My new purchase, who knows anything about Benelli Tornados?
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Re: My new purchase, who knows anything about Benelli Tornad
Yeah my thoughts exactly
, all the mods Id do are done and the rearsets actually connect to linkages underneath to change the controls to Jap spec
It was a historic racer but not really competitive due to its weight but the engine has been tickled for racing and it comes with all standard parts so I can get it on the road.
Ill post more pics when I get it in the shed
Jeandr said:
Yeah my thoughts exactly
, all the mods Id do are done and the rearsets actually connect to linkages underneath to change the controls to Jap specIt was a historic racer but not really competitive due to its weight but the engine has been tickled for racing and it comes with all standard parts so I can get it on the road.
Ill post more pics when I get it in the shed
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Re: My new purchase, who knows anything about Benelli Tornad
Grouse bike, better in most respects than the Yam 650 and Triumph 650. Pity they didn't continue with it. I've got an Italian book published (in English) on all of the motorcycles released between '69 and '71 which chiefly covers Italian, British, European, American and Japanese brands. Its an ideal source for genuine factory fit and finish. I'll see if I can scan the Tornado section and post it.
Mick
Grouse bike, better in most respects than the Yam 650 and Triumph 650. Pity they didn't continue with it. I've got an Italian book published (in English) on all of the motorcycles released between '69 and '71 which chiefly covers Italian, British, European, American and Japanese brands. Its an ideal source for genuine factory fit and finish. I'll see if I can scan the Tornado section and post it.
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Re: My new purchase, who knows anything about Benelli Tornad
I remembered reading an article on the bike in a magazine published here in the US called 'Motorcycle Classics'
Here it is:
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motor ... rnado.aspx
I've always liked the Sei, and their current crop of triples are some of the sexiest-looking bikes out there.
Too bad they've never sold well here.
I remembered reading an article on the bike in a magazine published here in the US called 'Motorcycle Classics'
Here it is:
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motor ... rnado.aspx
I've always liked the Sei, and their current crop of triples are some of the sexiest-looking bikes out there.
Too bad they've never sold well here.
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Re: My new purchase, who knows anything about Benelli Tornad
Fine machines!, a buddy had an SEI and it took "coffee breaks" (it would just stop running for a few minutes, we figured out there was nothing "wrong" with it) so when the Benelli shut down we just smoked and yakked for a bit and then continued on our ride.
Vince
Fine machines!, a buddy had an SEI and it took "coffee breaks" (it would just stop running for a few minutes, we figured out there was nothing "wrong" with it) so when the Benelli shut down we just smoked and yakked for a bit and then continued on our ride.
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Re: My new purchase, who knows anything about Benelli Tornad
by Jeandr » Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:47 pm
Aren't you too old to be a teenager
Jean
what are you talking about...no one ever told me you could get too old to be a teenager, you mean I'm past it at 48
by Jeandr » Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:47 pm
Aren't you too old to be a teenager
Jean
what are you talking about...no one ever told me you could get too old to be a teenager, you mean I'm past it at 48
grandpaul
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Re: My new purchase, who knows anything about Benelli Tornad
That famous saying "the older I get, the faster I was" is starting to make sense, but I know I can still pull a ticket too easily on most of my old bikes, and I'm not talking about expired safety inspection or non-working tail light.
Jeandr said:
That famous saying "the older I get, the faster I was" is starting to make sense, but I know I can still pull a ticket too easily on most of my old bikes, and I'm not talking about expired safety inspection or non-working tail light.
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Re: My new purchase, who knows anything about Benelli Tornad
Where's your other shoe? :|
lcgtr said:
Home now, runs great, just waiting for the original parts to get it on the road
Where's your other shoe? :|
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Re: My new purchase, who knows anything about Benelli Tornad
I guess if anyone knows, it should be me. :mrgreen:
bwolfie said:
I guess if anyone knows, it should be me. :mrgreen:
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Re: My new purchase, who knows anything about Benelli Tornad
Hello lcgtr,
There was a fellow that raced a black Tornado at Lakeside in the 1980's.
I don't recall his name but he used to drive the "Tyres for Bikes" van at the time, they may be able to assist you to find him. 07 3262 4377 (Brisbane)
(I had an ljgtr)
Graeme
Hello lcgtr,
There was a fellow that raced a black Tornado at Lakeside in the 1980's.
I don't recall his name but he used to drive the "Tyres for Bikes" van at the time, they may be able to assist you to find him. 07 3262 4377 (Brisbane)
(I had an ljgtr)
Graeme