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by acv2
18 Dec 2015 17:35
Forum: Projects
Topic: 350 restoration begins...Engine first..
Replies: 5
Views: 13361

Re: 350 restoration begins...Engine first..

Ah Norbert, you are right. I made an error in that the engine has an X on the cases, not a K. The cases were black as well, although they're now ally coloured.
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by acv2
13 Dec 2015 10:44
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: Moto Morini 3 1/2 Strada 1978
Replies: 3
Views: 6518

Re: Moto Morini 3 1/2 Strada 1978

That's a fine looking machine, Tom. Does you proud methinks. I am tempted but...the usual several projects on the go at once
Cheers
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by acv2
12 Dec 2015 17:28
Forum: Projects
Topic: 350 restoration begins...Engine first..
Replies: 5
Views: 13361

Re: 350 restoration begins...Engine first..

Hi Tom,
The K engine was fitted to the Kangaru,or it came with the frame, so I am assuming it was the correct engine for that model. The pistons appear to be Sport high compression ones and have a solid skirt. I have no paperwork so do not know the year.
Cheers
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by acv2
05 Dec 2015 16:34
Forum: Projects
Topic: 350 restoration begins...Engine first..
Replies: 5
Views: 13361

350 restoration begins...Engine first..

I thought I'd join the ranks of those who have posted their restorations here, so here's mine... Having liberated a '74 Strada from its incarceration in a not-entirely-weatherproof shed of a friend, the boxes of bits that came along with the nearly rolling chassis were duly investigated. Nestling th...
by acv2
01 Dec 2015 21:23
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Welcome new forum members - introduce yourself
Replies: 369
Views: 501939

Re: Welcome new forum members - introduce yourself

Hi all, My turn to introduce myself, or are the bikes more important..? So I am an engineer in Norfolk with a lifelong passion for engines, bikes and cars. I did own a 3 1/2 Sport in 1983 but decided running it and a Pantah as a student was asking too much of my grant (remember them?) so it went, bu...