Tom wrote:
>But it also had a set of Koni's (front) these are red, with some warnings
>about procedures for adjustment.
>
>Are these reasonable shocks for street use. One of the suppliers of TR
>parts suggested that Koni's were really too hard for street use
>
>I have understood that Koni's don't generally wear out because they can be
>re adjusted.
I have been using Konie on my TR250 since 1988. I've got them all around.
I wouldn't even think to go to another brand. I'm very happy with them.
>
>If so how does one adjust them these compress with moderate difficulty and
>expand with a great deal of effort.
There is a rubber bushing on the inside that needs to be removed. There
is a tool to be used in rotating the lower assembly for adjustment. I may
still have the instructions somewhere in the "Triumph Files". I will look.
If all else fails, youi can send them direct to the factory and for a
small fee they will adjust them to soft, medium or hard for you. I had
this done in 1992, just prior to VTR Savannah.
Mine are set to medium and the ride is pretty good. Race setting is too
stiff for the street.
Steve
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