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by Monstyr
04 May 2018 08:10
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: Non-resistor HT leads and spark plug caps
Replies: 18
Views: 28208

Re: Non-resistor HT leads and spark plug caps

Received my leads too, thanks Robert.

They look good and sturdy, just need to make time to fit them now.
by Monstyr
28 Jun 2017 18:01
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Finding the time to fix your bike
Replies: 13
Views: 11725

Re: Finding the time to fix your bike

Starting reasonably when cold but not hot could also be the stator ignition winding breaking down once it warms up. A common fault with similar ignition systems of that ilk on MX bikes. Try checking the resistance on the stator green wire when both stone cold and just after it conks out. Even bette...
by Monstyr
28 Jun 2017 12:54
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Finding the time to fix your bike
Replies: 13
Views: 11725

Re: Finding the time to fix your bike

I cleaned the carbs as part of the rebuild so their condition is fairly good, I've tinkered with the setting screws a little but admit to not knowing too much about what I'm actually doing. I recorded all the settings and returned the screws to where they were before being stripped so I had a start ...
by Monstyr
28 Jun 2017 07:50
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Finding the time to fix your bike
Replies: 13
Views: 11725

Finding the time to fix your bike

Here I am, years later with a still unfinished strada in my garage, fairly common story I think. A while ago I bolted the lot back together and got it to run- after a fashion. It runs on choke but stalls if that is closed and can then be hard to restart after that, I even managed to ride it a few ya...
by Monstyr
15 Oct 2015 08:37
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Petrol tap size
Replies: 2
Views: 4479

Re: Petrol tap size

Thanks.
by Monstyr
14 Oct 2015 16:04
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Petrol tap size
Replies: 2
Views: 4479

Petrol tap size

I'm looking to replace one of my petrol taps. Can anyone tell me which of these is the correct size? 16mm x 1.00 - 16mm x 1.5 - 16mm x 1.25 ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Petrol-Tap-16mm-x-1-00mm-with-right-hand-outlet-on-off-res/151810859296?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26...
by Monstyr
12 Oct 2015 09:45
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: Black Petrol Cap
Replies: 4
Views: 7820

Re: Black Petrol Cap

While it's not black theres one on ebay at the moment.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131611134266? ... EBIDX%3AIT
by Monstyr
08 Oct 2015 13:16
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Carburettor settings
Replies: 8
Views: 11173

Carburettor settings

Can some one give me a base setting for the VHBz25bs carbs for throttle stop and pilot screws. Not sure mine were ever set properly and while I can get it to start it falters after a minute or so and wont run without choke, I'm sure there's lots of other variables but I just need a decent start poin...
by Monstyr
24 Sep 2015 12:22
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Attaching badges
Replies: 2
Views: 4255

Attaching badges

I'me getting to the stage where I can attach the plastic badges to the side panels and tank again, the side panels have pegs that go through the holes in the panel, the tank badges will need to be stuck on somehow. How best to secure these?, bending slightly or partially melting the sidepanel pegs s...
by Monstyr
04 Oct 2014 09:46
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Exhaust nuts where to get them
Replies: 3
Views: 4238

Re: Exhaust nuts where to get them

I know you can get stainless steel ones but they're not recommended as the steel reacts with the alloy engine.
I picked up a plated bronze set from a maker in Italy, from here.

http://www.morinispecial.it/joomla/vita ... i-eng.html
by Monstyr
08 Jun 2014 12:35
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: 350 strada bars wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 4721

Re: 350 strada bars wanted

I eventually settled for a set of BSA bars that looked similar, I can't tell what they're like compared to an original set as mine were fitted with something from a bigger bike when I got it but the new ones don't look out of place and don't have visible knurling that obviously indicated that it was...
by Monstyr
23 Apr 2014 14:06
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Painted engines
Replies: 6
Views: 7093

Re: Painted engines

There's nowhere near me that can do any of the blasting processes other than the roughest shotblast work, the engine has sat untouched for ages because I've been unable to find a neat solution for this hence the query about painting it.
by Monstyr
23 Apr 2014 09:38
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Painted engines
Replies: 6
Views: 7093

Re: Painted engines

It worked fine when I took it out of the bike and I dont want to disassemble it when I dont have the tools or experience to rebuild it.
by Monstyr
23 Apr 2014 08:07
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Painted engines
Replies: 6
Views: 7093

Painted engines

I have a replacement cylinder on my engine, this is painted black and obviously stands out from the rest of the natural coloured motor. When (what years) did they start painting engines? I had given some thought to removing the black but this will seem a bit too much work to get into all the fins so...
by Monstyr
18 Mar 2014 13:55
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Fuel hose clamps
Replies: 3
Views: 4124

Re: Fuel hose clamps