Koni seals

[Carl Hill]

Does anyone know where to get seals for Koni GP shocks?

[Gary Heath]

You might try this guy....I know he rebuilds Koni'[email protected]  

quote:Originally posted by Carl Hill

Does anyone know where to get seals for Koni GP shocks?

[Carl Hill]

Thanks, I will give him a shot.

[PINKIE]

HI, I HAVE ONE NUMBER ONE PRODUCTS "TRICKIT" FOR KONI SHOCK ABSORBER SEAL REBUILD KIT PART #166. $60.00 SHIPPING INCLUDED. TO THE 48 STATES OF THE U.S.A.

quote:Originally posted by Carl Hill

Does anyone know where to get seals for Koni GP shocks?

[Carl Hill]

Does it fit the aluminum body GP Koni? I was told by Ikon that they were different than steel body Koni.

[Carl Hill]

Definitely interested if they will fit.  Shafts are 12 mm. Outside diameter of seal is 24mm. Seals are rounded on the bottom with a cupped washer underneath. Any way you can measure or send me a photo? [email protected]
Thanks

[PINKIE]

sent email

quote:Originally posted by Carl Hill

Definitely interested if they will fit.  Shafts are 12 mm. Outside diameter of seal is 24mm. Seals are rounded on the bottom with a cupped washer underneath. Any way you can measure or send me a photo? [email protected]
Thanks

[rob w]

Robert Haag states this information in his eBay ads for rebuilt Koni shocks ->

 A heads up to Koni buyers and owners: Old style 76 series KONIS that have not been serviced get gummed up by an internal soft rubber/ plastic rebound bumper washer (that sits on top of the piston) that dissolved into goo over the decades, and gets sucked into and plugs up the damping mechanisms. This is visible in the photo of the internal parts. So if not jammed already,  they'll usually get stuck after trying to pump them. Don't force them or you can do damage including bending the shafts if you try to ride with them jammed. There's no way to resolve the issue except for complete dis-assembly and meticulously cleaning out all the old plastic crud, which takes special tools, a lot of manual work, and time. Once serviced it will not happen again as the new style top out washers are nylon and won't degrade in oil. It's imperative that any NOS and used KONIs you buy will need to be rebuilt or they most likely will be damaged. Be advised of this when considering buying any KONIs that have not been rebuilt.

[Carl Hill]

I took mine apart a couple of weeks ago. They had been sitting in a box for 30+ years.  I could feel them "sticking" . I took them apart and they were exactly as this post described.