Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
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Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Hi all. Anybody done this, that can guide me in the right direction?
I have been trying to find out information on what Gsxr or high quality shock that can basically bolt in the rear of my 2009 1250s abs but can't seem to find any , even on here.
Bike has almost 45000k on the clock so the rear feels tired.
The front has had new race tech springs (.95kilo) fitted and feels firm but the rear is all over the place.
Rebuild/service the standard or swap it out?
sag/preloads were done in shop.
any info on this appreciated..
I have been trying to find out information on what Gsxr or high quality shock that can basically bolt in the rear of my 2009 1250s abs but can't seem to find any , even on here.
Bike has almost 45000k on the clock so the rear feels tired.
The front has had new race tech springs (.95kilo) fitted and feels firm but the rear is all over the place.
Rebuild/service the standard or swap it out?
sag/preloads were done in shop.
any info on this appreciated..
Ad- Posts : 56
Join date : 2010-10-24
Age : 48
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
The bike I bought, 1250FA, turned out to have been previously owned by Bazza. Forum member. Well sorted by Baz, she rides like she is on rails. One of the best handling bikes that I have owned.
The forks and shock, both standard, were worked on and set up by "Shock Treatment" in Sydney. So the standard suspension does have what it takes, once sorted.
To save the hassle and money of swapping in parts that may still need working on anyway, I would suggest spending the time and money on a reputable suspension tuner in your neck of the woods.
The forks and shock, both standard, were worked on and set up by "Shock Treatment" in Sydney. So the standard suspension does have what it takes, once sorted.
To save the hassle and money of swapping in parts that may still need working on anyway, I would suggest spending the time and money on a reputable suspension tuner in your neck of the woods.
Bosco15- Posts : 1359
Join date : 2013-12-04
Age : 55
Location : Newcastle
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Thanks Bosco
Currently waiting on a call back from shock treatment.
My front has all the components fitted but the rear is atrocious. Rebuild and rest all standard would be ideal for me. Its a work horse after all.
Currently waiting on a call back from shock treatment.
My front has all the components fitted but the rear is atrocious. Rebuild and rest all standard would be ideal for me. Its a work horse after all.
Ad- Posts : 56
Join date : 2010-10-24
Age : 48
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
I have same model 2009 ABS, and the OEM shock literally shit itself (all over my garage floor) at the 30K mark.
I found that a lot of the 'use another bike's shocky' recommended options do not work for the ABS model as there is no room for the reservoir.
I ended up buying a Hagon shock with the heavier spring rate from:
http://www.hagonshocksvictoria.websyte.com.au/
Delivery was fast and it was a straight swap out.
The bike now has 55K on it and riding along very nicely.
Cheers, Brad
Edit:
I think it was this one:
https://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=M63096
I found that a lot of the 'use another bike's shocky' recommended options do not work for the ABS model as there is no room for the reservoir.
I ended up buying a Hagon shock with the heavier spring rate from:
http://www.hagonshocksvictoria.websyte.com.au/
Delivery was fast and it was a straight swap out.
The bike now has 55K on it and riding along very nicely.
Cheers, Brad
Edit:
I think it was this one:
https://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catalog/partdetail.aspx?partno=M63096
ilRazzo- Posts : 31
Join date : 2010-09-27
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
IlRazzo . Yes this reservoir is why i stipulated that i couldn't find any info on here about the a second hand swap.
As for Hagon its too pricey pricey for me at the moment thanks anyway. Newer bike purchase next year.
As for Hagon its too pricey pricey for me at the moment thanks anyway. Newer bike purchase next year.
Ad- Posts : 56
Join date : 2010-10-24
Age : 48
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Ad wrote:IlRazzo . Yes this reservoir is why i stipulated that i couldn't find any info on here about the a second hand swap.
As for Hagon its too pricey pricey for me at the moment thanks anyway. Newer bike purchase next year.
maybe as a tie over a Wrecker may have a low-ish km OEM available?
eg:
http://www.motorcyclewreckers.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=bandit
ilRazzo- Posts : 31
Join date : 2010-09-27
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Put " rear shock " in search box .
gus- Posts : 6176
Join date : 2010-11-23
Age : 73
Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
I did Gus. Hence the post in the beginning....
Just got the quote and will run with Shock Treatment here just out of Sydney..
The price was surprisingly under what i expected..
Thanks again for input.
Just got the quote and will run with Shock Treatment here just out of Sydney..
The price was surprisingly under what i expected..
Thanks again for input.
Ad- Posts : 56
Join date : 2010-10-24
Age : 48
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
My apologies .
gus- Posts : 6176
Join date : 2010-11-23
Age : 73
Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Ad wrote:I did Gus. Hence the post in the beginning....
