for one off of Dragbike. I'd like to get my money back, but if you want them there both yours including preload and dampening adjusters for $20 + shipping. Maybe you could mess with them and come up with something.

I lso have an 99 Bandit 12 shock in nice shape I paid $35 for, but the length is 12" eye to eye and I did not know how to change the dog bone linkage etc to make it work.