Friction damper discs

Technical all Single Cylinder Guzzis
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Some of the original friction discs in the rear suspension dampers had been replaced by the previous owner with some rubber discs that had been cut to fit ( almost ). I have ordered some correct discs from Barbara Escher, but I am wondering whether there is anything I need to know about fitting them.

It looks like I just replace the home-made discs with the proper ones . . . but . . . I’d like to be sure that I’m not missing something.

Thanks

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I have litle knowledge of these, apart from following a recent conversation on the Google Guzzi Singles page. Someone was after a set for an Falcone, various options were discussed, he ordered new parts from Italy, they turned up and it turned out they were no more than discs of hardboard.
I see you have asked the same question on that group.
Have a read of this conversation
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/guzzi-singles/55YnlfwM1iI

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Thanks Don,
I posted here first as this is a regular haunt for me, but then realised that the Google group is more active.

On a related note, I would advise our readers not to do a web search that includes the words “singles” and “groups” . You can find yourself with a long list of unwanted sites.

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Personal experience? :smiley:

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Just don’t forget to add the word Guzzi to ensure you get the better class of singles. Being the dating officer must be a good job!

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Hi, I would suggest you contact Marco at Guzziretro.com for the friction discs. His service is excellent and the parts he supplies are first class.
Cheers Phil

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Thanks Paul,
I was not aware of Guzzi Retro before. I’ll add them to my list of suppliers.

As for comments about the “Dating Officer” well . . . what can I say ? There’s probably a good reason why few members on this forum use their face as their avatar. :wink:

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Have you seen the guy on the Google group who is making cork discs, on the same thread I expect.

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I’ve just spotted it.
It’s a new thread regarding the Airone speedo drive, but interesting because he is making them from cork, AND, he is only asking £19 , which is half what I just paid Barbara Escher for wooden ones.