Rear Shock rebuild

[Buddyboy]

Hi I'm a new member from the UK. I'm currently restoring a 1989 GS500E.
I need some help / advice on rebuilding the rear shock and repainting it. The top rubber has perished too.

Any help would be appreciated.......

Thanks

Buddyboy

[mr72]

Just replace it. It's not worth the time or expense to rebuild.

[sledge]

Not much you can do with them.

You can get the spring off with a pair of clamps if want to clean and paint the parts but the shock itself is sealed and the top bush is not available as a spare part.

Breakers yards in the UK are full of GS5s and there are plenty of parts going on eBay. You won't have to look hard to find a good used one.

[crackin]

Hey Buddyboy, Most people go with a yamaha R6 shock i believe. It's a way better shock than standard and should work pretty well on the GS if you tune it properly.
Johno