Rear Shock Replacement ...

Blackbird · 07-17-2009, 11:48 PM

I'm looking for replacement shocks that are capable of holding two people and not bottoming out. Lots of shock out there but nothing that is specific to the GZ. Anyone ever replace them with something that actually fits?

Water Warrior 2 · 07-18-2009, 12:21 AM

You might want to compare specs for a S-40 Suzuki. If they fit they might be enough to carry the load. If they do spec out for fit then check out aftermarket prices as they have got to be better than Factory prices.

Blackbird · 07-18-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

You might want to compare specs for a S-40 Suzuki. If they fit they might be enough to carry the load. If they do spec out for fit then check out aftermarket prices as they have got to be better than Factory prices.

Unfortunately the center eye to eye measurements of the S40 are too short. The search goes on ...

**jonathan180iq** · 08-31-2009, 09:00 AM

Just to make sure, you have adjusted the resistence on the stock shocks, right?

When I first took my wife out on the stock setting of 3, it was a little cushy. Racheting it up to 4 was adequate and 5 was nice. No bottoming out with either one.
I then started using the 4th setting all the time and never messed with it again.

Blackbird · 08-31-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

Just to make sure, you have adjusted the resistance on the stock shocks, right?

When I first took my wife out on the stock setting of 3, it was a little cushy. Ratcheting it up to 4 was adequate and 5 was nice. No bottoming out with either one.
I then started using the 4th setting all the time and never messed with it again.

Yes, I had it all the way up to five.
I have just recently installed a set of YSS shocks and it rides much better (better than better). This was an easy install and a good investment. Next up ... maybe the forks.

Sarris · 08-31-2009, 10:49 AM

Can you give us the particulars? Website, model numbers, etc.??

The stock rear shocks suck and I've been looking for a decent replacement.

Thanks.

bonehead · 08-31-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarris

Can you give us the particulars? Website, model numbers, etc.??

The stock rear shocks suck and I've been looking for a decent replacement.

Thanks.

I second the emotion!!!!

**jonathan180iq** · 08-31-2009, 01:29 PM

You could follow Dupo's lead and fab up some staight bars. Then you would never have to worry about bottoming out.

bonehead · 08-31-2009, 01:37 PM

Nope, my back hurts enough.

VTXorcist · 08-31-2009, 02:10 PM

My buddy turned his sportster into a hardtail. We swapped for a bit yesterday and I about fused a couple vertebrae. I'll never understand why someone would want to do that.

(Sorry to sidetrack. So where were those replacement shocks from?)

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jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Rear Shock Replacement ... Just to make sure, you have adjusted the resistence on the stock shocks, right? When I first took my wife out on the stock setting of 3, it was a little cushy. Racheting it up to 4 was adequate and 5 was nice. No bottoming out with either one. I then started using the 4th setting all the time and never messed with it again.
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Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Rear Shock Replacement ... Can you give us the particulars? Website, model numbers, etc.?? The stock rear shocks suck and I've been looking for a decent replacement. Thanks. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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VTXorcist Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 114	Re: Rear Shock Replacement ... My buddy turned his sportster into a hardtail. We swapped for a bit yesterday and I about fused a couple vertebrae. I'll never understand why someone would want to do that. (Sorry to sidetrack. So where were those replacement shocks from?) __________________ Orange is the fastest color. Red is a close second.
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