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PAULD
Joined: 22 Nov 2016 Posts: 21 Location: AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:05 pm Post subject: Marzocchi Forks DB8 |
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Hi Paul here again. I now need help with the Marzocchi forks on my DB8.Has anyone played with softer springs/oil level/halving as I'm only getting 1/2 to 2/3 travel after hitting big bumps at speed that should bottom them out. Too stiff! Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks Paul _________________ 2311 |
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7291
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Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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There are companies like Matrix that offer new internals/springs for the Marzocchi RAC forks like yours....the standards again are set hard from the factory...heard good reports but expensive...Marzocchi themselves are no longer around though as they shut up shop due to not making a profit..... |
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Suspension is pretty hard as standard but does respond well to a bit of twiddling on the adjusters.
Will try to find my settings.
But as a start had to soften all the setting when I got mine, back shock had about 5mm of SAG , think I had to wind that back a fair bit and low speed adjustment is on about its softest.
Is still a tight /firm ride but far better than is was from new.
These are VERY focused bikes and will always feel firm due to the minimal seat padding and rigid carbon seat unit. |
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Gavin944888
Joined: 29 Jan 2014 Posts: 572 Location: Essex....way South of Scotland
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Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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Hello"......I went the Matris way....cost about 800 gbp and better than cosmetic surgery.
Base suspension only really works if you are 19 stone in weight,
otherwise it is like the bucking bronco at the circus
Good luck...
Coco the clown _________________ On an Island in the River Thames!
Cagiva Elefant 888/955 & adventure sidecar
Cagiva Elefant 999r engined
Cagiva BIMOTA Motard Concept
BIMOTA DB9 (with DB11 rear-end)
BIMOTA DB7-11 VLX MULE (build coming to an end)
BIMOTA DB11 VLX Supercharger |
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PAULD
Joined: 22 Nov 2016 Posts: 21 Location: AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice.Yes the Matris complete cartridge is expensive . _________________ 2311 |
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PAULD
Joined: 22 Nov 2016 Posts: 21 Location: AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2016 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Coco -with the matris fork kit did it perform as it should for the price and it what ways did it improve the front end.Im putting a Ohlins on the rear as you cannot ride a motorcycle as quick as these 1198 without correction set up.Im just wondering about softer fork springs/revalue or the Matris kit.Any advice would be appreciated
Regards Paul _________________ 2311 |
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CNC
Joined: 19 Jul 2013 Posts: 257 Location: Slovenia
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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Marzzochi was bought by parts manufacturer VRM and they continuing with motorcycle program
http://www.marzocchimoto.com/en/
On contrary like some journalist wrote about Marzzochi forks in DB7/8, I have very good experience with them. They are on top level on the road or racetrack... They just need precise setting... _________________ Bimota DB7, Bimota DB5 Mille, Ducati 916, Ducati M900, Benelli Tornado Tre |
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