Marzocchi Strada question
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Marzocchi Strada question
07 Nov 2013 13:01
I have the shocks...the rebuild kit...and the instructions, but in the instructions it does not mention what weight oil to use in the shocks. Anyone know?
Michael
Victoria, Texas
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Victoria, Texas
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1977 KZ1000A
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1975 Z2A
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Re: Marzocchi Strada question
07 Nov 2013 14:47
Charlie on a couple of the 650 sites has rebuilt a few of those shocks.
I will ask him.
Not sure if he's a member here.....
z650.proboards.com/thread/86?page=1
I will ask him.
Not sure if he's a member here.....
z650.proboards.com/thread/86?page=1
Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
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Re: Marzocchi Strada question
08 Nov 2013 10:04 - 08 Nov 2013 10:04
I am a member - but don't come on here lots 
I used Motorex fully synthetic 10w in my Strada rebuilds.They are much better now with 10w in there. The original Strada's were too hard and like an on/off switch but with 10W in - they work properly.
I also used Nitrogen in the air bladder too, I dunno that gives any benefits mind - but I had access to a Nitrogen tank and so took advantage
If you can't get hold of Motorex, try and score Motul - they are both fully synth suspension oils and better than most of the competition. Between them, they fill most of the premium suspension company's products
Charlie

I used Motorex fully synthetic 10w in my Strada rebuilds.They are much better now with 10w in there. The original Strada's were too hard and like an on/off switch but with 10W in - they work properly.
I also used Nitrogen in the air bladder too, I dunno that gives any benefits mind - but I had access to a Nitrogen tank and so took advantage

If you can't get hold of Motorex, try and score Motul - they are both fully synth suspension oils and better than most of the competition. Between them, they fill most of the premium suspension company's products
Charlie
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Sheffield(ish) UK
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Re: Marzocchi Strada question
08 Nov 2013 10:21
Rob and Charlie...thanks for the time and effort.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Re: Marzocchi Strada question
08 Nov 2013 11:47
Hi Charlie! :woohoo:
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Re: Marzocchi Strada question
09 Nov 2013 03:36
small world eh ... :laugh:
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Re: Marzocchi Strada question
09 Nov 2013 04:23
The world of Z is a small one haha. Whats a Marzocchi anyways, some kind of Mexican folk band?
1977 KZ650B1
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