Subject: RE: Koni Shocks
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Apr 3, 2003, 2:05 PM
Post ID: 1712497598
Hi Paul,
This is just what I've been pursuing since the arrival of the V7 Sport. If what you have are the 76 series Koni shocks (the markings on the shock say "76F-1297" and then below that something like "P1 11 72") like I do, apparently no one has parts to rebuild them. My latest attempt was to contact Proven Suspension in Australia since they make "Ikon" shocks which are Konis except in name. On their website they list 76 series shocks new for various bikes, so I figured it should be no problem to get a rebuild kit from them. Their reply was basically "why bother, the parts to rebuild yours would be more expensive than new 7610P shocks". They then referred me to their US distributor which suggested the same thing.
It's really a pity since I now have three leaky pairs. I haven't given up yet, though. As soon as I get a chance, I'll disassemble one and see just what's involved and if I can source seals and such elsewhere. But in the end I may just have to give in and realize they're 30+ years old and replace them with something more modern like Progressives. Cheers,
Charlie.
Paul Linn <paul-@comcast.net> wrote:
| Is it worth re-building these and if so what is the best way to go about this? Paul Midlothian, Va 73 Eldo "Elvira" at a halt in favor of "Daisy" 74 Eldo "Daisy" new project 76 T3 basket of stuff |
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