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- 17 Mar 2009 13:11
- Forum: Tre e mezzo
- Topic: Should this happen?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4113
Should this happen?
I'm just doing my first belt change. Everything seemed OK but the engine felt tight on the kickstart and the electric start wouldn't engage. I've stripped it down again and found that the engine rotates fine without the rotor on, but tightens up when it is replaced. It aslo makes quite a loud squeek...
- 20 Feb 2009 14:44
- Forum: Tre e mezzo
- Topic: Head and Base Gaskets...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4046
Head and base gaskets
I raced a Commando engined Norton for many years using silicone sealer instead of a base gasket. Most other Norton riders I knew did the same. Obviously I can't offer any guarantees, but I see no reason why this wouldn't be OK on a Morini.
- 14 Jun 2008 14:58
- Forum: Tre e mezzo
- Topic: Manual
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4082
Manual
Right, I have finally started work on the 350 Strada I bought some time ago and have had a look at the CD I got off ebay. The trouble is I am a simple soul and need step by step instructions to do stuff on bikes and the CD just doesn't have that. Does anybody know if there is a Haynes manual or anyt...
- 19 Feb 2008 17:50
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Welcome new forum members - introduce yourself
- Replies: 369
- Views: 513203
New member
Hi, just to introduce myself. My name is Derek and as you may have guessed I am from Watford. I have recently bought a 350 Strada, which is my first road bike for the best part of forty years. I started road racing in 1968 and carried on right through to 1993. A very brief comeback ended with two ni...
- 15 Feb 2008 18:41
- Forum: Tre e mezzo
- Topic: Timing belt
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4078
Timing belt
Hi I am a new menber and I recently bought a 350 Strada, which has not been used for quite a few years. I am going to change the timing belt and remember reading somewhere that this could be done by cutting the old one in half lengthways, sliding the new one on and then removing the remains of the o...