Koni Shocks??

Don · Post by **Don** » Mon Apr 07, 2003 6:04 pm

Are the Koni adjustable shocks for the '79's still available?

My newly purchased bike came with a pair of them, and I was wondering how rare they are, and if they could be replaced, should I wear them out?

Thanks,

Don

EMS · Post by **EMS** » Mon Apr 07, 2003 8:21 pm

Koni-originally a Dutch company-went out of business a while ago. To my knowledge the adjustable shocks were not picked up by somebody else.

You may find them, though, as old stock parts occasionally.

Dave Hansen · Post by **Dave Hansen** » Mon Apr 07, 2003 8:50 pm

Works performance makes a shock for the CBX. You can call them up and they will customize the shocks for your riding style, weight,ect... I have a pair on my 79 and I'm real happy with them.

sr71cbx · Post by **sr71cbx** » Mon Apr 07, 2003 9:57 pm

RIPPER · Post by **RIPPER** » Thu Apr 17, 2003 10:44 am

Just read in Motorcycle Mechanics magazine that an Australian company has started making Koni shocks again,even have the same part #s.It's called Ikon (no joke).

mike brown barone · Post by **mike brown barone** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:08 am

i would stay away from the original koni shocks simply because the 1100f shocks are far better econo replacements for the early model cbx and generally available used at a reasonable cost

they also offer compression, rebound and spring adjustment which is important to fine tune the cbx to it full potential

they also have a near stock oem look which some people value

the koni had a rough ride and the adjustments really did not translate into much change.

like all shocks made 20 years ago 1100f has an abrupt hit over sharp bumps but thats the only minus

for what is worth here are my ratings of the econo cbx shocks i have used on my 80 over the years

(best = 10)

stock = 2
progressive as mfg in early 80s = -23
koni = 5
1100f = 9

summary: the 1100f shock is better used than any of the others mentioned above new

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