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by willybob
28 Oct 2009 11:36
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Original Muffler(s)
Replies: 1
Views: 2911

Original Muffler(s)

Hello All, Does anyone in the states have a single muffler for sale. My Strada has a very good right muffler (maybe a 9) and a left muffler that is rusted out on one seam. Bike only has 3400 miles on it and I would like to get an original to complete the cosmetic restoration. Let me know if one is a...
by willybob
24 Aug 2009 12:21
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Battery Wire Colors
Replies: 5
Views: 5812

wires

Thanks for the information. Red is the hot lead and blue is ground. Got it running this weekend, but only on one cylinder, seems one carb is clogged up.
by willybob
18 Aug 2009 21:16
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Fuel Petcock Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 9636

Thanks

Will try and reset the kick starter a few more degrees, see what happens.

Will try and find one locally, want to get it on the road!!!
by willybob
17 Aug 2009 14:52
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Fuel Petcock Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 9636

Fuel Petcock Replacement

Any rather common and available fuel petcocks to replace a leaking reserve petcock on my 1975 Strada. Also, the kickstarter pawl seems to not enage at the top of the kick, but rather in the middle. Makes for a rather short stroke to get it started. Have yet to start the bike, all is ready except for...
by willybob
15 Aug 2009 14:24
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Battery Wire Colors
Replies: 5
Views: 5812

Thank you

I am color blind and the chart is hard for me to discern the colors, so your help was greatly appreciated. I have a 5 wire switch, and as I knew the bike could start with the green wire disconnected, I was worried about the regulator and other electrics WITHOUT a battery installed. I am installing t...
by willybob
14 Aug 2009 20:29
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Battery Wire Colors
Replies: 5
Views: 5812

Battery Wire Colors

I don't have a wiring diagram that shows colors of the wires. My 1975 Strada came from many years of storage with no battery, nor key. I have ordered a key from England LMN and in the meantime, Stuart told me how to get it running without the key by pulling the green wire loose from the ignition swi...
by willybob
31 Jul 2009 18:32
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Preparing my 1975 Strada for riding aftersitting for 6 years
Replies: 1
Views: 2974

Preparing my 1975 Strada for riding aftersitting for 6 years

Just purchased my Strada 3 1/2 which only has 3500 miles on it. It has been sitting in a controlled enviroment for 6 years. I need to prepare it for running and the road. Any suggestions from those who have such a machine and maybe been through the experience? I am looking forward to learning about ...