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I would like to find shocks that are an inch shorter than stock for a big GS.(GS1000E, GS1100LT) Any ideas.
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Torn & Frayed
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80 GS1100L (2) -
Which one is it? Year model?Originally posted by WayneB View PostsigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong. -
They both use the same length shock. Nearly all those big GS bikes of that era do.Torn & Frayed
79 GS1000E
80 GS1100L (2)Comment
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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"L" Shocks are shorter are they not?
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1978 GS1000C
1979 GS1000E
1980 GS1000E
2004 RoadstarComment
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No, GS1000s, early GS1100Es, and the GS1100LT all use the same shocks. Probably all the 750s of that era too. All have the same length.Torn & Frayed
79 GS1000E
80 GS1100L (2)Comment
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I am a little lost.
What bike do you have? Year? Model?
What is the length of the shock you are looking for?
Have you thought of altering the seat instead?2@ \'78 GS1000Comment
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I have a 79 GS1000EN, and a 80 GS1100LT. It's not about seat height, it's about lowering the center of gravity.Torn & Frayed
79 GS1000E
80 GS1100L (2)Comment
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What length shock do you have now? Maybe someone before you upgraded for better view!1981 gs650L
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Shocks on my son's 1981 GS750L are 12 3/8" center to center. I believe that's shorter than an E, and looking for some an inch longer.Originally posted by Rover View PostComment
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You won't find shocks short enough to lower the C.G. enough to make any difference.Originally posted by WayneB View Post
What is your goal? These bikes are basically top-heavy, there's not much you can do without some drastic sawzall surgery.
If you are trying to improve cornering ability, by the time you lower the center of gravity with shorter shocks, you will run out of cornering clearance and it won't matter.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)Comment
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It will make a difference launching on the dragstrip.Torn & Frayed
79 GS1000E
80 GS1100L (2)Comment
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Every shock of any of my bikes, or parts bikes, measure right at 12 3/4". Maybe a little past that, no doubt a metric thing.Torn & Frayed
79 GS1000E
80 GS1100L (2)Comment
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My 81 gs650L has 13 3/8 inch center to center- they don't appear to be stock. Maker's marks are unreadable, but they work well.Originally posted by XR750 View Post1981 gs650L
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