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  • Page 3 • The user of this Marzocchi product expressly system, please have your suspension system recognizes and agrees that there are risks installed and/or serviced by an authorized...
  • Page 4 Wash your bicycle and not properly performed, or the other instructions Marzocchi forks by wiping them down with water in this manual are not followed, an accident and neutral soap.
  • Page 5 Be sure to turn your bicycle upside down to check areas such as the underside of the crown for evidence of an oil leak. Marzocchi suspension forks are among the most durable and technologically advanced Be sure that all components of you forks, and forks on the market today.
  • Page 6 Please see your disk brakes must be attached to the designated Marzocchi retailer, or contact Marzocchi directly, mounting points provided on the fork. Never if you require assistance in selecting the correct make any modification to your fork when fork.
  • Page 7 Improper use of this fork Improper use of this fork can result in fork failure can result in fork failure and personal injury and personal injury FOR MORE DETAILS SEE FOR MORE DETAILS SEE OWNERS MANUAL OR OWNERS MANUAL OR WWW.MARZOCCHI.COM WWW.MARZOCCHI.COM...
  • Page 8 You should only perform jumps or drops how slight, immediately have a Certified when a transition, or down ramp, is available to Marzocchi Repair Center inspect the forks help your bicycle absorb the impact forces before you ride again.
  • Page 9 Use and maintenance instruction manual...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........122 SAG ..........140 Conventions ........122 Negative Air ........141 1.1.1 Orientation of the Fork ....122 PAR - Air Progression At Travel End .........141 Technical information ....123 Rebound Adjustment .....141 Spring System ....... 123 Compression Adjustment ....141 Damping System ......

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION 1.1 Conventions 1.1.1 Orientation of the Fork Picture 1 - Conventional orientation of the fork...

  • Page 12: Technical Information

    Technical information TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2.1 Spring System Inside MARZOCCHI forks you will find coil springs, or air, used as suspension mechanism. Table 1 - Spring Systems Spring system Fork Right fork leg Left fork leg Marathon Race Marathon SL Doppio Air...

  • Page 13: Damping System

    Technical information 2.2 Damping System The damping load that is generated during compression and rebound of the fork legs can be adjusted by hydraulic valve pumping rods, or by special cartridges. Table 2 - Damping Systems Damping Systems Fork Right fork leg Left fork leg TST cartridge (with optional remote control) DOPPIO AIR cartridge...
  • Page 14 Technical information SSVF pumping rod with rebound setting by 66 VF internal adjuster Pumping rod with SSVF pumping rod with external rebound compression setting by 66 VF2 adjustment external adjuster SSVF pumping rod with external rebound 66 VF2 + ETA ETA cartridge adjustment Pumping rod with...

  • Page 15: Lubrication And Cooling

    Technical information TST: The TST system uses a sealed cartridge 2.3 Lubrication and Cooling with a rubber lung for oil collection. The TST Pumping rods are immersed in oil (Open Bath cartridge is provided with a rebound adjuster in System). This system provides proper lubrication the lower area and a 5-position compression cooling inner...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Replacement of the steer tube requires the use of specialized tools, so it should only be performed at one of our authorized service centers. WARNING! On all dual crown MY 2006 BOMBER models lower crown clamped stanchions using bolts. In this case, please...

  • Page 17: Installing The Brake System

    Please have your brake contents of the summarizing tables contained in system installed only by an authorized this manual.. Marzocchi Service Center. Table 4 - Brake system settings Fork Max disk dimension and fastening system V-Brake setting Marathon Post Mount 6”...

  • Page 18: Wheel Installation

    Installation In the event you need to install wheels with dimensions larger than those specified in Table WARNING! 5, above, you must verify that: A special thread-lock treatment is applied to • The tire turns freely; the thread on the bolts (see 3A in Picture 3). •...

  • Page 19: Wheel Installation On Ø 32 Mm Forks With A Ø 20 Mm Through-Hole Axle

    Installation 3.4.2 Wheel Installation On ø 32 mm Forks With A ø 20 mm Through- Hole Axle For optimum fork performance, please follow the instructions below when installing the wheel: • Place the wheel in between each fork. • Align the center of the wheel with each wheel axle clamp (see 5A of Picture 5).

  • Page 20: Wheel Installation On 66 And 888 Series Forks

    Installation 3.4.3 Wheel Installation On 66 And 888 Series Forks For optimum fork performance please follow the instructions below when installing the wheel: • Place the wheel in between each fork. • Align the center of the wheel with each wheel axle clamp (see 6A of Picture 6).

