Fork Oils

[The Gordo]

Getting ready to rebuild my 'Zokes. Any advice on fork oils? I ride pretty rugged Urban and trails, have as of late been bottoming out the forks pretty frequently, but the oil level is spec. Any advice or opinion on oils welcome.

Thanks:

[Andy in Wi]

If you are talking about marzocchi forks, then a heavier spring kit and perhaps thicker oil might be in order (maybe go to 7.5 wt if you are at 5). Other then that, just grab the polylube (slick honey, phil wood grease, or whatever seal-friendly grease suits you) and get to it.

[Dr.Spoke]

D'ya mean Zokes as in Marzocchi ZOKES, old model...no oil! or Zokes as in short for Marzocchi.
If the latter, I like Spectro or Maxima. They both have good lubricosity. I'm a bit on th Clydesdale size, and never use under 10wt. very rarely bottom out.
If you're bottoming out after new oil, measure your springs - they can wear out, becoming shorter!!!
Good luck, oh and have a pint to celebrate a job wel done!