Hi, amazing bike. I got the same one for a project. Can you help me out? There is a breather tube going somewhere from the original air box, but on mine I did not have an air box, so I don't know where it connects to and I can't find info.
@Aero6522 күн бұрын
Do all GTVs and Spiders have a galvanised chassis? I couldn't quite understand your comments about that on the video and would definitely prefer to have one of the galvanised ones. I had a few Alfas in the '80s and '90s including Alfetta GTV6 and I hope to return to Alfas again, I miss that Alfa brio!
@TittertonRacing17 күн бұрын
I believe the GTVs and same-generation spiders did. I can personally confirm that the 156 did not 😂 I’d love an old GTV6 one day, but the prices have really shot up lately 😬
@hondacrx490929 күн бұрын
I got the year 2000 blue 1.8 twin spark with the fiber cloth interior, I like it a lot but I've found a whole black leather package for a nice price, I'm 50/50 on this
@TittertonRacing27 күн бұрын
The leather Momo seats (from the phase 2 onwards) are very nice, I found them to be very comfortable. I don’t have any experience with the cloth seats but it sounds like a decent upgrade if the price isn’t too high 👍
@TG-pd3ftАй бұрын
Very prone to rust - buyers beware!
@TittertonRacingАй бұрын
The GTVs weren’t as bad actually, they galvanised the chassis when they built them. The 156 on the other hand, they really rust…
@BavenbushcraftАй бұрын
Great channel. Just discovered it as I'm looking for an F650gs. Seeing one tomorrow actually with 50k miles. You've got a new sub, from just up the M5 in Worcester. I also had the RYD, but as it reached 5 years old, replaced with the NXR2 and found it to be quieter. Good tip on the screen and fuel pump though! Brilliant presenting style!
@cncdaddio2 ай бұрын
How did you make those great tintin pictures?
@TittertonRacingАй бұрын
I’ve been playing around with Stable Diffusion XL, a generative AI model. Takes a bit of tweaking of the prompts to get it to draw Hergé style scenes, but good fun! Worth looking at a GitHub repo called Automatic1111 if you don’t mind setting it up yourself and have access to a computer with a fairly powerful accelerator to run it on
@generaltrash66802 ай бұрын
If your old hub is aluminum you could have some one weld it and drill a new hole for your spoke.
@asimms41012 ай бұрын
Hi could you please let me know the make of your alloy Sat nav bracket please
@TittertonRacingАй бұрын
Hi, sorry for the delay. I ordered it from www.cosmo-navi.de in Germany, it's a nice bit of kit
@michaeladams26443 ай бұрын
Did you just get overtaken by a pushbike!😂
@richardcross76333 ай бұрын
Hello I did ask on your Bultaco stuff, if your Dad was Geoff, if so please give him my regards. We’re possibly ex work colleagues.
@TittertonRacing2 ай бұрын
Hi, sorry I missed your other comment. My Dad is Andy, but I don’t know whether you know him I’m afraid!
@Bubbbbus3 ай бұрын
Just bought a 2.0 TS Lusso and this video helped convince me to buy it
@richardcross76333 ай бұрын
Unusual surname, don’t suppose your Dad is Geoff by any chance
@42micks423 ай бұрын
Hi Alex is the old girl for sale then? Great vid. Mick
@TittertonRacing3 ай бұрын
Thanks! It was for sale until recently -- it's my Dad's bike, but he sold it last weekend.
@miguelf77173 ай бұрын
Hi Alex. Could you tell me how tall are you? I'm planning to buy one of these, but I'm worried about touching the top with my head. I'm 6ft 2in. Thanks.
@TittertonRacing3 ай бұрын
Hi -- I'm 6'3" and didn't hit the roof, so you'll be fine -- though I did need to lean forward to see when the traffic lights turned green! Avoid GTVs with a sunroof, as these have less headroom. Cheers!
@johnharris73534 ай бұрын
Why would anyone want to go to this godforsaken horror?
@TittertonRacing3 ай бұрын
Looking back it was rather fun actually! We did meet some lovely people too :-)
@applemania21334 ай бұрын
I bought this same bike aboit s year ago, i just started working on it, any way i van get some advice for this bike?
