[Discostu]

I have a 2002 Shiver SC and at the junction beween the crown and upper legs I have been getting a gradual accumulation of dirt/oil after rides. Its kinda like what is left on the stanchions when seals start to go bad. I'm wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem with this fork. It also tends to make a slight creaking noise under heavy braking.

I know I should call Marz, but I just wanted to check in with you guys first rather than send it in and have them tell me its fine and being forkless for weeks.

 

[HRDTLBRO]

The creaking is fairly common in pre-2003 Marzocchi single crowns. I'm not sure about the oil accumulation on the crown, though.

 

[jmeperu]

sounds like a crack. i had a fork crack there and that is exactly what happened

 

[leprechaun]

Don't ride it!!!!!!!!!! A crack is the only way oil will be coming out of thet junction!

 

[mcA896]

Marz forks are pretty notorious for cracking at the crown, not so much the earlier models, but the ones with the M-Crown. Def. call them about it.

 

[Discostu]

I wiped off the area around the crown and put the fork upside down, so we'll see if any more oil residue forms. Hopefully I was wrong and its not oil and the creaking is something else. I don't want to accept its cracked because you guessed it... I'm broke!

Anyone have anything to say about Marz's policy repairing an 02' fork? (I know, I know call them already damnit!)

 

[mcA896]

Most likely, you will get a crash replacement (discounted new fork or fork parts). I know they did this for old Z1 owners, but im unsure about shivers, they used to take your old Z1 as a part trade in for a new Z1 or dirtjumper. I think you had to send in like 150 plus old fork.