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by landy
01 Aug 2021 19:06
Forum: The 500
Topic: Air box rubber hoses
Replies: 13
Views: 6638

Re: Air box rubber hoses

The address now shown on their website is near Dorchester.
by landy
01 Apr 2021 22:01
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: 1977 Magazine-Motorcycle Illustrated
Replies: 12
Views: 6626

Re: 1977 Magazine-Motorcycle Illustrated

Hi Steve, Not sure if this is what you are searching for, or if it confuses things more. There is a road test by Dave Minton in the February 1978 issue of Motorcyclist Illustrated and the bike pictured, not the one tested, was provided by Morphy Motors. It is an alloy wheel, pre-electric start 350 S...
by landy
28 Oct 2020 23:28
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: They all do that Sir. Now a happy Morinist
Replies: 12
Views: 6109

Re: They all do that Sir. Now a happy Morinist

Hi, Try Tom Ros in the Netherlands, he had some of those seals - new old stock - part number 43 07 15.

Regards, Ian Dyckhoff
by landy
20 Apr 2020 09:58
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Chrome instrument surround
Replies: 5
Views: 4278

Re: Chrome instrument surround

Hi,

My 1977 alloy wheel Strada has black plastic surrounds to the clocks.

Ian
by landy
18 Apr 2020 10:15
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: Balance pipe
Replies: 5
Views: 4085

Re: Balance pipe

Thanks for the suggestion, just need to find a bicycle frame now!

Alternatively, I was going to source some suitable stainless tube, but thought if anyone had a proper one - its straight btw - that might be slightly easier. Ian
by landy
17 Apr 2020 08:58
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: Balance pipe
Replies: 5
Views: 4085

Balance pipe

Hi All,

Does anyone have a spare exhaust balance pipe for a 350 that they would be prepared to sell? Cosmetic condition unimportant, but must be sound otherwise, mine is pretty rotten and unusable.

Many thanks, Ian
by landy
09 Apr 2020 09:11
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Main and big-end bearings
Replies: 18
Views: 11667

Re: Main and big-end bearings

Hi all, thought I'd post an update on this as I have the engine rebuilt and back in the frame. Paul's youtube videos were invaluable and enjoyable viewing. The crankpin required only a very light grind - approx. 1.5 thou - to give the correct clearance to the big end. The new main bearing bush measu...
by landy
22 Mar 2020 14:36
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Main and big-end bearings
Replies: 18
Views: 11667

Re: Main and big-end bearings

That sounds quite possible. I think the last shells I bought from NLM in 1999 had been manufactured for them. The first set sent to me had been made oversize in error, rather than undersize and had to be replaced. Can anyone provide the nominal new diameter of the timing side plain bearing journal p...
by landy
22 Mar 2020 14:29
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: TLS brake parts needed
Replies: 1
Views: 2319

Re: TLS brake parts needed

Just to let you know, I've now found the parts needed. Ian
by landy
17 Mar 2020 12:34
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Main and big-end bearings
Replies: 18
Views: 11667

Re: Main and big-end bearings

Thanks for the replies, interesting and encouraging. However, assembling the big-end with the new shells and fully torqueing the nuts, the rod is absolutely solid, can't budge it at all. After some careful measurement, the crank pin measures at 29.85mm, the new shells torqued up in the bare rod are ...
by landy
15 Mar 2020 11:08
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Main and big-end bearings
Replies: 18
Views: 11667

Re: Main and big-end bearings

Hi, thanks for your thoughts. Unfortunately I haven't been able measure the original big end shells, a digital vernier really isn't precise enough for the small clearances involved. By feel and the lack of wear on the outer edges of them, I'm happy to reuse them. Looking more closely at the new ones...
by landy
14 Mar 2020 18:58
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Main and big-end bearings
Replies: 18
Views: 11667

Main and big-end bearings

Hi all, I currently have my Strada engine apart, mainly to sort out a gear selection problem. While inside I thought it as well to check the crankshaft etc. This engine was last apart about 20k miles ago and had the crankpin ground to suit 0.2mm undersize shells. The timing side main journal was goo...
by landy
05 Mar 2020 09:35
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: TLS brake parts needed
Replies: 1
Views: 2319

TLS brake parts needed

Hi all, I need the following parts to complete a 200mm Strada TLS brake plate.

2 off brake shoes (43.05.02), condition of friction material unimportant as long as the shoes themselves are usable. Also 2 off brake cams (43.05.34).

Many thanks, Ian