GS 1150 suspension swap ???

[Guest]

The issue you'll contend with is any bike that you'd be taking the shock from is likely to be MUCH lighter than the 1150, so you'll get sag.

And the spring is beefy enough?

Can't say I could see a feathery 900 monster shock handling the unladen weight of a stock 1150,

You guys do realize that the leverage ratios between the Ducati and the GS are not going to be the same, right? The fact that the 1150 is heavier is only part of the equation, you must also consider the leverage ratios. What you really want to look at is the wheel rate and what spring rate on the shock will achieve that for you.

If the M900 shock spring rate is too low you can replace it with a stiffer spring from a number of suppliers.


Mark

[xdukex]

Mnster shock?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-DUCATI-91-02-900SS-750SS-SP-SL-CR-FE-SACHS-REAR-SHOCK-/111380163031?hash=item19eec669d7&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&autorefresh=true

will it bolt on directly ???

[GS1150Pilot]

I don't know that the 750 shock (despite the add's saying so) is identical to the 900. I'd doublecheck that; if it is the exact same thing, yes, it is a bolt on.