Rear Shock Rebuild

[dwfranke1]

can the rear shock from a 79 GS1000 be disasembled and rebuilt or is it a waste of time?
thanks
dwfranke1

[Jethro]

can the rear shock from a 79 GS1000 be disasembled and rebuilt or is it a waste of time?
thanks
dwfranke1

No, I don't believe they are serviceable at all.

[tkent02]

No, I don't believe they are serviceable at all.

They just suck, get something from this century.

[ktp1598]

Will any from a newer bike of any make bolt on? It would be great if some from a '04 or '05 cruiser or something would work! I know some of the Harley shocks would bolt on to certain KZ models.

[Big T]

Will any from a newer bike of any make bolt on? It would be great if some from a '04 or '05 cruiser or something would work! I know some of the Harley shocks would bolt on to certain KZ models.

But why would you want to do that? The Showas they put on Harleys are undersprung and wallowy.

Lots of threads on shocks here, do a search. Ikons to Ohlins, take your pick.

The GS 1000 shocks are not rebuildable.

[Guest]

Try Progressive brand. Best bang for the buck.

[salty_monk]

Or Hagons....

[Houdini]

Or IKON...

[Zooks]

We are talking about stock shocks here aren't we?

Just thought I'd check. I'd hate for a set of rebuildable shocks (like Marzocchis) to get thrown away.

[hampshirehog]

Just thought I'd check. I'd hate for a set of rebuildable shocks (like Marzocchis) to get thrown away.

Unless you threw them in my direction

[Zooks]

I've scored two pairs (Marzocchis) with two different GS's that I've bought. They are fetching good dollars now. I won't part with them. They suit the 'retro' look of 70's & 80's bikes perfectly (and they're nice to ride on also).

[dardoonk]

Works Shocks offers a "heart transplant" for many stock shocks.
You'd need to call them @ (818) 701-1010.
Probably not cheap, but it is basically all modern stuff in your OEM shock.

[dwfranke1]

yes im asking if the stock shocks are rebuildable

[first timer]

yes im asking if the stock shocks are rebuildable

no they are not.

You can pay lots of money and maybe get a company like Works to rebuild them, but in the long run it would be better to get a set of after market shocks.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I just thought I'd repost some research from Mr. Griffin.

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For suspension upgrades, the front end is pretty simple: Progressive brand springs and fresh 15W fork oil. (http://www.mawonline.com has pretty good prices on Progressive products.) The rear end isn't so simple.

Most of these brands are available in 'eye to eye' and 'eye to clevis' configurations, in different lengths for twin shock GS models. The options are arranged in order of price, low to high.

1. $65-$90 Emgo/MDI: Found all over ebay, and at about every vendor on the internet. General consensus of users seems to be that they are ok quality, but very stiffly sprung. Essentially the bare minimum option from stock. (For example, see: http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/rear_shocks.htm)
2. $120 Redwing: Evidently no longer made, they are still available at www.loudfastugly.com . I've not been able to find anyone who's actually used them, but they appear to be of halfway decent quality.

3. $210-$230 Progressive 12 Series: Lots of information here and all over the web about them. Most people seem happy with them, several different spring weights available. Available at most online retailers. www.denniskirk.com is a vendor I have had great luck with over the years.

4. $218-$270 Hagon Type A: Seem very similar to Progressive 12 series as far as owner satisfaction, quality of construction, and price. Available in the USA at www.davequinnmotorcycles.com

5. $320-$400+ Ikon 76 Series: Generally pretty highly regarded, lots of options available. From what I've read on the internet, they do seem to be more highly regarded than Progressive. Can be found at http://www.ikonsuspensionusa.com/servlet/StoreFront

6. $419-$589 Works Performance Steel Tracker: Very highly regarded, lots of positive reviews around the internet of Works Performance in general. Customer service (including rebuilding any brand of shock) is very highly rated. More info at http://www.worksperformance.com/html/home.html

There are other options available that can be more expensive, including offerings from Works, Ikon, Ohlins. White Brothers, once a powerhouse in the motorcycle industry, has ceased operations.
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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff