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by bigred
23 Jan 2023 14:11
Forum: Projects
Topic: my new morini 500 sport project
Replies: 20
Views: 9091

Re: my new morini 500 sport project

Hi bought this 50mm throat c spanner. Ground it down to be a bit thinner and it is great on the castellated exhaust nuts to the heads. £5.48. Bargain
by bigred
04 Jan 2023 13:20
Forum: Projects
Topic: my new morini 500 sport project
Replies: 20
Views: 9091

Re: my new morini 500 sport project

new coils fitted
by bigred
04 Jan 2023 08:25
Forum: Projects
Topic: my new morini 500 sport project
Replies: 20
Views: 9091

Re: my new morini 500 sport project

Thanks for the replies. I have just ordered a new cambelt and puller tool. Also new fuel lines , spark plugs , leads and rear brake master cylinder seals. The brake fluid drained over the frame causing some nasty paint damage. :( I am going to use Valvoline VR1 motor oil as its got a high zinc and p...
by bigred
02 Jan 2023 09:52
Forum: Projects
Topic: my new morini 500 sport project
Replies: 20
Views: 9091

my new morini 500 sport project

Hi newbie to both the club and to moto morinis. I did the unthinkable and bought this off ebay as a non runner sight unseen.! :oops: I was told it was part of an estate collection of motorcycles and had been running prior to the owner dying. Turned out that was not true. I know you are as surprised ...
by bigred
24 Dec 2022 08:41
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Welcome new forum members - introduce yourself
Replies: 369
Views: 508131

Re: Welcome new forum members - introduce yourself

Hi thanks for the welcome. The old ignition system was shot. Both coils failed the light bulb bench test and the pickup coil was not suitable for the coils. Fitted Saches ignition system and got engine running. Sounds great. No dodgy noises and ticked over beutifully. I will change oil and cambelt s...
by bigred
18 Dec 2022 08:35
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Welcome new forum members - introduce yourself
Replies: 369
Views: 508131

Re: Welcome new forum members - introduce yourself

Hi im from the swindon area. Just bought a non running morini 500 sport from Ebay as a project. Its my first morini. there is no spark and I am now fitting a Saches ingniton system. Its got good compression. Came with good oil in engine and an almost full petrol tank so I am hoping to get it running...