Marzocchi Bomber 2004, Owner'S Manual

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2. Select the Correct Fork for Your Riding Style from the Table Below.
Please see your Marzocchi retailer, or contact Marzocchi directly, if you require assistance in
selecting the correct fork.
Tab 1: 2004 Fork Riding Categories and Intended USE
XC/Marathon Free Riding DJ/Urban Riding
Down Hill/Extreme
Free Riding
Trekking
Marathon SL
Marathon S
Z-150 Free Ride
Z-150 FR SL
Z-150 Drop-Off
Z.1 FR SL
Z.1 FR
Z.1 Drop-Off I
Z.1 Drop-Off II
Z.1 Wedge
Dirt Jumper I
Dirt Jumper II
Dirt Jumper III
Monster T
Super Monster TXC
TXC ECC
MX Comp
MX Pro
Shiver SC Shiver SC Super T Pro
MZ Comp
MZ Race
Drop Off Comp Street DJ Junior T
EXR Comp
EXR Pro
EXR Supra
Drop-Off Triple
888 R
888 RR
888 RT
Shiver DC
3. Do Not Misuse or Abuse Your Forks
Do not misuse or abuse your forks. Learn how
to ride, and always ride within your abilities. An
out-of-control ride puts the equivalent of years of
hard use on your forks after only a few rides.
Learn how to properly flow around obstacles on
the trail. Hitting obstacles such as rocks, trees
or holes straight on puts forces on your fork it
was not designed to absorb.
Landing improperly after a jump or drop also
puts forces on your fork it was not designed to
absorb. You should
only perform jumps or
drops when a transition or down ramp is
available to help your bicycle absorb the impact
forces generated during the landing, and both
wheels should smoothly make contact with the
transition or down ramp at the same time. Any
other type of landing is dangerous, as it could
result in a component part failure and an
accident. The steepness and length of the
transition or down ramp depends on the height
from which you jump or drop. Every situation is
different for every rider; consult with an
experienced rider before attempting any jump or
drop.
WARNING
Failure to properly flow around obstacles on
the trail, or failure to properly land after a
jump or drop could cause your forks to fail,
resulting in a loss of bicycle control and
serious injury or death to the rider.
Your forks require regular maintenance and
repair. The harder you ride, the more often you
must inspect and maintain your forks.
If your
forks are bent, deformed, cracked, or
chipped, no matter how slight, immediately
have a Certified Marzocchi Repair Center
inspect the forks before you ride again.