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Title: Rear shock question.
Post by: CraiGDaniel on October 11, 2011, 08:20:10 PM

Hi all. Will this shock fit a 93'GS500E as a direct bolt-on (no mods?)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GSX600-F-GSX-600F-REAR-SHOCK-YEAR-1989-/150609723554?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item23110a00a2

Also can someone just give me a heads up if it looks to worn. Looking to upgrade from the standard for better 2-up riding.

Cheers

Title: Re: Rear shock question.
Post by: BrianKD on October 11, 2011, 08:24:39 PM

A GSX600 shock will bolt directly on a GS500. That one, however, looks very rusty. Try to find one in good nick, as you guys say.

Title: Re: Rear shock question.
Post by: burning1 on October 11, 2011, 10:58:32 PM

Yeah... Should fit, but I would definitely look for one that hasn't been abused. God knows how many miles are on that, and whether or not the seals are any good now.

Title: Re: Rear shock question.
Post by: lanesplitter on October 12, 2011, 09:41:20 AM

Look for a newer model R6 shock. It's bolt on with the lower mounting hardware (I'm told) for the R6 and you can get one that's a lot newer than something like you're looking at. I had to make a couple of spacers for mine but the R6 shock is well worth the effort.

Title: Re: Rear shock question.
Post by: CndnMax on October 13, 2011, 01:59:41 PM

Keep looking. I got one off a 99 that was in good shape for $25. Make sure u adjust preload before bolting everything back together. Mine was set at 4 and was way too stiff, I had to unbolt the dogbones to get the adjuster in and set it down to 1.

Title: Re: Rear shock question.
Post by: adidasguy on October 13, 2011, 02:30:46 PM

Keep looking. That looks like a POS. All that rust!

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