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sure that your bicycle is lifted from or installed |
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on the carrier in a perfectly vertical direction. |
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installation and repair requires specialized |
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mechanical aptitude may not be sufficient to |
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while installing or removing your bicycle, you |
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properly install or repair your suspension |
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system. |
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system installed and/or serviced only by an |
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any component of your suspension system. |
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your bicycle is attached to a bicycle carrier, |
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you can damage your forks. Have your forks |
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GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS |
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inspected by an authorized Marzocchi Service |
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Center before you ride. |
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for your style of riding. Check the “Intended |
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Use Instructions” in this manual. |
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styles. Learn how to ride, never ride beyond |
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suspension system, or the remainder of your |
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your capabilities, be sure to use the proper |
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bicycle, are bent, deformed, cracked or |
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safety equipment, and be sure that all your |
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riding equipment is in excellent condition. |
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on many factors, such as riding style and |
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adjusted. Bounce the bicycle on the ground |
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riding conditions. Impacts, falls, improper use |
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•Be sure that your wheels are perfectly centered. Spin the wheels to be sure that they do not wobble up and down or from side to side, and that they do not make contact with the fork legs or brake pads while rotating.
•Learn and follow the local bicycle laws and regulations, and obey all traffic signals, signs and laws while you ride.
DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE IF IT DOES NOT PASS THIS PRE-RIDE TEST. CORRECT ANY CONDITION BEFORE YOU RIDE.
INTENDED USE INSTRUCTIONS
SELECT THE CORRECT FORK FOR YOUR RIDING STYLE AND RIDE PROPERLY
Marzocchi suspension forks are among the most durable and technologically advanced forks on the market today. However, no fork can withstand misuse, abuse or improper use that, over a short period of time, can cause your forks to fail when you least expect it.
It is critical that you select and use the fork that is appropriate for your riding style, and that you use the fork properly.
1. Identify Your Riding Style:
Trekking: Trekking is similar to XC riding but not as aggressive as XC. It involves slower riding and no riding over obstacles such as rocks, roots, or depressions. You should only attach generators and racks to the designated mounting points provided on the forks. Never make any modification to your fork to attach any equipment.
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Cross Country (XC)/Marathon: Riding along |
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hilly trails where some bumps and smaller |
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obstacles, such as rocks, roots, or depressions, |
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may be encountered. XC riding does not |
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include jumps or “drops” (riding off rocks, fallen |
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trees or ledges) from any height. XC forks must |
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only be used with tires specifically designed for |
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cross country riding, or disk, rim or linear pull |
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Free Ride (FR): This riding style is for skilled |
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riders and involves aggressive slopes, large |
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obstacles, and moderate jumps. Free Ride |
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forks should be used only with disk brakes as |
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well as frames, wheels and other components |
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specifically designed for Free Riding. The disk |
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brakes must be attached to the designated |
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mounting points provided on the fork. Never |
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make any modification to your fork to attach any |
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equipment. |
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Dirt Jumper (DJ) / Urban Riding: This “BMX” or “motocross” style riding is only for the most skilled riders and involves jumping from one mound of dirt to another. It also includes riding over and around “urban obstacles” such as man-made or other concrete structures. These forks should be used only with disk brakes, as well as frames, wheels and other components specifically designed for this riding style. The disk brakes must be attached to the designated mounting points provided on the fork. Never make any modification to your fork to attach any equipment.
Down Hill (DH) / Extreme Free Ride: This discipline is only for professional or highly skilled riders. It includes for relatively high jumps or “drops” and negotiating larger obstacles such as boulders, fallen trees or holes. These forks should be used only with disk brakes, as well as frames, wheels and other components specifically designed for this riding style. The disk brakes must be attached to the designated mounting points provided on the fork. Never make any modification to your fork to attach any equipment.
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Ride only in areas specifically designated for your riding style.
