1998 Kona Kilauea refresh

[KeepItSteel]

Haha, I wondered when someone would pick up on that. I'm fortunate enough that my garden almost backs on to that particular space - and as I wanted to take some before/after pics with the saddle change I lumbered all my bits and pieces up there with me.

I couldn't help myself today and have fitted the Marzocchi fork, it looks (and feels) really good. Pics to follow shortly.

 

[KeepItSteel]

So here are a few shots with the Superfly fitted. It takes a minute to recalibrate from the clean looking P2, but eventually it looks bloody nice also. These are great old forks.

 

[LongboardSi]

Looks great. Missed the grips in the earlier pics too. Those endplugs though - too bright. need sorting

 

[KeepItSteel]

Those endplugs though - too bright. need sorting

Thanks!
And see my previous post, I was thinking what you are thinking

 

[dyson]

Great job! I did a similar refresh on a 97 Kilauea although no where near as meticulous as yours but the decal job is first rate.

Now wanting another steel Kona! Fatal coming on here...

 

[KeepItSteel]

thanks man!
am thinking of giving it a shot in May BotM as I'm very pleased with the outcome. What do you all think, with P2's, or with Marzocchi Z2?..

 

[dyson]

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I do like the clean lines of the P2 but I prefer the z2.

Definitely go to botm!

 

[al-onestare]

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Z2s and a proper stem bar set-up ;-)

 

[wadsy]

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Nice one

 

[ratbane]

The 631 Kilas are right up there in my favourite steel hardtail list. Had several over the years. The Munificent Mustard was a great colour, but easily damaged. Kona exchanged a 98 Kila, for a 98 Explosif frame due to the ease with which the Kila's paint chipped.