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Offline Giuseppe62

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Koni shock absorbers
« on: March 13, 2022, 10:26:10 AM »
Hi, is there anyone who restored the Koni 76K 1302 ?
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Offline Alan F.

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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2022, 02:24:47 PM »
i did mine, with some current parts from ikon:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,134863.msg2142529.html#msg2142529

the hardest part (even harder than getting the gland nut to open up) was getting the right parts.
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2022, 12:12:53 AM »
hi giuseppe, did you find anything useful for your konis?
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2022, 02:42:40 AM »
I restored a set of vintage KONI shocks in 2010. Better than the worn out OEM I replaced.  Sold them on eBay for $250 last year.

However...

Bought a new set of IKON shocks, for my restoration of this machine.  I am not a expert, but these shocks are much better.  The restored bike is noticeably more stable, able to hold a line in corners and I am pleased with the improvement to my bike.

IMHO!

Picture just to show off my project,  :-[

2nd photo is from when the restored Koni's were on the machine. the dust caps are my customization using an old set of BMW shocks cut down to look closer to OE<>
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2022, 03:02:20 AM »
mark i put new ikon internals into the old koni bodies - best of both worlds  ;D
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2022, 02:16:26 PM »
Another question for ya Mark...are those the Yamiya cast wheels by Enkei?  They are beautiful.  Did you install them at the same time as the Ikons?
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2022, 04:28:30 PM »
Quote from: seanbarney41 on March 17, 2022, 02:16:26 PM
Another question for ya Mark...are those the Yamiya cast wheels by Enkei?  They are beautiful.  Did you install them at the same time as the Ikons?
The wheels look like Morris Mags
« Last Edit: March 17, 2022, 04:41:03 PM by newday777 »
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2022, 10:58:00 PM »
Quote from: newday777 on March 17, 2022, 04:28:30 PM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on March 17, 2022, 02:16:26 PM
Another question for ya Mark...are those the Yamiya cast wheels by Enkei?  They are beautiful.  Did you install them at the same time as the Ikons?
The wheels look like Morris Mags
yeah, but count the spokes
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2022, 05:19:31 AM »
Quote from: seanbarney41 on March 17, 2022, 02:16:26 PM
Another question for ya Mark...are those the Yamiya cast wheels by Enkei?  They are beautiful.  Did you install them at the same time as the Ikons?

The Wheels are from Yamiya, Enkei. I installed them with Avon Roadrider tires when I did the shocks.  May be responsible for some of my perceived ride improvement?

I think the machine also looks great, but I may be biased.
« Last Edit: March 25, 2022, 05:38:59 AM by markmyodb »
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2022, 06:08:49 AM »
Quote from: markmyodb on March 25, 2022, 05:19:31 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on March 17, 2022, 02:16:26 PM
Another question for ya Mark...are those the Yamiya cast wheels by Enkei?  They are beautiful.  Did you install them at the same time as the Ikons?

The Wheels are from Yamiya, Enkei. I installed them with Avon Roadrider tires when I did the shocks.  May be responsible for some of my perceived ride improvement?

I think the machine also looks great, but I may be biased.
for sure, that is a great looking bike.  And yes, cast wheels will deliver a nice handling improvement.
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2022, 02:38:11 AM »
Quote from: flatlander on March 17, 2022, 12:12:53 AM
hi giuseppe, did you find anything useful for your konis?
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Offline Giuseppe62

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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2022, 01:03:00 PM »
yes, thanks to all of you guys.
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2022, 01:21:16 PM »
that's great to hear, thanks!
what did you do in the end: did you replace any parts, or were you able to refurbish and re-use the existing bits?
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2022, 07:30:48 AM »
thanks to this information I will soon try to refurbish them
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2022, 04:28:02 PM »
Quote from: markmyodb on March 17, 2022, 02:42:40 AM
I restored a set of vintage KONI shocks in 2010. Better than the worn out OEM I replaced.  Sold them on eBay for $250 last year.

However...

Bought a new set of IKON shocks, for my restoration of this machine.  I am not a expert, but these shocks are much better.  The restored bike is noticeably more stable, able to hold a line in corners and I am pleased with the improvement to my bike.

IMHO!

Picture just to show off my project,  :-[

2nd photo is from when the restored Koni's were on the machine. the dust caps are my customization using an old set of BMW shocks cut down to look closer to OE<>

great looking bike mark.
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2022, 03:16:12 AM »
Quote from: evinrude7 on April 07, 2022, 04:28:02 PM


Picture just to show off my project,  :-[

2nd photo is from when the restored Koni's were on the machine. the dust caps are my customization using an old set of BMW shocks cut down to look closer to OEM<>

great looking bike mark.
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Re: Koni shock absorbers
« Reply #17 on: April 08, 2022, 03:07:36 PM »
Really nice bike!
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