Replacement shock for '85 700E

[jmanz6]

I am beginning to think that the rear shock on my 700E is a bit worn and not working correctly. The adjustment knobs don't do anything anymore so I know it hasn't been working right for a while. Does anyone know of a replacement shock I can get that fits? I haven't taken it out to get an eye-to-eye measurement yet, but I am thinking there has to be something I can get to fit. May not be as easily adjustable but should be good, right? I have checked and the OEM shock is NLA from Suzuki.

[cromwell1234]

These should work, there are better options out there for more $$$, ask around the forum about fox or ohlins , im not really sure where to get the high end stuff.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/PROGRESSIVE-SUSPENSION-REAR-SPRINGS/GP_2017012_N_111+1985+200730504+600014338_10111.jcw

[jmanz6]

Sounds good but it lists as being sold as a pair. My bike has a mono-shock, I guess I will have to call them and see if they know their crap or not. A dual shock - shock will be WAY too long for sure. I will have to remove mine this weekend and get a measurement on it I guess. I don't want to spend $79 and then have to go thru the hassle to return it because they are stupid.

[Nessism]

Those Progressive shocks are not the correct ones for your bike since as you noted, you have a mono shock.

I don't know the answer to your question but measuring the length is a good start. Also, take note of any clearance issues at the ends. Lots of sport bike guys upgrade their suspension so there are tons of used CBR/GSXR/ZX type shocks that can be had for cheap. Many of these shocks have an attached remote reservior of some type though, which makes mounting difficult depending your specific application.

Good luck and keep us posted with what you find.

[jmanz6]

I just sold 2 sets of R6 and R1 rear shocks i had to use for a race car I was building too. I bet they would have worked - except for the attached reservoir. I know I have seen some that have the res remote with a hose, so maybe one of those will work.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Do not waste your money buying shocks from JCW They are low end shocks. Chck on the www.denniskirk.com site to get an idea

[Billy Ricks]

Works Performance, http://www.worksperformance.com/html/street.html .

[Nessism]

Works Performance, http://www.worksperformance.com/html/street.html .

Excellent suggestion. Now can you suggest something that doesn't cost $500.

[Billy Ricks]

Excellent suggestion. Now can you suggest something that doesn't cost $500.

Mono-shocks don't come cheap. I got lucky and was the first to come up with a very low asking price of $150 for one that was placed for sale here at the GSR.

[Griffin]

The hagon monoshock for you GS750ES is $440....




Add $179 if you want remote adjustment....