Decent Price for Kat Shock?

[Twism86]

Im looking for a Katana 600 rear shock, mostly on eBay. What is a decent price to pay? I dont want to spend much more then $50-60 overall. The ones in that price range look like junk and the nice ones are listed for "buy it now" at $120++ which seems ridiculous.

I also have a SV shock coming in the mail. I want to try both and see....

Tom

[tt_four]

just sent you a PM, that shock should get to you today or tomorrow if you haven't gotten it yet. I mailed it on Monday.

I don't know what the going rate for a katana shock is, but I don't think I could bring myself to pay more than $40 for one, but I'd be looking for something closer to $20-30. GS500 riders are the only people who buy them, so I can't imagine the prices being all that high... You might have better luck joining a katana forum and finding someone parting out a bike.

[Twism86]

Yup i got the PM, should be here soon. Im stocking up for winter tinkering to keep me busy 

Good idea about the Katana forum...

[Deros514]

  I paid $20 something-ish on eBay for my kat 600 shock...shipped. other shocks were in the same price range, varying conditions, extra bits etc. Keep searching, you'll find a deal sooner later.

[Twism86]

I think i may have a candidate. Waiting for a reply on exact condition. I also want something newer. Why put a really old part on a 2002 bike 

[Deros514]

Oh I see, I have a 92 so my options for newer/older were better. Still, I don't trust eBay sellers all that much anyway. If it looks in good condition I usually go for it rather than see an old rusty shock that claims to be from a new bike with only 2,000mi.

[burning1]

Clean & Rust Free > Newish

[kylegod]

i paid 60 for a 95 i think? but it only had 7000 miles on it and it was super clean no rust and no leaks. love it, huge difference it clearance and handling

[TR]

I paid around $40 shipped, a while ago, for an 5-8 years old Katana Shock, and worked fine for a while. You must hunt the good deals. Did you ever think on an R6 shock? I bought one 'cause the spring on my katana shock is almost worn after 5 or 6 years, and wanted to try the R6 rebound adjustment, but haven't tried yet. Check for the years the R6 shock works on the GS.

[burning1]

The R6 shock can easily be made to fit, but it's way too soft for the GS.

If you're looking for a cheap street upgrade, the Katana 600 shock is where it's at. If you're looking for a cheap race upgrade, get a Katana 750 shock. If you want to revalve and respring a shock for race use, the R6 shock (06+, I believe) is your best bet.