Rear shock (Marzocchi) oil wt. for GS1000

[hampshirehog]

I'm just in the process of rebuilding a set of Marzocchi Strada rear shocks for my GS1000 (recently bought them so haven't ridden with them fitted yet). Standard spec. oil wt. is SAE 5. However, I'm 15 stone (210lbs) and like a firm ride. Has anyone any suggestions on whether I should go with a heavier wt oil?

[trippivot]

stay with the light oil but increase the spring rate.

heavier oil will slow both compression and rebound making the action sluggish.

0wt synthetic shock oil is cool stuff. the internal valving does the fluid restriction and the SPRING handles the weight. or should

[hp1000s]

Just rebuilt the Marzzoci's on my S. Used 5wt. like prescribed. Feels great. I'm 200lbs. and I ride with the pre-load setat lowest notch.

[hampshirehog]

Good info chaps - thanks. I'll give it a go with SAE 5.