  • Page 21: Wheel Installation On Monster Series Forks

    Installation 3.4.4 Wheel Installation On Monster Series Forks 4 mm For optimum fork performance, please follow the instructions below when installing the wheel: • If the fork has been disassembled from the bike frame, or the position of the fork’s legs with respect to the crowns has been changed, you will have to slightly loosen the six (6) bolts holding the arch using a 4mm Allen key (see...

  • Page 22: Fender Installation

    Installation 3.5 Fender Installation A fender may be installed on the following 8 mm models: 66, 888, All Mountain, Junior T, and Z1. The fender may be provided with the fork, or purchased separately. To install the fender, first insert the support 6±1 Nm bushing between the screw and fender (see 8A of Picture 8).

  • Page 23: Handlebar Clamp Installation For The 888 Series

    Installation 3.6.2 Handlebar Clamp Installation For The 888 Series 4 mm To install the handlebar clamp, please carefully follow the instructions below: • Place the lower mounting segment of the handlebar clamp on the upper crown of the 6±1 Nm fork (see 10A &...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    This section describes some of the problems this symbol should only be performed that may arise during the fork’s use, the possible by authorized MARZOCCHI service centers. causes of these problems, and suggested solutions. Always check this table before working on the fork.

  • Page 25: Periodic Maintenance

    MARZOCCHI service centers which they should be done. Table 7 - Periodic Maintenance Table General maintenance operation Intense Normal Check that screws are...

  • Page 26: General Maintenance Recommendations

    • Never modify your fork in any way. • All of the components of Marzocchi forks require the use of metric tools. Use only metric tools. Imperial (US) tools may have similar sizes, but can damage the bolts,...

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Fork Legs

    Maintenance 4.4 Cleaning The Fork Legs Marzocchi lubricates the dust seals of its forks with grease to help the stanchion tubes slide easier, particularly when the forks have not been used for a long period of time. Use of the forks can melt the grease, causing it to stick to the stanchions, and give the appearance of an oil leak.

  • Page 28: Adjustments

    SAG (see par. 5.4 SAG). WARNING! To keep the pressure inside the fork’s legs, only use the special MARZOCCHI pump with pressure gauge, which can be purchased at any authorized Marzocchi center. The use of any other pump can compromise the...

  • Page 29: Sag

    Adjustments 5.4 SAG The SAG corresponds to the forks sinking due to the rider’s weight. How to measure SAG In order to measure the SAG, you only need to carry out the following steps: • On the leg portion of the fork, measure the distance between the lower crown and the dust seal (see A in Picture 12).

  • Page 30: Negative Air

    Adjustments 5.5 Negative Air WARNING! If you inflate pressurized air through the valve, If your fork “bottoms” out, immediately you can reduce the fork’s static load. adjust the compression adjustment or check By increasing the pressure inside the fork’s leg, height fork.

  • Page 31: Tas (Travel Adjustment System)

    Adjustments Table 8 - TST Control Positions Table 5.10 TAS (Travel Adjustment System) Best setting for downhill The TAS cartridge offers, in addition to the ability to adjust the rebound damping “on the fly” by reducing the fork’s length while keeping 30 mm of travel (see par.

  • Page 32: Rc2

    Sometimes changing the oil height may be authorized Marzocchi service center. Please necessary to obtain a perfect setting. Adjusting address to an authorized Marzocchi service the oil height should be conducted by an center if you require a different oil height authorized Marzocchi service center.
  • Page 33 Adjustments Table 9 - Forks Adjustments Adjustments Tab. 11 Marathon Race Tab. 11 Marathon SL Doppio Air Marathon XC Tab. 11 MX Pro Race Tab. 12 MX Pro SL Tab. 12 MX Pro Tab. 12 MX Pro + ETA Tab. 12 Tab.
  • Page 34 Adjustments Adjustments D-Street 24” Tab. 17 888 RC2X Tab. 18 Tab. 18 888 RC2 888 VF2 Tab. 18 888 VF Tab. 18 Monster Tab. 19 Junior T Tab. 20 Optional configuration Table 10 - Key to Table Adjustment on both legs Adjustment on right leg Adjustment on left leg Remote control on handlebar...

