GS450L Rear Shock Absorber Rated weight?

[syafi]

How strong should the absorber be?
When I drop the bike last month 1 of the absorber became an L shape, no use at all.

Now I change the absorber and it is rated at 200kg shock. But it feel too stiff. If i ride 2 person it is very confortable, but i usually ride alone for 100miles each week. the stiff absorber make me tired

What is the actual or recommended weight should i get the absorber?

200kg is about 444 pound~

[Anonymous]

Does your shock have a stepped preload adjustment? Look for a stepped collar at the bottom of the spring that can be turned.

[syafi]

Do you mean this in the picture?


So Rotating the thing will make it softer ?

Thanks for your advice

[ccratin]

It is on it's softest setting right now, so you're not going to be able to help with preload adjustment on it.

[syafi]

I tried to change it, its become harder ever as you said Then I must buy the new one )


These absorber are quite cheap only 20USD. so i guess ok to throw for a better & safer riding.

What weight I should buy? what is the original rear absorber weight they use.

[ccratin]

Judging from the picture, it looks like the coil spring on the replacement is quite a bit heavier than what's on my bikes. If you are finding new shocks for $20, that may be part of the issue that they just aren't good quality. I've never seen a spec for the the rated weight of the factory shocks, so sorry I can't help you there. Shocks here in the states from most motorcycle parts houses are significantly more per pair than that. Good luck!

[syafi]

Yes the spring is larger then my original also, Its OEM so its cheap.

hope someone know the weight or better yet, tell me which motorcycle model rear absorber i can use instead because telling them GS450 they just shake their head and say sorry cant get those ....

[IanFrancisco]

I dont't know what part of the world you are in but the UK has many aftermarket parts for the GS450 still. Try this link.

http://www.lm-spares.co.uk/acatalog/Suzuki_Rear_Shocks.html

[syafi]

I am in Malaysia, The price in the store you mention is out of my reach ....