Way off topic: Vintage Bianchi
09-29-21, 06:51 AM
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Way off topic: Vintage Bianchi
Delete this if not allowed, just wasn’t sure where else to ask and I know their is several talented people here. Has any have any knowledge on Bianchi motorcycles? There’s one local for cheap, just not sure what I’m getting into.
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09-29-21, 08:31 AM
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Kick starter looks suspicious....perhaps it's return spring has failed.
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09-29-21, 08:40 AM
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i would do some quick researching on parts availability. my dad has an old triumph he can't get parts for to get the motor going, again. there it sits...in the shed....gathering dust
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09-29-21, 10:24 AM
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09-29-21, 10:27 AM
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I’m guessing parts availability (mechanical stuff) is going to be tricky and if you do get it going it looks like a very small engine so don’t expect to be burning up the road.
09-29-21, 10:32 AM
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I have a Harley to burn up the road, I know this is just above a moped.
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If a good price this looks like Fun, Fun, Fun!!!
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Get it. I had a Harley (Aermacchi) Sprint of that era; right side shift, left side kickstarter and rear brake pedal. Looks like yours might be missing the brake linkage. It's nice enough that someone will probably buy it from you. If you do nothing more than bring it home and clean it up you should not lose money on it. All bets are off once you start buying stuff for it. Good luck!
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09-29-21, 12:16 PM
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looks like a fun project.....if cheap enough.
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09-29-21, 12:17 PM
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09-29-21, 01:06 PM
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Looks like a 50cc from the early '60s. Here's a comp. FWIW Good luck.
https://www.classic-trader.com/uk/mo.../50/1962/66880
https://www.classic-trader.com/uk/mo.../50/1962/66880
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High flange hubs! What's not to like?
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09-29-21, 01:57 PM
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Tons of parts available, In Milano or Imola. I hope to go again next year.
Scambio 043 by iabisdb, on Flickr
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2019 Imola Scambio 07 by iabisdb, on Flickr
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Scambio 043 by iabisdb, on FlickrScambio 040 by iabisdb, on Flickr2019 Imola Scambio 07 by iabisdb, on Flickr2019 Imola Scambio 18 by iabisdb, on Flickr
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09-29-21, 02:34 PM
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Tons of parts available, In Milano or Imola. I hope to go again next year.
Scambio 043 by iabisdb, on Flickr
Scambio 040 by iabisdb, on Flickr
2019 Imola Scambio 07 by iabisdb, on Flickr
2019 Imola Scambio 18 by iabisdb, on Flickr
Scambio 043 by iabisdb, on FlickrScambio 040 by iabisdb, on Flickr2019 Imola Scambio 07 by iabisdb, on Flickr2019 Imola Scambio 18 by iabisdb, on Flickr
09-29-21, 05:09 PM
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I would beware of parts availability and signs that was taken apart previously if it currently does not run. Other people's projects are never enjoyable unless you are knowledgeable with the specific item in question since you never know what's goes where or if anything is missing, if they put it back together right or what the original issue was.
09-29-21, 05:24 PM
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I’m going to go look at it, but I’m not sure I’m going to get it. The kick start spindle is broke and just not sure how hard it will be to fix it. I don’t think I’m that guy. I do have a friend that restores vintage British bikes and I’ll talk to him about it.
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09-29-21, 05:34 PM
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I figure you guys would at least like the picture.
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