The first method is a simple collapse of the shock absorber to engage the adjuster. Some externally adjustable shocks use an adjuster window instead.
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How to adjust koni shocks. Just got my new koni sports yellow and was trying to figure out how to adjust the rears. In case of prior adjustment add the number of half the turns previously found. Remove the dust cover and expose the adjusting button figure 2. Feeling kinda stupid here but directions video on the koni site are not very helpful. Adjustment procedure 26 28 30 series. According to the instructions you compress them fully then rota.
Do not use any device other than by hand to depress button. Almost all koni externally adjustable dampers are quickly and easily adjusted by placing a koni knob on the adjuster tab that sticks out of the top mounting threading. On the second design you have to extend the shock absorber remove a spacer collapse it adjust it to your. Push the button carefully by hand and hold it in that position figure 1 2. Hold the damper body by hand where the piston rod emerges form the cylinder. Hold the damper body by hand where the piston rod emerges from the cylinder.
Keeping the shock absorber collapsed make 1 half turn 180 degrees to the right clockwise. Pull the shock absorber out vertically without turning for at least 1 cm to disengage the adjusting mechanism. Push the button carefully by hand and hold it in that position figure 1 2. As shown on the knob turn counter clockwise for firmer clockwise for softer. The total range is about 5 half turns. Rebound adjustable the adjustment is made with the shock fully extended.
Anybody install a set of koni yellows recently. Remove the dust cover and expose the adjusting button figure 2.
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