Koni

[diesel pig]

Koni Shocks back in the 1970's could one get them only in black painted spring and body or could one get a set of Koni's all chromed? My main info for 70's stuff has passed on and I am at abit of a loss.
I am in the middle of buying a set of new Ikon's for my early 70's bike and I don't know if I should get them like I have only seen them so far all black or get them all chromed like the O/S shocks the bike came out with?
I really want to make it look like someone put these shocks on in the the 70's(New Ikon's look like 70's Koni's part of the appealed of them) So I want to get it as close to how it would of been in the day.

[neels]

I am in the middle of buying a set of new Ikon's for my early 70's bike and I don't know if I should get them like I have only seen them so far all black or get them all chromed like the O/S shocks the bike came out with?
I really want to make it look like someone put these shocks on in the the 70's(New Ikon's look like 70's Koni's part of the appealed of them) So I want to get it as close to how it would of been in the day.

I'd be going with same look as original equipment if it's possible for an old bike, if the rest of it looks standard. But I'm a bit of a traditionalist on those sort of things, ignoring the led indicators on my 80's bike of course.

Were Ikon's not Koni's under a new name? Copyright problem?

Google AI to the rescue, makes sense when some of the part numbers are the same.

Origin: When KONI ceased motorcycle shock production, the Australian importer (Proven Products) acquired the technical specs and machinery to create IKON.
Design & Quality: IKON continues the 7610 series, which is known for its classic look, steel bodies, and rebuildability.
Modernization: IKON shocks are generally designed to be better suited to modern riding conditions, often utilizing progressive-rate springs rather than the linear springs found in older KONIs.
Adjustability: Many IKON shocks feature 4-position "Dial-A-Ride" adjustability for easier damping adjustments.
Compatibility: While they look and function similarly, parts may not always be directly interchangeable between old KONIs and new IKONs.
IKON offers specialized series like the 7610 (adjustable) and 7614 (aluminum body) for various vintage and modern motorcycles

[diesel pig]

I feel a bit silly, I really want the all chromed ones as they would be easizer to keep looking good. I try to think of what an enthusiast in the 1970's would do and if they were not all chromed. This theoretical enthusiast could get them all chromed for the same reasons as mine. As there were definitely chroming shops in the 70's, with all the vehicles of all type's being chromed.

[diesel pig]

It is amazing what a sleep on a subject can do.

[husaberg]

I feel a bit silly, I really want the all chromed ones as they would be easizer to keep looking good. I try to think of what an enthusiast in the 1970's would do and if they were not all chromed. This theoretical enthusiast could get them all chromed for the same reasons as mine. As there were definitely chroming shops in the 70's, with all the vehicles of all type's being chromed.

I have adds for konis in early 80s mags never seen one for 70s but girlings were chromed. Or at least an option. I miss Greg as well.

[diesel pig]

I have adds for konis in early 80s mags never seen one for 70s but girlings were chromed. Or at least an option. I miss Greg as well.

Yeah, if I could talk to Greg this would of been sorted in 5 minutes.

[diesel pig]

I have adds for konis in early 80s mags never seen one for 70s but girlings were chromed. Or at least an option. I miss Greg as well.

I got the idea that Koni's were around in the 70's because I remembered reading about a racer(think it was Barry sheene) who went over to koni's from girling's in the the 70's.