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Hi Mark, can't you adjust the friction on the handlebar choke lever so that it stays in position?
I agree that the carb mounted lift up levers tend to be easier and more reliable in use with no sticking cables etc.

Have fun, Ian

Hi, the later rocker covers (with the banjo type breather outlet) although having the same crows feet spacing they also have additional cooling fins on the inside.
Can't comment on the very early rocker covers: but aesthectically they look better?
Ian

Later I did try to find someone to rewire/rewind the stator using all 6 coils for charging the battery, but at the time nobody (tried 4 specialists) on receiving my alternator was willing to change it unless I gave them the values: warranty was the usual reason. One having spun it on a test rig to m...

Hi, are you using the original Morini (Ducati Electronica) alternator to charge a battery with a Sachse ignition system receiving power form the battery or is it a complete Sachse system: alternator and ignition? If you're using the original alternator have you wired the 5 charging coils together or...

Hi, measured the rocker covers from a 350 Dart & 501 Coguaro which are identical and from a 500 Sport & 350 Kanguro, again identical. On all the above rocker covers the crows feet are the same position, plus the breathers are the same dimensions. Therefore you can mix and match the 350/500/5...

Hi, I only mentioned the porous cylinders as for some reason the rear one usually weeps more oil from the push rod tunnel than the front: I agree with your thoughts that the nikasil acts as a barrier.

Is it usual practice to deglaze nikasil bores when replacing rings?

Take care, Ian

Hi, I've been following the thread and the most obvious solutions have already been tried. Still clutching at straw suggestions: Are you using a 501/500 (catch tank) or 350 breather system (labyrinth/s in the pipes)? You could try running it to atmosphere on clear through breather pipes just to test...

Hi Eric, 28mm carbs and gearing that suits your riding, have fun, Ian

I think (havn't looked yet) I may have what you need for your Camel, please contact me if you still need help with the part/s.
Take care, Ian

Hi, 500 Camels have lighter flywheels than the 500 road Morinis (with the starter drum removed).
Have fun.

Hi Tom, checked the Camel 501 parts book again and the drive side main bearing is: Part code 24.01.11 Bearing 633250 (same as the 500) and the size is listed as 30x72x19 which must be an error. I've just measured an original bearing I removed from a 500 5 speed years ago and it is 33x72x19 so it mus...

Hi Tom, checked the Camel 501 parts book again and the drive side main bearing is: Part code 24.01.11 Bearing 633250 (same as the 500) and the size is listed as 30x72x19 which must be an error. I've just measured an original bearing I removed from a 500 5 speed years ago and it is 33x72x19 so it mus...

Hi Tom, list taken from an early 501 Camel parts book. Morini Part Code 24.01.05 Bearing 6202 15x35x11 Camshaft X2 23.01.10 Oil seal SM1524/7 23.01.11 Oil seal SMIM 1326/5 24.01.11 Bearing 633250 30x72x90 Crankshaft drive side 25.03.11 Bush Crankshaft timing side (which you have modified?) 23.01.12 ...

Hi Tom, list taken from an early 501 Camel parts book. Morini Part Code 24.01.05 Bearing 6202 15x35x11 Camshaft X2 23.01.10 Oil seal SM1524/7 23.01.11 Oil seal SMIM 1326/5 24.01.11 Bearing 633250 30x72x90 Crankshaft drive side 25.03.11 Bush Crankshaft timing side (which you have modified?) 23.01.12 ...

Hi, all cycle parts/frame colour combinations are possible in red/black, particularly with the later 6 speed 500s.
Best to paint it in the combination that you like and enjoy!