350 Scrambler Telesco Rear shock absorbers

[Jon Pegler]

I have never dismantled the style of Telesco shock absorbers that Rocla has, but I have re-built some of the Telesco Hydrobag shock absorbers as originally fitted to Ventos, Forzas etc..
The damper rods seem to survive well, as the plating is very good.
The seals are available from bearing suppliers, although I do not know of anyone who specifically supplies parts for Telesco shocks.
The pistons on the end of the damper rod can wear and are usually fitted with a nylon ring. I have made up new pistons in the past, but they are a bit fiddly, with some tiny holes drilled through them as part of the damping mechanism.
I have re-filled the Hydrobag shock absorbers with approximately 70cc of 10w suspension fluid.
Some times it takes a while to get the whole damper assembly into the main body as the fluid tries to overflow. Careful moving of the damper/piston assembly back and forth through the fluid eventually get it all back together.

Jon

[Rocla]

In fact, I've found a Spanish specialist who can fix my shock absorbers. It seems not that difficult, according to him. I've sent the parts and I will know if repairing is possible or not. This specialist is the one mentionned here above. I will update you about the result

[Rocla]

Hello everybody : last development relating to my Ducati Scrambler 350 1974 (Mototrans) shock absorbers: a Spanish specialist Samuel Esteve Fuentes, "Moto Daysa" at Alicante repeared the 2 Telesco shock absorbers and provided me with Telesco stickers, 2 for the front fork, and 2 for the absorbers ! For a pretty correct amount. A good address to memorize...

[Duccout]

Gracias.

[Ventodue]

Merci pour le tuyau, Rocla ...