1980 GS1000G shock bushings

[Guest]

Are these not replaceable? Mine are rotted (one is completely gone) and I am trying to avoid having to spend big bucks on new shocks before the bike is even running, and according to the parts fiche it Suzuki doesn't sell a replacement- they are only included with the shocks.

Does that mean they can't be replaced? If they can, anyone know where to get them?

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I think it is possible to modify the bushings used for the foot pegs if you have access to a drill press and a bearing press.

For example, I ordered part# 09319-10008 for my bike (yours uses the same part number) and the outside diameter seems the same as the shock eye but the inside diameter needs to be drilled out a little to fit the 12mm shock stud. I haven't had a chance to borrow a drill press to try and fit them yet. I've been using rubber bushings on my cheap MDI shocks. I replace the rubber bushings every time I replace the rear tire.



I till have to drill out the I.D. of the rubber bushings a little bit to make everything fit. And they wear out after 10,000 miles or so.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Agemax]

you can buy sets of universal bushes for motorcycle shocks on ebay, like this one......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHOCK-ABSORBER-BUSHES-FOR-MOTORCYCLES-steel-insert-14mm-ID-/300906055746?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item460f660842

just search for "motorcycle shock bushes" and it brings up loads of different listings

[BluePlateSpecial]

Cool, thanks fellas.