@TittertonRacing4 ай бұрын
Tbh I’ve not really got started on it just yet - parts are generally quite scarce, but service items like gasket kits etc are easy enough to find. My bike has been stood for a while, so I’ll start by getting the top end off to check the bores/pistons etc. I’m also going to have the frame powder coated, which should help it last longer. I’ll make sure to post videos as they come! Good luck with your restoration 👍
@purp1em0nkey4 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, nice video. I’ve got one of these bikes and love it. Would you consider selling your tobinators (screen adjuators) to me? I’ve been looking for a set for ages! Thanks, Will
@TittertonRacing4 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for the message -- the bike has now sold, with the tobinators included, sorry!
@oscarpow3 ай бұрын
How much did you received? It would help as a reference! I love this bike!
@yorkshirelad52804 ай бұрын
Sad to see you let this one go. My favourite generation of GS
@hermanherman19825 ай бұрын
Those are air pipes lol
@TittertonRacing5 ай бұрын
Possibly - the point is more they’re sold as petrol hoses at bike shows, so if you don’t know your hose then it’s worth being careful!
@hermanherman19825 ай бұрын
@@TittertonRacing amen
@blissfullyignorant28525 ай бұрын
Ive always bought mine from the pet shop, fush pump pipe is the best out there. I'm sure it's silicone too
@TittertonRacing5 ай бұрын
Interesting, thanks for the tip!
@Garmoo56005 ай бұрын
Looks like vacuum line
@TittertonRacing5 ай бұрын
I think you’re probably right tbh. What gets my goat is that the people selling these at bike shows tell you that it’s fuel hose, and then they fall apart like this after less than a year 😬
@H19Enduro5 ай бұрын
Had the same thing with some I bought at one of the shows a couple years back. It just went hard and broke within a couple months
@TittertonRacing5 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s not great is it! Better it happens like this in the garden than out on the trail though. Cheers 👍
@The1KovacsAttila15 ай бұрын
I had the same issues on my Triumph Scrambler. I bought several screens, short, tall, even some extenders. I bought a new helmet, custom made earplugs, nothing worked. Until I started to put more effort into “scientific” investigation of the noise sources. I found that the main source of the wind turbulence hitting my helmet was actually caused by the OEM mirrors. I also removed the screens, so I ended up with no screen, and bar end mirrors! Now I have silent ride, with the downside of massive wind pressure on my chest. That doesn’t bother me though, but the noise!
@TittertonRacing3 ай бұрын
It's tricky isn't it! Big screens look like they'll be the perfect solution, but as you say it's not about the amount of air hitting you, it's the turbulence that causes the problem. My new-to-me Yamaha has a tiny screen but it seems to be just the right shape, so it does a better job than the big screen on my old R1150GSA... strange!
@davisworth51145 ай бұрын
The yellow wire is for the lights, the green is ground, it appears you have grounded the yellow wire at the coil and the ground wire you have inserted into the connector block. This is a problem. Another problem is that you are trying to run trail bikes on the street, this is dangerous on an Alpina because they are unstable at over 50 mph.
@TittertonRacing5 ай бұрын
Thanks - I’d definitely connected yellow to lights and green to ground (through the block onto a dedicated ground wire bolted to the frame near the coil). A short while later I fitted an electronic ignition, but I think it just masked other problems the bike had such as aged crank seals. Appreciate the point about trail bikes on the street, but I doubt I ever got it too close to 50mph - it didn’t handle brilliantly on the street with the short wheelbase, but it’s ok just for getting between trails if you take it easy 👍
@howardmann56345 ай бұрын
This is the best vlog of a Morocco motorcycle trip love it lads
@howardmann56345 ай бұрын
Top vid lads and refreshing to see your on the right kind of bike for the job
@TittertonRacing5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah those Honda 250s were terrific, never missed a beat
@paullee66636 ай бұрын
If a 'nice and friendly' Polceman tells you the nearest petrol is 'That way' It's usually best to listen...🤣 Looks like you guys had quite an adventure! Good call on heading back to the main road...👍 (Apologies, I'm late, I've not been watching much YT lately)
@TheRoamine747 ай бұрын
top speed by curiosity?
@TittertonRacing3 ай бұрын
Apparently 70mph, but mine felt like it would need another gear to get there!
@evolvnyc7 ай бұрын
This is a really helpful video, thank you! What gear did you find yourself in most of the time on the first and second green lanes? It seemed like first gear would tractor you along just fine all the way up to 20 mph, yes?
