2021 Marzocchi Bomber Z2 travel upgrade

[@MarioGoatse]

Any Aussies watching this, they’re currently on sale at Johnny Sprockets for only 350 (230usd). Mine come tomorrow! Can’t wait. Thanks for the video! Appreciate it!

[@RydenDirty]

No problem Mate 🤘👌

[@31acruz]

Nice job.......that little "retaining clip" gave me such a hard time! almost made me cry with anger SOB! lol that's how I came into this video. Ok, will go try it again!

[@RydenDirty]

Glad I could help my brotha 🤘

[@wavedave9503]

Good job! I like how sharp the close up filming is.

[@RydenDirty]

Ya sometimes you gotta get up in here 🙌

[@farmachook]

I can't believe it's this easy, thank you so much for sharing and great job with the production quality of this video🤙

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks mang 🤟🤟🤟

[@TwoGuysOneVan]

Hahaha... The joys of doing super finicky jobs on camera (the surclip)... "I just wanna hold this thing in a way I can get it in, but then the people can't see what I'm doing!!!!"... Nicely paced explanation mate. Good work! :D

[@RydenDirty]

Exactly my friend. It was a pain trying to show it going on 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But such a simple job. Circlip -snap ring 🤷‍♂️hahahaahaah

[@ManoffhisMeds]

Appreciate the video, I was about to sell mine and get fox 34 150mm but now I’ll stick with my z2 and just do the upgrade

[@RydenDirty]

Hell ya glad I could help my dude 🤘

[@n-power-automotive]

Awesome DIY video! I just bought a Giant Trance that came with a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 130, so I’m already planning ahead if I ever want to increase the travel. This video was perfect!

[@RydenDirty]

Glad it helped my dude 🤘🤘

[@n1sm0r]

Thank you. I used your video to change the travel on my z2 and found it very helpful.

[@RydenDirty]

No problem my dude glad I could help

[@MILTONATOR]

Hey man, thanks for this. I plan on doing this tomorrow and your video was perfect to help me through it. Much appreciated

[@RydenDirty]

Glad I could help my brother 👊🤘

[@anthonyzarudski5101]

Thanks so much installed 150 yesterday all good 👍

[@RydenDirty]

Glad I could help my dude 🤘🤘🤘

[@anthonyzarudski5101]

👍

[@Diego-rj9kd]

27,5 o 29??

[@anthonyzarudski5101]

@@Diego-rj9kd 29

[@connorcampbell144]

Thanks for the vid, going to change my z2 from 130mm travel to 140mm travel to give me a bit more bottom bracket clearance

[@RydenDirty]

Nice dude. Should help a lot 👍

[@UnlikelyReply]

When you put the new air spring in, you can then release the air pressure that you just created from the valve so you don't need to hold it down while fitting the coiled lock ring 👍

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks for the info

[@MrPyadster]

explained it brilliantly and made it simple to understand thx pal

[@RydenDirty]

Awesome thank you for the kind words. I do my best to explain

[@zanelobetos4276]

Just the video I was looking for. Putting the same shaft in my Z2 when it comes in. Thanks.

[@RydenDirty]

Glad I could help🤟

[@aimanmohamed8212]

Where did u get it from? Thinking of doing the same on mine. And what’s the part no?

[@RydenDirty]

@@aimanmohamed8212 you can usually buy them on all bike websites but right now they are out of stock. I found mine in the classifieds on pink bike out of sure luck. when they become available again it will be awesome.

[@dvxShoeN]

half of the grease is enough. In addition, it doesn't need so much upstairs, the moving parts are more important. I travel my Z2 from 140 too 130mm next week.

[@RydenDirty]

Sick 🤟🤟🤟

[@stilhavent8875]

Absolutely very well explained and shown , Thanks for making this video very precise and clear.

[@RydenDirty]

No problem my dude

[@lucassalem6498]

Nice video! I'm definitely going to watch this at least 30 more times when I try to upgrade my z2 from 120 to 140. I've never upgraded a fork - so does this essentially lengthen your axle to crown by 30mm (or in my case 20mm)?

[@RydenDirty]

Thankw for watching. From what you're saying that makes perfect sense

[@jcanderton]

Watching this because I want to change my 150's to 120s :)

[@RydenDirty]

Nice glade I could help👍

[@Samuel-is8mk]

Thanks for the video, very informative

[@RydenDirty]

You're very welcome👍

[@chickensendies]

Good and informative video! Still stoked to get my Z2s on the new build!

