Suspension mods?

[RonMoropito]

I have a 1980 - GS-1000G, with original rear shocks. The bike has approx. 170,000 kms and the suspension is beating me up on rough roads. Has anyone had good results with aftermarket shocks, like Progressive or Koni? Also, has any one tried cartridge emulators for the front forks, if they even make them for something this old? I'd like to keep the bike looking as stock as possible to continue with my "Collector" status which gives great discounts on insurance here in British Columbia. Switching to more modern front forks might be possible if they look much like the originals. Any ideas??

[almarconi]

I've got progressive fork spring and shocks on my bike. Makes a world of difference over the worn out stock units.

[posplayr]

I have a 1980 - GS-1000G, with original rear shocks. The bike has approx. 170,000 kms and the suspension is beating me up on rough roads. Has anyone had good results with aftermarket shocks, like Progressive or Koni? Also, has any one tried cartridge emulators for the front forks, if they even make them for something this old? I'd like to keep the bike looking as stock as possible to continue with my "Collector" status which gives great discounts on insurance here in British Columbia. Switching to more modern front forks might be possible if they look much like the originals. Any ideas??

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[Skateguy50]

I know KMs are more than miles... but still thats a lot of miles even after the conversion. Nice to know they keep on going like that.

I think the progressive upgrades is what most do as a base level, even buying some less used oems would be an improvement at those miles.

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