[Yeti DHer]

For the past couple weeks I've noticed a wet spot on my lowers. I would wipe it away and it would appear at the bottom of the run. Has this happend to anyone else? I didn't ding it or crack it I don't think... Any idea's?

 

[dfinn]

I remember someone else having the exact same problem a month or two ago. I think it had something to do with how thin and porous the legs on that fork are but I can't remember for sure.

a quick search found this:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89682&highlight=888+leak

 

[Curb Hucker]

this has been a problem that has happened before. It is leaking through micro-holes/pores in the casting. I'd call marzocchi and have them get you some new lowers

 

[oly]

Wheres the search nazi's when you need them?????

 

[OGRipper]

Yeah, and when they send them ask if they can send them with new seals already installed. A buddy of mine got new lowers but they came without seals, so he had more down time waiting. Second hand info but you should check. I'm not sure but I don't think you can (or should) swap the oil seals out from your existing fork.

I'm talking about the oil seals that are pressed into the fork and that you can't see from outside the fork, not the wipers that you can see from outside and that you can pry off pretty easily.

Keep us posted, haven't had any problems with my 888 yet but curious to know how they help you out.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Yep, its come up a few times with the leaking lowers, so far so good with mine.

 

[1soulrider]

I have seen this on several 888, not an uncommon problem. The casting is so thin on the lowers that some of them weep fork fluid....

 

[James | Go-Ride]

Marzocchi had some lowers with some inconsistencies in the porousness (sp?) of the lowers, and they're aware of the flaw and should supply you with a new set of lowers, just contact the dealer from which you bought the fork.

 

[buildyourown]

porousness (sp?) .

porosity

Sorry, I couldn't help myself

 

[Shmoe]

The lowers are pretty thin, to save weight.

First fork ive ever seen to snap at the lowers before (happend on the weekend), that was really weird..

 

[The Kadvang]

What everyone above said. Happened to my rental bike at whistler. Luckily they didn't ding me for it.

 

[Acadian]

happened with mine...had to get ther lowers replaced! Marz took care of it..

 

[narlus]

hey newb, do a search!

 

[Yeti DHer]

hey newb, do a search!

Thanks buddy

 

[bigkonarider]

I think Marzocchi should re-name the 888 to: SR71
That supersonic airplane also Seeps feul,etc when on the ground & at altitude it tighnes up in the COLD air !
Problem is the 888 doesn't see tHaT cold air so this theory won't actually work.
:evil:

I have seen this on several 888, not an uncommon problem. The casting is so thin on the lowers that some of them weep fork fluid....

 

[jedi]

happens to mine twice in a month.the latest have been cool and the gang for a couple of months now :O)

 

[Brian Peterson]

Give our tech department a call and get a RA number and it should all be taken care of...

Brian

 

[Zark]

I think Marzocchi should re-name the 888 to: SR71
That supersonic airplane also Seeps feul,etc when on the ground & at altitude it tighnes up in the COLD air !
Problem is the 888 doesn't see tHaT cold air so this theory won't actually work.
:evil:

Haven't taken any physics yet have you? Here's a hint there might be some air friction at mach3

 

[ssaddict]

hehehe, yeah the Ti that most of the plane is made out of expands at supersonic speeds.

But it does leak, hence the huge sponge they circle the plane with while refueling.

 

[math2014]

I think Marzocchi should re-name the 888 to: SR71
That supersonic airplane also Seeps feul,etc when on the ground & at altitude it tighnes up in the COLD air !
Problem is the 888 doesn't see tHaT cold air so this theory won't actually work.
:evil:

Actually its the other way around,

The SR71 leaks when it is cold ie on the ground, when it gets past mach1 the airflow heatens up due to aerodynamic friction , hence it expands the fuel tank walls in order to seal them up....

Sell or BP iirc had developed a special non flamable fuel for the SR71 in that time.... pretty impressive...

 

[oly]

How does non flamable fuel work then? Did someone pay billions for water?

 

[math2014]

Fair enough, non-flamable by cigaretes... basically it can inflame in a specially pressurised combustion chamber inside those insanely expensive SR71 jet engines.

 

[oly]

What about cigars? Or maybe a Phat Blunt?

 

[math2014]

What about cigars? Or maybe a Phat Blunt?

well any smoking device wont produce enough heat to inflame the specific fuel...

Now with respect to the 888... thats damn scary... porus stuff etc...

 

[HRDTLBRO]

The fuel had a very high flash point, and wouldn't ignite for very long periods of time. JP-7/JP-8 I believe it was called.

 

[math2014]

now thats a proper reply!

 

[ssaddict]

Fair enough, non-flamable by cigaretes... basically it can inflame in a specially pressurised combustion chamber inside those insanely expensive SR71 jet engines.

If i'm not mistaken the heat generated from flight also helps heat the fuel which makes it more combustible at pressure.

Wish they still flew them, only saw one semi close-up once. Work of art!

 

[Echo]

Yeah that happened to my rental bike at Whistler too

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Yeah that happened to my rental bike at Whistler too

Its a conspiracy

 

[dhtahoe]

I think Marzocchi should re-name the 888 to: SR71
That supersonic airplane also Seeps feul,etc when on the ground & at altitude it tighnes up in the COLD air !
Problem is the 888 doesn't see tHaT cold air so this theory won't actually work.
:evil:

The SR-71 tightens up when the friction of the supersonic airflow heats the airframe up.