82 gs650 shaftie suspension

[Blondie]

Hello all! I am in the process of redo of a gs650. I would like to give it some better suspension, more sporty. Does anyone have experience with shock and fork spring combinations that work well with this bike?Thanks

[koolaid_kid]

Search through this: Shocks query
Don't be daunted, you can tell which ones are of interest.

For fork springs, you can use Progressive or Sonic.

[JTNWEVO]

I am happy with the Hagons I used on my GS650. So happy that I bought another set for my GS750 :-)

[tkent02]

Which Hagons did you get? Which spring rate? Which damping rate? How would you describe the ride?

[GSJim]

Which Hagons did you get? Which spring rate? Which damping rate? How would you describe the ride?

And what length? My OEM shocks measure close to 340 mm, but Z1 recommends 350 mm. I plan to order a pair before the bike goes out in the spring. I have Sonic springs for the front end.

Jim

[Charlie G]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=207894&highlight=cartrige+emulators&page=2

You might want to take a look at my thread above. I used cartridge emulators in the front and the stock springs. Haven't changed the rear yet, but I'd go with progressives or Hagons when I have the money. I had to set the stock shocks on the stiffest setting once I had the front end done. A fork brace wold be another recommendation. They are available from "Fast from the past". Send me a PM if you have any questions.

cg

[Blondie]

Thanks for all the input. I will check out the hagons and progressive and sonic gear to see what will suit me. Vik