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85 gs550 suspension restore

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So i just acquired a 1985 gs550l the bikes running and passed inspection by a hair. The main problem i have is the horrible suspension sag. The fork dust boots are busted and the top of forks lok rusty but theres no oil leaking out yet. But the rear shock is horrible i can bounce the fender off the tire if i jump hard enough it and wouldnt even think to carry a passenger how low it gets.
every search yields results for the dual shock gs but i seem to be the oddbal with single rear shock with the adjuster knob under the seat on side of bike and rear drum brake lol
any suggestions would be greatly appreciated on how to restore or upgrade these components mainly.
 
there is a shock from a later bike tht works
600 katana I think
its in the old forums somewhere
the shock is a tad longer but supposedly a better shock.
 
JEEPRUSTY said:
there is a shock from a later bike tht works
600 katana I think
its in the old forums somewhere
the shock is a tad longer but supposedly a better shock.
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I found a thread regarding the first gen katana shock but it was for a gs500e...would it still apply for the gs550l?
 
the 83-86 550s used identical shocks and springs so yeah i it fits the e it will wit the l
 
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