A guy here has a bandit 650 that was in a front end wreck. rear shock is in good shape.
Question: will it fit on the GS? If so, what should I offer him?
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id12.html
QuoteThe Bandit 6 was first made in 96 and its shock is junk. The Bandit 1200 was made in 98 and they are the GSF series. The B6's shock had only spring preload adjustment and is more heavy duty than the GS500 but putting in the money and effort of replacing the shock you might as well get the best you can.
A bandit 600 shock does have its place in the 500E's world though; its 3mm shorter than the GS's shock and is a bit more heavy duty than the GS's shock. That will make the rear end sit down ~1/2-1 inch with no load. That may just be the ticket for shorter riders. But if you are lighter than 150 or so lbs the stocker should be fine. That little niche of people can use a B6's shock. Lower and better ride for the most part.
Quote from: jazerr on October 06, 2006, 02:00:39 PM
A guy here has a bandit 650 that was in a front end wreck. rear shock is in good shape.
Question: will it fit on the GS? If so, what should I offer him?
servus,
the bandit650 shock is too long for the gs500.
better you take one from the bandit600 , 2000 - 2005.