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by 70sbikes
18 Jun 2025 05:20
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: low to mid range flat spot
Replies: 31
Views: 416

Re: low to mid range flat spot

What model are they please VM28's (probably a bit bigger than necessary, but re-jetting isn't that difficult). You also need the "top hat" type plastic/metal insert that goes into the carburetor mouth to allow them to be mounted to the standard Morini rubbers (I bought aluminium ones from...
by 70sbikes
17 Jun 2025 01:17
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: low to mid range flat spot
Replies: 31
Views: 416

Re: low to mid range flat spot

Didn’t really want to go to the expense of that really, I guess it’s new cables as well ? Yes, home-made cables using Sturmey Archer three speed bicycle bits. I struggled for years trying to tune the Dellorto square slide carburetors. The Mikuni carburetors took a little while to get right, but onc...
by 70sbikes
16 Jun 2025 12:39
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: low to mid range flat spot
Replies: 31
Views: 416

Re: low to mid range flat spot

Mikuni's!

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by 70sbikes
09 Jun 2025 00:51
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: 1983 31/2 master cylinder
Replies: 14
Views: 275

Re: 1983 31/2 master cylinder

A cheap master cylinder from AliExpress works very well indeed (their braded steel brake lines are good too!)

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by 70sbikes
23 May 2025 00:16
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: Raised Clip ons
Replies: 3
Views: 149

Re: Raised Clip ons

Barleycorn Engineering do them in stainless steel...
A vast improvement!

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by 70sbikes
26 Apr 2025 05:50
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Front Indicators
Replies: 5
Views: 1994

Re: Front Indicators

Just to add my $0.02 worth - the indicators have provision for an earth wire - I highly recommend utilizing this

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Trevor
by 70sbikes
17 Mar 2025 00:25
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Engine Oil
Replies: 13
Views: 5773

Re: Engine Oil

I use Penrite MC4ST 20W-50 motorcycle premium mineral oil. It has "FULL ZINC MAXIMUM PROTECTION". My 1979 Honda CBX gearbox is the smoothest it's ever been with this oil. I noticed other oils I had used for years steadily reduced their zinc levels.
by 70sbikes
26 Feb 2025 06:33
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Low compression 3 1/2
Replies: 46
Views: 20777

Re: Low compression 3 1/2

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54351811573_e4c98b2362_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54351585231_715df30f5e_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54350699872_1f735615f4_c.jpg Here's the "washer" I got from Ralph Restorations (which seems to have disappeared off the int...
by 70sbikes
20 Nov 2024 10:51
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: indicator / light switch
Replies: 7
Views: 4327

Re: indicator / light switch

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174533099005?fits=Model%3AGT80%7CMake%3AYamaha&_skw=Yamaha+GT80+1978-79+FS1+DX+FS1DX+Holder+Switch+Turn+Signal+Dimmer+Light+Horn+LH&itmmeta=01JD4K2EKVCF682F26C3XPCC06&hash=item28a2fbbdfd:g:QoYAAOSw2V5fvfnF&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABMHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKl6XT4HOB...
by 70sbikes
28 Oct 2024 02:02
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Clutch question
Replies: 49
Views: 25132

Re: Clutch question

When I was rebuilding the engine on my '76 3 1/2 Sport I broke the clutch basket and had to buy a whole 2nd hand clutch from Germany. So, I have a few spare steel plates. If you PM me your address I'll pop it in the post. It may take a little while to arrive, because I'm in Australia... Trevor https...
by 70sbikes
26 Oct 2024 04:20
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Clutch question
Replies: 49
Views: 25132

Re: Clutch question

The replacement cables I have bought have ALL had an inner that was too long. This is my solution: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52261656862_3ebba2ec3a_c.jpg It's a long aluminium cap head screw, with the centre drilled and a slot made with a Dremel. I also have one of these on my Honda CB350 ...
by 70sbikes
13 Oct 2024 01:49
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Grimeca front caliper replica?
Replies: 8
Views: 6247

Re: Grimeca front caliper replica?

I've seen one NOS one for sale in the last few years. Mdina have the seal kits. If you need new pistons, they are in short supply. If you have access to a lathe, there are Landrover ones that can be turned down to fit (they're a bit too long). I recently buggered the inner seat of the bleeder on min...
by 70sbikes
13 Oct 2024 01:44
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Clutch question
Replies: 49
Views: 25132

Re: Clutch question

Believe it or not, carburetor tune can have a huge impact on clutch action. If both slides are not lifting at the same time, it can induce a fair amount of clutch shudder.
by 70sbikes
11 Oct 2024 10:26
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Grimeca front caliper replica?
Replies: 8
Views: 6247

Re: Grimeca front caliper replica?

That caliper is too small. What is wrong with your one, may I ask?

Trevor
by 70sbikes
07 Oct 2024 06:39
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Morini Newby - Exhaust Collars
Replies: 15
Views: 6721

Re: Morini Newby - Exhaust Collars

http://www.seager-engineering.com/

https://www.facebook.com/seagerengineering

This place puts a lot of photos of exhaust thread repairs on Facebook. Their work looks top-notch!

Trevor