Shock recommendations for a GT550?

[PHPaul]

I'm assuming the shocks on my project bike are the originals, and after 40+ years and 18,000 miles are due for replacement.

Any and all recommendations for Brands/Models/Sources (US) will be appreciated.

[GTandcbr]

I haven't personally used them but I know guysvthat have and have very positive reports cheap and very similar to stock
http://shop.tecbikeparts.com/products/g ... ome-shocks" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[bill in okc]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Chrome-Shoc ... JA&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They have them with the long and short spring cover depending on the year of your bike.

[Alan H]

Put anything on so long as it's the correct length unless it's a trailer queen.
Plenty about round the 40 quid mark.
Get heavy duty ones if you're a bit porky or you go 2 up regularly.
I've got Hagons on the A, as I don't need original, and pattern on the K to keep the rivet counters away.

[rngdng]

I like Hagons, and increasing the length by about 1.5 inches improves handling greatly.



Lane

[Alan H]

I like Hagons, and increasing the length by about 1.5 inches improves handling greatly.
Lane

Losing 20 pounds does too.
I really must do that after Christmas!!
It'll be hard. I love bacon sandwiches.

[bill in okc]

The tec site says that longer shocks will damage the (stock?) exhaust - maybe the axle will hit them.

[PHPaul]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I weigh about 200 pounds and dropping slowly.

A bit longer might be good, I'll keep that in mind.

[rngdng]

The tec site says that longer shocks will damage the (stock?) exhaust - maybe the axle will hit them.

They may cause axle-drag on stock pipes. I had 1 or 1.5 inch longer Hagons on my stock GT750 (can't remember for sure) and they worked very well. My cafe racer has 13.5" Konis, but with Jemco pipes.


Lane