Ceriani forks 38mm

[Dellortoman]

Best to avoid re-using the old pistons if they're the type that's prone to swelling. Even of you relieve them a bit, they could swell further and jam again. I've made several new pistons for Ceriani forks out of aluminium billet (that doesn't swell). There's a drawing in the library somewhere.

Here it is ... https://laverdaforum.com/resources/new-pistons-for-38mm-ceriani-forks.149/history

 

[Vince]

I have seen first hand Ohlin’s cartridges in 38mm marzocchi fork’s. Was on a 120 Jota in Breganze that is owned by Werner the owner of the museum. So it can be doneyou just need the money
Tom

People have fitted Honda Cartridges and even managed to fit replaceable bushes top and bottom, but it takes seriously clever machining. The 2 I heard about, including A dutch bloke and Ron Young in Vacy NSW, both Bevel racers. Here is some info, including work done by a Queensland ex-Laverda owner, on how hard this is.

https://www.ducati.ms/threads/radical-fork-improvements.642034/

 

[russo011]

Had mine rebuilt by MAXTON suspension, adjustable for compression and rebound damping. Only need to remove the top caps in situ to access the adjustment. From the outside they look completely original.

 

[The Sock]

Had mine rebuilt by MAXTON suspension, adjustable for compression and rebound damping. Only need to remove the top caps in situ to access the adjustment. From the outside they look completely original.

Plus one on that.

 

[piranha-bro2]

That Maxton gear looks very schmick.

As for the zinc content in those pistons, I reckon I know that stuff from metal toys like Matchbox cars back in the 50s!!

 

[Alzero]

Plus one on that.
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When my RGS and I arrive in France I’m sending off the forks for the Maxton treatment. I will be restricted to an A2 for a couple of years, but once I can ride her again she will be the best she has ever been.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Vince]

Check what time of year suits, they get busy just before racing season. You get the choice of hidden adjusters or exposed. Don't think they add bushing, probably not, but check. If not, you could go Hard Anandising like Rach Tech recommends, and add those expensive reduced stiction fork seals, Dam sells them; you need to look hard there, easy to miss on their website. They work great