Marzocchi BOMBER 2005, Owner'S Manual

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Adjustments
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5 ADJUSTMENTS
With a correct setting you may obtain the
maximum performance from the suspension
system. In this paragraph you will find how to
carry out a correct setting of Marzocchi forks.
In order to find the best setting you will need to
try several times to understand where and how
to intervene.
The best setting depends on the mountain bike
frame geometry, the rider’s weight, the trail and
obstacles kind, but also on many other personal
factors connected with the riding style; it is
therefore not possible to provide you with
objective information concerning the desired
setting.
However, if you carefully follow the instruction
here below, you may find the best setting in a
short time.
The fork setting must be done by acting on only
one adjuster at a time, taking note of the
modifications you carry out and the
improvements you obtain.
WARNING !
During the setting operations never force the
adjusters past their limits and do not exceed
the recommended maximum air pressure.
WARNING !
To keep the pressure inside the fork’s legs
only use the special MARZOCCHI pump with
gauge, that you can buy at the authorized
centers.
WARNING !
The use of any other pump can compromise
the inflating operation and cause
malfunction or damages to the fork.
NOTE
Once you have found the best setting, we
suggest taking note of the adjuster clicks or the
number of turns, as to the “all closed” position
(adjuster completely turned clockwise), so that it
will be easier to re-establish the original setting
after possible changes.
5.1 Adjustment kit and springs
For information concerning travel increase kits,
adjustment kits and springs having different
hardness (
K ) please visit our web page:
www.marzocchi.com.
5.2 Spring preload
The best spring preload is the one allowing you
to obtain the desired SAG point due to the rider’s
weight (
SAG ) (see par. SAG page 117 ).
The preload spring may be adjusted according
to the different models, through mechanical
adjusters or with pressurized air inside the fork’s
leg.
On the models provided with mechanical
adjustment each adjuster turn corresponds to a
1mm- spring compression.
WARNING !
The forks provided with preload mechanical
adjustment are set to the minimum preload
by the manufacturer, i.e. the adjuster knob is
completely turned counterclockwise.
However, the spring is slightly preloaded to
help counteract static load.
5.3 Positive Air
The positive air is the elastic factor for air forks.
The best positive air pressure allows you to
obtain the desired
SAG (see par. SAG page
117 ).
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