![]() ![]() Until 2007, fork production was based in Italy (apart from the entry level OEM parts, which are produced by the Taiwanese SR Suntour in Taiwan). Marzocchi shocks, albeit of more modern design, are still OEM for a number of manufacturers. Meriden however closed down before any such forks reached production models. Meriden also experimented with using Marzocchi front forks which were also used on some Italian models. A big advantage of the Marzocchi shock was its ability to be rebuilt, seal kits and service manuals being readily available. Strada units were OEM for Triumph's T140LE Royal Wedding and TSS models. Their later 'Strada' model introduced a degree of air suspension to motorcycling and, like the oil shocks, were available as aftermarket fittings for a large number of models. Up until the 1980s, Marzocchi were original equipment manufacturers ('OEM') for a number of Italian motorcycle marques including Moto Morini and Ducati, their oil shock absorbers also being OEM for Triumph Motorcycles in the latter stages of their production at the Meriden plant. ![]() Marzocchi Strada oil-air motorcycle rear suspension units. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |