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Old 12-26-06, 11:55 AM
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Shiver suggestions

I have my Marz Shiver, I have my extra-firm springs(210 - 250 lbs), its still WAY too soft. Now I'm not sure as to what oil it has in it, with that said IF i go to a heavier weight oil, how much of a difference can I expect? AND also i have the manual which tells you where to fill the oil. SO would more oil = more dampening and less = less dampening?

IF after an oil change I find that my fork is STILL way too soft for my liking, does anyone want to buy a Marzocchi Shiver?
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Three words...

External Air Preload.
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Oh wait you have a 2003 ish Shiver. So never mind you don't have air preload.
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Yeah, just not physically enough room inside the Shiver SC to give you the springing you need probably, Blazin. Hard enough on dual-crown Marzs to get firm enough springs for heavier riders. FreeRidin did bring up a good point - -any way to retrofit air caps to that one?
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