Hello from new member Morini 250 2C

[Dodgemnz]

Hi all,
I have recently acquired an early 250 2C that was exported from the UK some 15-20years ago in several boxes of parts. Unfortunatly the previous owner passed away and i have little information of its history other than my memory of the tales he told about his antics on bikes whilst living in the Uk for a while.
He always mentioned a chap by the name of Bruce and North Leicester Motorcycles?
This bike was raced (casualy) by some fellow kiwi's in the uk and it has been painted green and has "Hairy Berry racing" painted on the tank (Kiwi Fruits)!
Im not sure on the rest of the details but i have lots of spares including wheels and up-rated parts that most likely were fitted when used on the track such as Bigger 25mm carbs, 2/1 exhaust, twin disc front end and heavier forks with an alloy brace.
Can anyone identify what year the bike is from the frame number -J-*0360* which apears to be a very early number going by what i have found so far on the web. I also have the original tax disc with registration number that i guess could be traced?
Any info would be much appretiated.
Happy new year to all even if its not nice to be Morini riding in the Uk at present!
Mike

[stillooking]

hello, for info nth leicester mcycls are still in business & on the web, happy surfing

[Dodgemnz]

Hello Again, I have been a bit preoccupied with other things but i have returned to sorting out some details of my bike and i have obtained some more information about my bike. I would like to make contact with Benji Straws WeeVee who i believe also became a very good friend of my friend who passed away. I have many reciepts for this bike from Benji and i would like to try and find out some more details from him and to advise of my good friend passing away. Does anyone have any contact details for Benji ?
I believe he may have somthing to do with Vespa now ??
Regards

[72degrees]

Hello Again, I have been a bit preoccupied with other things but i have returned to sorting out some details of my bike and i have obtained some more information about my bike. I would like to make contact with Benji Straws WeeVee who i believe also became a very good friend of my friend who passed away. I have many reciepts for this bike from Benji and i would like to try and find out some more details from him and to advise of my good friend passing away. Does anyone have any contact details for Benji ?
I believe he may have somthing to do with Vespa now ??
Regards

Last I heard of Benji he was a technical adviser for Piaggio UK. You might be able to contact him on this number:
Piaggio Customer Service on 00800 818 29800.

Good to see another 2C. Mine is being refurbished for the spring, but has had a 350 motor since 1982.

[Dodgemnz]

Thanks for the reply, I might try to find an email address . Good toy hear from another 2C owner!
How many 2c were built doesnt seem to be many on the net mostly 3.5 and 500 from what i have seen?
Cheers