GK73A SP REAR SHOCKER REPLACEMENT

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GK73A SP REAR SHOCKER REPLACEMENT

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Hi,i've got an old 1990 gk73a sp with a very soft rear shocker,are there any later direct replacement shocks from later bikes,or is it a case of getting my original shock recond ?
thanks,steve.
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Re: GK73A SP REAR SHOCKER REPLACEMENT

Post by Variablevalves suck »

Hi Steve,

There's no identical shock, even the GK76 is different.
If you want to keep it OE then its rebuild time, if you want better performance then its retro fit a modern 600 shock or buy a nitron fitment.
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Re: GK73A SP REAR SHOCKER REPLACEMENT

Post by Variablevalves suck »

Steve, ive the very same bike im rebuilding so i'd be very intrested to know in which direction you are going with the bike.

Chris.

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