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Koni yellow question. Are mine F8(&^%#ed?
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:06 pm
by Spranga
The rear end has been bottoming out over dips and bumps for a while now so last weekend I tried to adjust my koni yellows to the firmest setting. Fronts were OK however the rears were very stiff with only a small amount of movement. I lubricated them and ended up getting about 1- 1.5 turns out of them compared with about 2 at the front. It seemed to mostly cure the problem however I checked them again today to see if I could get anymore movement and the right rear seemed to just keep on spinning without much resistance in both directions. I could also smell oil and it looks to be weeping from the top. I am assuming I have overtightened it somehow and it is now leaking? Anyone know how much it is likely to cost to repair and should I do both rears? I was hoping to get a better set up eventually so low cost options would be nice.
Any ideas welcome, as are cheap replacements if you have any lying around
Koni yellow question. Are mine F8(&^%#ed?
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:34 pm
by Juffa
Koni can be re-build. Not sure of the cost, but has to be cheaper that buying new ones. I seem to remember from when I owned Koni dampers that they recommened 1 full turn only of the adjuster?
J
Koni yellow question. Are mine F8(&^%#ed?
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:56 pm
by broady
hey mate,
I have a set of Koni Yellows sitting here (sydney). Not sure how many k's but you're welcome to come check them out. Was goign to sell for $500 to someone, but the deal fell through.
Koni yellow question. Are mine F8(&^%#ed?
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:56 pm
by 93_Clubman
And Mr_Q's old Clubman Bilsteins are FS:
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=33278Also, Boyracer has some Bilsteins from an SE:
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=33440& I think I saw some Bilsteins on ebay recently, but just had a look & couldn't see any.
Koni yellow question. Are mine F8(&^%#ed?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 4:19 pm
by broady
Just sold mine to Spranga today. Let us know if there are any problems mate
Koni yellow question. Are mine F8(&^%#ed?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:33 pm
by Spranga
Thanks for coming to my aid Broady! Might see you at the F & C run. Good luck with the exams.
Dan
Koni yellow question. Are mine F8(&^%#ed?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:03 am
by Garry
I've been quoted around $100/per shock to get them rebuilt at Wholesale Suspension at Penrith. I was told they are the NSW agent for Koni. It's one of the jobs on my to-do list.
Koni yellow question. Are mine F8(&^%#ed?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:32 pm
by Spranga
Garry wrote:I've been quoted around $100/per shock to get them rebuilt at Wholesale Suspension at Penrith. I was told they are the NSW agent for Koni. It's one of the jobs on my to-do list.
Good to know rebuild are not too much if the new (second hand) ones die.
Any ideas on the best place to get shortened bump stops (fat cat suspension?) or do you reckon I should try and change to NB arrangement?