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podsobinski
04-16-2008, 05:50 PM
Help, I have a chance to buy GS Adventure shocks for my standard GS. Both models are '02. Will the shocks fit? Any problems that it causes?
My old war horse needs better shocks.
Thanks to anyone that can help.

gpodzo
riderR1150GSAdv
04-16-2008, 06:30 PM
They will fit fine, your ride height will be higher by an inch or so. Enjoy the extra ground clearance.
JimVonBaden1
04-16-2008, 07:21 PM
They will fit fine, your ride height will be higher by an inch or so. Enjoy the extra ground clearance.


:nod

Yes, no problems except ride height.

Jim :brow
podsobinski
04-17-2008, 07:54 AM
Thanks, guys for the reply. I will go ahead and purchase them. . .
It is always nice to get other opinions.

gpodzo
DirtMerchant
04-17-2008, 08:56 PM
You may want to confirm that your centerstand will work. I think you can get sidestand extensions if needed.
JimVonBaden1
04-17-2008, 09:21 PM
You may want to confirm that your centerstand will work. I think you can get sidestand extensions if needed.


Usually it will hold the bike up, but you wont get either tire off the ground.

Jim :brow
torags
04-17-2008, 09:24 PM
Your rake and trail may change a little.
podsobinski
04-19-2008, 09:11 AM
Go advice, didn't think of the stands being effected. I will just try the rear shock on first, that one seems to be the softest.
Not sure how it will effect the raking of my leaves and I know no trail riding.:nyah

gpodzo

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r1150gsadvrider
04-19-2008, 07:31 PM
Just did the swap on my sons' bike. The centerstand "just" will work, but on any uneven surface or possibly a stout wind, the bike will be at risk of falling. The cheapest way to go is modifying your gs stand a inch or so, that way on resale you can change it back. Don't weld with the stand on the bike, you can fry the electronics.:wave