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by Steve Brown
05 Feb 2009 11:30
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: Unique handlebar fairing
Replies: 9
Views: 12897

Hmmm, doesn't look bad does it? Maybe I should have taken it after all when I picked the bike up :o And I'm glad I fetched it last week, the radio tells me you're pretty well cut off right now? Got the bike running last weekend too-just fuel as suspected, and am waiting for a chance to MoT it now. T...
by Steve Brown
31 Jan 2009 23:35
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New Ignition...
Replies: 15
Views: 18030

The alternator ignition coil resistance is a bit of a red herring. I've measured a NOS coil at 220 ohm and what really matters is how much it has dropped since it was wound. This is an indication of the state of the insulation. Yes, interesting you say that, mine only has 213 ohm, and produces a he...
by Steve Brown
31 Jan 2009 21:45
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New Ignition...
Replies: 15
Views: 18030

I agree the standard is fundamentally good, but it has plenty of weak spots, connections, fragile pick-ups etc. I suppose it's because it is a very basic early version of the type? I wouldn't mind trying the new pick-up you have-if only for the lower idle and hopefully more robust construction. Have...
by Steve Brown
29 Jan 2009 22:32
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New Ignition...
Replies: 15
Views: 18030

No, that's a new one on me, it looks pretty good till you read it needs 12v from the battery. The question then is how much current does it draw? I suppose the coil choice affects this some, but on older 350s at least, there isn't much spare electric juice after you switch your lights on and certain...
by Steve Brown
29 Jan 2009 22:17
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Electric Fire
Replies: 9
Views: 9919

Onecos wrote:Thanks Bro... You guys need to learn to drive on the correct side of the road. ....
Why? Was it a Brit that hit you? Anyway, I think we are switching gradually. It certainly seems more common to drive wherever you feel like and only get out of the other folks way if they are bigger than you. :?
by Steve Brown
17 Jan 2009 22:42
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: bearings
Replies: 9
Views: 10012

Hi again Duncan, that bit sounds like a grease/dust shield. If you really can't refit it then as you say nocking the bearing out and getting a sealed or shielded replacement is the best bet. If the grease finds its way out here it gets over the cush rubbers and might eventually perish them. I'm a bi...
by Steve Brown
17 Jan 2009 16:30
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: bearings
Replies: 9
Views: 10012

sealed bearings

Almost certainly, if you use a bearing shop rather than a bike shop they will be able to tell you all the options available in that bearing size.
Don't fret over it though, as long as the standard seal arrangement is in order it should last for years again as long as you avoid the jet wash!

Steve
by Steve Brown
13 Jan 2009 22:26
Forum: Morini Events
Topic: Italian Morinimeeting
Replies: 7
Views: 11283

That's interesting, I will be in Italy for the Ajs-Matchless club rally the same weekend! and only 150kms away too. Is there a timetable/programme available yet? I may be able to drop in there as well.
Steve
by Steve Brown
14 Nov 2007 22:53
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Welcome new forum members - introduce yourself
Replies: 369
Views: 505811

Another new member

Hi, my name is Steve Brown, I was a member from 1977 to about 1990 ish. I had a 3 1/2 sport, VVS 27S that I did about 100k miles on before it went to it's next home with one Andy Mc Cutcheon. Does Andy still have the bike? does it exist still? I know it was still around about 5 years back but would ...