Thread: Custom high flow base valves for 45mm & 50mm Marozocchis

I'd like to apologise to Les at LT Racing after it was brought to my attention that my initial post could be interpreted as a 'shot' at him. Having re-read my post, I see that it certainly could be interpreted that way. It sure wasn't my intent to put anyone down. I just wanted to point-out a fix that worked well for me. Now if I can just get that foot removed from my mouth...

Quote: Originally Posted by kermode ...install his new custom high flow base valves in my...the 'zocchis base valves are an older design that limit the flow of oil thus the reaction time of the fork. These limitations also affect how much suspension tuners can do with them....the following image that the oil apetures are quite small (these are the stock base valves from my WR 300)..... All this for $350 CDN!. Are you sure that...

Quote: Originally Posted by kermode The 'zocchis base valves are an older design that limit the flow of oil thus the reaction time of the fork. These limitations also affect how much suspension tuners can do with them - Les at LTR did a great job on my TE 510 forks but even he will be limited by the stock base valve design. ... I asked Les at LT Racing (aka LTR Suspension) about this and what I gleaned from the conversation is : Les does...