Marzocchi Shocks- CB specific:work with GS?

[BigD_83]

There is a set of Marzocchi ET85 shocks for sale on EBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marzocchi-ET-85-Adjustable-Rear-Shocks-Your-CB900-/150838792032?hash=item231eb14f60&item=150838792032&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

The auction has them listed for CB900, but they are eye to eye, and approximately the right length for a GS650 (330mm). The problem is, I do not have enough experience to know if the bushing size will be direct plug and play.

Any thoughts as to what I might expect from these, both fit and performance-wise compared to other favorite shocks? Do these seem like a good bet at $200?

[TheCafeKid]

They will NOT be plug and play.

The top bushing will generally need sleeved (shrunk down) and the bottom bushing will need enlarged. GS are 12mm ID top and bottom IIRC

[BigD_83]

Thanks, TCK.

The CB mounts are something like 14 and 10mm right? I recall reading about it at one point, so I can probably search it out again.

Any feelings on how much trouble it would be to convert? Anything special about the bushing rubber one would have to pay attention to?

[Big T]

Yo0u'd have to check with Marzocchi and see if they have the bushings you need. They may have to be pressed in/out