New to Tresette

[trinder]

I am about to dip my toe into the water of the Tresette pond and I’m purchasing a partially restored bike that was advertised in last months A Tutto Gas. I am yet to inspect the bike to see what is there and what is not, but the price seems very reasonable for what I have seen (thanks for the advice Arthur price was where you said it would be). Is there an English version workshop manual available for these machines? If so, who/where do I obtain one from. My aim is to have the bike re commissioned and running to enable me to take part in the Moto Giro di Italia in 2026 before I get too old to do it. I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Neil

[Steve Brown]

You'll be lucky with the manual question, even the later Corsaro were very scantily provided for in that respect. You'll just have to brush up on your Italian! The manuals I've seen from the '60s seem to be about as good as a lot of pre-war British stuff. Ask me about the G4 again, I have some interesting news on that.

[Morini Jen]

Hello Neil.

Great to see you taking on the Tresette project and I hope you make it to the Giro. As Steve said, actual workshop manuals appear to be non existent. There is some literature available but it is all in Italian. I don't know much about the 175's but I do have some pdf files which you are welcome to. There is an instruction manual for the Tresette and a parts book (descriptions in Italian and no part numbers) and a 1957 catalogue. I can't attach them here on the Forum, but if you P.M. me your email address I'll send them to you that way (and to anyone else who may need them).

Jenny.

[Morini Jen]

...Ask me about the G4 again, I have some interesting news on that.

G4?.. So is that a 1920's AJS, a 1930's Matchless, or an early '70's Kawasaki trial bike?

What's the interesting news?

[Steve Brown]

Hi Jenny, it's a 1939 Matchless. The news is that it will soon be mine! It's been in my garage the last 12 months and the owner has decided it isn't really for him. I got it running for the first time in 64 years, yesterday. I just wanted to rub Tommy Trinders nose in it!

[Morini Jen]

Well, that's a great result and a very cool bike.

I'm sure Mr. Trinder has all the enthusiasm he needs and we'll help as best we can to get his Tresette up and running.

Share the joy, that sort of thing.

[trinder]

[quote="Steve Brown" post_id=46394 time=1741806780 user_id=I just wanted to rub Tommy Trinders nose in it!
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Not joining in other than to re iterate just how jammy you are Stevie boy

[trinder]

Hello Neil.

Great to see you taking on the Tresette project and I hope you make it to the Giro. As Steve said, actual workshop manuals appear to be non existent. There is some literature available but it is all in Italian. I don't know much about the 175's but I do have some pdf files which you are welcome to. There is an instruction manual for the Tresette and a parts book (descriptions in Italian and no part numbers) and a 1957 catalogue. I can't attach them here on the Forum, but if you P.M. me your email address I'll send them to you that way (and to anyone else who may need them).

Jenny.

Thanks Jenny, they will be most useful. As I understand it most of the common parts were used on the range of 175’s. There is more than enough for me to work out what goes where. I haven’t picked up the bike yet, but I shall give updates on my progress.

[trinder]

Just a quick update, I have paid a deposit on the bike to secure the sale and hope to pick it up with Steve Brown on the 6th of April. I’ll keep you updated with my progress or lack of.

[Arthur Farrow]

Any MRC member can apply to me for a copy of the latest version of my 175 notes...covers stripping the engines and a few sundry notes

This is a work in progress and I expect anybody takin g a copy to give me feedback and possibly add to the "knowledge"

E Mail me please...my contact is vis the registrar or the Chairman Tom Farrow

[trinder]

I have now purchased the bike, but there are quite a few bits missing. I would appreciate some help in how to obtain them, I am in the middle of compiling a list and if Arthur would be so kind, perhaps he could point me in the direction of some of his Italian contacts for parts. Was hoping to have the bike ready or at least a rolling chassis to put on the stand at Stafford next year, but now I’m not so sure.
Best regards,
Neil

[trinder]

Thanks to Arthur’s help, he identified a lot of 175 parts from two basket cases that were missing from my purchase. I managed to pick up the two basket cases at a reasonable price and took them home. So far they have donated a complete set of valve gear, valves top and bottom races for the steering head and a multiplicity of parts and fasteners that will get my bike rolling again. Arthur is supplying a headlight complete with a hard to find combined headlight switch and ignition key. However, I will need to source a Tresette Speedo and Speedo drive unit from somewhere. I have had a very productive week as I now have a nearly complete engine and I have fitted the top and bottom races to the shiny frame as well as the swinging arm assembly which I used my 1940’s Tecalamit grease gun from my WW2 Matchless to grease up the finished assembly as a more modern grease gun wouldn’t fit the grease nipples.

[Morini Jen]

There is a speedo for sale in Switzerland. 90 Swiss Francs which is £83:52. Half the price of a dodgy replica.

https://www.tutti.ch/it/vi/ticino/veico ... i/58939389

[Morini Jen]

The same seller has a complete gasket set for 40 Swiss Francs, £37:10.

https://www.tutti.ch/it/vi/ticino/veico ... e/62805646

[trinder]

There is a speedo for sale in Switzerland. 90 Swiss Francs which is £83:52. Half the price of a dodgy replica.

https://www.tutti.ch/it/vi/ticino/veico ... i/58939389

Hi Jen, I’ve tried the link, but can’t contact the vendor to buy the item as I don’t understand Italian.