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    will these rear shocks fit my bike??

    I understand the GS400 was a canadian built bike and the US got the GS450 instead. Just wondering if these will still fit my bike.
    http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Suzuki-GS450-1980-1983-Rear-Shocks-/170790358173?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash =item27c3e60c9d&vxp=mtr

    #2
    They would probably fit if both bikes are eye to eye.

    They look like the Emgo shocks sold for GSes, they are extremely stiff, and the grommets don't work.
    I don't think anyone has been happy with them.
    Save up for some real shocks.
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      #3
      I agree with tkent, those are the cheapie Emgo shocks. The only people happy with them (once the bushings are replaced) are big fellas who ride two-up a lot. If you're close to normal sized and riding solo, they'll bounce yer arse clean off'n the seat.
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      HONDA: 1981 CB900F Super Sport
      KAWASAKI: 1981 KZ550A-2; 1984 ZX750A-2 (aka GPZ750); 1984 KZ700A-1
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        #4
        Ill be riding solo mainly, but. I am a bigger guy at 5'10 210#'s and will be riding 2 up quite a bit once I replace the shocks. (Mine are competely done and its just the springs working)

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          #5
          What type of shocks should I be looking at?

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            #6
            The least expensive that are good are probably Hagons, around $200.
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              #7
              Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
              The least expensive that are good are probably Hagons, around $200.
              Or Progressives, which are about the same price as the Hagons. Go to Z1 Enterprises for the Progressives.

              Either one of those two brands will work fine and won't break the bank.
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              SUZUKI:
              1978 GS1000E; 1980 GS1000G; 1982 GS650E; 1982 GS1100G; 1982 GS1100E; 1985 GS700ES
              HONDA: 1981 CB900F Super Sport
              KAWASAKI: 1981 KZ550A-2; 1984 ZX750A-2 (aka GPZ750); 1984 KZ700A-1
              YAMAHA: 1983 XJ750RK Seca

              Free speech is the foundation of an open society. Each time a society bans a word or phrase it deems “offensive”, it chips away at that very foundation upon which it was built.

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                #8
                I've had both the Hagon's and the Progressives and feel the Hagon's are a step up, but that was for my 1000 and not a 400. But you can't go wrong with either one. A real nice upgrade for your bike. Have you done anything with the front fork springs?
                Rob
                1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                  #9
                  nothing done to the front springs. they seem to be great.

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                    #10
                    I see your in victoria as well

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