1982 GW GL1100A Rear shock replace with manual. Any ideas?

[rose6111]

:wave: Am new to the forum and am in the process of refurbishing the 1100.

 

[KYWinger]

rose- what is it, exactly, that you're asking about the shocks? Replace them with non-air shocks? Those shocks are rebuildable for a very modest cost. You can also upgrade to Progressive Suspension springs. You can find a picture heavy how-to on this.

 

[backlander]

Welcome to CGW, Rose6111 from southern Arkansas.

 

[mcgovern61]

Welcome to the site from New Jersey! :clapping:

What is wrong with your current shocks?

 

[joedrum]

welcome to classic home of the resurecting oldwings home .... the anything but retirement home for oldwings

 

[mwbill37841]

welcome from tenn.

 

[Steve83]

Welcome Rose, from Altadena, California - a stone's throw from the Rose Bowl and the Rose parade.

 

[carl62cycles]

Welcome from Socal,if they are not in bad shape exteriorly I would rather rebuild them :builder:

 

[David Mantle]

As KYWinger ( post #2 ) says - the rear shocks are rebuild-able for a modest cost. I know for I have rebuilt mine last year. The seals are quite easy to replace and so long as the correct weight oil is used you should find a difference in ride quality. Even the rubber gators are cheap and readily available.