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by funsize
04 Dec 2025 13:28
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Strada MK5 Fuel tank O ring
Replies: 4
Views: 1103

Re: Strada MK5 Fuel tank O ring

Thank you very much I’ll try that!
by funsize
01 Dec 2025 20:52
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Winter riding vs. Winterisation
Replies: 4
Views: 1107

Re: Winter riding vs. Winterisation

Pretty much like Andy, been in the trade for over 40 years and, going by our workshop bookings, lack of use and/or some sort of prep/protection is most certainly the enemy. When we get a customer who proudly proclaims their 25 year old bike has only done 8k miles, we get very worried, especially in ...
by funsize
30 Nov 2025 16:31
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Strada MK5 Fuel tank O ring
Replies: 4
Views: 1103

Strada MK5 Fuel tank O ring

Evening all Today I performed (!) the winter laying up process, including filling the tank and adding a fuel stabiliser. When I’d filled up at the station, I was just about to close the non-lockable stainless cap when I noticed what must be a seal, that had come away from the cap and was residing lo...
by funsize
28 Oct 2025 14:03
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: 1975 3½ Strada at H&H Auction.
Replies: 5
Views: 1844

Re: 1975 3½ Strada at H&H Auction.

...and me, never liked the red frames, only my opinion though. Bike looks nice, with very nice looking silencers-anyone know what make they are?

Thanks for showing on here Jen :D
by funsize
25 Sep 2025 21:15
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Sidestand................
Replies: 8
Views: 2614

Re: Sidestand................

Mine-probably like most-is of the flick-up variety. I really don’t like using it…😳
by funsize
10 Aug 2025 15:39
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Carb needle help
Replies: 3
Views: 2303

Re: Carb needle help

Thanks both, especially Jen, exactly what I was looking for. I will enlist some help as (for me) it sounds a bit scary! I do have that kit so I guess that’s a start. BP7ES were sooty and consumption wasn’t great. Valves are set correctly with jets etc cleaned in the winter, it’s already got down fro...
by funsize
09 Aug 2025 20:45
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Carb needle help
Replies: 3
Views: 2303

Carb needle help

Evening! I’m still having rich running on my ‘80 Strada. Nothing too serious but I feel I should either try what many have suggested and drop the needles and/or check if they’re worn and replace with new E17 needles (gleaned from from Morini Jen’s excellent chart). Not being in any way technical, ar...
by funsize
05 Aug 2025 19:50
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Chain and sprockets
Replies: 18
Views: 6181

Re: Chain and sprockets

I converted to 520 a couple of years ago, just looks right, lighter, more modern set up. I had no problem getting the correct front but couldn’t get the 38 rear, eventually sourcing a 39 from Spain. Bit peppier acceleration but I wonder if the 38 is easier to find now? This could be a good option t...
by funsize
03 Aug 2025 17:37
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Chain and sprockets
Replies: 18
Views: 6181

Re: Chain and sprockets

I converted to 520 a couple of years ago, just looks right, lighter, more modern set up. I had no problem getting the correct front but couldn’t get the 38 rear, eventually sourcing a 39 from Spain. Bit peppier acceleration but I wonder if the 38 is easier to find now?
by funsize
08 Jul 2025 21:14
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Founders Day Yorkshire ride-in (currently solo!)
Replies: 0
Views: 3642

Founders Day Yorkshire ride-in (currently solo!)

This below is pasted from my post in events, totally happy to ride down alone but if anyone is en-route… “I’m planning on a nice non-motorway journey to this event on my MK5 Strada (July picture in the 2024 calendar). I live in Rotherham, beside J33 M1 and will be very happy for any other riders fro...
by funsize
08 Jul 2025 21:11
Forum: Morini Events
Topic: VMCC Founders Day 2025.
Replies: 22
Views: 23811

Re: VMCC Founders Day 2025.

Looking forward to seeing you all, if anyone wants to meet me on the way down, please see my copied post from a few months ago.. “I’m planning on a nice non-motorway journey to this event on my MK5 Strada (July picture in the 2024 calendar). I live in Rotherham, beside J33 M1 and will be very happy ...
by funsize
18 Mar 2025 20:10
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Engine Oil
Replies: 13
Views: 8701

Re: Engine Oil

As always many different ways of skinning the cat. Only had the bike 5 years but always use Putoline DX4 10/40, they only make bike oil and it’s their more basic semi with around 30% synthetic. As I only do around 1-1500 miles a year I lay up in winter with fresh oil so the nasty contaminates can’t ...
by funsize
09 Mar 2025 11:48
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: Rear chrome downpipe Strada 1980
Replies: 1
Views: 3407

Rear chrome downpipe Strada 1980

I’ve repaired the bottom bolt hole twice, don’t think I can fix it again! Be interested to know if anyone has one, with the threads intact please let me know 😊
by funsize
05 Mar 2025 21:59
Forum: Announcements
Topic: A very big thank you to this great club!
Replies: 2
Views: 10349

Re: A very big thank you to this great club!

You’re welcome Chris and you’ll see me down from Yorkshire for founders day if ‘nowt else!
by funsize
07 Feb 2025 21:34
Forum: Bar Tabac des Sports
Topic: Top Of The Pops.
Replies: 6
Views: 13256

Re: Top Of The Pops.

I don’t know if this post will ride on into the distance but here’s three that are my favourite riding anthems:

The Other Kind-Steve Earle
Roll Me Away-Bob Seger
Take the Long Way Home-Supertramp (not really about riding but it works for me!