Rebuild rear shocks

[Guest]

Is it possible or worthwhile to rebuild the original rear shocks? The rear shocks that I have are leaking oil.

[Big T]

No, they're not rebuildable

No, it's not worthwhile, better shocks are available

[Larry D]

This is where I got a set of Hagons for the GK. Nice folks.

http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/

[HaggisHombre]

Thank you for the info and thank you for the link Larry.

[craftsman]

If I may thread hijack a bit, can anyone share their thoughts about the quality of these rear shocks?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161133191848

Japanese Cafe Classic Motorcycle Rear Shocks Eye To Clevis 340mm Black/Chrome

Or what else is recommended for street riding? My gs750b will probably never see a track day so I just want something safe and reliable to replace the original rear shocks.

[bwringer]

If I may thread hijack a bit, can anyone share their thoughts about the quality of these rear shocks?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161133191848

Japanese Cafe Classic Motorcycle Rear Shocks Eye To Clevis 340mm Black/Chrome

Or what else is recommended for street riding? My gs750b will probably never see a track day so I just want something safe and reliable to replace the original rear shocks.

Those are the same El Cheapo shocks sold under many different brands -- MDI, Emgo, etc. and so on.

They're actually not horrible, but the springs are EXTREMELY stiff if you don't weigh at least 300 pounds or so. And the bushings that come with them are plastic garbage, so you'll want to put in some real bushings.

You can get these at least $20 cheaper, too.



The Hagons Larry mentioned are pretty much the best bang for the buck by far -- excellent quality and performance, about $200 a set.

[Dogma]

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They're actually not horrible, but the springs are EXTREMELY stiff if you don't weigh at least 300 pounds or so. And the bushings that come with them are plastic garbage, so you'll want to put in some real bushings.
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Also, overdamped. Don't waste money on them unless you're in some kind of emergency situation where you absolutely must be able to ride your 30-year old bike. In other words, don't buy them. That said, I'd been on mine for over a year. Very harsh.

[gsgeezer]

Y.S.S. works for me: http://www.yssusa.com/series-eco.html

E-302 Twin — Gas Shock Absorber

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