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Blackbird
07-18-2009, 12:48 AM
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, 01:21 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, 11:34 PM
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, 10:00 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, 10:23 AM
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, 11:49 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, 12:09 PM
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, 02:29 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, 02:37 PM
Nope, my back hurts enough.
VTXorcist
08-31-2009, 03:10 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?)
Blackbird
08-31-2009, 03:29 PM
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. :)
The site is http://www.yssusa.com/index.html
I called them up and told them what I needed. The shocks were made for my needs, two up riding, I gave them the wife's weight and mine. Saddlebag and sissybar weight were added in. Your weight(s) and equipment may be different. You end up with a set of shocks made just for you. Cost was around $237 delivered. I'll try to get a photo if anyone wants to see them. They look like normal shocks.
alantf
09-01-2009, 05:35 AM
I called them up and told them what I needed. The shocks were made for my needs, two up riding, I gave them the wife's weight and mine. Saddlebag and sissybar weight were added in. Your weight(s) and equipment may be different. You end up with a set of shocks made just for you. Cost was around $237 delivered. I'll try to get a photo if anyone wants to see them. They look like normal shocks.

What a shame we can't get them off the shelf. I do a lot of two up riding, & most of the time the rear shocks feel as though they don't exist. No one seems to do anything but the stock shocks over here.