38mm Zoke

Started by skiracer, November 25, 2023, 10:28:51 AM

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skiracer

So the Zokes I have on my 250 are extremely good handling the rocks and roots. However, they are going through the stroke too fast; they are bottoming out too quickly. I want to keep the performance I have at the beginning but to stiffen up the second half of the stroke. More oil (10 wt.) or change to a 15 or 20 weight?
1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
1977 250 GS6
@flyracingusa

Carl Hill

You can try raising the oil level first. Don't go too far or the seals may blow. If that doesn't help you may want to consider new springs.

skiracer

Quote from: Carl Hill on November 26, 2023, 08:10:24 AMYou can try raising the oil level first. Don't go too far or the seals may blow. If that doesn't help you may want to consider new springs.

Thanks Carl, good point.  I am increasing the level from 6 to 5"  I appreciate your input!
1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
1977 250 GS6
@flyracingusa