New to group, seeking Stornello info

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M Bernardo

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Jun 28, 2022, 3:35:50 PM6/28/22
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Hi all,

Thanks to the mod for accepting me. Recently bought a '65 Stornello 125 to restore. Found the manual on Greg Bender's site, but I don't read italian, and have had very little luck trying translation programs on the web.

Also need a key, if anyone has a source for one, or ignition w/key. I'm sure I'll be looking for more parts, although the bike is complete (xcept for key...lol). Recomendations for sourcing tires please, as well.

wish me luck!
Marcie B.

Patrick Hayes

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Jun 28, 2022, 4:59:22 PM6/28/22
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On 6/25/2022 8:23 AM, M Bernardo wrote:
> but I don't read italian, and have had very little luck trying
> translation programs on the web.

First, Google Translate does pretty good. You just have to watch out
for idiomatic expressions which do NOT translate directly word for word.

Second, there are several nice people in this group who are native
Italian speakers. If you take the time to type out a questionable
paragraph they will surely respond with a practical answer.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

Patrick Hayes

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Jun 28, 2022, 5:00:25 PM6/28/22
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On 6/25/2022 8:23 AM, M Bernardo wrote:
> but I don't read italian, and have had very little luck trying
> translation programs on the web.

Dave Knaack

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Jun 28, 2022, 5:05:30 PM6/28/22
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I use google translate all the time. Take a picture and it translates…. Technical stuff can be a bit difficult

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Rick Yamane

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Jun 28, 2022, 5:52:04 PM6/28/22
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Yay! Another Stornello out of the woodwork.

I have no clue what the key looks like, my bike is an ISDT turned trials bike. I would go look at Guzzino though. He has some keys and switches there. Nice guy and quick service.
I would recommend looking at Heidenau tires. They offer a lot of vintage sizes and work well enough for the vintage production racers to use. You might go to one of the major tire websites and check the conversion charts for imperial to metric sizes. You might not need it but it’s good to have.

 

Rick

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Dave Knaack

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Jun 28, 2022, 6:24:06 PM6/28/22
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Many of the keys look similar.  There are different diameters and different lengths
Italian eBay might be helpful 

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Rick Yamane

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Jun 29, 2022, 12:45:14 PM6/29/22
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True that!

Sometimes your local locksmith will have an old Fiat blank that will work. You’ll probably have to remove and give him the ignition switch for a couple of days but he should know if he has or can get a blank pretty quickly.

Don West

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Jun 29, 2022, 1:01:49 PM6/29/22
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Ciao Marcie 

Welcome to the group.  Which version of the Stornello do you have?  Turismo or Sport?  A quick search on Google will show the differences - front mudguard mounted on the bottom yoke on the former or on the fork leg on the latter, plus the rocker cover is different. 
As for the key, it is basically a nail, 4mm diameter with a pointed end as per the attached photo.  If you have access to a lathe and 3d printer, then you could produce one. 
Where abouts are you?  In the UK, I used Feked.com budget tyres on mine. 

I have an English Service sheet availble to download that is very useful. 


And a user handbook 


And parts list 


I hope these help

Don 

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Don West

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Jun 29, 2022, 1:03:53 PM6/29/22
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The Stornello key is just a pin, unfortuntely it is nothing like a Fiat or any other car blank

Marcella D'Arcy

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Jun 29, 2022, 4:43:12 PM6/29/22
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Hi Patrick,

Thanks for your note. I recognize your name from some of the other Guzzi groups (I'm on the loop, small block, 750 groups) and appreciate some of the tips you've passed along.

I had no luck at all with Google translate, and after far too much time gave up on it. To be honest, I've not yet started on the Stornello. Being a half-fast (yes, say it quickly....lol) mechanic, I'm sure I'll end up with a ton of questions, but am very fortunate to have Earl Totman nearby, who's an extremely experienced motorcycle mechanic who happens to be a Guzzi person and fairly expert with them, so I'll use him and another local mechanic who's a friend first.

Be well, and keep the shiny side up :)

Best,
Marcie

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M Bernardo

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Jun 29, 2022, 4:43:19 PM6/29/22
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Thanks to all for your input, especially Don-Spada for the manuals in English. (Don, I'm in the US, Asheville, NC).
Rick, thanks for the tip on locksmith, will give it a try.

Oh, and mine is a Sport....

Best to all

Mac Dennis

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Jul 2, 2022, 4:24:42 PM7/2/22
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Send me your address ii send you a key or 2.

Mac 

Jim Carey

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Jul 2, 2022, 8:33:57 PM7/2/22
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The 'key' looks like a typical CEV ignition / lighting pin key, there are at least two types, William Kuehn '  santo_di_motocicli '  sells them on his Ebay site for Benelli.  you can measure the depth of the pin and email William to confirm he has the correct one for your application


pushing the key fully down into the socket turns the ignition circuit and tail lamp on, turning the key 30 degrees turns on the headlight

cheers

Jim

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