[Slabysz]

I've never done an oil change for my 2004 DC Shiver and I want to be sure I do it right. The manual instructs you to release all preload before starting. When checking the level, you're supposed to make sure the shock is fully compressed (clockwise). I'm confused. Is that "clockwise" referring to something other than the preload?

Pete
PS Any other pointers would be appreciated.

 

[Slabysz]

Oops! Meant to say 2001 Shiver.

 

[Repack]

I also ride a shiver. You are thinking about 2 different things, I think. Regardless of weather you are checking you oil height or replacing it, you first step is to back off the preload all the way. Theoreticly, you might not need to do this, but I always do. There is no sense trying to unthread something that is loaded.
Easy steps:
-First, make sure that the wheel is supported my something. Either strap the axle to the crown, or have it sitting on thr ground. My preferred method is to start by removing the fork legs from the crown.
-Back off preload
-Remove preload knob by backing out small set screw.
-*CAUTION* The next step is to remove the C-Clip from around the top of the damper shaft. When you do this, the fork will be free to pull apart and spill oil everywhere.
-Once the c-clip is removed, unthread all the top hardware. There isn't much of it.
-To meassure the oil height, do so with the top cap of the fork off and compress the fork. You are measureing the air space when the fork is bottomed out.
-To fully disassemble the fork, remove the 15mm acorn nuts from the bottom of the legs.
-I like to flush my cartridges with diluted biodegreaser or something similar. Flush with lots of water and dry as best as possible. But the last tiem I changed my oil, I did not flush and did not notice a difference (I was in a hurry). I know some people who will partially fill the legs with oil to make sure that all the water has been flushed out.
-Google "Marzocchi oil heights". Its far faster than searching their site.

 

[Slabysz]

Thanks man!

Those instruction were very helpful. On my Shiver, I have a couple of nuts on the top that need a 28mm socket. Is that the part of the process where you said to remove the legs from the crown?

Thanks again.
Pete
I too have screws in a leg.

 

[Repack]

Thanks man!

Those instruction were very helpful. On my Shiver, I have a couple of nuts on the top that need a 28mm socket. Is that the part of the process where you said to remove the legs from the crown?

Thanks again.
Pete
I too have screws in a leg.

No. By top-caps I meant the 28mm tops.
By legs, I meant remove each of the legs from the crowns by undoing the crown pinch bolts. Having one leg in your hands at a time makes the process MUCH easier. I do not recomend doing the work with the form legs still bolted to the crowns.

 

[Slabysz]

Thanks Repack.
I feel much better about cracking open the $1K toy now.

I noticed you're "Boston Area." I live 15min., by bike, from Lynn Woods. Let me know if you ever want to do dualling Shivers.

Thanks again.

Pete
Slabysz@lycos.com