Lowering a gs500?

[Kimberly]

I just bought a 1993 gs500es. Does anybody know how to lower it a bit? All I need is a half inch to an inch. The guy I bought it from said that the rear shock is on it's stiffest setting. How much adjustment can I get from that? Please no suggestions on buying smaller wheels. Thanks.

[JasonB]

You can remove some foam from the seat.

Setting the firmness of the shock wont make a huge difference but you prob want it around 4 or 5 depending on your weight.

You can also do longer dogbones out of some steel bar stock. Do a search here there is info on this and other shortening tips.

[Gisser]

If the shock is on the "stiffest" setting, then backing off the preload to the lowest (of four?) setting will make a noticable difference in ride height.  Probably, all that you need if your current ride is a 750ES.  Also, raise the fork tubes in the clamps a 1/4 to 1/2 inch to maintain your geometry.  This is all reversible in 5 minutes, and no, your shock won't be too soft.  In fact, you can't change the spring rate with the preload adjuster.