Headset & Restoration Help with 1995 Kona Cinder Cone

[jonthefish]

Whats wrong with headset on the bike? You say it is 'messed up' but is it definitely dead? Are bearing surfaces definitely toast? If not it might just need a clean and new bearings - about £1.

It would originally have had a Kona/Joe Murray Impact headset. They need a bit of maintenance cos the seals are a bit rubbish but work fine if looked after. Might be worth asking in the 'wanted' forum if anyone has one. Heck of a lot cheaper than CK etc if you are on a budget.

 

[unofficial]

Whats wrong with headset on the bike? You say it is 'messed up' but is it definitely dead? Are bearing surfaces definitely toast? If not it might just need a clean and new bearings - about £1.

It would originally have had a Kona/Joe Murray Impact headset. They need a bit of maintenance cos the seals are a bit rubbish but work fine if looked after. Might be worth asking in the 'wanted' forum if anyone has one. Heck of a lot cheaper than CK etc if you are on a budget.

A fair point and i guess i judt jumped the gun when i realized it was siezing. Got a new headset from this forum and if the original can be fixed up easily it might go on another bike or for sale here, cheers!

 

[fattiman]

how about an original Kona Impact headset in 9/10 condition, PM if interested