Gs1100e suspension advise

[Guest]

I’ve heard of people swapping bandit front end and swing arm on to a 1100e fairly easy. I’m just wondering if it’s that much of a upgrade to handling? Ive put sonic springs and stainless brake lines that individually go to each caliper. Still getting around to a decent set of rear shocks that won’t break the bank!

Thanks Curtis

[Nessism]

The bike handles pretty well stock. How hard are you pushing it? Track days? Grinding stuff around corners?

I think one of the big advantages of upgrading the forks and suspension would be in allowing larger wheels/tires and better brakes.

[steve murdoch]

Just my opinion but a Sonic spring upgrade and the better performance from steel lines are not far off a Bandit set of forks.
The stock swingarm on an 1100E is excellent.
Have you looked at Hagon Shocks? They have many options.

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?246742-New-Hagon-shocks&highlight=GS1000+and+hagon

[curt4]

Thanks for the response!! I’m not pushing it hard definitely no track days just normal street riding and by normal I mean NOT trying to get a knee down every turn! I know normal is totally subjective to everyone. I’ll have to give them a shout thanks for the heads up I’m pretty sure the rear shocks are the ones that came off the assembly line so it’s time for a upgrade!

[curt4]

I just saw rfy shocks from and company called cl Moto tech that looks like he sets up the shock for you? Has anyone tried those out? They are also around the same price as hagons.

[steve murdoch]

A Search will turn up many threads on the CLMoto shocks.
Mostly positive reviews.

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?250221-Ohlin-Chinese-knock-off-Shocks&highlight=livengood

[curt4]

Thanks for that I saw a lot of opinions on them I’m definitely going with hagons I think they may hold up a little better since they are not a cheap Chineseium base then over hauled. Just my opinion ive never had good luck with stuff like that!