Morini progress pics #2

Eric 951 · 05-25-2005, 10:01 AM

I haven't had much time to devote to this lately, but I did pull all the tins/headlight/guages, found a plce to have the seta recovered and the tank dipped, ordered new fuel/brake lines, and am in the process of pulling the rear wheel to replace the tire/machine the rotor and get all brakes funtioning.

Eric 951 · 05-25-2005, 10:03 AM

some more:

Eric 951 · 05-25-2005, 10:05 AM

and finally,

RickM · RickM's Garage

Cool project. Are decals still available? If not you can take a digital pic or scan and reprint on decal paper.

(Hint: To remove stamps or decals soak in warm slat water for about 2-4 minutes. Item should slide off of surface)

Eric 951 · 05-25-2005, 10:24 AM

Rick,

Thanks. There aren't any decals on the bike--the stripes are hand-painted, and the "500" and "Morini" are plastic badges. I am not painting the frame, as it doesn't need it.

RickM · RickM's Garage

Good deal....I thought you might want to replicate the sticker/decal on the fork and "Made in Italy" on the frame.

BlueSkyJaunte · 05-25-2005, 12:37 PM

I'm STILL jealous...

}{arlequin · }{arlequin's Garage

I've never heard of this bike before but I sure do enjoy seeing you restore it. Were there different configurations? Models w/ different motors?

BlueSkyJaunte · 05-25-2005, 02:05 PM

This appears to be the 500. My "dream" bike is a 3 1/2 Sport. 350cc 2-stroke. I don't know if the 500 is 2- or 4-stroke.

The Moto Morinis that I've seen are all 500cc-and-below V-twins.

Eric 951 · 05-26-2005, 05:29 AM

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Originally posted by }{arlequin
I've never heard of this bike before but I sure do enjoy seeing you restore it. Were there different configurations? Models w/ different motors?

Thanks everyone--it is a fun project.

As blue mentioned there was a 500 and a 3-1/2 available in the States. V-twins.
I had never heard of Moto Morini either untill a week before I bought the bike. I saw it parked alongside the road in this little farmtown--I initially thought it was a BMW, and turned around to check it out--did some research and struck a deal the following week.
The little I know of the marque, is that they are fairly popular in Europe. Morini held some racing titles in various formats--they made road bikes, and off-road/enduro bikes(Kangaru) The 3-1/2 and 500 were avaialble in the states untill about 82. There was a prototype 500 Turbo, which I don't think ever saw production. In the early 90's the compnay was sold to Ducatti. Of course, my dates may be off--but that is what I know to date. Sourcing parts is a bit tricky, and I still don't even know if it will run--but it is fun nonetheless.

Don Ro · 05-27-2005, 08:08 AM

Nice update, Eric.
Enjoying your story and photos.
You're clearly having fun and everything looks good.
Taking your time, making drawings...you're in the zone, partner.
Happy to hear you plan on keeping her stock. Patina has its value.
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