Shock help

Ok I bought a swing arm set up for a set of gs shocks. where should i get them? i am 200 lbs it is an 6 inch over and i would like to lower it about 2 inches as the the front is a gsxr front end so it is lower in the front already. the shock mounts are about 2 in back from stock. the back end right now is sticking up in the air compared to the front right now but will level out with the 2 inch lowering. any way what length? what spring weight. what other bike shocks would work? dont wanna spend over 200 bones.
any thing i missed?

Ive got an all chrome set of used GS shocks.No preload feature,but spring rate is adjustable.Ran them on my KZ with a GS swingarm for awhile and seemed to do ok.13 inches eye to eye.Used but not abused.75 plus shipping if u want them.bj

It's been a while, but I recall the stock progressive springs for normal street service on my 750 was about 80/120 which I think means the spring compresses 1" from 80 pounds force and another inch for 120 pounds additional. But, that is force at the shock not at your butt which is forward of the shock.

Anyway,80/120 works perfect for me but I only weigh 175 and I never ride a passenger. A heavier load might need the next stiffer spring.

Check progressive (brand) gas sgocks and springs they have a great selection. I think Z1 sells them, that's where I got mine.

School Teacher wrote:

dont wanna spend over 200 bones.
any thing i missed?

You won't get premium name brand for that, but I ran a set of these for about 20 years and they are decent for the price:

www.jcwhitney.com/adjustable-shocks-and-...ngs-mc/p2007058.jcwx

looks like JCW has Progressive shocks for the Suzuki GS swing arm for 89 bucks a pair.THAT is a deal.bj

it says 95$ on the site im looking at

oh i see
86 for black and 105 for chrome
what year suzuki should i be looking at for thr clevis type?

I picked these up on ebay for about $150. You can change from the clevis of the Zuk or to the eye of the Kaw.

i think u are going to have some experimenting to do.i would start with a ride on the present shocks and go from there.
if u lay the shock down by moving the lower mount back, the shock will get stiffer fast.u can make up a bracket and try laying them down.
or by the cheap $89 set, the right length and see how u like the spring rate.
then order new springs.

what are they?

I am running an 82 Zuki gs swing arm and 82 Zuki shocks. I would try to match shock and swing arm.The set I have worked fine on the 82 swing arm so I assume would be close on most other Gs arms.bj

thank you