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  1. I just ordered my first fork that will need air pumped into
    it, a Marz Z1 Dropp Off 2. I have never had anything other
    than elastomer or coil and oil fork.'

    Will I need a special pump?

    Will I need a guage?

    I weigh 210lbs. Will I need stiffer springs (it has an
    coil and oil)?

    I don't understand anything beyond rebound and preload
    adjustment. Any tuning tips?

  2. "Loomer" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    I just ordered my first fork that will need air pumped
    into it, a Marz Z1 Dropp Off 2. I have never had anything
    other than elastomer or coil and


    oil

    Quoted message said:

    fork.'

    Will I need a special pump?

    Will I need a guage?

    I weigh 210lbs. Will I need stiffer springs (it has an
    coil and oil)?

    I don't understand anything beyond rebound and preload
    adjustment. Any tuning tips?


    Why did you not ask these questions before you bought the
    fork??? Just bring it to your lbs and the will set you up
    right. Try to support your lbs whenever possible.

  3. "Xtc" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Why did you not ask these questions before you bought the
    fork??? Just


    bring

    Quoted message said:

    it to your lbs and the will set you up right. Try to
    support your lbs whenever possible.

    Because I read enough reviews to have faith that it is a
    great buy for 290. My lbs' aren't very good. Infact they
    aren't much better than wallmart. ;-( Also, I like to tinker
    with these things myself.

    Any help will be appreciated.

  4. Loomer said:

    I just ordered my first fork that will need air pumped
    into it, a Marz Z1 Dropp Off 2. I have never had anything
    other than elastomer or coil and oil fork.'

    Will I need a special pump?

    Will I need a guage?

    I weigh 210lbs. Will I need stiffer springs (it has an
    coil and oil)?

    I don't understand anything beyond rebound and preload
    adjustment. Any tuning tips?


    You could start by downloading the manual and reading it <h-
    ttp://www.marzocchi.com/template/listSPAManuals.asp?IDFolde-
    r=126&LN=UK&Sito=mtb>

    Starting at page 57 it discusses the air deal with
    your fork.

    You may need heavier springs. You could always give
    Marzocchi (661 257 6630) a quick phone call and ask them. I
    seem to remember their forks coming stock for an approx 180
    lb rider ??? could be wrong.
    --
    Slacker

  5. "Slacker" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    You could start by downloading the manual and reading it
    marzocchi.comlistSPAManuals.asp
    lder=126&LN=UK&Sit


    o=mtb

    Quoted message said:


    Starting at page 57 it discusses the air deal with
    your fork.

    You may need heavier springs. You could always give
    Marzocchi (661 257 6630) a quick phone call and ask them.
    I seem to remember their forks coming stock for an approx
    180 lb rider ??? could be wrong.
    --
    Slacker

    I already have read it. It doesn't make sense to me that is
    why I am asking for help.

    Please anyone?

  6. Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    You could start by downloading the manual and reading it
    marzocchi.comlistSPAManuals.asp
    older=126&LN=UK&Sit


    o=mtb

    Quoted message said:


    Starting at page 57 it discusses the air deal with
    your fork.

    You may need heavier springs. You could always give
    Marzocchi (661 257 6630) a quick phone call and ask
    them. I seem to remember their forks coming stock for an
    approx 180 lb rider ??? could be wrong.
    --
    Slacker

    I already have read it. It doesn't make sense to me that
    is why I am asking for help.

    Please anyone?

    Good thing you like tinkering.

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