  • Page 35: Summarizing Tables

    Summarizing tables SUMMARIZING TABLES The following tables contain the main features of each model of the Marzocchi Bomber, the possible adjustments that can be made, and how those adjustments should be performed. Table 11 - Marathon Marathon Marathon Race Marathon SL Doppio Air Marathon XC Legs’...
  • Page 36 Summarizing tables Marathon Race Marathon SL Doppio Air PAR air - DOPPIO-AIR cartridge - Left leg Remove the rubber protection cap. Tighten the pump adapter on the valve and inflate till reaching the pressure you wish. Refit the rubber protection cap. Marathon Race Marathon SL Doppio Air Marathon XC...
  • Page 37 Summarizing tables Marathon XC ETA - Left leg By turning the knob clockwise, you activate the ETA cartridge function By turning the knob counter-clockwise, you reset the suspension’s normal function 55 ÷ 70 70 ÷ 80 80 ÷ 95 95 ÷ 110+ Poids du cycliste 120 ÷...
  • Page 38 Summarizing tables MX Pro SL Positive air - Left leg Remove the protection cap. Tighten the pump on the valve and inflate till reaching the pressure you wish. Refit the protection cap MX Pro SL Positive air – TST cartridge - Right leg Remove the rubber protection cap marked with “AIR”...
  • Page 39 Summarizing tables MX Pro SL TST - Right leg By turning the knob, you can adjust the compression damping and obtain the best setting according to the type of trail. DS Recommended setting for downhill - , AM , + Recommended setting for all mountain all mountain. CL Best setting for climbing, locked fork MX Pro SL TST with remote control - Left leg (Only for version with TST...
  • Page 40 Summarizing tables Table 13 - All Mountain All Mountain All Mountain All Mountain I All Mountain I All Mountain III All Mountain II Legs’ diameter ø 32 mm 130 mm-150 Available travels 130 mm-150 mm*** 150 mm 130 mm Wheel dropout type Standard Max disk dimension Post Mount 6”...
  • Page 41 Summarizing tables All Mountain SL Negative air - DOPPIO-AIR cartridge - Left leg Unscrew and remove the protection cap. Tighten the pump adapter on the internal valve and inflate till reaching the pressure you wish. Retighten the protection cap All Mountain SL PAR air - DOPPIO-AIR cartridge - Left leg Remove the rubber protection cap.
  • Page 42 Summarizing tables All Mountain SL All Mountain I All Mountain I ETA TST with remote control (Remote control under the handlebar on the right - Only for version with TST option with remote control) By pulling the control lever, the hydraulic configuration of the fork changes allowing the rider to obtain the best setting for climbing (the same as the “CL”...
  • Page 43 Summarizing tables Table 14 - Z1 Z1 SL Doppio Air Z1 Light Z1 Sport Legs’ diameter ø 32 mm Available travels 130 mm - 150 mm Wheel dropout type ø 20mm through-hole axle XC INTL STD 6” ( The installation of 8" disk is only possible when the Max disk dimension specific adapter is supplied by the brake system manufacturer V-brake fit...
  • Page 44 Summarizing tables Z1 Sport Spring preload with air - Both legs (Only on the right leg in the version with + ETA option) Remove the protection cap. Tighten the pump adapter on the valve and inflate till reaching the pressure you wish. Refit the protection cap Z1 SL Doppio Air Negative air - DOPPIO-AIR cartridge - Left leg Unscrew and remove the protection cap.
  • Page 45 Summarizing tables Z1 Sport Compression adjustment by external adjuster - Left leg (Not present in the version with +ETA option) By turning the adjuster clockwise, you increase the hydraulic damping during the compression phase. By turning the adjuster counter-clockwise, you reduce the hydraulic damping during the compression phase Z1 SL Doppio Air Z1 Light...
  • Page 46 Summarizing tables Table 15 - 66 66 RC2X - 66 Light 66 SL 66 VF2 LT 66 VF - 66 VF2 Legs’ diameter ø 35mm Available travels 150 mm - 170 mm 150 mm - 170 mm 190 mm Wheel dropout type ø...
  • Page 47 Summarizing tables 66 VF 66 VF2 66 VF2 LT Spring preload with air - Both legs (Only right lef for version with + ETA option) Remove the protection cap. Tighten the pump on the valve and inflate till reaching the pressure you wish.
  • Page 48 Summarizing tables 66 VF Rebound adjustment by internal adjuster - Right leg Using a small pin extractor eliminate any pressure from the right leg. Unscrew and remove the protection cap with lock ring tool for Shimano freewheel sprockets. Insert a 3mm Allen key into the stanchion being very careful to center the notch of the adjuster.
  • Page 49 Summarizing tables 66 SL 66 RC2X 66 Light Compression adjustment by external adjuster – RC2 cartridge Right leg By turning the adjuster clockwise, you increase the hydraulic damping during the compression phase. By turning the adjuster counter-clockwise, you reduce the hydraulic damping during the compression phase.
  • Page 50 Summarizing tables Table 16 - Dirt Jumper Dirt Jumper Dirt Jumper I Dirt Jumper II Dirt Jumper III Legs’ diameter ø 32mm Available travels 80 mm - 100 mm ø 20mm through- ø 20mm through-hole Standard ( ø 20mm through- Wheel dropout type hole axle axle...
  • Page 51 Summarizing tables Dirt Jumper I Dirt Jumper II Rebound adjustment by external adjuster - Right leg By turning the adjuster clockwise, you increase the hydraulic damping making the fork slower during the rebound phase. By turning the adjuster counter-clockwise, you reduce the hydraulic damping making the fork more reactive during the rebound phase.
  • Page 52 Summarizing tables Table 18 - 888 888 RC2X - 888 RC2 - 888 VF2 - 888 VF Legs’ diameter ø 35 mm Available travels 170 mm - 200 mm Wheel dropout type ø 20mm through-hole axle XC INTL STD 6” ( The installation of 8"...
  • Page 53 Summarizing tables 888 RC2X 888 RC2 Rebound adjustment by external adjuster – RC2 cartridge - Right By turning the adjuster clockwise, you increase the hydraulic damping making the fork slower during the rebound phase. By turning the adjuster counter-clockwise, you reduce the hydraulic damping making the fork more reactive during the rebound phase.
  • Page 54 Summarizing tables Table 19 - Monster Monster Legs’ diameter ø 40 mm Available travels 200 mm Wheel dropout type ø 20mm through-hole axle Max disk dimension Post Mount 8” V-brake fit Max wheel 3.0” x 26” dimensions Rebound adjustment by external adjuster – HSCV cartridge Right leg By turning the adjuster clockwise with a small screwdriver, you increase the hydraulic damping making the fork slower during the...
  • Page 55 Summarizing tables Table 20 - Junior T Junior T Legs’ diameter ø 32 mm Available travels 170 mm Wheel dropout type Standard ( ø 20mm through-hole axle as an optional XC INTL STD 6” ( The installation of 8" disk is only possible when the specific Max disk dimension adapter is supplied by the brake system manufacturer V-brake fit...

