YSS rear shocks for '79gs1k

[garyS-NJ]

I got it apart anyway maybe i buy my Xmas present early. I pretty much decided on YSS rear shocks but they have several models and hard to get in the USA.. thoughts on the value to going with their more expensive shocks? And what about international ebay vs buying from their USA distributor (I have one about 1.5 hrs from me...)

[salty_monk]

Decent shocks make a difference… the best serve to show up the front end though - you should upgrade to cartridge emulators on the front as well.

[garyS-NJ]

Decent shocks make a difference… the best serve to show up the front end though - you should upgrade to cartridge emulators on the front as well.

Yes. I did the racetech cartridge emulators with sonic springs and love it but picked 1.0 springs and at 160 lbs I've almost no sag so I need to go lighter.

[salty_monk]

Yeah at that weight you want the 0.9's I think. With the cartridge emulator you don't need to be "over sprung" to prop up the front end during braking etc. I used to run 0.8's at about the same weight but it was a little softer than I would have liked.

[Dogma]

I have fully adjustable YSS on my 1000G. They pair nicely with the emulators. I don't regret the spend even slightly. Everything cheaper was just the shock version of a simple damper rod fork. Drilled holes in a piston. Too harsh when they need to be compliant, and too mushy when they need to be firm. You can definitely spend more than you will for the YSS, but they are the most cost effective step up onto the next level of shocks that I could find.

I have YSS RG 362-235 TRCL, independently adjustable compression, rebound, preload and 10mm of length.

Not sure those dimensions are correct for the chain drive. Call the American distributor. They'll ask some questions about you and the bike and how you ride. They'll configure the shock's internals for you. Don't try to order from a catalog.

[Rob S.]

I went with Racetech .9 a few years ago, should have gone with 1.0, maybe even 1.1. 165 lbs at the time.

(11EZ)

[Nessism]

YSS was on my short list, back when I was looking to buy for my KZ750. They have a distributor here in the USA, but they maintain a very low profile.

There have been a few members here over the years with their shocks, and I've never read a bad review.

[kochic]

I have two gs1000 with YSS rg362 shocks, one set bought from a UK seller and the other set from a friend, really decent shocks for the prices, fully adjustable, rebuildable.I would buy another set if needed.
Marc

[garyS-NJ]

I went with Racetech .9 a few years ago, should have gone with 1.0, maybe even 1.1. 165 lbs at the time.

(11EZ)

Your experience here is odd because I have the 1.0kg/mm and at 160 lbs I get almost no sag. Dan had 0.8 at his 160lbs and suggested I go down to 0.9kg... did you look at your static sag? And travel after riding and braking hard? (I use a zip tie to see max deflection).

[garyS-NJ]

I went on the YSS website and they list only the economy shock and the Z series shock (just rebound damp adjust which may mean compression and rebound single damp adjuster). The 335mm G series shock comes up for a gsx14 which is never heard of but I guess I will email them to verify the range of damping with the G series shock will cover the appropriate spring rate.

[Rob S.]

...did you look at your static sag? And travel after riding and braking hard?

No, I never did any such objective measurements. Strictly 'seat of the pants' feelings.

[RichDesmond]

Your experience here is odd because I have the 1.0kg/mm and at 160 lbs I get almost no sag. Dan had 0.8 at his 160lbs and suggested I go down to 0.9kg... did you look at your static sag? And travel after riding and braking hard? (I use a zip tie to see max deflection).

How much static preload did you set them up with during the install?

[salty_monk]

I measured mine. It was on the upper end of what was acceptable hence my recommendation to go up to the 0.9. I try not to run too much preload if possible. Always better to get the right spring rate, preload is just a crutch really