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Rebuild rear shocks

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Is it possible or worthwhile to rebuild the original rear shocks? The rear shocks that I have are leaking oil.
 
No, they're not rebuildable

No, it's not worthwhile, better shocks are available
 
Thank you for the info and thank you for the link Larry.
 
If I may thread hijack a bit, can anyone share their thoughts about the quality of these rear shocks?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161133191848

Japanese Cafe Classic Motorcycle Rear Shocks Eye To Clevis 340mm Black/Chrome

Or what else is recommended for street riding? My gs750b will probably never see a track day so I just want something safe and reliable to replace the original rear shocks.
 
craftsman said:
If I may thread hijack a bit, can anyone share their thoughts about the quality of these rear shocks?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161133191848

Japanese Cafe Classic Motorcycle Rear Shocks Eye To Clevis 340mm Black/Chrome

Or what else is recommended for street riding? My gs750b will probably never see a track day so I just want something safe and reliable to replace the original rear shocks.
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Those are the same El Cheapo shocks sold under many different brands -- MDI, Emgo, etc. and so on.

They're actually not horrible, but the springs are EXTREMELY stiff if you don't weigh at least 300 pounds or so. And the bushings that come with them are plastic garbage, so you'll want to put in some real bushings.

You can get these at least $20 cheaper, too.



The Hagons Larry mentioned are pretty much the best bang for the buck by far -- excellent quality and performance, about $200 a set.
 
bwringer said:
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They're actually not horrible, but the springs are EXTREMELY stiff if you don't weigh at least 300 pounds or so. And the bushings that come with them are plastic garbage, so you'll want to put in some real bushings.
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Also, overdamped. Don't waste money on them unless you're in some kind of emergency situation where you absolutely must be able to ride your 30-year old bike. In other words, don't buy them. That said, I'd been on mine for over a year. Very harsh.
 
Y.S.S. works for me: http://www.yssusa.com/series-eco.html

E-302 Twin ? Gas Shock Absorber

Price: $299.00 per Pair
Available Lengths: 280 mm, 300 mm, 310 mm, 320 mm, 330 mm, 340 mm, 350 mm, 360 mm
Type: Self Adjusting Gas Emulsion Shock
Features: Pre-Load Adjustment ? Fork Fittings for Honda, Suzuki and all Scooters ? Eyelets and Springrates Model specific or customised ?
Application: ON and OFFROAD ? for MOTORBIKES and SCOOTERS
 
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