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Lubrication question: Marzocchi dust wipers.
I have two Marzocchi forks. '99 Z2 BAM, and a '00 Z2 X-Fly. After
reading a whole BOATLOAD of maintenance suggestions, including a download of the Barnett's manual (http://rideitbent.net), the only thing I get back is "silicone grease" or "silicone oil." Of course, Marzocchi's tech help has not been helpful, technically. I have read some about just using fork oil underneath the wiper ("...squirt a small amount under the wiper.") Holy crap, is there ANY definitive source on what kind of lube to use, other than stuff that doesn't cause seal swelling? Searched: google web, google groups (a.m-b, rec.bikes.tech, a UK ng,) Marzocchi's tech section (LOL). I know there are is a large contingent of Bomberhood members. I figure that they do proper maintenance on their forks. *Somebody* knows something , so gimme the goods! Spider (a handle on it's last legs. Eight of them, precisely...) P.S. If you want to e-mail me, don't use this spam-magnet account. Use this one instead: rfjonesy *at* hotmail *dot* com |
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Lubrication question: Marzocchi dust wipers.
"Spider" wrote in message m... I have two Marzocchi forks. '99 Z2 BAM, and a '00 Z2 X-Fly. After reading a whole BOATLOAD of maintenance suggestions, including a download of the Barnett's manual (http://rideitbent.net), the only thing I get back is "silicone grease" or "silicone oil." That's what Marzocchi has recommended from the beginning. "Silicone fat" was the translation I know there are is a large contingent of Bomberhood members. I figure that they do proper maintenance on their forks. *Somebody* knows something , so gimme the goods! I use this stuff in all my Marzocchi Forks (a growing list of 5 forks) http://www.belray.com/consumer/productpages/hpfo.html You can find it at your local motorcycle shop. Others will recommend Golden Spectro fork oil. For me it's harder to find and more expensive. I don't do any wiper maintenance. I just take the fork apart on occasion (annually?), clean it out and replace the oil. If you really want to you could pry the wiper up every now and then and apply a few drops of this oil. The only other 'lubricant' I use is Englund Slick Honey on the o-rings around the nuts that hold the lowers on. Mike |
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Lubrication question: Marzocchi dust wipers.
"Spider" wrote in message m... I have two Marzocchi forks. '99 Z2 BAM, and a '00 Z2 X-Fly. After reading a whole BOATLOAD of maintenance suggestions, including a download of the Barnett's manual (http://rideitbent.net), the only thing I get back is "silicone grease" or "silicone oil." Of course, Marzocchi's tech help has not been helpful, technically. I have read some about just using fork oil underneath the wiper ("...squirt a small amount under the wiper.") Holy crap, is there ANY definitive source on what kind of lube to use, other than stuff that doesn't cause seal swelling? Searched: google web, google groups (a.m-b, rec.bikes.tech, a UK ng,) Marzocchi's tech section (LOL). I know there are is a large contingent of Bomberhood members. I figure that they do proper maintenance on their forks. *Somebody* knows something , so gimme the goods! Spider (a handle on it's last legs. Eight of them, precisely...) P.S. If you want to e-mail me, don't use this spam-magnet account. Use this one instead: rfjonesy *at* hotmail *dot* com The Marz's manual says to use silicone oil. I use "Snap" brand silicone spray, bought at an auto parts store. I just spray some on the stanchion tubes every few hours. It's tough to get up at 1am & 4am but it's worth it. My stanchions are very slippery. Is that "definitive" enough? - DTW .../\.../\.../\... I've spent most of my money on mountain biking and windsurfing. The rest I've just wasted. |
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Lubrication question: Marzocchi dust wipers.
