1999 Kona Stinky Restoration Completed!!!!

[konacollector]

Re: 1999 Kona Stinky restoration for the sake of nostalgia!

Do you have any contact details for Gil m Mindmap3? I can't seem to work out how to search for members on here! There is a lot written about him though.

 

[Mindmap3]

Re: 1999 Kona Stinky restoration for the sake of nostalgia!

No worries, I'll PM you his email address.

 

[Noisia]

Re: 1999 Kona Stinky restoration for the sake of nostalgia!

...as a proud Stinky rider i'm pulling up a chair if you don't mind...

 

[konacollector]

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The more the merrier!

 

[sparkiegaz]

Re: 1999 Kona Stinky restoration for the sake of nostalgia!

Looking good, are you going keep original colours or change them, handy krona still do bearing kit etc for bike,, all best for build feller

 

[konacollector]

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Keeping the colour scheme as close to original as possible. I've been in contact with Gil_m in reference to some decals and he has been very helpful. I hope to have some made by this time next week! Pics to follow.

 

[konacollector]

Re: 1999 Kona Stinky restoration for the sake of nostalgia!

So another small update. The rear shock looks like this:



Once the spring is removed it looks like this:




On closer inspection it is seems as if the spring has not been seated properly and has been rubbing on the shock which is a shame!

 

[konacollector]

Re: 1999 Kona Stinky restoration for the sake of nostalgia!

I have managed to find another Fox Vanilla R shock to replace this. Its the oldest one i could find although it has newer stickers and a different lower spring seat, probably to stop the spring moving and rubbing on the shock body like the old one! I bought it for £22 quid but it does need a service. You can see the difference in condition compare to the old one.

 

[mamadirt]

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Any updates? Just bagged a tiny Stinky myself (2003 so a little newer though) so am watching with interest.

I have one of those older Fox Van shocks on my Cove Hooker which I picked up very cheaply on ebay. Desperately in need of a service as it has a very clunky rebound but aside from that it works great - so much more plush than the Float it replaced - I love coil shocks.

 

[konacollector]

Re: 1999 Kona Stinky restoration for the sake of nostalgia!

Progress has been somewhat halted by me buying another house and needing all the money I can get for that! But I do have some decals for it now which look awesome. Made by Gil at retro decals. He is a very helpful and a useful guy to know!