Are 81 and 82 650 shock's the same. And other shock ?

[Guest]

This is the adjustable dampening at the top of the shock, shock. The part number's are different for the 81 and 82 GS 650 G's. But the 81 has a chrome dial top, and the 82 has a black. Surely they would be the same shock,,,I'm guessing. I'm thinking the difference is because of the chrome/black adjuster.

Anyone know for sure. Or at least want to back up my guess.

Also. These newly acquired shock's I got has the foam dampener, foamy thingy,, like a bump stop on it. It was falling apart so I took it off. Should I maybe split a grommet and put on there, or don't worry about it. Thanks.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Yes, the shocks will fit. But I'm not familiar with your "foam thingy".

If you're looking for new shocks, there is a list in your "mega-welcome". Progressive, Hagon, YSS, etc, make decent shocks to fit our old bikes.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Quick Cal]

Hi,

Yes, the shocks will fit. But I'm not familiar with your "foam thingy".



BassCliff

Here's a pic of the foam thingy. It's on the shaft. It's some kind of isolator.

These are not my shocks though. I borrowed the pic from ebay.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Are those there just in case the shock bottoms out?


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[koolaid_kid]

Yes, those are bumpers in case the shock comes close to bottoming out. If they are not there a resounding metal clang would be heard instead.

[Quick Cal]

Yes, those are bumpers in case the shock comes close to bottoming out. If they are not there a resounding metal clang would be heard instead.

So do you think I should try to put a grommet on there. Or don't worry about it.

[hampshirehog]

Unless you 20 stone or intend leaping the Grand Canyon there's not too much to worry about. I would just bung a bit of rubber in there - door stop with a hole drilled through would be fine.