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by eabergman
29 Jun 2020 02:48
Forum: Pre V Twin models
Topic: Tachs for tiddlers
Replies: 0
Views: 4389

Tachs for tiddlers

Are there any tachometers out there that are suitable for use on the old singles? Thinking of my 175 GT (and my Laverda 100). I've been looking around and not found much. The Veglia-Borletti replicas at <http://www.motocicliveloci.it/inglese/catalogue/strumenti_uk.htm> are all mechanically driven an...
by eabergman
14 Jun 2020 02:17
Forum: Pre V Twin models
Topic: Is this section still breathing?
Replies: 8
Views: 8614

Re: Is this section still breathing?

Steve, I will certainly check with Mdina to see what they may have. I have actually been thinking about doing some Italian lessons to make access to resources in Italy a bit easier. I find I can suss my way through a good bit of the Italian language manuals. With some knowledge of the basic grammar ...
by eabergman
12 Jun 2020 03:01
Forum: Pre V Twin models
Topic: Is this section still breathing?
Replies: 8
Views: 8614

Re: Is this section still breathing?

I'm in Golden, Colorado, Steve. Not sure why my location doesn't appear on my posts. The 1950s-era Moto Morinis are very rare here. Most of the "Moto Giro" type bikes in the US were brought in from Italy in containers by collectors like Michael Harper-Smith. He's been selling them periodic...
by eabergman
11 Jun 2020 17:21
Forum: Pre V Twin models
Topic: Is this section still breathing?
Replies: 8
Views: 8614

Re: Is this section still breathing?

Hi Steve, Well, I will post here as I get to know the 175GT and hopefully we can stir up some discussion and help each other a bit. First question, not trying to start a dreaded oil thread, but would I be wrong to use a high-quality 20W-50 mineral oil in this? I'm trying to standardize all my old mo...
by eabergman
11 Jun 2020 02:32
Forum: Pre V Twin models
Topic: Is this section still breathing?
Replies: 8
Views: 8614

Is this section still breathing?

I just took delivery of a 1957 175GT and was hoping to find some people here who know a bit about them. I was surprised to see that it's been silent for over a year.

Eric