Are 82 Katana shocks rebuildable?

[pano]

The stock shocks are similar to the IKON shocks with the adjustable damping.

Can they be rebuilt?

[rphillips]

From what I've found, if they screw apart, they can be rebuilt. If welded together, as most stock shocks are, nobody will fool with them.

[feelergaugephil]

The rear shocks on the 83 Kat I am restoring CANNOT be rebuilt, they are seam welded, I just bought some progressive ones which look the part!

[pano]

Oh well, I was hoping. Thanks for the replies

[Hammered]

What exactly about your shocks are wrong? If the cartridge is in good shape and all you need are new springs then maybe. I know nothing about the shocks on a Kat but if theyre like the ones on a GS750, you can remove the top shock mount and remove the springs. Even with the predampen style. Post a pic of the shock with a close up of top and bottom, who knows.