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jwhelan65
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reddirtrider
Originally posted by jwhelan65 View PostHmm..wondering if will fit the 85 700???
As for the Ducati unit Dan did you use the GS spring or the Ducati spring? I used the GS spring and the dust cover so when I mounted it upside down junk won't accumulate around the shaft.
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Forum LongTimerGSResource Superstar
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Not mounted it yet as bike is still being built but intending to use the Ducati spring.
Dan1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!
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TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/
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reddirtrider
Originally posted by salty_monk View PostNot mounted it yet as bike is still being built but intending to use the Ducati spring.
Dan
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LeeGS550E
Any idea how the Ducati's spring rate compares to the stock spring?
I searched around but never found data on the stock spring rate for the shock on my 550. It would be cool if anyone had any info on the stock spring rates for the mono shock bikes.
Right now I'm using the 550 spring on a 200x gsxr shock body. Seems to work pretty well. The gixxer spring was waaaaaayyyyy too stiff.
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reddirtrider
Originally posted by LeeGS550E View PostAny idea how the Ducati's spring rate compares to the stock spring?
I searched around but never found data on the stock spring rate for the shock on my 550. It would be cool if anyone had any info on the stock spring rates for the mono shock bikes.
Right now I'm using the 550 spring on a 200x gsxr shock body. Seems to work pretty well. The gixxer spring was waaaaaayyyyy too stiff.
The old GS shock was complety worn out so this is a fairly decent and CHEAP upgrade.
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Bad Kaw
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Big_T112
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Is the 1150 shock 300mm then or did I buy the wrong one?
Dan1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!
www.parasiticsanalytics.com
TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/
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Forum LongTimerGSResource Superstar
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That's what I thought... but I bought a 900RR shock as i saw one pretty cheap on Ebay & it is 300mm so now I am confused with either what I bought being wrong or what Big T thinks is a 900RR isn't...
The 900RR shock has compression damping on it & a cylinder so prob a better shock than the Ducati all told.
Here's some pics of the Duc shock fitted on my build thread http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=149334
Dan1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!
www.parasiticsanalytics.com
TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/
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Big_T112
the 900 RR
The 900 rr shock may be a bit shorter but it is stiffer and holds the bike up better. there is a lot less sag than with the 1150 shock. trust me it's a lot better.
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reddirtrider
Originally posted by Big_T112 View PostThe 900 rr shock may be a bit shorter but it is stiffer and holds the bike up better. there is a lot less sag than with the 1150 shock. trust me it's a lot better.
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Big_T112
lower
Yes I did not factor that in. I did want my bike a little lower but with the RR shock it still sat higher than wheb I sat on my 1150 shock. it did not go down near as far. I found it to have a superior ride.
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