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Shock Absorbers

Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 3:13 pm
by stuartb
Any recommendations please as to the best shock absorbers to fit a Tiger.

Thankyou Stuart

Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:36 pm
by H, Sunny 65
GAZ

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:05 pm
by bernd_st
Konis all around but became scarce...

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:18 pm
by Tim
I love the ride and handling my Koni Classics give me.

Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 4:13 pm
by dpuzey
Agreed, Konis are great

Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 9:36 pm
by stuartb
Thank you for your replies.

Are Koni's stocked by anyone in the UK?

Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2017 5:58 pm
by bernd_st
Not that I'm aware of. Talked to the Koni guys but they informed me that Rick in US has the absolute Monopol to get them made in smaller batches. From time to time he had them available. Not sure about the current status though. Another option would be to get decent used pairs and have them rebuilt in UK...

Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:15 pm
by dpuzey
Try Sunbeam Spares.

Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:00 pm
by FDub
Hi all,

I am also looking for quality replacement shocks for my Tiger.

The car is presently sitting slightly lowered with slightly heavier duty springs than stock. It’s on 14” wheels. It presently has a set of Spax shocks which are probably about 20 years old but with very little use. They are not easily adjusted “in situ” and I find that I like them at the soft end of the range for sedate use but I need them quite a bit harder when I start to push on. I was wondering if there is a more progressive shock available or perhaps there might be something available with remote adjustment?

Any thoughts, observations, recommendations and links to stockists greatly appreciated.

Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:27 pm
by garyf
I've recently made an Enquiry direct to Koni regarding Tiger Dampers and have been told they are obsolete?

Part Numbers quoted to me are 82-1347 & 82-1348.

I was also given details by Koni of 3 Specialist who may be able to make some specials, but they are asking me for originals to copy?

I suppose there is a very remote chance of possibly finding some N.O.S. ones in the US but definetely a long shot!

GAZ Shocks have a good reputation in Triumph circles but I have never used them myself?

Cheers

Gary

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:28 am
by H, Sunny 65
I have Gaz shocks on my Tiger.
I have also fitted them, on many other makes.
In my opinion, they are one of the best you can get and good value for money.

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:43 am
by FDub
Thanks Guys.

In the meantime I can confirm that I received a response from Koni saying that they know of only one specialist who orders in sufficient quantities that they make them up for him. Details below for anyone who is interested. I haven't yet decided to use Koni but it does seem that the option is there.

"We do have a specialist in the USA, for who we regularly make Sunbeam Tiger shock absorbers, although these are made exclusively for him.
Part numbers are:

8210 1163
8210 1164

The specialist can be contacted: http://classicgarage.com/ ..."

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:19 am
by garyf
Interesting, the specialist shows them on offer at $374.96 a pair which equates to about £267, not sure what the Shipping cost are and presumably some sort of import tax too. :cry:

Still tempted though, might fire an E-mail off to them.

koni from usa

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:37 pm
by tgr747
p&p,customs and vat on parts from usa can add up to nearly 60% sometimes so check carefully,sunbeam spares stock them sometimes.

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:40 pm
by garyf
Thanks tgr747

I'm still awaiting a reply from the Company in the US.

Will see if Sunbeam Spares Co can help too

Cheers

Gary