Koni shocks for bevels - any differences?

[lior_baruch]

Hey there,

Is there a difference between the the Koni shocks in the Bevel models?

In my SSD the shocks stamped 1298 with a lettering Special "D", and the SD is stamped 1418, though both look exactly the same....

Were they used only in the SS/SD/SSD? or others?

Help?

Thanks,

Lior.

[Eldert]

i think both your sets of shocks are the 7610 series with adjustable damping
under the black rubber by the top eyelet

it is the lenght that differs : the 1298 is 334 mm c.t.c. and the 1418 is 330 mm c.t.c.

koni was not original fitted to Ducati beveltwins

Eldert

[Ventodue]

Like wot Eldert said, Lior . More explanation, if you want it, here ('Koni' is, more or less, 'Ikon' these days.)

Ikon Suspension

(7610-1418 is wot they list for the Dramah, btw).

Ciao

Craig

Edit: Just to expand on this a bit. Dramahs went thru at least 3 different changes in their shocks. I think the details are as follows, but I stand to be corrected:

Initially, up to frame # 900989: Ceriani 300 mm.
Then from 900900: Marzocchi 315mm.
Then from 902960: Marzocchi 330mm gas shocks (and I think there were at least 2 types of these ...)

[lior_baruch]

Thanks that info is really helpfull!

I thought that Koni were the original ones.. as every one of the Ducati I saw so far had a Koni

My frame is 952482 so 330mm is what I should have in mine...

Anyone knows what does the Special "D" stamp on the 1298 means?

Thanks again,

Lior.

[Ventodue]

Originally Posted by lior_baruch

I thought that Koni were the original ones.. as every one of the Ducati I saw saw far had a Koni

Ah! That's 'cos the Marzocchis were so poor, Lior! They were ok when new; then they would blow their seals, and lose their damping. So naturally everyone replaced them ... with Konis .

Ciao

Craig