Guzzi rear shock absorbers

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   Hi all,
I will soon have a pair of rear KONI shocks for sale SOLD

KONI 7610-1429 which I have looked up on the IKON site and they fit these Guzzi machines below.

reason for sale - I have just bought a V50 Mk2 1979 and I couldn't understand why the stand felt very wobbly - it was due to the rear tyre touching the ground - due to the rear shocks being too long and pushing the swinging arm downwards until it was perilously close to the frame tube for the pillion rests.
I researched the KONI number and clearly they were not the right length for my V50 ( all the machines below).
condition - the seals are good and dry and the black springs are not damaged and the paint is good - the chrome sections are not too bad in the main but the very lower part of the leg has some "grips" damage where someone has used grips (why I don't know).the action is smooth and damping good - they're just too long for my bike !!!!

I cannot remove them yet as I need to wheel the bike around during the restoration , but if you are interested , then I will take photos for you to let you see.

cheers - hope it helps someone.
Richard 07749983055

Moto Guzzi 1000 California 82-87
Moto Guzzi 1000 California III / C I / IE 87-93
Moto Guzzi 1000 SPII / SPIII / S 84-94
Moto Guzzi 1000 Mille GT 88-93
Moto Guzzi 1000 Strada 92-94
Moto Guzzi V11 Jackel (1100cc) 99-01

Edited by Richard Hyatt - 13 Nov 2019 at 20:31

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Richard Hyatt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Oct 2019 Location: Dorset Status: Offline Points: 106	Post Options Post Reply Quote Richard Hyatt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Guzzi rear shock absorbers Posted: 26 Oct 2019 at 21:52
	Hi all, I will soon have a pair of rear KONI shocks for sale SOLD KONI 7610-1429 which I have looked up on the IKON site and they fit these Guzzi machines below. reason for sale - I have just bought a V50 Mk2 1979 and I couldn't understand why the stand felt very wobbly - it was due to the rear tyre touching the ground - due to the rear shocks being too long and pushing the swinging arm downwards until it was perilously close to the frame tube for the pillion rests. I researched the KONI number and clearly they were not the right length for my V50 ( all the machines below). condition - the seals are good and dry and the black springs are not damaged and the paint is good - the chrome sections are not too bad in the main but the very lower part of the leg has some "grips" damage where someone has used grips (why I don't know).the action is smooth and damping good - they're just too long for my bike !!!! I cannot remove them yet as I need to wheel the bike around during the restoration , but if you are interested , then I will take photos for you to let you see. cheers - hope it helps someone. Richard 07749983055 Moto Guzzi 1000 California 82-87 Moto Guzzi 1000 California III / C I / IE 87-93 Moto Guzzi 1000 SPII / SPIII / S 84-94 Moto Guzzi 1000 Mille GT 88-93 Moto Guzzi 1000 Strada 92-94 Moto Guzzi V11 Jackel (1100cc) 99-01 Edited by Richard Hyatt - 13 Nov 2019 at 20:31

Ben. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2015 Location: Lanjaron Spain Status: Offline Points: 509	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ben. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 08:50
	Hi Richard, wondering if you have replacement shocks? Gathering dust in my workshop is a pair of V7 Stone shocks, I replaced them with units from the Racer. Seems a shame to have them languishing there, if they would be any use to you I'll be happy to post them. They are 15 inches from eye to eye. I don't need anything for them, if you wanted to make a donation to tfsr.org I would consider that a "reet good do."

Richard Hyatt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Oct 2019 Location: Dorset Status: Offline Points: 106	Post Options Post Reply Quote Richard Hyatt Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2019 at 17:51
	Hi Ben, Thank you for your offer , I did reply earlier but can't see it here. I have a v7 and checked your measurements and sadly yours are too long. Thank you for your kind offer Richard

Tedxan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guzzino Joined: 23 Nov 2019 Location: Fylde Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tedxan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 12:51
	Hi Ben I hope you don't think I'm being rude, could do with your rear shocks for my '92 Nevada...I should be able to fetttle them!! Anyway let me Know what you think Cheers Ted

Richard Hyatt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Oct 2019 Location: Dorset Status: Offline Points: 106	Post Options Post Reply Quote Richard Hyatt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 13:15
	Hello Ted, I'm sorry but they are sold. I did put sold on the heading , but in hindsight , it should have been bigger wording. I used eventually a pair of Hagon shocks, good service there. Richard

Tedxan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guzzino Joined: 23 Nov 2019 Location: Fylde Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tedxan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 13:38
	Thanks for the reply Cheers Ted

Ben. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2015 Location: Lanjaron Spain Status: Offline Points: 509	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ben. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 16:21
	Hello Ted, it's definitely time they were put to good use, I've just hoiked them out of the workshop and besides being covered in dust they look OK. If you'd like to PM me your address, I'll put them in the post, you're very welcome.

Tedxan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guzzino Joined: 23 Nov 2019 Location: Fylde Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tedxan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 2019 at 18:24
	Thanks Ben Will PM soon when I figure out how!!!!! Thanks Ted