Help with marzocchi 45mm
Goodnight I have a 2011 gasgas 300 with marzocchi shiver forks I've messed with them a lot, but whenever I ride the bike they make my hands sore I tweaked the valves, softened the compression, stiffened the rebound, I'm using 7.5w oil and things have improved, but I'm still not liking the forks. I weigh 65 kg, I wanted to do the best I could, but without messing with the springs
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Springs are ALWAYS the starting point for getting a suspension dialed in correctly. Without the correct springs I highly doubt you'll ever get it where you're happy with it.
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With mine it was my arms and elbows in particular that took a beating on the rough stuff. I was getting worried that I really wasn't able to ride those sort of rides anymore.
A set of YZ250 SSS forks fixed that. Although you will need softer springs and a revalve they are sophisticated enough to bring you joy. We just did a mates 2010 and he was impressed. Revalved zokes didn't get me near, although did help with tree root deflection. SSS are better everywhere. Search for conversion threads. Or upgrade to a later GG with the KYB SSS forks fitted std. |
I understand perfectly, but I'm not willing to spend a lot on these forks, so I think it's more feasible to buy another one that's more up-to-date. I just wish they would stop hitting my hands so much, even on small irregularities.
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Maybe try Flexx Bars.
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Can you reduce the spring preload and remove some oil to reduce the air spring.
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I bought my 2011 EC 300 new and I sent my forks to Drew Smith at Works Enduro Rider. He revalved and resprung them and installed SKF seals. They are smooth and progressive and I have have never had a problem with them. I am still riding it with the same setup now.
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I rode the bike today after putting the 7.5w oil at 130mm. I was happy with how it handled the big obstacles, but the road rib vibrations were too aggressive in my hands.
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