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rkjjeep
GS550ES Shock alternative
I have a 1986 GS550ES with a replacement WORKS shock. Minor oil leak at reservoir. Is there a good alternative? Thanks.Tags: None
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rkjjeep
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Originally posted by rkjjeep View PostI have a 1986 GS550ES with a replacement WORKS shock. Minor oil leak at reservoir. Is there a good alternative? Thanks.Ed
To measure is to know.
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UncleMike
Yeah, you've got a great replacement for what I believe is considered an undersprung stock unit.
Get it rebuilt and enjoy.
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rkjjeep
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You might want to try the search function but I don't think anything is a direct bolt-on - the reservoir is often the sticking point.Ed
To measure is to know.
Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection
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rkjjeep
Ed - thanks. Searches yielded some reference to GSXR shocks but when you go to sights like WORKS you see that GSXR shocks are all diff lengthe depending on engine size.
The WORKS sight shows my shock as 13" eye to eye - same as SV650. I'd actually prefer a non reservoir shock - this will be an occasional rider showpiece kinda bike. I'll try a cheap take off SV shock and report back.
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