Advice needed on servicing a Kona FS frame

[Ox_Wagon]

I need some advice on servicing a Kona full suspension frame.   Is there any documentation available?  Where can I find a bushing kit for it in ZA etc.<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

[Racer X]

Which one?

[Ox_Wagon]

It is a 03 Kahuna, It seams to use the same busing kit as the KiKapu, Mokomoko and Manomano. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

I stripped the frame except for the main pivot that I can?t seam to dismantle. I have an idea what to do but it will involve a rubber hammer??.

 

Looks like I need new bushes for the top seat stay pivot.

 

So does anyone know who the import is of Kona.

[MintSauce]

Just go to a shop that stocks them or your LBS and ask them to organise. Doubt the agents will deal direct with you anyway.

 

Or go to the Kona website....there should be a dealer locator on the site.

 

To find the Kona website....use the link provided below

 

www.google.com

 

 

 

 

[PPWTF]

Bike Hut in cape town did do Kona last time I looked, but it seems they've only got hardtails - not sure if they're still a dealer but maybe worth a call for info.....

 

 

 

[Bionic man]

Hi Ox Wagon, I had my Calois bushes made up at an engineering shop, cost me a whole R80, that sorted the main pivot out perfectly, plenty ways to 'skin the cat' when you can't find spares.

[Ox_Wagon]

Bionic, that sounds like the right type of solution for me, especially taking in to account the state of the rest of the frame.  <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

[Ox_Wagon]

OK, the Kona is fully striped and I found the root of all the problems, BMW bearings.  So I am now looking for a Kona XC #4 bearing kit............<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

I can get one from CRC for a very good price but would like to find one in <?: prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Gauteng to speed the rebuild up.  I can also get the bearings cheaply at my local bearing supply.

  

PS: How do you remove the bearings from the frame?

[MintSauce]

 

  

PS: How do you remove the bearings from the frame?

 

 

A bearing removal tool. Failing that....farm implements like hammers and such

 

 

 

 

[Slowbee]

hammers !! I like, I like!!

 

Ox, I hope you are taking lots of pics, cause it would be great to see all this happen

 

[Ox_Wagon]

OK, wize @sses who has a small internal bearing puller.

[MintSauce]

Sorry....only farm implements here....much more fun

[Piernas Flacas]

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Also compatible with the Sokkiesokkie

 

... (runs away)

[Ox_Wagon]

Trust me, Kona have had worst names for their fullsussers. The following comes to mind.

 

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1996&Brand=Kona&Model=Sex+One&Type=bike

 

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1996&Brand=Kona&Model=For+Play&Type=bike