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Subject: RE: Rebuild rear shocks / dampers

Author: Greg Bender

Date: Aug 16, 2004, 1:06 PM

Post ID: 1717362500


Hi Charlie,

Thanks for the Cycle Garden idea. I had thought about giving Cycle
Garden a call, too, but I thought I would check here first to see anyone
had experience.

Charlie Mullendore wrote:
 
Hi Greg,
I've never disassembled either the Lims or Koni shocks to see what sort
of seals are used, but maybe they're something that could be obtained at

a bearing warehouse. Cycle Garden lists rebuilding the shocks in their
restoration section (for $300 exchange). Maybe they have or can get the
rebuild kits?

I tried to get Koni rebuild kits (for the original 76 series as used on
the V7 Sport) from Proven Products in Australia, but they only wanted to

sell me new 7610P Ikon (former Koni) shocks as used on the LeMans IV.

Maybe someone on this list knows where to get kits for both brands?
Cheers,

Greg Bender wrote:
 
Hey Mark, I may do just that when I get sick of the "el cheapo" shocks I


have on the Ambo right now. But, the rebuilding question get's more
toward the tinkering side in me that just likes to figure stuff out.
Perhaps it's more trouble (or more money) than it's worth to rebuild a
pair of 30+ year old shocks. But if it's not, then I'll be able to
entertain myself for hours!




Charlie
http://members.tripod.com/charlesmullendore/index.htm



Regards,

Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender

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