FRONT/REAR SHOCKS

[bardicastle]

Can anyone tell me what is the length of the front & rear shocks off a R1200gs & the r1200gsa. Reason is, looking at lowering a GSA.

 

[NAB]

The GS ones are shorter but I dont know by how much. I had a front go on my 1200 GSA recently and nearly bought a shock off a GS, I was told the front was shorter by an inch or so, but it would fit, dont know about the length of a rear GS shock.
I have a new spare rear GSA one I can measure if you like.

Not much help but every little helps

 

[SVENA]

Can anyone tell me what is the length of the front & rear shocks off a R1200gs & the r1200gsa. Reason is, looking at lowering a GSA.

There are shocks from Wilbers and Öhlins that enabels lowering the GSA. I think that using the stock GS will not be a good solution, as the GSA shocks springs are heavy duty due to the bigger tank (more weight) of the GSA.

 

[bardicastle]

thank you both i will look into this with a bit more depth

 

[Slowdown]

Phone up a decent suspension supplier and ask?

Everyaccessory and FTR Suspension spring to mind

 

[BBB61]

I'd steer clear of Technoflex if I were you

 

[Magwych]

Can anyone tell me what is the length of the front & rear shocks off a R1200gs & the r1200gsa. Reason is, looking at lowering a GSA.

I just measured the OEM shocks I took off my '08 GSA.
Front: measuring from the centre of the bottom eye, to the top of the body, no washer = 350mm
Rear: measuring from centre of eye to centre of eye = 410mm

All we need now is someone else who has shocks taken off a normal GS ...

 

[Ash]

would you not need to change the stand ? if you were to lower a GSA.

 

[Slowdown]

would not not need to change the stand ? if you were to lower a GSA.

Or get a big hammer.....


I'll measure my OEM shocks tomorrow, if I get time

 

[Magwych]

Or get a big hammer.....


I'll measure my OEM shocks tomorrow, if I get time

How's that coming along