1976 350 Road

[George]

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Can't help with a scanned copy, but FWIW the cover of the (American issue) parts book looks like this:

Road.jpg
I doubt there ever was a workshop manual. But Jon would know better than me.
I have got a pdf of the owners manual, taken off Lamaneta. So it might still be there?[/quote]

Thanks for reply. I have found owners manual and parts catalogue as shown in photo. This is Italian version, as far as I can see main differences are front forks, wheel size, seat and maybe electrics. Expecting delivery of motorcycle in next couple of weeks will get a better idea then.

[Ventodue]

This is Italian version, as far as I can see main differences are front forks, wheel size, seat and maybe electrics.

Also tank, carb, frame ... Jon will know about the engine.

Sounds a good project. Have fun!

[Jordan]

Try:
http://www.rpw.it/Documentazione.htm

[ducwiz]

Parts catalog for 250 Road and others:

http://www.lamaneta.org/manuales/manual ... 201563.pdf
But beware - despite the low resolution and quality the scanned file has 51MB !

Hans

[Jon Pegler]

The parts catalogue that Hans has given a link to is for the narrowcase 250 Road, so will not be applicable to the widecase 350 Road.
The widecase Road parts book is available on e-bay, at a price, currently around $70 US
It is best to get the parts book that has both 250 and 350 printed on the cover.
There is a seperate 350 supplement that only runs to 14 pages, but it only covers the differences between the 250 and the 350 and is not much use on its own, without the main 250/350 book.
Similarly, the riders handbook has most information in the 250 book, the 350 only has 7 pages and a different wiring diagram to accommodate the electronic ignition used on the 350.
There is also the Spanish language handbook with 250-350 Road on the front cover. This handbook covers 350 widecase and 250 narrowcase Roads, just to confuse everyone.
Finally there is the electronic ignition system supplement that was issued . This was translated from a Spanish language Motoplat booklet and is possibly the worst translation I have come across. As Motoplat themselves issued an English translation of this booklet, that is quite clear to read, I wonder who did a translation at Mototrans.

Jon

[Ventodue]

It is best to get the parts book that has both 250 and 350 printed on the cover.

(See my previously posted scan of the cover).

There is also the Spanish language handbook with 250-350 Road on the front cover. This handbook covers 350 widecase and 250 narrowcase Roads, just to confuse everyone.

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It looks like this, btw. (i.e. conventional 'Bologna Ducati' style, unlike the others)

Road 2.jpg

[George]

The 350 Road has arrived. Spanish title states 1976. Looks almost original. Not sure if white is a Mototrans colour but I like it. Might paint tank and mudguards white, side boxes, chain guard and frame black. Headlight wrong. Ignition is points with rectifier / regulator not electronic. There is no valve decompressor on head.
If anyone sees non standard parts please let me know,
Plan A is mechanical restoration with minimum spend on cosmetics.

[Duccout]

Hi George,

That bike looks really good, let's hope that the engine is in pretty good nick inside. Glad that the buying and delivery went OK. We are looking forward to a blow-by-blow account of how you get on.

Colin

[Ventodue]

Nice!

Looks pretty good, George, parts wise (with the exception of the headlight). But Jon will say if he sees anything ...

350 Road.jpg

(I had previously written something about the frame being bent up at the rear. But looking at Francisco Herreros' book, that was how it was on the 350).

[Ventodue]

Would be nice to get a uplifted silencer like in the publicity material of the time. Sporty ... And your rear light is looking a bit sick

Also note how the tank filler cap is fitted with the pointy bit facing AWAY from the 'Family Jewels'. Has always seemed a wise precaution to me ...