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by P.I. Staker
02 Oct 2019 18:43
Forum: Projects
Topic: rough 3 1/2
Replies: 30
Views: 35778

Re: rough 3 1/2

Removed the Exhaust nuts today with a tool from NLM. After slight modification to make it fit, I found the rear came undone very easily. However the front one put up more of a fight. After a bit of heat and soaking with Plus Gas my next problem was getting the tool to stay on the nut, despite the nu...
by P.I. Staker
28 Sep 2019 22:21
Forum: Projects
Topic: rough 3 1/2
Replies: 30
Views: 35778

Re: rough 3 1/2

Managed to get some red on. Pin-striping and badges next
by P.I. Staker
04 Aug 2019 16:55
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Gears - stupid question
Replies: 3
Views: 2926

Re: Gears - stupid question

Yes.
by P.I. Staker
04 Aug 2019 16:29
Forum: Projects
Topic: rough 3 1/2
Replies: 30
Views: 35778

Re: rough 3 1/2

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had some shot blasting done etch primed and managed to get a fresh coating of baby sick yellow on the wheels today
by P.I. Staker
17 Jul 2019 15:41
Forum: Projects
Topic: Registering bike
Replies: 6
Views: 10150

Re: Registering bike

Hello Zed1,
I used Terry Lane-Smith of The Old Italian Bike Register. He is authorised by D.V.L.A. and found him to provide a good service.
Either contact by email- tlanesmith@yahoo.com
by phone- 02380 445029 or 07493 050389
Paul.
by P.I. Staker
05 May 2019 21:17
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: 350 electric start battery
Replies: 17
Views: 10826

Re: 350 electric start battery

I find the Odyssey PC680 to be a good fit in the tray and spins the engine over nicely
by P.I. Staker
15 Feb 2019 15:58
Forum: Projects
Topic: Motor finishes.
Replies: 5
Views: 8510

Re: Motor finishes.

Dry ice/ CO2 blasting is a much safer alternative, although more expensive
by P.I. Staker
28 Oct 2018 18:46
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: Speedo mount
Replies: 1
Views: 2444

Speedo mount

Does anyone have a spare metal speedo/tacho mounting bracket for a late seventies 3 1/2 that they would be willing to sell?
by P.I. Staker
18 Aug 2018 19:13
Forum: Projects
Topic: rough 3 1/2
Replies: 30
Views: 35778

Re: rough 3 1/2

Sorry I mean't starter motor. It just reminds me of an old car windscreen wiper motor
by P.I. Staker
18 Aug 2018 17:37
Forum: Projects
Topic: rough 3 1/2
Replies: 30
Views: 35778

Re: rough 3 1/2

Have managed to source a better seat and a good quality tank with creative artwork from Italy for a good price. Have managed to resurrect all of the electrics, windscreen wiper motor is starting the engine well with an AGM battery. Has passed its mot today, Nova sorted so hopefully will soon be regi...
by P.I. Staker
21 May 2018 17:47
Forum: The 500
Topic: Help_carb settings_poor pick up after revving to c.4,500 rpm
Replies: 13
Views: 11880

Re: Help_carb settings_poor pick up after revving to c.4,500

If you have the original solenoid tap, have you tried it on reserve?
by P.I. Staker
16 Apr 2018 15:34
Forum: Projects
Topic: rough 3 1/2
Replies: 30
Views: 35778

Re: rough 3 1/2

No, it looks like one has uploaded so hopefully heres another
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by P.I. Staker
16 Apr 2018 15:27
Forum: Projects
Topic: rough 3 1/2
Replies: 30
Views: 35778

rough 3 1/2

Have recently bought this. Although not an expert on Morinis, it does appear to be fairly unmolested to my eyes. My first question is, Sport or Strada ? there does appear to be an s below the barrel. However it does have Strada bars, not clip ons. Have spent two hours trying to upload pics but have ...
by P.I. Staker
13 Apr 2018 17:59
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New to forum and new bike
Replies: 2
Views: 3238

New to forum and new bike

Hello all.Thought I would join the forum having recently purchased what I believe to be a non running 1980 Strada. I think the bike is an Italian home market model and does not have any age related paperwork. The Morini Riders Club is not listed on the DVLA website and was wondering if anyone on her...