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The December 2025 issue of Classic Bike Guide features a five page article as Oli Hulme begins the rebuild of his 3½ Strada engine.

In the shops now...

Thanks Dickyboy. It seems that it was in a German auction but didn't sell. Hardly surprising with an estimate of €20,000 to €25,000! Here is a link... https://www.classic-trader.com/uk/motorcycle/listing/moto-morini/500-v/1984/436306 Lots of photos there, but I'm still in the dark regarding the gear...

happy666 wrote: ↑23 Nov 2025 16:42 ... What do you think?

Yes, it looks very smart.

I think I may have confused myself. :roll: S 1038 and S 1039 have the same clutch centre (Innesto) and outer plate (Spingidischi) and springs and the clutch baskets are the same but the plates/discs have different numbers and S 1039 has more of them than S 1038. :? All opinions welcome. Here are the...

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Another thing I do know is that back in about 2017 or 2018, Owens Moto Classics who are near Stafford, sold a collection of small off road Morinis. There were about seven bikes, some of which I had never heard of. Maybe it would be worth asking them if it would be possible to get in touch with the p...

Hello Domenico. I am pleased to hear that you and your Dad are enjoying the bike. As far as the clutch goes, well, as the baskets have the same part number the plates and discs should all be the same outside diameter. My only concern is that the number of internal teeth that engage on the 'Innesto' ...

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Hi Arthur. I don't know much, although I do have two factoids which I know to be correct.... 1. The engine number (if it has one) will be on the front of the crankcases. Identifier stampings are:- E = 125cc. P = 150cc. U = 160/165cc. 2. 125cc (56mm x 50mm, 123.08cc) barrels have 8 fins. 160/165 (60m...

There is a 1976 wire wheel Strada in the Bonhams online auction which runs from 5th to 15th December. It is listed as a Sport but there is no 'S' on the crankcase and it has an 8000rpm rev counter.

Here is a link... https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1974930

Yes, it certainly is a very good looking bike. I've no idea whose it is. Interesting to see what they have done with the footrest position, and it appears to have a left foot gear change although I can't see a linkage. A photo of the other side would be good to see, if possible.

If you type L5 cam 375 into the search box at the top of the page, it will give you 69 matches. Plenty to read there. Forum member 72 degrees has a great deal of experience with these things. The thread about his Forgotten Era Hill Climb bike runs to thirteen pages... https://www.morini-riders-club....

Leave the frame red, it'll be absolutely fine.

I like red frames!..

Well, I've measured the 350 Sport seat and here are the dimensions:-

Overall length - 660mm.
Width at widest point - 290mm.
Outside of hinges - 260mm.
Between hinges - 152mm.

Hi Daddy Dom.

You may find some inspiration in the attached photos which appear to be of a 350 K2 with 500 side panels.

I quite like it apart from the eagles heads pointing backwards instead of forwards. It's a bit of a pet hate of mine

Cheers, Jenny.