Are there any Marzocchi Experts....

[jinjrich]

..That can help me find some stiffer springs for my 97 Z2?

I prefer a stiffer fork and the current ones (stock?) are too soft for my liking, even with full preload wound on.

Does any one have a source they can recommend?

Cheers !

 

[krakhaus]

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I couldn't find any myself, so I replaced the 5w fork oil with 7.5w, and it turned out quite nice and stiff. I actually backed off the preload a bit.

 

[jimo746]

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I'll follow this thread as I also have some Z2's that could do with being a little firmer.
I've read various things on the "Web" regarding other springs that may or may not fit the Z2, some actual confirmation would be useful.
Member kraeMit aka Dr Marzocchi may know the answer.

 

[jinjrich]

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I couldn't find any myself, so I replaced the 5w fork oil with 7.5w, and it turned out quite nice and stiff. I actually backed off the preload a bit.

I actually already used 7.5w. It made a difference but not enough. I think i must have the really soft springs.... the forks used to be on a bike belonging to a very slight lady...

I'll follow this thread as I also have some Z2's that could do with being a little firmer.
I've read various things on the "Web" regarding other springs that may or may not fit the Z2, some actual confirmation would be useful.
Member kraeMit aka Dr Marzocchi may know the answer.

Glad i'm not the only one!

 

[al-onestare]

Drop a note to this dude https://www.mtbforksbymark.com/

 

[jinjrich]

Drop a note to this dude https://www.mtbforksbymark.com/

Thanks i've sent him an email.

 

[eshew]

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I think this might help. I know the hard springs 180lbs+ are white (7,5). The Extra Hard are Red (8,4)

Stock Marzocchi oil is Golden Spectro 125/150 which is 7.5W oil.

Springs for the original & older 65mm Z2's are 150mm in length. Approx 17mm inner & 24mm outer dia.

Springs for the later 80mm travel Z2's are 165mm in length.

If you happen to need the white springs for a 65mm Z2 I've got a set on ebay.

 

[FluffyChicken]

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Interestingly, 7.5wt is the default oil.
10wt (heavy 210+lb) is used for heavier riders, you still need to go through all the travel though.
And kids, lightweight are 5wt (<150lb, soft spring)

Or turn the rebound adjuster rate setting nearer to closed, have a play and rides till it feel right, unless you are heavier than the spring are designed for then get the springs of course.