GS1150 suspension upgrades

[salty_monk]

I have a Ducati Monster 900 Shock. About 98 model. 13". The CBR shock was too short.

The Ducati shock spring is too stiff for my 165lb & the 750. Might be ok on an 1150 with a heavier rider for sure.

I thought I might try an 1150 stock spring on the 1150 if anyone has one around that they would part with....

Dan

I just got a Works mono for my 1150, but have a Hayabusa shock and either a CBR or a Ducati shock that I was going to try to fit in there.

You're welcome to either for a deep discount.

[Big T]

Colin,

What I think you'll find is that the GSX guys want GSXR suspension and the GSXR guys want newer GSXR suspension, so I'd look at katrider and GSXR forums for complete front ends. And the GS 500 guys want the GSX stuff

I got a GSX front end (forks, triples, brakes, rotors, wheel, tire, fender) for $140 US from a guy who upgraded to GSXR parts

You need to watch the length of the forks, the newer ones are often shorter than you'd want. Especially the USD forks.

So, to answer your last question, yes. They "mostly" bolt right in with a few mods

Are you keeping the stock swingarm? Some guys are using Ducati shocks, Salty Monk I believe is trying one on his 750. I think he said the spring is too stiff, might work better with the extra weight of an 1150. I got lucky and picked up a barely used Works shock for $150.

Up front I'm using a '95 GSX-R750 fork held with a CBR954RR triple set. '88 wheels, 3.5" wheel with a 120/70 up front and a 4.5" with a 160/60 on the rear. Another lucky buy I made was a set of PFM iron rotors up front. The 954 triple gains about 3/4" clearance for you. You can using anything pre-SRAD as far as wheels and brakes, '95 and newer. By the mid '90s the GSX-R had gotten a little porky, somewhere around 450 lbs dry. You're starting to get in that ballpark with a good lightweight pipe like a Yosh or Hindle and a little lightening in other areas. This combination probably gives you close to the same overall length as GSX-R1100 forks.

Thank you very much Billy. That was very informative. Truth is I had sorta assumed that a new swingarm would be a beneficial upgrade but now the question is asked, I'm not so sure. If significant handling gains aren't to be had then I should take advantage of the time & $ saving. I shall ask Salty Monk what sort of Ducati the shock is from. I'm a fatass so it may well be spot on.

Is that the set of 95 GSX-R750 forks and CBR954RR triple set in the pics? It looks very cool.

Looking around fleabay I don't see too many older front end parts Most very late 90's or newer.

Have seen some very cheap GSXR 600/750/1000 forks and triple trees going for under $200 and complete with damper, calipers, brake lines, throttle cables, lower triple tree, clip ons, levers, hand control, clutch perch, master cylinder etc, etc for between $450 to $550. Shipping is between $130 to $230. If they bolted straight in (and were the right height???) it would suit my budget and natural inclination to take the easy path. ???

Hello all and a happy Easter.

My front forks and rear shock are bottoming out on full preload and am considering front and rear end upgrade options. To that end I would like to know what you experienced fella's have found in the way of front end upgrades that bolt on. I am currently looking at fairly expensive complete GSXR front ends (triple trees and callipers incl) and cheap as chips rear shocks from GSXR 600's to 1000's (haven't looked at Hayabusa shocks yet) but have found unbelievably cheap new 1000 shock but have no clue as to whether it will fit or how much modding is required.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-0...item35a8488c54.

All advice appreciated, thanks

Colin

Are you keeping the stock swingarm? Some guys are using Ducati shocks, Salty Monk I believe is trying one on his 750. I think he said the spring is too stiff, might work better with the extra weight of an 1150. I got lucky and picked up a barely used Works shock for $150.

Up front I'm using a '95 GSX-R750 fork held with a CBR954RR triple set. '88 wheels, 3.5" wheel with a 120/70 up front and a 4.5" with a 160/60 on the rear. Another lucky buy I made was a set of PFM iron rotors up front. The 954 triple gains about 3/4" clearance for you. You can using anything pre-SRAD as far as wheels and brakes, '95 and newer. By the mid '90s the GSX-R had gotten a little porky, somewhere around 450 lbs dry. You're starting to get in that ballpark with a good lightweight pipe like a Yosh or Hindle and a little lightening in other areas. This combination probably gives you close to the same overall length as GSX-R1100 forks.

[Colin Green]

Hello all and a happy Easter.

My front forks and rear shock are bottoming out on full preload and am considering front and rear end upgrade options. To that end I would like to know what you experienced fella's have found in the way of front end upgrades that bolt on. I am currently looking at fairly expensive complete GSXR front ends (triple trees and callipers incl) and cheap as chips rear shocks from GSXR 600's to 1000's (haven't looked at Hayabusa shocks yet) but have found unbelievably cheap new 1000 shock but have no clue as to whether it will fit or how much modding is required.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-0...item35a8488c54.

All advice appreciated, thanks

Colin