Just got the quote and will run with Shock Treatment here just out of Sydney..
The price was surprisingly under what i expected..
Thanks again for input.
Please share mate, I have a GSX and would love to improve the rear
madmax- Posts : 4307
Join date : 2011-10-19
Age : 61
Location : Carrum Downs, Victoria
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Cant say much until i get it out there and get it done. Will post though once done.
Ad- Posts : 56
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Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Bosco you need to take into account that when Suzuki bought out the GSX1250 they revised the front suspension to something that worked to what should have been in the GSF1250. So setting the Sag makes a huge difference from off the show room floorBosco15 wrote:The bike I bought, 1250FA, turned out to have been previously owned by Bazza. Forum member. Well sorted by Baz, she rides like she is on rails. One of the best handling bikes that I have owned.
The forks and shock, both standard, were worked on and set up by "Shock Treatment" in Sydney. So the standard suspension does have what it takes, once sorted.
To save the hassle and money of swapping in parts that may still need working on anyway, I would suggest spending the time and money on a reputable suspension tuner in your neck of the woods.
Jimcoleman- Posts : 1179
Join date : 2011-08-03
Age : 56
Location : Merimbula , NSW
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
How heavy are you guys? The front on my Bandit isn't fantastic, but the rear rides OK. The front will be getting racetech internals shortly. They've sat in the shed for far too long
reddog- Posts : 2523
Join date : 2010-09-27
Age : 46
Location : Allanson WA
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Yep I have ractech front springs fitted .95kg over. The fork settings were maxed out for my weight before fitting them. I am 80kg dressed when soaking wet.reddog wrote:How heavy are you guys? The front on my Bandit isn't fantastic, but the rear rides OK. The front will be getting racetech internals shortly. They've sat in the shed for far too long
Ad- Posts : 56
Join date : 2010-10-24
Age : 48
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
I'm 100kg (probably a bit over with all that winter gear on) and have 1.0kg/cm Racetech front springs in my 1250S.reddog wrote:How heavy are you guys? The front on my Bandit isn't fantastic, but the rear rides OK. The front will be getting racetech internals shortly. They've sat in the shed for far too long
Ewok1958- Posts : 3940
Join date : 2010-08-03
Age : 66
Location : Bega, NSW
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
"I have been trying to find out information on what ........ high quality shock that can basically bolt in the rear of my 2009 1250s"
Ewok's Ohlins will bolt straight in.
PM me for his address and times and dates when he's not home.
Ewok's Ohlins will bolt straight in.
PM me for his address and times and dates when he's not home.
#Tag- Posts : 609
Join date : 2014-06-01
Location : Bega
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Got back from Shock treatment today and the bike is riding better than ever.
Revalved the shock with an extension (5mm at seat hight)
Did not require new spring and just serviced and revalved with change left over from $400.
Now it corners correctly!
Revalved the shock with an extension (5mm at seat hight)
Did not require new spring and just serviced and revalved with change left over from $400.
Now it corners correctly!
Ad- Posts : 56
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Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Excellent result for not much coin.
Ewok1958- Posts : 3940
Join date : 2010-08-03
Age : 66
Location : Bega, NSW
Re: Rear shock swap out. 2009 1250s ABS
Someone mentioned air-ride shocks in jest the other day and it got me thinking, just why don't we see them on monoshock bikes ? Digging a little further I managed to find some companies that make single and dual action air shocks for Busa's and a couple of other big bikes - along with a proliferation for later model HD's.
Now besides the initial ride height issue (sorted with longer dog-bones), wouldn't an air adjustable Busa transplant be the ideal rear shock for someone that is doing a lot of pillion riding or heavy duty touring ? Price wise it looks as though they are on par with the better name conventional shocks - air shocks I've found are about US$1000.
I wonder why these have not been taken up more, is there performance and/or longevity issues with heat from the compressed air, liquid pooling like we get in everyday workshop compressors, is it besides being able to set ride height via handlebar switches, they actually don't perform as good as conventional shocks in the same price point ? Or is it a dignity thing, "they can't be any good if they're fitted to HD's"
Now besides the initial ride height issue (sorted with longer dog-bones), wouldn't an air adjustable Busa transplant be the ideal rear shock for someone that is doing a lot of pillion riding or heavy duty touring ? Price wise it looks as though they are on par with the better name conventional shocks - air shocks I've found are about US$1000.
I wonder why these have not been taken up more, is there performance and/or longevity issues with heat from the compressed air, liquid pooling like we get in everyday workshop compressors, is it besides being able to set ride height via handlebar switches, they actually don't perform as good as conventional shocks in the same price point ? Or is it a dignity thing, "they can't be any good if they're fitted to HD's"
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