Marzocchi 48mm CC Forks

[Vindicator]

What a great review Evan, thank you! Too bad for me you're on the other side of the pond

[singletracker]

I need a little help here. I picked up my new 2011 250 Race today, and I'm checking it over before I break it in.

I can't locate the PFP or the spring preload adjuster. The pictures in the manual are only for the 45's not the 48's.

Pictures would be great, but a little more explanation would be appreciated also.

This is a great web-sight and I've already learned a lot about my new ride. Thanks for sharing.

I'll post a comparison to my KTM 250xcw when I get some seat time.

[GMP]

Its just the triangular shape knob, isn't it?

[singletracker]

I thought the triangular shaped piece was the preload adjuster, but it didn't want to turn, so I didn't force it. I'm still not sure.

[GMP]

It is a preload adjuster, but for the CC chamber spring, not the main fork spring. Check with the owners but this is what was discussed.

[singletracker]

O.K., I guess that's the PFP. It looks like I'll either have to take the handlebars off or the forks off to adjust it.

Thanks

[twowheels]

For the riding you're doing you'll likely want to back the PFP adjuster out to zero from the stock two turn setting.

The owner's manual won't be very helpful (shocked ... SHOCKED) but your dealer should have given you at least some insight into the adjustments. Good thing this board, and particularly this thread exists.

[singletracker]

Thanks for the advice.

[singletracker]

Here's a picture of the top of the fork. The center screw is the compression adjustment, the phillips screw is the air bleeder, so I assume that the star shape is supposed to be the PFP. However, the star piece does not turn? Any advice?

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by singletracker

Here's a picture of the top of the fork. The center screw is the compression adjustment, the phillips screw is the air bleeder, so I assume that the star shape is supposed to be the PFP. However, the star piece does not turn? Any advice?

Won't turn by your fingers or won't turn with a wrench? A good six-pointer should fit right on. Remember you're pre-loading a relatively stiff spring.