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Squeaky damper - Duncan Grimmond - 10-05-2021
With twin friction front dampers I have a squeak on the nearside one. They are both at approximate even tension but the squeak is definitely coming from the LHS. I can feel it if I bounce that side.
I’m tempted to put some oil on but that would be defeating the object of a friction device?
RE: Squeaky damper - Malcolm Parker - 11-05-2021
As nobody has shown any interest in your squeaky damper, Duncan, I would suggest that you give the friction discs a very light smear of grease. It seems to defy logic but in my experience they are better that way, especially if they get wet.
I am surprised you can hear a squeak over the beat of the lusty V-twin!
RE: Squeaky damper - Ruairidh Dunford - 11-05-2021
I have done similar to Malcolm when experiencing a squeak, without any issues further along the line.
Many advocate some lubrication on the damper discs from outset and I recall that they may of originally been made from material that exuded such, naturally...
RE: Squeaky damper - Duncan Grimmond - 11-05-2021
Thanks chaps! Someone did suggest soaking them in oil but I thought he was pulling my leg!
The lusty V-twin is quieter than the squeak...at low speeds anyway.
RE: Squeaky damper - David Stepney - 11-05-2021
I seem to recall that, originally, the shock absorber discs were made of oiled beechwood.