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks mang👍 ya im liking these forks more everytime I ride them. They are so dope on the new bike.

[@chickensendies]

@@RydenDirty I believe that man!!!

[@kidcurry1957]

Nice demo!

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks my dude

[@TheCaptainsCog]

Handled it! That lil ring looked tricky to get back it.

[@RydenDirty]

For sure it was bro lol

[@penicillatacynictis9683]

Very good ! Thank you

[@RydenDirty]

You’re very welcome

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

The zocchis have steel cast in bushes which rust and score the stanchions if not regularly serviced

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks for the tip. I didn't know that

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

@@RydenDirty My LBS now tells all customers with these to return for a thirty hour service. Mine came without the oil retaining foam rings that sit above the top bushes. They should be retro fitted and regularly oiled.Too late for me......

[@alias8125]

they rust if you ride in wet conditions/ store the bike in an humid enviroment right? Or they are going to rust anyway sometime?

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

​@@alias8125 I rubbed down the scratches and infilled with black nail varnish, then rubbed down with aluminium oxide fine abrasive again and a bottle. Never touched the stanchion black.. So they are fine now, but I live in the Welsh Marches. This winter it pretty much rained 5 out of 7 days every week for six months. The ground is sodden.

[@ywyung7962]

Great video mate I assume I don’t need a new air shaft if I wanna reduce it from 140 to 130 Put a 10mm spacer thing between the piston and black rubber that will eventually shorten the rod, as a result shorten the travel? It might limited your max number of Volume Spacer you can install because you’ve occupied more room on the chamber by adding the spacer I mentioned above Not sure if it can be done this way

[@RydenDirty]

I font believe that will work unfortunately. The way the air springs work they are specific to the travel size

[@renenavarro4121]

You will need a new air shaft

[@renenavarro4121]

Great video man! Doing my fork soon

[@RydenDirty]

Awesome dude glad I could help

[@renenavarro4121]

@@RydenDirty thanks man, I didn't know marzzochis z2s don't come with foam rings out of the factory. Is crazy how a $500 fork comes with no foam rings. That's why I'm doing this. Also the fork has like 200 miles already so it's due

[@RydenDirty]

Dang I didn't realize that either

[@trailmonster]

You definitely got some skills when working on bikes bro.

[@RydenDirty]

It's the only way to afford more bikes brotha 🤟🤟🤟

[@andrewm190E]

Great video thanks for posting it up👍

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks for watching 👊

[@mtbwithct8426]

I believe the damper side needs the 5wt Teflon fluid

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks for the tip

[@sapinva]

Looks like it would be very easy to modify a 150mm shaft to make it infinitely adjustable. Wonder if anyone has tried that?

[@RydenDirty]

Me too I’m curious as well

[@robertducky7619]

Great job...

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks broskie. Glad you enjoyed it

[@mark1john]

Great vid...gonna be doing mines soo... Thinking about going from 130 to 160 if that air shaft is available...

[@RydenDirty]

Niiiicccee and thank you. They are hard to find these days.

[@kennroygarame9633]

Newbie question. I have 120 travel for my z2 also and would like to lower it to 100. Do I need to buy a new shaft for that? Thank you!

[@RydenDirty]

Yes you will need a new shaft. I’m not sure if that fork comes in 100mm

[@anthonyzarudski5101]

Where do I get the right air shaft from ? Been looking don’t see the one that matches the one you have/ looking on Amazon but see nothing similar need help

[@RydenDirty]

I would check on fox’s website for the serial number that way it’s easier to find. Pretty much all online shops should have it unless it’s out of stock

[@anthonyzarudski5101]

Thanks you I’ll look 👍

[@cliffordrichardc]

only change air shaft 150mm.and the other side no need

[@RydenDirty]

Yes sir 🤘

[@Mir_Man22]

He probably did something before with the shaft because it is scratched 5:39 at the bottom. Oil leaking ;-[. But still great video of DIY Upgrade.

[@RydenDirty]

Actually that wasn’t a scratch it was some debris from a rag. But thanks for watching 🤘

[@GeorgiMarokov]

Nice explaining video! Just one question. Is it 27.5 or 29 fork?

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks bro. Its 27.5

[@Mtbnub]

@@RydenDirty for 29 fork 140 is max?

