Another project!
Posted: 17 Dec 2016 14:46
Hi Guys,
I seem to have accidentally bought another Morini, this time an early 500, 1978 model:
As you can see, it is looking a bit tired, but it'll be a bit different when I've finished! The original paint colour is "strawberry" metallic. It has faded badly, but you can see bits of the original in one or two places such as under the seat. I must admit, I'm not wild about this colour and since I'm no purist either, I'm thinking about alternatives. Suggestions very welcome, but I have been toying with the idea of a darkish blue - any ideas? I do like the pinstripes, so those will be going back on. I can't say much more about it at the moment. I see it as a "non-runner" since it's clearly been sitting for years, so I won't be trying to start it until I've done the carbs, cleaned out the tank, changed the timing belt, etc etc. It does have good compression, so that's an encouraging sign! Now I'm off out to the garage for a closer look and to see exactly what I've got.
Oh just one question, this bike has a kph speedo. Has anyone tried these little kph - mph conversion gearboxes? You fit it in line with the cable and it just applies a suitable reduction so that the existing markings read as miles. They cost around £30.
Regards,
Joe.
I seem to have accidentally bought another Morini, this time an early 500, 1978 model:
As you can see, it is looking a bit tired, but it'll be a bit different when I've finished! The original paint colour is "strawberry" metallic. It has faded badly, but you can see bits of the original in one or two places such as under the seat. I must admit, I'm not wild about this colour and since I'm no purist either, I'm thinking about alternatives. Suggestions very welcome, but I have been toying with the idea of a darkish blue - any ideas? I do like the pinstripes, so those will be going back on. I can't say much more about it at the moment. I see it as a "non-runner" since it's clearly been sitting for years, so I won't be trying to start it until I've done the carbs, cleaned out the tank, changed the timing belt, etc etc. It does have good compression, so that's an encouraging sign! Now I'm off out to the garage for a closer look and to see exactly what I've got.
Oh just one question, this bike has a kph speedo. Has anyone tried these little kph - mph conversion gearboxes? You fit it in line with the cable and it just applies a suitable reduction so that the existing markings read as miles. They cost around £30.
Regards,
Joe.