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Old 26-09-2004, 10:03 PM
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Gents help please

ive got my cossie on konis, 25mm lowered, can you tell me what is the adjustment ? is it in ride height or is it in compression and damping ? if so whats the best ratio of firmness for front and rear ?

can I just screw them so there as hard as poss all round ?

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Its the dampning of the struts and I suppose its down to individual taste
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Rebound damping IIRC
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Originally Posted by McPikie
Its the dampning of the struts and I suppose its down to individual taste
i cool bud cheers, if anyone knows how many turns from stop to stop etc, would be appreciated just dont wanna damage anything
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If you just turn it until it stops then count the turns the other way untilit stops you got it.

Set it half way, go out for a run, see what its like, see if you want it stiffer (ooo errr missus) or softer.

I had mine about half way on my cabbie, felt sweet
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Originally Posted by McPikie
If you just turn it until it stops then count the turns the other way untilit stops you got it.

Set it half way, go out for a run, see what its like, see if you want it stiffer (ooo errr missus) or softer.

I had mine about half way on my cabbie, felt sweet

mint cheers mate
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