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Full Floater Suspension

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I have the same problem, the cable is totally rusted out at the base of the shock. I have another setup but the bike was in a crash. Does anyone know what I have to do to replace the shock. ie. special tools and any danger if the shock is released.

Thx Kurt
Pull the rear wheel and unbolt the shock. Some guys are using shocks like those found on '97 GSXR's bolted on upside down. The same shock was used for several years. A new model specific shock will run $600 or more.
 
I've got a gsxr shock on mine.

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First two pictures are side view of top, then bottom. Third picture is looking down at the top of the shock.
 
If you are gonna keep the bike, spend the cash and get a WP shock.

http://www.worksperformance.com/pdf/app_guide/street.pdf

I have one on my Bandit 1200, they are high quality, fully rebuildable, and will last decades if taken care of properly.

I am not sold on mounting a shock, especially one designed for a different bike, upside down. If I was gonna do a GSXR shock, I would do the swingarm also and mount it correctly. I plan to use a '92 GSXR750 arm for this exact reason and the ability to support a 4.5/160 rear combo.


Venus, I really like the Katana wheels.

Good Luck, Ed.

2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED
1992 900SS
 
If you are gonna keep the bike, spend the cash and get a WP shock.

http://www.worksperformance.com/pdf/app_guide/street.pdf

I have one on my Bandit 1200, they are high quality, fully rebuildable, and will last decades if taken care of properly.

I am not sold on mounting a shock, especially one designed for a different bike, upside down. If I was gonna do a GSXR shock, I would do the swingarm also and mount it correctly. I plan to use a '92 GSXR750 arm for this exact reason and the ability to support a 4.5/160 rear combo.


Venus, I really like the Katana wheels.

Good Luck, Ed.

2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED
1992 900SS
Yeah, I realize it's boarderline ghetto but it seems to work well and it was in my price range. (cheap and different) You should see the sump pump check valve (with K/N pod filter) on the intake of my turbocharged Dodge Daytona, helps minimize lag. Gets lots of "what the hell is that doing on there?"
The wheels will match by spring, my first experiance with radials, a BIG improvement. Looks better too.
 
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