@TittertonRacing3 ай бұрын
On the 650 1st was a good technical gear, like a tractor as you say, and then into 2nd for the longer/faster parts -- my R1150GS that I replaced it with was far too high geared, with a dry clutch too! At least on the 650 you can feather the clutch without fear of burning it up...
@pursang1017 ай бұрын
Scrap the Amal .
@martinwpage237 ай бұрын
It’s like waiting for the new series of top gear!!!!! Keep them coming
@bencluroe41837 ай бұрын
Hi Alex new subscriber here. Enjoying the vids mate. I’m a Black Country lad too. I had a question if you can offer advice. I change my bike a lot, currently on a classic 350 but previously had adventure bikes. Short version I want one back but can only spend 2.5k. Any ideas what’s reliable cheap and lightish 80/20 on road /off road. I found you as I was thinking 650gs but then saw you swapped it. 😂
@TittertonRacing7 ай бұрын
Hi Ben - thanks for the kind words! Tbh I’d still recommend the BMW F650GS, it’s a good road trip bike that can handle off road pretty well, and the weight is both pretty light and quite low down as the tank is under the seat. I changed to an 1150 partly because I just fancied one, but also because while the 650 is great it does feel a bit out of power when carrying a passenger and luggage etc. You should be able to get a decent 650 for £2.5k, with a good history etc. Definitely change the windscreen from stock if you’re tall though! A slightly older alternative is the Honda Transalp 650 V-twin - well regarded, carbs rather than injection. I’ve not ridden one though…
@bencluroe41837 ай бұрын
@@TittertonRacing Hey thanks for the speedy response. Funnily enough my last bike was a 650 transalp it was almost perfect I just couldn’t deal with the grumpy carbs on cold mornings. I love this 350 but it doesn’t like off roads. I’m no Dakar rider but I enjoy having the option. Think that settles it. I’ll go 650 gs would you go f or g? I’m 6’1 so maybe I’ll need a screen change.
@TittertonRacing7 ай бұрын
@@bencluroe4183 I think the G650GS is the same frame, engine design etc as the F650GS single cylinder (like I had), just made in China and has a slightly newer lights/instrument cluster. You'll probably get a better-condition single-cylinder F650GS for the same money as they're a little older, whereas a later F650GS twin-cylinder will be a bit more money than the G. I think they're all meant to be really good bikes though, so there's not a right or wrong answer as such.
@bencluroe41837 ай бұрын
@@TittertonRacing think I’ve found a 2003 f650 for £1700, I’m gonna Try to squeeze a little more out of it hopefully £1500 but it’s looking like the winner. 23k on clock
@johndocbikerestorations8318 ай бұрын
So much crap out there, have been let down too many times with it
@humourless6828 ай бұрын
Thats a very rare bike! Try John Oldfield in Southampton for parts..............he has been a Honda parts dealer since 1964, and might have some things in stock for it.
@TittertonRacing8 ай бұрын
Good to know, thanks!
@johndocbikerestorations8318 ай бұрын
Looks a great project Alex, look forward to seeing it come together. The 175 twin is a fab engine
@KrashPad8 ай бұрын
Do your self a favor, replace the fuel filler hose with one that is as long as will fit and fit the hose clamps close to the ends. The reason for this is if you are hit from the side the petrol tank will move causing the short hose to detach causing fuel to spill into the cab. I personally watched a man burn to death for this reason. The longer the hose the more movement can happen before the hose detaches.
@radicalrodriguez59128 ай бұрын
americans made some great (looking) cars in the past #MakeAmericanCarsGreatAgain
@TittertonRacing8 ай бұрын
Didn’t they! And then you look at some of the awful looking cars they made in the 80s-90s like you see in the X-Files, and wonder where it all went wrong 🤷
@georgejanssen64679 ай бұрын
so, what happened?
@TittertonRacing8 ай бұрын
It turned out to be a lot better than I'd feared! The horrible scraping noise was just a broken primary chain tensioner, and the pinging was sorted out by playing around with the main jet to richen the mixture slightly. In the end I reverted to the original Amal carb, as I found the pickup to be a bit more crisp. 👍
@stevesworkshop21949 ай бұрын
Did you have any concerns about a wheel off-set? Perhaps not, but on some bikes the hub is not central in the rim depending on brake and drive arrangements. Don't ask me how I know 🙄
@TittertonRacing9 ай бұрын
Good question! I didn't think there was an offset on the CT90 wheels, but I'm struggling to find any information online to support or refute that... I think the newer 12V C90s have a small offset on the left vs right, but not sure about the CT90s. In any case the spokes only come in 2 sizes, for the inside and outside spokes, so I think setting it up central should be fine 👍
@dannyjonze9 ай бұрын
You wanna watch that clutch. Don't burn it out.
