Which shocks for GS1100 swingarm conversion?

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16 Dec 2011 13:49 #493390 by Kapahulu
I bought a GS1100 swingarm and am wondering what shocks to get for mounting it on my KZ1000? I want to keep the stock ride height and don't know if stock GS1100 shocks will do that.

Looking through the older posts I see GS1100 and Gold Wing shocks being used, not much discussion on ride height though.

Thanks, Mike

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18 Dec 2011 18:19 #493669 by gane
Mike, My experiance is that with 19/18 inch wheels and stock front end, 14 1/2" eye clevis shocks will put your frame level (as per stock)with the GS s/a. Whatever your' choice for shocks consider, Quality, Age, & adjustability... I favor Ohlins piggybacks, They're rebuildable, tuneable, and Imediatly recoginizable eye candy (which in turn draws attention to the S/A) Just my 2 c... G

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18 Dec 2011 20:29 #493684 by Kapahulu
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Gane,

Thanks for the tip. I will pass on the Ohlins due to $$$. Maybe some progressives 14 inch will do the job.

Aloha,Mike

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19 Dec 2011 00:15 #493723 by donthekawguy
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I have a set of older goldwing shocks on mine.

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19 Dec 2011 03:45 #493754 by Kapahulu
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Don,

How's the ride height with the Gold Wing shocks? Or maybe if you can tell us what the eye to eye length of your shocks are?

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19 Dec 2011 04:35 - 13 Feb 2012 17:37 #493757 by KZ250LTD
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19 Dec 2011 13:00 #493782 by Kapahulu
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KZ250LTD wrote: Myself and other members have had luck with KYB shocks off of ZRX 1100's and 1200's. They can usually be had for $300-500 on ebay and I believe they are about 14" from eye to eye

The GS1100 swingarm uses a clevis mount shock, ZRX shocks won't work for this application.

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28 Dec 2011 14:12 #494988 by Kapahulu
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FYI, I picked up a set of S&W's for a CB750 on e-bay. They look to be about 13.5 to 14 inches eye to eye.

When I get the swingarm mounted I'll update this post.

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