My new to me Marzocchi shocks

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  • trevor
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    • Oct 2011
    • 18695
    • Victoria bc

    #1

    My new to me Marzocchi shocks

    I purchased these from member Grand Rouge. He sent them to me and would not take my money until I was satisfied with them on my bike. I am indeed happy.
    Thank you Dallas (Grand Rouge) for trusting me and being such a gentleman in this transaction.
    A pleasure to do busines with you.

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    #2
    Had a look at these in person tonight. Fantastic!! beautiful addition to an already great bike. The black and chrome really looks sharp.Man, that rear tire strip is getting smaller and smaller Trevor..

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    • jwhelan65

      #3
      Very nice Trevor!

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      • koolaid_kid

        #4
        Indeed. How do they feel, handle?

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        • trevor
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          • Oct 2011
          • 18695
          • Victoria bc

          #5
          Originally posted by koolaid_kid
          Indeed. How do they feel, handle?
          Well as soon as I took my bike off the centre stand after installing them I noticed a bike difference in the way my bike didn't "sag" down much. I felt a touch taller in the seat too. The bike is solid feeling in the rear now but I have to have the front match that feeling. So I ordered New 1.1 Sonic fork springs (thank you jwhelan for recomending). I prefer a firm ride as I do like to ride aggressive from time to time. Hope they are are good for two up riding as well. Big improvement over the stock shocks though.
          I have other upgrades planned for the bike over the next few months that include installing a Lockhart cooler and black powder coated rims I got from JWhelan, braided brake lines, and stainless steel GPMotowerks 4-1.
          And I'm going to try the sport demons as I need new tires soon. 14000kms since May.
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          • Charlie G
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            • Feb 2009
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            #6
            They look really nice Trevor. I tried to get a set in Sacramento that Rob had pointed out but they must have sold as I never heard form the seller. 14000km in a season, that some riding. I'm lucky if I get 6000km. I think next year will be a great year, if I can wrench a bit this winter.

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            • tkent02
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              • Jan 2006
              • 35571
              • Near South Park

              #7
              Originally posted by trevor

              So I ordered New 1.1 Sonic fork springs (thank you jwhelan for recomending).
              Look into some cartridge emulators as well as the fork springs. Huge improvement. Huge.
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              • trevor
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                • Oct 2011
                • 18695
                • Victoria bc

                #8
                Originally posted by tkent02
                Look into some cartridge emulators as well as the fork springs. Huge improvement. Huge.
                Thanks tkent, I'm embarrassed to say that I'm not sure what "cartridge emulators" are. I am on my way out the door so I will google it later.
                Thanks again,
                And thanks Charlie,
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                • garyS-NJ
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                  • Oct 2016
                  • 240
                  • NJ

                  #9
                  Hi Trevor, I know this is an old post but did you find the parts or anyone to service the marzocchi shocks? I have a pair where one was leaking and a fox shock guy told me to dissassemble and install extra orings.. I did it and it seemed to work but IDK for how long..
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                  • garyS-NJ
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                    • Oct 2016
                    • 240
                    • NJ

                    #10
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                    1979 gs1000e (everyday) 1977 gs750 for sale
                    1983 yam xj550 maxim streetbob sold
                    1995 gsx750F everyday fighterjet 1990 gsx1100F for sale
                    2000kaw zx600
                    2003 BMW K1200GT sport tour
                    2000Buel Cyclone M2 motorwork
                    1984 Yam venture xvz1200 -long ride/cold ride ride gf ride..
                    1978 Honda cb750F3 supersport top end (still)
                    1976 Harley FL 3/8" S&S stroker - motor out way too long
                    1980 Harley fxs80 - wacked good on this one

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