GS1100GK shocks

[BigLou]

Hi all, one of the air valves on my GK shocks broke today. I need to know if there are any good replacements out there. I need them asap as the bike is my main transportation. I am a big guys so stiff/Heavy duty shocks would be the best.

What is the length of the stock shock btw?

Thanks

Lou

[Nessism]

Partsnmore.com has good prices on shocks, and the springs are stiff so they should suit you. The bushing are reputed to be pretty crappy but Basscliff has a tutorial on how to replace them when the time comes.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

For those MDI/EMGO shocks, you'll want to replace the foam rubber bushings...



...with something more substantial, like these...

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=BK_6501115_0062934637

If you can, keep the sleeves from the old shocks or fab some new ones. You may have to trim the new bushings to fit and/or drill out the inside diameter.

I found these bushings at my local AutoZone too, but in a different package...



A few more shots...












Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[kochic]

Hi,
i have a pair of stock 1982 GS1100G shocks.
15$ + shipping.
Marc

[SKD]

i have to laugh everytime i hear "get shocks at partsnmore", every single time i go to that site they are out of stock and i have sent them about 15 emails to let me know when they have them and nothing.

[BigLou]

Hi,
i have a pair of stock 1982 GS1100G shocks.
15$ + shipping.
Marc

pm sent thanks

[BassCliff]

i have to laugh everytime i hear "get shocks at partsnmore", every single time i go to that site they are out of stock and i have sent them about 15 emails to let me know when they have them and nothing.

Hi,

FWIW, there are other places online that sell those shocks. I got mine from Cycle Recycle II, but I paid a few dollars more.

http://www.hvccycle.com/mdischocks.htm

http://www.loudfastugly.com/chrmandacc/MDI/mdi.htm

I think Parts-n-More has the best price. That could be why they are out of stock all the time.

Why would you want to replace 30 year old shocks with another set of 30 year old shocks? Just wondering.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[salty_monk]

I have a set of heavy duty "progressive" brand springs for sale if you can get hold of some shock bodies. They were on sale for about $140 I believe.

I'm 165lb & use the stock ones on the lowest setting so these should be right for you

[BigLou]

just a bump, the wife made an executive decision and we are going with new shocks. Anyone know what the proper length is for a GK?

[Nessism]

just a bump, the wife made an executive decision and we are going with new shocks. Anyone know what the proper length is for a GK?

Tape measure?

To measure it to know.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I'm not exactly sure, but the GK shocks are probably 340mm (13.25 inches), 330mm (13 inches) at the least. Measure eye to eye (eye to clevis? bolt to bolt?) to be sure.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[salty_monk]

I would recommend thevprogressivesxat the price they are at in the sale right now if you're going with new unless Z1 has the Ikons in stock in the right length etc, then go for those...