GS750T Rear Shock Suggestions

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  • cloudbreakmd
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    • Jun 2005
    • 2404
    • Bethesda, Maryland

    #1

    GS750T Rear Shock Suggestions

    I need to replace the rear shocks on my old GS. I am looking between Progressive's and Icons but am having trouble finding the appropriate part numbers and finding the cheapest place to buy them.

    Help?
    2010 Honda VFR1200F
    1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
    Being Revisited
    1981 Honda CM400T
    http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/
  • GSXR7ED
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    • Dec 2012
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    #2
    Z1 Enterprise!

    I put progressives on my "T" from Z1. Let me find my link.

    Post #132


    Ed
    GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
    GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
    GSX-R750Y (Sold)

    my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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    • tkent02
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      • Near South Park

      #3
      Do you want a backbreaking ride or just moderately harsh?
      http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

      Life is too short to ride an L.

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      • cloudbreakmd
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        #4
        I was looking for something that handled well when pushed but had a firm ride.
        2010 Honda VFR1200F
        1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
        Being Revisited
        1981 Honda CM400T
        http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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        • cloudbreakmd
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          #5
          Originally posted by GSXR7ED
          I put progressives on my "T" from Z1. Let me find my link.

          Post #132



          Ed
          Can you please confirm the shock length and model number please?
          2010 Honda VFR1200F
          1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
          Being Revisited
          1981 Honda CM400T
          http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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          • GSXR7ED
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            #6
            I wanted these shocks and was able to fund them from my temporary travel to Holloman AFB, NM. AS you can see by my thread, I bought my V&H/4-1 Pipe around the same time.

            It's a firm ride and you can adjust the shocks as needed. Call them if you intend to move forward; they're very helpful.




            Ed
            GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
            GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
            GSX-R750Y (Sold)

            my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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            • cloudbreakmd
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              #7
              Originally posted by tkent02
              Do you want a backbreaking ride or just moderately harsh?
              Moderately harsh.
              Last edited by cloudbreakmd; 09-19-2015, 06:21 AM.
              2010 Honda VFR1200F
              1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
              Being Revisited
              1981 Honda CM400T
              http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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              • GSXR7ED
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                #8
                Progressive

                Originally posted by cloudbreakmd
                Can you please confirm the shock length and model number please?
                Pics of my TZ with new shocks.




                These fit 1980-83 GS750.


                Ed

                EDIT: My favorite pic from Southern New Mexico

                Last edited by GSXR7ED; 09-16-2015, 08:49 PM.
                GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                • storm 64
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                  #9
                  Nice picture Ed... I love horses.
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                  • GSXR7ED
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                    #10
                    Thanks Norm.


                    Ed
                    GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                    GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                    GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                    my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                    • Steve
                      GS Whisperer
                      • Jun 2005
                      • 35925
                      • southwest oHIo

                      #11
                      We put Hagon shocks on my wife's bike last year. She really likes them.

                      I have taken her bike around the block a few times, I like the way it rides.

                      We don't have any roads in the immediate vicinity to check ultimate "handling", but I'm sure they will do fine.

                      When I ordered them, they were cheaper than Progressives. Order them from Dave Quinn Motorcycles.

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                      • cloudbreakmd
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                        #12
                        I ended up ordering a set of Progressive shocks. Ofcourse I forgot to order the shock spring tool so despite having the shocks already arrive... I cannot install them.
                        2010 Honda VFR1200F
                        1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
                        Being Revisited
                        1981 Honda CM400T
                        http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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                        • GSXR7ED
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                          #13
                          Are you talking about the adjusting tool? It should be in the box at no extra charge.

                          Ed
                          GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                          GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                          GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                          my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                          • cloudbreakmd
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                            #14
                            Oh I meant the spring compressor to load the springs into the shocks.
                            2010 Honda VFR1200F
                            1983 Suzuki GS750T (sold)
                            Being Revisited
                            1981 Honda CM400T
                            http://www.bikepics.com/members/cloudbreakmd/

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                            • SVSooke

                              #15
                              http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ols&highlight= some other ways than spending large $$.

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