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01-23-22, 11:08 AM
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Marazochi am3
Hi all just bought a mountain bike with am3. The bike sat for for years in a basement and the shock was really quite flat.
I got good deal so I bought bike knowing this.
I noticed two air fill ports on the top,but I've read different pressure settings.
I'm 248 Pounds
I did look at the pdf for this shock but it wasn't clear and I don't want to guess potentially ruining the shock.
I appreciate your help
I got good deal so I bought bike knowing this.
I noticed two air fill ports on the top,but I've read different pressure settings.
I'm 248 Pounds
I did look at the pdf for this shock but it wasn't clear and I don't want to guess potentially ruining the shock.
I appreciate your help
01-24-22, 08:18 AM
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Hi all just bought a mountain bike with am3. The bike sat for for years in a basement and the shock was really quite flat.
I got good deal so I bought bike knowing this.
I noticed two air fill ports on the top,but I've read different pressure settings.
I'm 248 Pounds
I did look at the pdf for this shock but it wasn't clear and I don't want to guess potentially ruining the shock.
I appreciate your help
I got good deal so I bought bike knowing this.
I noticed two air fill ports on the top,but I've read different pressure settings.
I'm 248 Pounds
I did look at the pdf for this shock but it wasn't clear and I don't want to guess potentially ruining the shock.
I appreciate your help
Those recomended pressures are just a starting point. Just go by feel. Start with whatever pressure gives you 20-25% sag (again, just a starting point) and then see how it rides. If you are not using all the travel and you would like it softer, lower the pressure. If you keep bottoming out, increase it. Just don’t go over the max psi.
BTW, with a shock that old you will likely want to check the oil levels in it. And you should also assume it will need new seals soon.
01-24-22, 08:44 AM
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Does the pdf give a max pressure?
Those recomended pressures are just a starting point. Just go by feel. Start with whatever pressure gives you 20-25% sag (again, just a starting point) and then see how it rides. If you are not using all the travel and you would like it softer, lower the pressure. If you keep bottoming out, increase it. Just don’t go over the max psi.
BTW, with a shock that old you will likely want to check the oil levels in it. And you should also assume it will need new seals soon.
Those recomended pressures are just a starting point. Just go by feel. Start with whatever pressure gives you 20-25% sag (again, just a starting point) and then see how it rides. If you are not using all the travel and you would like it softer, lower the pressure. If you keep bottoming out, increase it. Just don’t go over the max psi.
BTW, with a shock that old you will likely want to check the oil levels in it. And you should also assume it will need new seals soon.
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Checking/changing oil and replacing the wipers/seals Its just maintenance that should be done on any fork if you want it to last.
If you can follow directions and have basic tools, it is nothing that a remotely competent home mechanic can’t do. Wiper/Seals are probably $20, and oil is not much. Heck, just do the oil and leave the seals if you want. It will become apprent soon enough if you need them.
If you can follow directions and have basic tools, it is nothing that a remotely competent home mechanic can’t do. Wiper/Seals are probably $20, and oil is not much. Heck, just do the oil and leave the seals if you want. It will become apprent soon enough if you need them.
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Shock
ok ya im able to do it fir sure...
I am old but work on all sorts mechanical issues with plumbing and my home fleet.
this is just new technology hahahaha for me.
I will ask bike store for wiper seals,oil and go from there...
hopefully they will have something that works.
And I this works it will save me 150 bucks for another shock
Thank's
I am old but work on all sorts mechanical issues with plumbing and my home fleet.
this is just new technology hahahaha for me.
I will ask bike store for wiper seals,oil and go from there...
hopefully they will have something that works.
And I this works it will save me 150 bucks for another shock
Thank's
01-24-22, 11:36 AM
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ok ya im able to do it fir sure...
I am old but work on all sorts mechanical issues with plumbing and my home fleet.
this is just new technology hahahaha for me.
I will ask bike store for wiper seals,oil and go from there...
hopefully they will have something that works.
And I this works it will save me 150 bucks for another shock
Thank's
I am old but work on all sorts mechanical issues with plumbing and my home fleet.
this is just new technology hahahaha for me.
I will ask bike store for wiper seals,oil and go from there...
hopefully they will have something that works.
And I this works it will save me 150 bucks for another shock
Thank's
Check out YouTube video's on how to complete the maintenance yourself. It's not as hard or daunting as it may sound.
https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...hi+am3+service