  • Page 56: Warranty

    In the event of a conformity defect within the aforesaid term, the purchaser should return the product to the Marzocchi retailer where he/she bought it, illustrating the defect and the reasons of the warranty claim.

  • Page 57: Warranty Rest Of The World - Usa Included

    In addition, this warranty is void in the event that the forks are used with any rental bicycles, unless Marzocchi S.p.A provided prior approval in writing for such use. This warranty also does not include any expenses related to the...
  • Page 58 (USA only). 10. APPLICABLE LAW: Any disputes arising out of this agreement or the use of this Marzocchi Suspension System will be governed by the laws of the country of Italy and will be decided by the Courts of Bologna, Italy.
  • Page 59 MARZOCCHI distributors and service centres...
  • Page 60 Roosveltstraat 46 – NL 2321 BM LEIDEN – The Netherlands THE NETHERLANDS Contact: Mr. Koeman Tel. +31 (0) 71 5791580 Fax +31 (0) 71 5323201 LUXEMBURG Marzocchi@augustabenelux.nl ANTONIN BARTONICEK CZECH REPUBLIC Skladova 20 – 32600 PLZEN – Czech Republic SLOVAKIA Tel.: +420 (0)377 240 501 Fax: +420 (0)377 448 548 bartonicek@mbox.vol.cz...
  • Page 61 TAVARES & TIMMERMANS, Lda. Bike Center Condomínio Industrial de Alcolombal – Estrada de Alcolombal, Armazém 1 2705-833 TERRUGEM-SINTRA – Portugal PORTUGAL Contact: Hans Timmermans Tel. +351 (0)21 961 06 21 Fax +351 (0)21 961 06 38 bikecenter@mail.telepac.pt • www.bikecenter-pt.com CULT d.o.o. Trzaska 77 SLOVENIA 1370 LOGATEC - Slovenia...
  • Page 62 OTHER COUNTRIES COUNTRY C O M P A N Y GROUPE SPORTIF PTY. LTD. AUSTRALIA 27 Ceylon Street, NUNAWADING 3131, Victoria – Australia Tel.: +61 3 9888 9882 Fax: +61 3 9888 9902 NEW ZEALAND help@groupesportif.com www.groupesportif.com PLINIO CURI IMP. EXP.LTDS BRAZIL Rwa Pamplona 8185 Andar - 01405-030 SAO PAOLO –...
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