[@RydenDirty]

@@MtbnubI believe so

[@RydenDirty]

@@Mtbnub I can’t remember if 150 might be the max. It’s been a while

[@ridedirtymtb9938]

Also I noticed my fork didn’t have foam rings and did not have oil in the air shaft side(3ml)

[@RydenDirty]

Interesting. I don't really remember too much though cause I did this a while ago

[@Getoutside2day]

Great work bro! I have the Z2 for my new whip, but its the 140mm. However my bike can go to up to 150mm as well (per manufacture). So if I ever wanted to get mine to 150mm I'll just get the shaft. I agree on volume spacers. I am planning to add a couple as well. I personally like to try the MRP ramp control. Have you ever owned one?

[@RydenDirty]

No but I was thinking about MRP for my canyon

[@jaysoncarroll1854]

You've been grinding i remember when i met you but dang

[@RydenDirty]

Ya bro it never ends once you start.

[@ozzymendoza7190]

Great vid ! Thank you . So I have an Marzocchi Z2 , 130mm on a 29r. Will this accept to 150mm airshaft ?

[@RydenDirty]

No this was a 27.5 fork. But I believe it will work on either size

[@themtber3912]

sick dude

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks bro

[@mtbshaman]

Great vid mate, thanks a lot! Can u share a link for buying the 150mm travel shaft? Thanks

[@RydenDirty]

There you go bro. thelostco.com/products/fox-marzocchi-air-shaft-for-34-rhythm-bomber-z2

[@gbeam756]

I’m looking at this fork for an upgrade

[@RydenDirty]

Hell ya my dude

[@vatozky]

Hi friend, great video. I have a doubt. I have an airshaft from a fox rythm 34 27.5, can i put it in a mz bomber z2 27.5+/29er fork?

[@RydenDirty]

I believe so. I would check on the fox website I think they have all the part numbers to tell you

[@ThomasTiotto]

I noticed that Syd removed the top cap in her Fox travel upgrade video, but you didn't. Any reason for that?

[@RydenDirty]

Honestly you don't have to take the top off. Unless you are trying to clear everything out of the stanchions. For me the for was barely ridden so I didn't think it was necessary

[@ThomasTiotto]

@@RydenDirty Wouldn't you risk those 3cc of oil that need to go into the top coming out together with the airshaft?

[@anttiharing]

You put wayyyyy too much grease on that airspring. Why did you put grease on top of the sealhead? Many people need to service their new forks just to get that excess grease out that you put in.

[@RydenDirty]

Ya I realized that afterwards 😅

[@alexmalone1642]

I want take Marzochi Bomber Z2 substitute my Suntour XCR 130 mm

[@RydenDirty]

the marzzochi is awesome

[@Bangbangboom51]

Great video... couple of years have passed... how's the lower leg bushings are holding up?

[@RydenDirty]

Thanks man. I actually don’t have it anymore. But I’m assuming it’s probably doing great

[@Xkerropie]

dimana beli air shaft?

[@RydenDirty]

Debonair shaft

[@kriztyle5295]

Can you use fox 34 air shafts? Or or they the same? Would it affect the ride quality?

[@RydenDirty]

They are fox air shafts but make sure it's the right model

[@luisramos3102]

Nice video! What kind of grease did you use?

[@RydenDirty]

Hey Luis, I used slick honey grease. It's pretty awesome and I have used it on many projects

[@luisramos3102]

@@RydenDirty great! Thank you!

[@mikejenkinson510]

Hi pal, I got the same fork a week ago on a new bike and have already got the 150 shaft and oil ready to go from 140 to 150......I think I should be ok using the grease that's already in the fork and from the 140 shaft to do the job....What you think...Cheers

[@mikejenkinson510]

Saying that...For the price of a tube of grease, lol.......I'll just buy a tube.....Good video btw

[@RydenDirty]

Awesome man. I was going to tell you it's pretty cheap for grease

[@EcoUrbanizacion]

Hi, thanks I like your video What is the ID of your suspension?? Best regards

[@RydenDirty]

I don’t have these anymore. What were you trying to figure out?

[@EcoUrbanizacion]

@@RydenDirty Hi, I try to find the right parts. FOX Spain tell me that my Bomber Z2 it is not posible to upgrade. I dont beliebe it

[@ridedirtymtb9938]

Did you notice any slop on the damper rod? (Any play) . I took min apart and the damper doesn’t seem as stable as the air shaft rod.

[@RydenDirty]

To be honest I didn't notice any difference or any slop🤷‍♂️ other than having longer travel

[@ridedirtymtb9938]

@@RydenDirty I’m ordering a new damper, I’ve had an annoying click in mine for a bit.

