This entry has been published on November 27, 2012 and links to eBay may have been updated to point to similar bikes of interest.
We’re doing Cyber Week a little differently this year by looking for uber rare parts and memorabilia. For day 2 we continue with our obsession with works parts! -dc
Is it the real deal? Hell, I don’t know but if it is, what a nice way to finish off a GP replica project. The seller states these were standard issue on the XR79 RGV500’s. That is Schwantz in his prime, 1992. He also claims they were fitted to YZR500’s. I always thought Yamaha’s were fitted with Ohlins though. It looks like the real deal with the magnesium remote reservoir but the seller states the spring is an Ohlins item.
Asking price is 795 GBP.
-IK
Tops! I’ve been looking for a spare shock for my ex-Schwantz RGV500.My one must be nearly worn out,as the rear is getting “kinda squirelly” gassin’ it outa turns.