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by Backmarker
06 Dec 2015 19:14
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Electronic Tachometer question!
Replies: 7
Views: 8153

Re: Electronic Tachometer question!

It was all going so well.......... Thanks for the info. Took the bike out for a 5 mile gentle run in town to get it nice and warm before balancing the carbs. I got within 1/2 mile of my house when there was some grating and grinding sounds coming from (I think) the clutch side. Pulled over as quick ...
by Backmarker
04 Dec 2015 18:51
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Electronic Tachometer question!
Replies: 7
Views: 8153

Re: Electronic Tachometer question!

Hmmmmmm.........the plot thickens..... After having a closer nose today it seems that the complete ignition system is not standard at all. There is a different style pickup, one coil unit that both ht leads are connected to, and a box under the tank with 'MOIRA' on it (assume this is the make of the...
by Backmarker
03 Dec 2015 16:12
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Electronic Tachometer question!
Replies: 7
Views: 8153

Re: Electronic Tachometer question!

Thanks Mike, I will give this a go over the weekend. The ignition is definatly not 100% standard as the is a 'MOIRA' box mounted under the tank.......needs some further investigation i think! Having said that the bike starts very easily, ticks over nicely and it is quiet (for how long :) If the spee...
by Backmarker
02 Dec 2015 21:53
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Electronic Tachometer question!
Replies: 7
Views: 8153

Electronic Tachometer question!

Hi All, New forum (and club) member here.....picked up a (my!) 3 1/2 Sport today, 1977 Italian import. It has an 'S' stamped engine, no number which is usual for an Italian market bike, but seems to have a early Sport/Strada style tank. Very clean, low mileage bike which on first inspection doesn't ...