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by lemans
06 Mar 2025 07:55
Forum: The 500
Topic: 500 Ignition Timing Problem - Part 2
Replies: 1
Views: 964

Re: 500 Ignition Timing Problem - Part 2

Hi Pete, thanks for the feedback and glad to be of any help. drive safely. kind regards Anne
by lemans
28 Feb 2025 21:07
Forum: The 500
Topic: 500 Strada starting
Replies: 20
Views: 4761

Re: 500 Strada starting

http://www.brommer-forum.nl/faq/200/1.jpg "P" has to do with the insulatortype, projected or not. but it doesn't ring a bell what the actual difference might be, I always use the BP-series when buying NGK but they costs next to nothing so changing won't break the bank. Do not buy from inte...
by lemans
18 Aug 2024 15:23
Forum: The 500
Topic: 1975 Strada 500 conversion for sale £4000
Replies: 1
Views: 3211

Re: 1975 Strada 500 conversion for sale £4000

Do you have a link?
by lemans
01 Jul 2024 07:57
Forum: The 500
Topic: new toy
Replies: 58
Views: 53875

Re: new toy

Last friday used the MM500 as the daily transport to work, 205 km single trip. The first stretch to the A28 a little bit hesistant but then the fun started. refueled after 180km, a welcome break as the bike is a bit small. The acoustic properties of both the Benelux and the Botlektunnel are very goo...
by lemans
25 Jun 2024 13:40
Forum: The 500
Topic: new toy
Replies: 58
Views: 53875

Re: new toy

as for plugs:
- I do not buy these anymore on Ebay, to much fakes around and to many failed plugs after a short period of running
- I only buy from a local shop with auditable sourcing from NGK
by lemans
23 Jun 2024 20:40
Forum: The 500
Topic: new toy
Replies: 58
Views: 53875

Re: new toy

this weekend off to the local classic races in Gramsbergen. The MM500 is running well and fun to ride. as mentioned before; on secundary roads the bike will hold itself well against the modern ones. although you need all the revs and gears. https://swf-ignitionsystems.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/V...
by lemans
16 Jun 2024 20:44
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: post office rant
Replies: 5
Views: 3504

Re: post office rant

I used to send my shipments with T&T only untill a number were lost, and no action from our postal services, case closed.

then I insured the packages for an extra 2€, lo and behold they all arrive and when not they are always returned or delivered. no more losses
by lemans
05 Apr 2024 13:00
Forum: The 500
Topic: Kick starting technique
Replies: 7
Views: 6884

Re: Kick starting technique

viewtopic.php?p=42587#p42587

usually starts with 1~2 kick
if left for a couple of weeks then 2~3 kicks
the electric start is not fitted.
by lemans
16 Jan 2024 21:43
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Fuel tap overhaul
Replies: 10
Views: 7399

Re: Fuel tap overhaul

On my MM500 the electric fuel tap also broke down and I had to resort to using the reserve fueltap while keeping an eye on the daytrip counter. Not the best way to manage your fuelreserve. Replaced the electric tap with a normal one but due to the fitted tophalf using it was difficult and removing t...
by lemans
06 Jan 2024 19:18
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: What`s your other bike ?
Replies: 35
Views: 25158

Re: What`s your other bike ?

MickeyMoto wrote: 06 Jan 2024 07:47 I have averaged over 60 mpg since I got it
the MM500 does 60 mpg, and less when used enthusiastically
the V85 averages 65 mpg, used commuting to work vv, 125 miles one way
by lemans
06 Jan 2024 19:10
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Fuel tap overhaul
Replies: 10
Views: 7399

Re: Fuel tap overhaul

I'm using these

https://tlm.nl/moto-guzzi-triumph/65105 ... n-haaks-rh
but should be sourced locally.
regards Anne
by lemans
28 Dec 2023 12:04
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: What`s your other bike ?
Replies: 35
Views: 25158

Re: What`s your other bike ?

other bikes
- LMII
- V85TT
- Nuove Falcone
- BSA A65
by lemans
03 Dec 2023 11:10
Forum: The 500
Topic: left hand gearchange conversions
Replies: 10
Views: 14003

Re: left hand gearchange conversions

the rear brake doesn't do much in an emergency situation, better concentrate on using the front to the max .

recently at the 30K service-interval of my V85TT I was asked if I had ever used the rear brake, "no, only downhill on the hardknott pass"
by lemans
26 Nov 2023 18:40
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Do I have an ignition problem
Replies: 84
Views: 43623

Re: Do I have an ignition problem

I forgot to update this. The SWF ignition supplied by Anne (username lemans ) has been fitted and is running fine. Easy to fit but setting the timing needs 2 pairs of hands and eyes. The SWF system bypasses the crappy coil on the stator it takes power from the electric fuel tap power wire. Everythi...
by lemans
14 Oct 2023 20:37
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Stafford classic bike show
Replies: 3
Views: 3887

Re: Stafford classic bike show

I ride the bikes because of the bike not because of the other owners
although never had a harley....