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by John90
30 Dec 2017 15:43
Forum: Singles
Topic: First run out on 125 h
Replies: 7
Views: 19981

Re: First run out on 125 h

I just bought one of these in the same colour. Mine is generally scruffy and bit rusty on the rims, but almost complete. On my machine the kickstart lever is located in its resting position by a piece of aluminium bar welded onto the LHS case, coming out at 90 degrees to the engine cylinder. Yours s...
by John90
02 Feb 2017 09:32
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: 1977 3.5 Sport Restoration
Replies: 105
Views: 149968

Re: 1977 3.5 Sport Restoration

The chrome tank and that superb seat really work well together, especially with those wire wheels. I saw this bike for sale, advertised in Barcelona, but was after a Ducati single he had, the Morini looked like a tasty bargain, but off topic and outside my budget... He had a Kangaroo as well around ...
by John90
02 Feb 2017 09:13
Forum: Announcements
Topic: NLM up for sale?
Replies: 10
Views: 20075

Re: NLM up for sale?

Could be lots of reasons. It does sound like a good opportunity for someone interested!
They are offering either a lease, or sale of the building. Maybe they would offer a deferred purchase option with the lease?
Could have a CNC machine in that extension making parts...
by John90
20 Jan 2017 20:21
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Early sport
Replies: 79
Views: 194549

Re: Early sport

Two great bikes. I would be tempted to touch up the paint and leave it at that cosmetics wise, at least on say the early one. Really enjoyed looking at all these pics. A lot of information there. the way the rear mudguard bolts are fitted, threads up, cable ties used, brake light switch, not just th...
by John90
20 Jan 2017 14:34
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Freeing a cylinder head stuck to the barrel
Replies: 7
Views: 8569

Re: Freeing a cylinder head stuck to the barrel

Thanks for the tips. The cylinder has now been left filled with diesel. I have ordered a flywheel puller in case I need to remove the studs and split the cases. The exhaust down pipes have been sawn off about 3" from each cylinder by a previous owner, presumably the castled retainers are seized...
by John90
20 Jan 2017 14:34
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Freeing a cylinder head stuck to the barrel
Replies: 7
Views: 8569

Re: Freeing a cylinder head stuck to the barrel

Thanks for the tips. The cylinder has now been left filled with diesel. I have ordered a flywheel puller in case I need to remove the studs and split the cases. The exhaust down pipes have been sawn off about 3" from each cylinder by a previous owner, presumably the castled retainers are seized...
by John90
16 Jan 2017 21:55
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Freeing a cylinder head stuck to the barrel
Replies: 7
Views: 8569

Re: Freeing a cylinder head stuck to the barrel

Thanks for the tips. The head problem was the allen head bolt in the pushrod tunnel!

I will try some diesel in there next. The bore looks quite good, and the piston is seized at the bottom end.
by John90
16 Jan 2017 12:16
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Freeing a cylinder head stuck to the barrel
Replies: 7
Views: 8569

Freeing a cylinder head stuck to the barrel

I just bought a K Strada, in blue (so 1980 to 1983 I assume). Nice bike but needs some TLC. Carbs and ignition coils missing. I have removed the head nuts and tappet assembly. The front piston is stuck (seized) in its bore. Also both heads are stuck to both barrels. It looks like gasket seal was use...