@TittertonRacing9 ай бұрын
Absolutely -- as soon as I could smell it I was very cautious. Got away with it, but I'll stick to faster flowing trails on this bike I think!
@305classics9 ай бұрын
Check out this one owner 1974 GTV 2000 on my page.
@johndocbikerestorations8319 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, nice work, well done in getting her done. I just finished a Z200, lovely little bikes
@TittertonRacing9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@steveb93610 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, Im having the same problem with mine at m\way speed, I think I'll do the same, did you sort the seat out ?
@TittertonRacing10 ай бұрын
It’s not very helpful I’m afraid, but my solution to the seat was to use it as an excuse to upgrade to an R1150GS! 🤷
@steveb93610 ай бұрын
@@TittertonRacing Thanks, I'll give it a try
@sicks6six10 ай бұрын
sounds like a snapped ring or/and the crown of the piston destroying itself, ethanol, wrong plug, and timing not set up correctly, they are the best options after that is bearings, seals, bearing-races, ethanol destroys old oil seals they have to made from Viton, the old 1970s 1980s seals turn to chewing-gum when they warm up and ethanol is present, I've taken them out of 2T engines and they are warped out of shape and are stretchy,
@TittertonRacing10 ай бұрын
Interestingly the noise turned out to just be the primary chain tensioner - new tensioner and it sounds great! Agreed re the timing though, electronic ignition was fitted later and it ran much better 👍
@mikeskidmore675410 ай бұрын
My Friend had a Butaco 250 Apenia .. a nice Trail bike .. My 1978 Yamaha YZ-100-E was faster..
@TittertonRacing9 ай бұрын
The Alpinas are nice bikes, but as you say not the fastest... I've sold it since, but have a Montesa 349 to play with now!
@mikeskidmore67549 ай бұрын
@@TittertonRacing The Reason I know my Yamaha YZ-100-E is faster is because: We were riding side by side on a RR Bed after a rain . My friend decided to accelerate ahead of me and spray me with Water. The Next 5 water puddles I out accelerated my friend and he got splashed.. He could ride a 1/4 long wheelie on the Alpena .
@Workerbee-zy5nx10 ай бұрын
Slowly but surely. 👍🤠
@adhdrebel98210 ай бұрын
Funny story ;when gasohol was first developed,it was mandatory for underground tanks to be replaced Unfortunately no one knew that all the new fiber glass tanks melted from inside out till after 50k USD was spent on every gas station.They had to replace 2500 gas station tanks a second time in less than 4 months --- that's 5000 ten thousand gallon/40k liters each tanks .Station owners weren't happy to say least ...
@adhdrebel98210 ай бұрын
Have any Friends in the air plane business mechanics sometimes has to drain tanks to do repairs they store it untill disposed of , 104 octane might be a bit hot if you tune it for 104 anything less makes motor PING. Know anyone in first responders groups and where they purchase supplys..
@adhdrebel98210 ай бұрын
In the US landscape and emergency responders gas powered tools don't use ethanol in rescue equipment find land scape supply company and they sell premix fuel shelf life is a year .
@TittertonRacing10 ай бұрын
That’s handy! I think some chainsaw 2-stroke premix here in the UK is ethanol free but it’s very expensive… fortunately some of our super unleaded here is still zero ethanol, but it’s getting harder to find
@user-pq1gy2xx9v10 ай бұрын
If you live South of about Nottingham, Esso Premium is Ethanol free. It’s not ethanol free up t’North. Taco’s we’re notorious for splitting the pistons and smashing Conrods when I raced Carts in the early 70’s before Suzuki’s started to take over
@TittertonRacing10 ай бұрын
Very true, the north and Cornwall don’t get ethanol free petrol anymore ☹️
@427les10 ай бұрын
What are you using as a speedo? I need something like that.
@TittertonRacing10 ай бұрын
I used this wired bicycle speedo, connected up to the rear wheel, with the cable going under the engine: www.cateye.com/intl/products/computers/CC-VL520/ It worked pretty well, but you need to program in the tyre diameter to get half decent readings!