Michael Dart wrote:
"Spider" wrote in message news:73da2590.03101- g.google.com... I have two Marzocchi forks. '99 Z2 BAM, and a '00 Z2 X-Fly. After reading a whole BOATLOAD of maintenance suggestions, including a download of the Barnett's manual (http://rideitbent.net/http://rideitbent.net), the only thing I get back is "silicone grease" or "silicone oil." That's what Marzocchi has recommended from the beginning. "Silicone fat" was the translation I know there are is a large contingent of Bomberhood members. I figure that they do proper maintenance on their forks. *Somebody* knows something , so gimme the goods! I use this stuff in all my Marzocchi Forks (a growing list of 5 forks) http://www.belray.com/consumer/produ...//www.belray.- com/consumer/productpages/hpfo.html You can find it at your local motorcycle shop. Others will recommend Golden Spectro fork oil. For me it's harder to find and more expensive. I don't do any wiper maintenance. I just take the fork apart on occasion (annually?), clean it out and replace the oil. If you really want to you could pry the wiper up every now and then and apply a few drops of this oil. The only other 'lubricant' I use is Englund Slick Honey on the o-rings around the nuts that hold the lowers on. Mike You took my answer (pretty much). I use the spectro, but other than that bingo. Regular maintenance (two to three times per year I change everything out up here in the wetlands of Oregon) and the fork oil is all you should need. Enjoy the 'zokes! K. -- Don't give up, don't ever give up. Don't give up, don't ever give up. -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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Lubrication question: Marzocchi dust wipers.
"Spider" wrote in message m... I have two Marzocchi forks. '99 Z2 BAM, and a '00 Z2 X-Fly. After reading a whole BOATLOAD of maintenance suggestions, including a download of the Barnett's manual (http://rideitbent.net), the only thing I get back is "silicone grease" or "silicone oil." Marz says silicone oil, easy to get in spray cans. I notice no difference whether I use it or not. Open bath design seems to take care of lube problems. YMMV. Chris |
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Lubrication question: Marzocchi dust wipers.
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... "Spider" wrote in message m... I have two Marzocchi forks. '99 Z2 BAM, and a '00 Z2 X-Fly. After reading a whole BOATLOAD of maintenance suggestions, including a download of the Barnett's manual (http://rideitbent.net), the only thing I get back is "silicone grease" or "silicone oil." Marz says silicone oil, easy to get in spray cans. I notice no difference whether I use it or not. Open bath design seems to take care of lube problems. YMMV. Ditto. Now I just dribble a little Tri-flow on there once every blue moon. Bill "still getting used to letting fork bottom out (feels oookie)" S. |
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Lubrication question: Marzocchi dust wipers.
"ctg" wrote in message ... "Spider" wrote in message m... I have two Marzocchi forks. '99 Z2 BAM, and a '00 Z2 X-Fly. After reading a whole BOATLOAD of maintenance suggestions, including a download of the Barnett's manual (http://rideitbent.net), the only thing I get back is "silicone grease" or "silicone oil." Marz says silicone oil, easy to get in spray cans. I notice no difference whether I use it or not. Open bath design seems to take care of lube problems. YMMV. Chris I use the standard silicon spray available at the local auto shop. Comes in handy for many places. Look back at my post of the "melted" wipers into the shock arms. Pretty funny looking back on it. This was the first sad experience with my set of three zokes. I tend to clean and wipe as needed (not often), then change the seals and oil annually or sooner if lots of mud and junk floating around. Bob |
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Lubrication question: Marzocchi dust wipers.
"Spider" wrote in message m... I know there are is a large contingent of Bomberhood members. I figure that they do proper maintenance on their forks. Maintenance? Whassat? I've repaired damage, but dunno 'bout that other stuff..... *Somebody* knows something , so gimme the goods! Bananas are the world's most popular fruit. I have used, as have many others, very successfully, the silicon spray that is used for lubricating rubber car parts, like door hinge seals etc. That IMO is the best stuff, just keep it away from yer brakes. Shaun aRe |
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Lubrication question: Marzocchi dust wipers.
"Spider" wrote in message om... Cheers to all (grudgingly to Rimmer,) Why grudgingly? You have a problem that I'm always right and always give good helpful info? Jonesy (formerly Spider) Whassatallaboutden? Shaun aRe |
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