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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Mr. BIGGZ on July 05, 2016, 01:32:16 AM

Title: Which one of these 2 R6s shocks should I install?
Post by: Mr. BIGGZ on July 05, 2016, 01:32:16 AM
I've had my second GS for about 2 months now and thanks to the search function and BaltimoreGS's videos, I've gained a lot of confidence to work on my bike.

I've been able to install new spark plugs, synthetic oil, a slip on, 4300K BIXENON HID, .95 sonic springs and 15wt fork oil. I'm working on rejetting through Buddha's guidance and hoping to install a lunchbox soon.

I'll be using slipperymongoose's video on YouTube to install an R6 shock. I bought 2 R6 shocks, which one do you guys recommend I install? I believe the one with the RED spring is from an 06 and the other with the silver spring is from an 07 (learned that through the board).

I'm waiting for the bolt, nut, washer, and collar to arrive so I can install the shock.

In the meanwhile, has anyone had better experience with one over the other?

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Title: Re: Which one of these 2 R6s shocks should I install?
Post by: fetor56 on July 05, 2016, 03:48:10 AM
The red works great.
Title: Re: Which one of these 2 R6s shocks should I install?
Post by: Mr. BIGGZ on July 05, 2016, 09:18:02 PM
Quote from: fetor56 on July 05, 2016, 03:48:10 AM
The red works great.
Thank you, Fetor.
Title: Re: Which one of these 2 R6s shocks should I install?
Post by: pliskin on July 11, 2016, 12:04:29 PM
I have a red one on mine. I like seeing some red spring under the seat when I look down there.
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