GS500 to TL1000S....To big of a step up??

[aplitz]

Yeah, the TLS had that issue, the consensus is that the rear damper was improperly shimmed allowing overtightening and movement of the damper body.  I addressed the issue with my bike by adding the Bitubo rear that replaced the strut/dampner combo, and cut several pounds.  You can dee it in my pic, its the red spring peeking out near the frame and fairing.