I ended up half installing the white sv650 shock and came to the conclusion that I need to redrill a hole or notch the clevis if its going to work. The shock came with the link and dogbone (not sure if im saying that right) and it kinda looks compatible or would fit the GS so I don't have to drill anything it seems but Im just guessing. Can a SV650 shock link/ dogbone fit the gs500? Or has anyone ever tried it?
Or should I just get the r6 shock. I really like the look and feel of SV it doesn't sit too high but if R6 is just so simple, no cut no drilling then that might be the way. I'm looking for a yellow R6 shock
https://m.ebay.ca/itm/03-09-SUZUKI-SV650-OEM-REAR-SHOCK-LINKAGE-NO-LIMITER-HAS-MARKS-SV6/302660100355?fits=Make%3ASuzuki&hash=item4677f2a103:g:FsQAAOSwIH1anadE
Front brake lever switch
https://m.ebay.ca/itm/K-S-FRONT-BRAKE-LIGHT-SWITCH-SUZUKI-RF-900-900RR-GS-500-GS500E-500E-TL-1000S/322232648547?hash=item4b06900363:g:DwwAAMXQQQhRcpxi
So when I plug this thing in it somehow makes the rear light solid and I can't flash my light with my rear brake but if unplug it my rear brake light works fine with the rear brake pedal. I tried reversing the connection which I knew probably wouldn't work and it didnt
I've never been able to find any info about the SV shock with the white spring fitting onto the GS500. :dunno_black:
If you are willing to experiment with the dogbones and linkage and post your results, that'd be great! Either way, really... if you get it to work or if you don't... the info is good to post IMO.
Perhaps the white spring SV shock can be modified to fit (by drilling and cutting the clevis) like the yellow spring one ('99-'02)... without having one in hand personally, I can't really say.
The R6 shock is the simplest drop-in upgrade. No drilling, no cutting, and it doesn't raise the tail of the bike. If you're willing to teach yourself about all the things that are adjustable on it and how to set it up properly, that's the route you should probably take :cheers:
Does it work if you manually push the button in and out?
If you have a multimeter you can check its function on continuity mode over the terminals and clicking the button, should have no continuity with the button held in.
sounds like its stuck closed.
if you take it to pieces all the bits fly off everywhere...