New to Tresette

[Morini Jen]

I'm sure most of us don't know much Italian. More's the pity...

Still, the first thing to try, and it's worth a go, is to use Google Translate to write a message and send the translated message to the seller, presumably by clicking on the red box on the advert.

Here's my effort...

(Google Translate). I would like to buy the Speedometer, also the gasket set, for my Morini Tresette. Can you post to England? Many thanks.

Which becomes...

(Google Translate). Vorrei acquistare il tachimetro, incluso il set di guarnizioni, per la mia Morini Tresette. Potete spedire in Inghilterra? Grazie mille.

If they reply in Italian you can use Google Translate the other way round if you see what I mean?

Oh to be young, multi-lingual and a whizz with computers....

[Steve Brown]

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.

If the seller is Swiss there is a fair chance he will speak Italian, German, French and English.

[Morini Jen]

That's a good point, Steve, although maybe if they see we've made a bit of an effort they may look kindly on us?

If Trinder strikes up a good relationship, there is a list of Tresette parts needed, so you never know...

[Steve Brown]

That's a fair point too Jenny. I think your suggestion of a google translate for the first contact is the way to go. From my experience of google translate the recipient will have a good laugh at deciphering it, so getting them in the right mood to help us out!
Seriously yes, I would try google first. I'll bet they reply in better English than wot I speek, innit?

[Morini Jen]

... I'll bet they reply in better English than wot I speek, innit?

Arp...

[trinder]

So, this is how far I’ve got into the project. I have all but finished the assembly of the engine thanks to purchasing the other two basket cases from Nichola for Donor arts and the magnificent Arthur Farrow who has supplied some very hard to get bits including a generator. He has also provided a very sensible Benjy Straw mod for the sump plate which I carried out which enables the use of a 14mm magnetic sump plug which makes an oil change far less messy. To complete the engine rebuild, I am just waiting for the M7 x 85 mm waisted bolt that holds the rotor and automatic advance and retard mechanism on to the crankshaft to be made (another hard to obtain part).

As the 19 inch wheels supplied with my purchase had no brake plates, I purchased some used replacements from BEB Recambi in Italy along with some other parts not with the bike and the two basket cases. I managed to find a replacement NOS headlight reflector from the US for $29 plus shipping ($24) which is an absolute bargain compared to the over inflated scabby badly abused offerings from Italia. I have installed the swinging arm into the frame, installed head-races and the top and bottom yokes and the top fork shrouds to the bottom fork yoke (a bit of a faff) and have put new fork seals into the forks and re-built them. A point to note: when removing and re installing the cap head screws that hold the dampers into the bottom of the fork legs you must use a pneumatic or electric rattle gun to do so. Also it is wise to purchase a seal driving kit (mine came from Amazon at £15.00) to make seating the new seals correctly and trouble free. The seal size is 30mm (ID) x 40 mm(OD) x 7mm and readily available. The frame is starting to resemble a proper motorcycle frame and not just a collection of newly painted parts. To be continued …….

[trinder]

The problem with the Swiss website is that you need to sign up to an account which I tried to do. However, when it came to verification of the account by SMS, the only country prefix numbers available were, Italy, Austria and Germany. I made numerous attempts to get it to accept a UK telephone number, but the computer still said NO

[Morini Jen]

Well, I'm sorry the computer said "No!", but still, it sounds as though you are making great progress with a little help from your friends.

I'm very impressed. Keep going.. you shall go to the Ball.. erm?.. The Giro!

[trinder]

“ you shall go to the Ball.. erm?.. The Giro!”

Thanks for the encouragement Jen.
Regards,
Neil