2. Select the Correct Fork for Your Riding Style from the Table Below.
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Tab 1: 2004 Fork Riding Categories and Intended USE
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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.
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“Ride fast, yet ride Smart”
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CONTENTS |
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Introduction - General Safety |
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Regulations....................................... |
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Conventions..................................... |
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1.1.1 Orientation of the fork ................. |
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1.1.2 Editorial pictograms.................... |
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1.2Use application of the BOMBER
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2.2Fork’s internal components and
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fork’s operation .............................. |
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Installation ...................................... |
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Installing on the frame ................... |
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Installing the brake system ............ |
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3.3Wheel installing with a standard
fork’s end ....................................... |
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3.4Wheel installing with a QR20
Plus fork......................................... |
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3.5Wheel installing with a QR20
“With Bolt” fork............................... |
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3.6Wheel installing with a 888
Series fork ..................................... |
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3.7Wheel installing with a Monster
Series fork ..................................... |
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3.8Wheel installing with a Shiver fork. 122
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Adjustments.................................... |
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Preload........................................... |
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5.1.1Spring preload with external
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5.1.2Spring preload with internal
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Internal spring preload .............. |
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5.2 Negative air.................................... |
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5.3Cartridge forks rebound
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5.4Rebound adjustment with external
adjustable pumping rod.................. |
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5.5Rebound adjustment with internal
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5.6 Compression adjustment ............... |
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5.7Compression adjustment at
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ETA ................................................ |
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Fender installing ............................ |
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Maintenance ................................... |
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4.1Problems - Diagnosis - Solutions .. 123
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General safety regulations............. |
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Cleaning the fork legs.................... |
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Air Bleeding ................................... |
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Table 1: |
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MY 2004 BOMBER FORKS ........ |
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Table 2: |
Marathon - Mx Series ................ |
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Dirt Jumper Series..................... |
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Table 5: |
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Table 6: |
Z1 Wedge .................................. |
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Table 7: |
Z-1 Series .................................. |
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Table 8: |
Z-150 Series .............................. |
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Table 9: |
Shiver SC .................................. |
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Table 10: |
Junior T & Super T PRO............ |
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888 Series ................................. |
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Table 13: Monster Series .......................... |
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Table 14: BOMBER forks damping |
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Table 15: Problems - Diagnosis - |
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Solutions.................................... |
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Table 16: Periodical maintenance table .... |
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Table 17: MY04 adjustments table ............ |
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Table 18: Legend....................................... |
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Table 19: Tightening torques..................... |
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Table 20: Recommended positive air |
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Table 21: Recommended positive air |
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pressure for air forks.................. |
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Table 22: Recommended negative air |
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Table index
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INTRODUCTION - GENERAL |
the end of this manual or on the Internet page |
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SAFETY REGULATIONS |
www.marzocchi.com. |
Before reading this manual please carefully read |
This manual does not explain how to assemble/ |
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the information contained in the “Safety |
wheel, the steering set or any other component |
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regulations for the manual’s user” section. |
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The information contained in the “Safety |
are not actually a part of the fork. |
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regulations for the manual’s user” section will |
MARZOCCHI reserves the right to make |
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have to be followed for both, the MARZOCCHI |
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BOMBER forks’ and maintenance. |
prior notice to improve the products or to meet |
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If you have any questions regarding the care |
any productive or commercial requirements. |
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and maintenance of your suspension system, |
The user is the only person responsible for the |
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please contact your nearest service center |
correct application of the assembly instructions |
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directly. A list of service centers can be found at |
in the present manual. |
1.1 Conventions
1.1.1 Orientation of the fork
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1.1.2 Editorial pictograms
ATTENTION
Descriptions preceded by this symbol contain information, instructions or procedures, which, if not respected, can cause damage or bad function to the fork, accidents to the user (even fatal ones) or damage to the environment.
NOTE
Descriptions preceded by this symbol contain information, prescriptions or procedures recommended by MARZOCCHI for the best fork’s use.
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