.png "Powered by vBulletin")
Any suggestions on where I can find 11" shocks for my GS1100L 80'? I currently have 12 3/4" but my legs are too short. I have not been able to locate a lowering kit either.
-
Victor Kolb
'80 GS1100L -
'85 GS550L -
'04 Bandit 1200S - gone
'02 BMW R1150 RT - gone as well
'15 Triumph Bonneville NewChurch
'17 Triumph Tiger 80 XRx -
some of us with other bikes could try measuring our shocks...but you may want look at some aftermarket shocks like Progressive. they may have them available. -
from my understanding works will make you a shock of whatever length you like. I'd reccomend trimming down your seat, and maybe buying taller shoes before you start reducing suspention travel though.You'd have to be crazy to be sane in this world -Nero
If you love it, let it go. If it comes back....... You probably highsided.
1980 GS550E (I swear it's a 550...)
1982 GS650E (really, it's a 650)
1983 GS550ES (42mpg again)
1996 Yamaha WR250 (No, it's not a 4 stroke.)
1971 Yamaha LT2 (9 horsepower of FURY.)Comment
-
Rather odd that this post "11 inch" showed up near the "Fuel Cock" post...
Anyway, you'd probably want to contact Progressive. I bet they make some shocks like this.
I assume you've determined that there won't be any tire rubbing issues with the lower shock? And there won't be any unpleasant handling issues?1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
2005 KLR685, Aztec Pink - Turd II.3, the ReReReTurdening
2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
Eat more venison.
Please provide details. The GSR Hive Mind is nearly omniscient, but not yet clairvoyant.
Celeriter equita, converteque saepe.
SUPPORT THIS SITE! DONATE TODAY!
Co-host of "The Riding Obsession" sport-touring motorcycling podcast at tro.bike!Comment
-
I'll try Progressive and see what I find there. Thanks.
I don't want to mess with the seat, it's sweet looking and feels good.
I've checked the distance betrween the tire and fender and have room to lower it so I'm not worried about rubbing. And as far as shoes, my boots work well. I wish I could find a lowering kit. I'll do a search for "works"?Victor Kolb
'80 GS1100L -
'85 GS550L -
'04 Bandit 1200S - gone
'02 BMW R1150 RT - gone as well
'15 Triumph Bonneville NewChurch
'17 Triumph Tiger 80 XRxComment
-
Cycle Recycle has 11" shocks and they are much less than Progressive shocks. Mind you the Progressive shocks are fine pieces of equipment, but balancing price and performance can always be an issue.
Here is the link:
Scroll down until you get to the 11" shocks.
-Jon16 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT with 175hp stock, no upgrades required...
13 Yamaha WR450 with FMF pipe, Baja Designs street legal kit
78 GS750E finely tuned with:
78 KZ1000 in pieces with:
Rust, new ignition, burnt valves and CLEAN carbs!
History book:
02 GSF1200S Bandit (it was awesome)
12 Aprilia Shiver 750
82 GS1100G
83 Kaw 440LTD
Comment
Comment