Setup on a 2007 Marzocchi Z1 Bomber

Jd1986@hotmail.com
Jd1986@hotmail.com Posts: 63
edited July 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
I have this currently fitted to my bike, its got the knobs on the bottom of the fork legs to adjust compression and rebound.

Ive only just noticed that under the caps on top of the fork legs ive got valves so a pump can be connected, now the question is can i safely ride without pumping air into them?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    so it is a 2007 Z1 what?

    there were 4 OE Z1s in that year.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Sport RCV is what it says on the fork leg, the one with 150mm of travel i think.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    air valves on the top of both legs for preload.

    and
    5.3.1 RCV
    Available adjusters Positions
    Rebound brake knob Right wheel axle clamp foot
    Compression brake knob Left wheel axle clamp foot
    This new system concept allows rebound and compression
    to be regulated by means of the two external adjusters
    located in the lower part of every fork leg.
    Using the rebound adjuster located in the lower part of the
    right fork leg, it is possible to control the fork rebound speed
    following compression.
    A correct adjustment of the rebound speed allows you to
    have a stable bike whose wheel can properly react to
    obstacles on the trail.
    If the adjustment is too reactive, the forecarriage becomes
    unstable and the mountain bike may swing. Conversely, a
    rebound speed that is too slow makes overcoming multiple
    obstacles diffi cult. This is because the suspension cannot
    go back to a completely extended position between each
    obstacle.

    manual here http://www.marzocchi.com/admin/download ... etto=30833
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown