Probably a really dumb question about shocks

[Guest]

I have a gs450l with eye to eye shocks. I'm looking at a set of eye to clevis replacements. Is there anything special I would have to do to mount this kind of shock?

Thanks!!

[Toasty]

If the bike uses eye to eye shocks why do you want eye to clevis? Unless you're swapping swing arms they won't fit.

[Tamara]

If the bike uses eye to eye shocks why do you want eye to clevis? Unless you're swapping swing arms they won't fit.

I can get a nice looking used pair to replace my worn out shocks but the lower attachment is a clevis design.

[Toasty]

You can see if a welder would be willing to cut off the clevis and weld on an eye mount. There isn't a safe way to do it by making an adapter...

It would be cheaper to buy the correct ones though, it doesn't need to cost a lot. Even the cheap Emgo shocks Dime City Cycles (and all over eBay) are better than worn out 30yr old shocks.

[cowboyup3371]

It will be smarter and easier in the long run to buy the correct ones.

[bwringer]

You can see if a welder would be willing to cut off the clevis and weld on an eye mount. There isn't a safe way to do it by making an adapter...

It would be cheaper to buy the correct ones though, it doesn't need to cost a lot. Even the cheap Emgo shocks Dime City Cycles (and all over eBay) are better than worn out 30yr old shocks.

Welding on a pressurized shock body containing oil would be a bad idea. A very bad idea.