I need to refurbish or get “new” rear shocks for my GL 1100/1982 std. I am intended to use the stock air suspension types, which most likely forces me to refurbish. However, someone offered a nice pair of shocks for a 1200/1986 without rust on the chrome. Does anyone know whether rear shock form GL 1200 are interchangeable with GL 1100?
Thanks,
Hans
Interchanging rear shock between GL 1200 and GL 1100?
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Interchanging rear shock between GL 1200 and GL 1100?
past:
Yamaha XS 650 1975
Kawasaki Z650 SR 1983
current:
Honda gl 1100 1982
Yamaha XS 650 1975
Kawasaki Z650 SR 1983
current:
Honda gl 1100 1982
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Re: Interchanging rear shock between GL 1200 and GL 1100?
The 1200's shocks will fit, but are one inch longer, so not an exact replacement. I've fully refurbished several sets of 1100 shocks and had fairly good results removing rust using a buffer and appropriate compounds. Fixing the faded stickers are another matter...
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Re: Interchanging rear shock between GL 1200 and GL 1100?
Thanks
past:
Yamaha XS 650 1975
Kawasaki Z650 SR 1983
current:
Honda gl 1100 1982
Yamaha XS 650 1975
Kawasaki Z650 SR 1983
current:
Honda gl 1100 1982