Replacement springs for Marzocchi forks

[Cogito Ergo Zoom]

Does anyone know where I could source a replacement spring kit for the OEM Marzocchi forks?

I think the stock spring is too soft for me (212 lbs / 96kg) and I'm really getting tired of the front wheel pogoing / chatter under hard braking. I'm sure this would improve it.

Thanks...

[Stainless65]

Cog,

I'm in the same boat as you are. I'm slightly heavier at 225 lbs, but I am currently looking at the fork solution offered by GP Suspsension in Oregon. I would visit their website and give them a call, as they would be very familar with the Hypers front end.

Napalm

[Cogito Ergo Zoom]

Thanks....I'm familiar with some of the replacement options out there such as the Ohlins fork, Racetech, etc....but i'm trying to avoid putting a lot of money into it at this point.

Wanting to see if springs would make it satisfactory enough for everyday, hard street riding before I go any further.

[Vlad Drac]

You could try a thicker(heavier) viscosity oil first. It'd be worth a shot before you drop down down some serious flow.

You could also try adding just a little more oil in the fork. Just a thought.

[GMP]

I agree on both counts, the springs are too soft and I'm not willing to drop over 1K on a fork kit. My off road suspension tuner can get me springs for the hyper Zokes made custom in two weeks, any rate I want. I will be speaking to him tommorrow and will get more details.

[Cogito Ergo Zoom]

Originally Posted by Vlad Drac

You could try a thicker(heavier) viscosity oil first. It'd be worth a shot before you drop down down some serious flow.

You could also try adding just a little more oil in the fork. Just a thought.

Thanks, Vlad. I'm looking into that as well....a guy at one of the local race shops that used to run the local Ducati dealer's service center recommended that.

Originally Posted by GMP

I agree on both counts, the springs are too soft and I'm not willing to drop over 1K on a fork kit. My off road suspension tuner can get me springs for the hyper Zokes made custom in two weeks, any rate I want. I will be speaking to him tommorrow and will get more details.

GMP, let us know how you go on this.

[Monstaman]

These springs look good, WP!!

Comes with a bike attached ... ready to race.

[Cogito Ergo Zoom]

Originally Posted by Monstaman

These springs look good, WP!!

Comes with a bike attached ... ready to race.

Get that mangy mongrel off our message board!

[Supero100]

Originally Posted by GMP

I agree on both counts, the springs are too soft and I'm not willing to drop over 1K on a fork kit.

For what it's worth, after installing the GP kit... and comparing a GP fork to a stock fork... I feel good about the purchase.

[GMP]

I'm sure its great, I work on cartridge forks all the time so no argument there. This bike is just a street bike to me, not my primary hobby, and not a priority as far as budget goes. Springs will help a lot in getting the bike in balance.