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- 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...
- 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...
- 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!


- 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!)


- 23 May 2025 00:16
- Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
- Topic: Raised Clip ons
- Replies: 3
- Views: 149
Re: Raised Clip ons
A vast improvement!Barleycorn Engineering do them in stainless steel...

- 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


Trevor


Trevor
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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
Trevor
- 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
https://www.facebook.com/seagerengineering
This place puts a lot of photos of exhaust thread repairs on Facebook. Their work looks top-notch!
Trevor