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by v10
12 Aug 2013 18:39
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Kickstarter sheared
Replies: 2
Views: 3257

Re: Kickstarter sheared

No, I don't think it has ever been re-finished, the chrome was quite worn away in places.
by v10
11 Aug 2013 22:54
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Kickstarter sheared
Replies: 2
Views: 3257

Kickstarter sheared

Attempting to start my '78 Strada today resulted in a spectacular 'air-kick' as the kickstarter sheared off at the swivel union. Mine is one of the earlier type with the fold out pedal at the top rather than at the boss. The bike has 367cc big bore 11:1 pistons but that shouldn't make a huge differe...
by v10
03 Aug 2013 16:33
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: Replica Lafaconi silencers for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 4010

Replica Lafaconi silencers for sale

I have a pair of Brituro stainless replica Lafraconis to fit the 350 Sport/Strada. Bought from NLM earlier this year, they have only seen 500 miles of action before I removed them, preferring the Arbours style. Near perfect condition, boxed. £200. Postage will be about £15 or collect from me in Manc...
by v10
29 Jul 2013 22:09
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: 500 Sport
Replies: 1
Views: 4043

Re: 500 Sport

Sent you a pm, I could be interested if the 500 is still available.
by v10
09 Apr 2013 21:13
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New Strada owning member with questions!
Replies: 3
Views: 4662

Re: New Strada owning member with questions!

Thanks for the replies. Regarding the 'noisy' pipes I think it is just me being used to sanitised Japanese silencers over the years, plus I have some hearing damage and so I'm sensitive to noise. I am getting used to it and yes, it is a lovely sound. The 72 degree firing pulses sound to me rather li...
by v10
05 Apr 2013 20:04
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New Strada owning member with questions!
Replies: 3
Views: 4662

New Strada owning member with questions!

Hello All, I'm Rory, a new MRC member, and living in Manchester. I have owned lots of bikes in 30 odd years but this is my first Morini and currently my only bike, a 1978 cast wheel Strada. I had set out to buy a 500 but it's hard to find a good early one. I'm less keen on the 80s models and so a 35...