UPDATE

Be sure to check the chain slack, fitting a new (longer) shock. Danny500 found that he needed 1.8inch slack or else the chain will bind, with gory results.. http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=48259.msg542501#msg542501

Thanks go to Danny500 and ineedanap.

I swear.....once Buddha opens up shop again, I may just trailer the gs down to his house with all the parts I've been buying.....