[@ridedirtymtb9938]

Well an update, I added foam rings to the fork and with the lower service and the correct amount of oil in the legs the fork is working great with out the annoying click I was getting. When I took the lowers off there was maybe 2ml of oil in each leg instead of ten in each leg that’s supposed to be there

[@chrisjones7281]

So 150mm seems like a lot for the D7 SO....... I wonder what this is going on, and what happened to the D7?? :)

[@RydenDirty]

D7 went to a new home and now there is another horse in the stable 😉....

[@johnd.1506]

i bought polygon siskiu d7 coz of you vlog. but i havent went to trail as its far to my place 😂 and i dont have a solid helmet. im thinking what to buy.

[@RydenDirty]

Awesome man🤟 gotta have that brain bucket to keep you safe. 👍

[@johnd.1506]

@@RydenDirty any recommendation for a good helmet but a cheaper price 😅😅😅

[@RydenDirty]

@@johnd.1506 www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5C8CZH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_M9JW2WCM24TXVD8Z3C3D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@mikereynoldsguitar502]

ive just found out the bushes are made from steel and are prone to rust in the wt and thats the end of the fork any thoughts?

[@RydenDirty]

To be honest I'm not sure. I wonder what parts you could use to upgrade That

[@Jdreynolds2]

Where did you buy the 150mm air spring? I'm thinking about going from 130 to 140 on my Z2 but not sure exactly which air spring I need.

[@RydenDirty]

Go here and get it from this shop. They are a channel sponsor and they ship fast. Look for the Fox/Marzocchi Air Shaft for 34 Rhythm/Bomber Z2 thelostco.com/?ref=rydendirty

[@jameskelly478]

Hi can i upgrade my 140mm to 160mm airshaft and is the same air shaft used in a fox 34? Cheers

[@RydenDirty]

On this fork it only goes to 150mm from what i understand. They are the same if its 2020 or newer and its the rythm air shaft

[@jameskelly478]

Ok so 160mm is a no go haha cheers

[@aimanmohamed8212]

Do u think, we can put in the grip2 damper in the Z2?

[@RydenDirty]

I'm not sure 😕

[@ulunhear9170]

Подойдет ли токен в воздушную камеру от fox 34 ?

[@RydenDirty]

🤔

[@watertankhikes]

Yes, my Z2 came with Fox 34 tokens.

[@sparkzhu]

Will this upgrades change the head angle?

[@RydenDirty]

Hey buddy, not that I'm aware of

[@watertankhikes]

Yes, it will absolutely change the head (and seat) tube angles. Expect about a half degree slacker for every 10mm increase in travel, assuming your sag gradient remains the same.

[@rookiemtb4217]

Do you only change one side?

[@RydenDirty]

Yes

[@mrazteacher]

Is there torque setting on those bottom nuts?

[@RydenDirty]

I believe its 7nm

[@mrazteacher]

@@RydenDirty I followed your video and now my 120mm Z2 is a 140mm! Problem is now the rail damper does nothing. I turn it from open to firm and there is no change. Any ideas?

[@ericrollins4607]

50 in-lb (5.7 Nm)

[@Sridama_108]

Can I do this on a 29 Z2?

[@RydenDirty]

Yea it’s pretty much the same

[@Sridama_108]

@@RydenDirty Ok thanks!

[@stefanomorbiolo7293]

I've a bomber z2 too. Mine is a 29er 140mm of trevel but I want it to be 150mm. Can these upgrade be done both on 27.5 and 29 forks?

[@RydenDirty]

Yes they can on both.

[@stefanomorbiolo7293]

Ok thank you!!

[@stefanomorbiolo7293]

Was your fork a 29" or 27.5"?

[@RydenDirty]

27.5

[@dvxShoeN]

@@stefanomorbiolo7293 u can run 29 or 27.5 on that fork

[@treksession2993]

can this fork upo travel to 180mm?

[@RydenDirty]

sorry the max travel on this fork is 150mm

[@treksession2993]

@@RydenDirty thanks bos! hoipefully i can find 180mm fork knowdays its hard to find 180mm fork

[@RydenDirty]

@@treksession2993 the rockshox Zebs are on sale right now and they awesome. They are about 35% off right now

[@Diego-rj9kd]

27,5 o 29?

[@RydenDirty]

27.5

[@AnaqiShaiful]

Can u sell your 120 travel to me..from malaysia

[@RydenDirty]

Already sold it brotha🤷‍♂️