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    Rebuilding Marzocchi shocks problem

    Hey everyone, I'm rebuilding my Marzocchi Strada's and have hit a problem. The shock body plug, #15, is not wanting to thread out. I've soaked it with my favorite solution with no avail. I'm going to hit it with some heat today but does anyone have any experience taking these apart?

    Rob
    1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
    Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

    #2
    It's Italian, just give up!

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      #3
      Nope, I was waiting for you to do it first!
      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
      2007 DRz 400S
      1999 ATK 490ES
      1994 DR 350SES

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        #4
        Never taken one apart, but looking at the parts fiche, theres a nut on the end of that threaded shaft, part number 27. I'll bet that must come off before part 15 maybe?
        1982 GS550M Rebuilt Winter '12 - 550 to 673cc engine conversion.
        1989 Kawasaki ZX-7 Ninja
        2016 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle

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          #5
          A bit of heat and I also bought the proper 32mm wrench and off they came easily enough Pretty sure that will be the only use of this 32mm wrench but it's always good having the right tools. I'll probably post up a thread of rebuilding them if I get the time. I purchase a shock compressor last week to take these apart, it was so much fun I've take a number of sets apart. I've got to original Koni's apart, some OEM suzuki's and I can finally get those ugly chrome covers off my Progressive 412's.
          Rob
          1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
          Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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            #6
            More problems. The rebound spring, #23, on each shock is broken. I'm hoping I can find a comparable spring from some local suppliers.
            Rob
            1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
            Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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              #7
              Hi, got the same issue with broken rebound springs, did you have any luck sourcing replacements?

              Cheers

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                #8
                Originally posted by azr View Post
                I've got to original Koni's apart
                Should have just grabbed those

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by madreg View Post
                  Hi, got the same issue with broken rebound springs, did you have any luck sourcing replacements?

                  Cheers
                  I never checked over in Europe too hard but looking thru the internet I've never been able to find a replacement. I made new ones myself but I have no clue on the spring rating other than it 'felt' stiff I figure these springs are so stiff it won't matter...at least that's what I'm hoping. I've yet to put them back together.
                  Rob
                  1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                  Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                    #10
                    I have reached out to a few big firms over here that make / overhaul shocks such as Hagon's and KTECH. Harris performance is close by and they are an Ohlins agent so might pop down there at the weekend and see if they have anything, will let you know how I get on.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by madreg View Post
                      I have reached out to a few big firms over here that make / overhaul shocks such as Hagon's and KTECH. Harris performance is close by and they are an Ohlins agent so might pop down there at the weekend and see if they have anything, will let you know how I get on.
                      Would appreciate that.
                      Rob
                      1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                      Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                        #12
                        Try e-mailing moto@marzocchiusa.com, I know they still stock the seal kit.

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                          #13
                          Will try - cheers

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                            #14
                            Got a kick back on the address ;-(

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                              #15
                              read this thread, the links in there.

                              Rob
                              1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                              Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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