2005 GS new shocks

smclaren253 · May 11, 2022

I am going to be installing new YSS shocks in my 05 GS in the coming week. The bike has 71k miles on it now and the shocks look to be original. I have never ridden a bike with new shocks on it before and have been riding this one for the past 15k miles. What should I expect?

20774 · May 11, 2022

Welcome to the forum! I look forward to hearing what new shocks feel like...I could probably use a set myself.

pauls1150 · May 11, 2022

New shocks will typically feel "stiffer" than the old ones, because the old ones have been dead a while...
Expect to have to adjust the preload (F & R) for the recommended amount of sag, and expect to adjust the damping for your riding style and comfort.
YSS has a guide on their website, attached here for convenience. Ohlins has a similar guide on their site.

View attachment faq.pdf View attachment faq.pdf

drneo66 · May 12, 2022

What Paul said... mixed in with a little "why didn't I do this a little sooner?"

Don't quote me, but I believe the bottom shock bolt requires heat to remove, as it has locktite on it. Check the manual to make sure.

lkraus · May 12, 2022

drneo66 said:
What Paul said... mixed in with a little "why didn't I do this a little sooner?"

Don't quote me, but I believe the bottom shock bolt requires heat to remove, as it has locktite on it. Check the manual to make sure.

It definitely needs heat. Some have reported that without heat, the soft aluminum swing arm threads came out with the bolt.

Monitoring the temperature with an infrared thermometer, I waved a heat gun around the area of the bolt end and applied moderate torque. The bolt on my RT started easing loose at about 190 ºF, with no paint damage. Re-install using medium strength Loctite 243 (blue, in the red bottle).

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