bandit 1200 shock same as '96 gsxr1000?

**zooter** · 28th January 2006, 20:36

My gsx1100g is a bit groggy in the arse. The photo is shock off an American '96 gsxr1000, which I know will fit. It needs to be the remote reservoir type which was discontinued around '96. Is the bandit one like this? Anybody upgrading a low k's one for an ohlins?

**WINJA** · 28th January 2006, 20:45

Originally Posted by zooter

My gsx1100g is a bit groggy in the arse. The photo is shock off an American '96 gsxr1000, which I know will fit. It needs to be the remote reservoir type which was discontinued around '96. Is the bandit one like this? Anybody upgrading a low k's one for an ohlins?

GSXR1100?????
THE OHLINS WEBSITE HAS GREAT INFO ABOUT SHOCKS , STROKE ,LENGTH ETC

**Brian d marge** · 29th January 2006, 00:36

Originally Posted by zooter

My gsx1100g is a bit groggy in the arse. The photo is shock off an American '96 gsxr1000, which I know will fit. It needs to be the remote reservoir type which was discontinued around '96. Is the bandit one like this? Anybody upgrading a low k's one for an ohlins?

If you are not to much in a hurry I am sending a box of bits back to NZ from Japan and can see if there is one this end ??

Stephen

**onearmedbandit** · 29th January 2006, 13:02

1996 GSXR1000? I don't think so, Suzuki never made one. Maybe a 1996 GSXR1100.

**zooter** · 29th January 2006, 22:29

That ohlins site is a big help thanks Winja. I'm after a gsf 1200 bandit pre 2001 when they went to piggyback reservoir.
It's apparently a popular upgrade for the bandit to go aftermarket shock so I should be able to get one locally but if they're throwing them in recycling bins in Japan I'm all ears Brian. No hurry.

**WINJA** · 30th January 2006, 09:09

Originally Posted by zooter

That ohlins site is a big help thanks Winja. I'm after a gsf 1200 bandit pre 2001 when they went to piggyback reservoir.
It's apparently a popular upgrade for the bandit to go aftermarket shock so I should be able to get one locally but if they're throwing them in recycling bins in Japan I'm all ears Brian. No hurry.

THE OTHER OPTION IS TO GET TGEBE TO REBUILD AND REVALVE THE ORIGINAL TO YOUR SPECS , HE DID MINE AND IT WAS PRETTY GOOD , IM A OVER 100KG AND HE RESHIMED MINE FOR MY WEIGHT , DID THE SEAL AND OIL ALL FOR $150

**Lou Girardin** · 31st January 2006, 07:19

The '96 - '99 Bandit shock is shorter than the 1100 shock, so it'll increase fork angle and reduce ground clearance, not really a good thing. It's not a remote reservoir unit either, just a common or garden single tube shock with rebound adjustment.
The '00 - 05 shock is longer but still not a top quality item.

**zooter** · 31st January 2006, 18:17

Hmmm rebuiding non rebuidable shock, I've heard of it being done but I've also heard of it not working out.
The stock 1100g shock is 302mm so the bandit one is a tad longer at 306 if Ohlins got it right. Equates to about 10mm increase in ride height. Plenty of rake on g's forks so turn in should improve a bit if anything.

**WINJA** · 31st January 2006, 20:19

Originally Posted by zooter

Hmmm rebuiding non rebuidable shock, I've heard of it being done but I've also heard of it not working out.
The stock 1100g shock is 302mm so the bandit one is a tad longer at 306 if Ohlins got it right. Equates to about 10mm increase in ride height. Plenty of rake on g's forks so turn in should improve a bit if anything.

TGEBE REBUILT AN UNREBUILDABLE SHOCK FOR ME , NEW SEAL ,NITRO, OIL AND DID THE VALVING BETTER THAN IT WAS STANDARD, HES DONE HUNDREDS OF THEM

**WINJA** · 31st January 2006, 20:19

Originally Posted by zooter

Hmmm rebuiding non rebuidable shock, I've heard of it being done but I've also heard of it not working out.
The stock 1100g shock is 302mm so the bandit one is a tad longer at 306 if Ohlins got it right. Equates to about 10mm increase in ride height. Plenty of rake on g's forks so turn in should improve a bit if anything.

TGEBE REBUILT AN UNREBUILDABLE SHOCK FOR ME , NEW SEAL ,NITRO, OIL AND DID THE VALVING BETTER THAN IT WAS STANDARD, HES DONE HUNDREDS OF THEM

**soundbeltfarm** · 31st January 2006, 20:28

Originally Posted by WINJA

TGEBE REBUILT AN UNREBUILDABLE SHOCK FOR ME , NEW SEAL ,NITRO, OIL AND DID THE VALVING BETTER THAN IT WAS STANDARD, HES DONE HUNDREDS OF THEM

who is TGEBE?
would he be able to work wonders with my stock TL shock?

cheers man
im 105kg not sure if that changes anything.

**soundbeltfarm** · 31st January 2006, 20:30

or prob better to get an ohlins fitted later this year when i have the funds.

**WINJA** · 31st January 2006, 20:37

Originally Posted by soundbeltfarm

who is TGEBE?
would he be able to work wonders with my stock TL shock?

cheers man
im 105kg not sure if that changes anything.

MY PROBLEM TOO , IM ABOUT 15KG MORE THAN YOU AND JAP BIKES ARE BUILT AROUND 70KG RIDERS, I THOUGHT THE TL WAS A RADIAL DAMPER I DONT KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH THAT

**Brian d marge** · 1st February 2006, 02:25

Originally Posted by WINJA

MY PROBLEM TOO , IM ABOUT 15KG MORE THAN YOU AND JAP BIKES ARE BUILT AROUND 70KG RIDERS, I THOUGHT THE TL WAS A RADIAL DAMPER I DONT KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH THAT

Spring controls the load . Shims control the SPEED of the shaft movement up to the point where the shim opening is not enough to pass the oil trying to get through and the whole thing goes solid on you !

If your 105kg ,,you need a spring that suits your weight . you cant avoid that ,,,,no matter where you run to

Stephen