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Oh B'lox, that was my second favorite day of the motorcycling year!!

Thats gorgeous,
One more time, where did you get that exhaust? I want one!!!
Pete

Hi Mark, I understand you have Paul Miles old bike, it would be interesting to get together one day, probably next year now! and compare them. Mine is a first kick starter sometimes, others it's a twelth kick starter. I just though I should clear up any confusion, Moggie and Pedro are both me, the r...

Thanks Paul, Yes, it is a late 501 so I've been told although I have no real idea of it's origins. I would imagine the carbs were what the builder had, as the ole in the ead is near to 30mm. It tends to get run flat out at Cadwell and sometimes mallory, also I've done a few BEMSEE "parades"...

Alan J, That was my bike at Handcross, very sorry I missed you, must have been chinwagging somewhere or drooling in Verralls, she started first kick that morning and second kick when I came to leave, went out there this evening and it took about 14 goes to get her running, just when I thought I was ...

I hope you have all seen (or will see) the latest edition of Benzina magazine, it has an in depth interview with Franco Lambertini about the design of the 3 1/2, interesting stuff and a quality little book (it's more than a magazine) Check it out, I doubt if you will find it in your local newsagent,...

Thank you all very much for all your help, I think I am getting there now, Pauls comment about the original electric starter cranking the engine but not fast enough to start it got me understanding what was needed, quite different from anything I have ever owned, and that would make a long list. One...

What a great bunch you lot are, thanks for all your help, I've been out in the garage practising explosive kicks !!! no more joy than before, just how many ways can there be to kick a motorcycle, I've come very close to kicking it up the exhaust but I dont somehow think it would help. I know it can ...

Thanks for all your help. Peterc, I am in Tonbridge, I could no doubt have a rideout to Rochester at some point for some lessons, alternatively, I have entered for Cadwell (a 62 year old track day virgin) for a laugh, and hopefully will meet up with some tutors there, the only thing is that I would ...

Thanks fellahs, firstly, no the bike does not have lecky start, secondly I am right handed/footed and attempt to start the bike from the left with right foot, I must admit to being a Velocette enthusiast (as well as more modern tackle) so the long swinging kick might have a bearing,want your Thruxto...

Hi Morini folk, I am a newish member and a first time Morini owner who was lucky (I think) enough to come across a very nice 1979 3 1/2 sporterized Strada fitted with a later 501 motor, the bike is lovely to look at and lovely to ride but despite 45 years of experience starting all manner of bikes, ...