can you fit a 2009 gs500f shock to a 1996 gs500e

[Paudie M]

my shock is gone and i want to change it but i don't want to put on an old one

[codajastal]

Short answer is yes. You might want to upgrade to an R6 or a Katana shock though as they are a straight swap an much much better. Search the forum for details

[Paudie M]

thanks for the info i will check them out

[adidasguy]

I have found the GS rear shock fine for my weight. Adjusting it one notch firmer make it better for rougher mountain highways.
I use newer shocks on all my bikes. just being newer it works better than a 20 year old shock.
Plenty of squids crash their new GS500's that good, like new rear shocks are easy to get.

[Paudie M]

just got a 2009 shock only 1300 miles done for $60 on ebay , nice one   

[adidasguy]

just got a 2009 shock only 1300 miles done for $60 on ebay , nice one   

You gotta love the squids that crash their new GS500! It makes for a nearly unlimited supply of new, inexpensive replacement parts. That's how I get brake calipers for $15-$25.