Oil Change on Koni shocks: How much oil and which grade is required?

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Hy Stefan,

when I took my Koni`s apart, little less than 100 ml came out. But they where leaking, so I think 100 ml is fine. I used SAE10 oil (front fork oil). Spring was fine for me (82kg is what my scale says)

Regards, Melle
 
Contact Ikon@ikonsuspension.com as they are making the same shocks. They also sell repair parts that fit the Konis. Have found them very helpful in the past.
 
Hi, Stefan.
Just ordered parts for the 7610-series shocks from the German importer
ikonshocks.com.
They are helpful on the phone, too.
The guy on the phone said 85ml each side.
Didn't ask about the oil viscosity as I ordered their 200ml bottle.
You can order springs with a different rate there.
Somewhat around 83? for a set.
Will send you a mail.

hth, Ernesto
 
Standard oil weight and I needed damping on 3,after a rebuild with 10wt oil it now is better and I use number 1.
Thats for 130kg rider,well maybe a bit more.
 
I've been following the "Ohlins..." thread with interest as I need to do something about my rear shocks.
Now this has popped up. I put some Koni's on about 20 years ago and they are stiff as a board.
Is rebuilding them and replacing springs worthwhile for these old shocks?
 
Shajota said:
I've been following the "Ohlins..." thread with interest as I need to do something about my rear shocks.
Now this has popped up. I put some Koni's on about 20 years ago and they are stiff as a board.
Is rebuilding them and replacing springs worthwhile for these old shocks?
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Only if they've pissed all their damping oil out. Otherwise, don't expect too much.  They were good in their day, but three decades have passed since.  Save your money and effort for an actual upgrade.
Cheers
Steve
 
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