Replacing Shocks on SP500

[ltlxvz]

I am restoring a 1982 Suzuki SP500 and want to replace the rear shocks. I am not sure what kind to order. The eye to eye measurement that I made is 15 1/4 inches. I have found 15 inch and 15 3/4 inch. Will either of these fit? Any recommendations on where to buy these? I also would like to find a replacement gear shift, brake lever, and fork seals for it. Any idea on where I can find these?
Thanks!

 

[Vec]

go with the 15’s

I had one of those back in the early 90’s.... can you post some pics?

 

[ltlxvz]

Here is El Diablo Roho

 

[Zonie]

Could be a bit of sag in the springs, I would go with the taller of the two myself.

 

[Vec]

Yep... tats it, mine had the gold anodized rims... somewhere in a box I have a photo album with a few pictures of me riding wheelies on mine
I’ll see if I can find that scrap book

 

[ltlxvz]

Thanks for the replies. I have 15’s ordered already. I’ll let you know how they do when I get them installed.

 

[Vec]

Update...?

 

[ltlxvz]

Update...?

Found 15" ones on ebay for around $90 that fit. Haven't been able to ride it much since. I tried to replace front fork seals without the proper removal tool and now have an non moveable jam of the outer and inner fork. Can't pull the inner out of the outer and boy is she mad at me.