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by huub
22 May 2025 11:57
Forum: The Darts
Topic: Dart added to the herd.
Replies: 9
Views: 7552

Re: Dart added to the herd.

the fairing on my dart is damaged in exactly the same places , and and not easy to repair , as the plastic has become amazingly brittle.
i bought one of those aliexpress plasic repair kits , where you can melt stainless wire into the plastic.
that makes repairs a bit easier.
by huub
22 May 2025 11:49
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: 501 kokusan engine in a k2?
Replies: 16
Views: 3151

Re: 501 kokusan engine in a k2?

i've got a dart engine in a 1976 350 drum braked sport , it fits perfectly , i did not modify the frame. the original ducati ignition even fits. just one of the front brackets between the engine and the frame needs modifying to clear the starter motor. nice to have a reliable electric start by the way
by huub
17 Mar 2025 12:07
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Clunky Forks on early Strada
Replies: 21
Views: 8279

Re: Clunky Forks on early Strada

Sounds like the forks topping out because of too much spring preload , For ride height you should have the front end sag about a quarter of the suspension travel with you sitting on the bike. if the preload is OK, get thinner oil , and add until the front end dive when braking is acceptable. Persona...
by huub
09 Dec 2024 11:00
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Performance issue
Replies: 22
Views: 16385

Re: Performance issue

as mentioned before . probable culprits are carbs and ignition.
set the ignition with the strobe on full advance.

If that fails , i have seen quite a few leaking exhaust valves , so a compression check should rule that out
by huub
21 Nov 2024 10:48
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New 3 1/2 at Eicma show
Replies: 15
Views: 12558

Re: New 3 1/2 at Eicma show

anyway there are not that many sporty 350 v-twins on the market ,
so i like that , never mind the name plate.

Not sure it will be a big succes , selling a premium 350 cc twin was never easy.
most 350 are bought for commuting
by huub
21 Aug 2024 11:24
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: Moto Morini V-twin parts available
Replies: 16
Views: 16315

Re: Moto Morini V-twin parts available

any chance of early 350 side panels?
especially the right hand side.
by huub
20 Aug 2024 21:07
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Replacement carburettors
Replies: 7
Views: 5018

Re: Replacement carburettors

the 34 is the venturi diameter , 34 would be too big for a morini , but they are available in other , smaller diameters. the stock guzzi has a 30 mm phf dellorto , but it is too small for the 650 engine. the bigger dellorto's were expensive , so gave the mikuni's a try. i was thinking of using the Z...
by huub
19 Aug 2024 20:13
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Replacement carburettors
Replies: 7
Views: 5018

Re: Replacement carburettors

i fitted a set of vm 34 mikuni's to my guzzi 650, getting the jets dialed in was a bit of a struggle , but the result was worth the efford aliexpress helped with stupidly cheap jet kits i'm tempted to try a set of these on my 350 morini https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/32962985265.html would be nice i...
by huub
05 Aug 2024 10:45
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: 500 valves on 350 heads?
Replies: 7
Views: 9724

Re: 500 valves on 350 heads?

I have a bike with a 426 motor (501 top end on a 350 bottom end) and it goes very well indeed, great fun to ride, gutsy and direct tho a bit highly strung. It revs like a two stroke and feels faster than the 501 Excalibur I have although that is still in restricted form. I have a 375 with old style...
by huub
14 Jun 2024 07:50
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Ive bought an early 3 1/2 Sport !
Replies: 22
Views: 17487

Re: Ive bought an early 3 1/2 Sport !

you might look for guzzi le mans /lario/imola2 clipons , they are just a bit higher, getting the handlebars above the top clamp without ruining the looks.
by huub
30 Apr 2024 11:42
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Front fork leg’s alternatives?
Replies: 5
Views: 4160

Re: Front fork leg’s alternatives?

Thanks for your suggestions. I have a possibility to pick up a set from a cagiva sst250 for a reasonable price. I guess the chance for a propper fitment, is as good or bad as a set from a Pantah. I think I'll give a try.. check the diameter , i have a set from a cagiva that are 32 mm diameter inste...
by huub
29 Jan 2024 13:08
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Instrument bezels and glass
Replies: 16
Views: 9338

Re: Instrument bezels and glass

if you are not desperate about originality , i fitted 80 mm VDO glass and bezels to my 350 sport Cheap on ebay. but a slightly different profile and you need to file off half a mm from the rim https://drive.google.com/file/d/10zHdbbUjQqH3dNQ9-1bC0kNJDqNBmQqJ/view you can simply bend in the backside ...
by huub
16 Nov 2023 15:31
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Tank badges
Replies: 3
Views: 4858

Re: Tank badges

they are clipped into the tank ( push fit) ,like the side cover badges. but usually the springs from the clips are rusted. i 'm not a aware of a subtle way to remove them , just brute force , or carefully cut them off. i just fill the holes in the tank , and use silicone kit to fit them after painting
by huub
16 Nov 2023 10:27
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Supercharged Morini New sidecar Speed Record 112 mph!
Replies: 5
Views: 5795

Re: Supercharged Morini New sidecar Speed Record 112 mph!

wow! those are great results
brave to ride this contraption at these speeds!
Not sure i would want to do it!