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Hi, The banjo bolts on original Morini master cylinders are M10 x1mm pitch. Most Japanese bikes (and their pattern parts suppliers too) use an M10x1.25mm bolt. As Steve said, if yours is a Sport, then the overall size of a replacement needs to be checked as, usually, when you fit it the banjo bolt w...

Hi, The later, almost ergonomic switches aren't the best and prices have gone up stupidly - must be the 'standard on a Ducati' effect with restorations... I have fitted 1990's Honda NSR125 switches to mine. Simple to fit and work so much better than the CEV ones. I have them on both my Morini's and ...

Hi Martin,
This is 100% normal. Mine got converted into an indicator repeater lamp instead - much more useful.
Enjoy Morini-ing!

George

Hi Matt, I have a spare pickup and magnet that was OK when I last had it fitted. It's not for sale as it is my spare one, but PM me your address and I can post it to you to try out if you would like to. There may well be other members not a million miles from you who could assist you as well. If you...

Hi, The breather labyrinth's are a non service item. They are either there or they aren't and they are either free flowing or they aren't. Not a serviceable item as they are only baffles in the breather system. While I have always had the rocker cover baffles in place, I haven't had one in the crank...

Hi,
I suggest you aim for 300mm shocks. I do have a pair of original Marzocchi's st home, but won't be able to confirm length until next weekend, but I'm sure they are 300mm.
Regards
George

Hi all, Hot on the heels of Bruce's unfortunate side panel loss, I have to report that my exhaust heat shield finally succeeded in gaining freedom today after 44 years in custody. So everybody with a little vee, make sure that not only are the side panel screws tight (and with rubber washers on them...

Hi Robin, Whilst I don't have a 500, I have Hagons on 3 out of 4 of my bikes including my Sport. Really like them as they seem to really suit the Morini and last well. I can suggest that you don't go longer, simply because you might find that the chain will start eating into the swinging arm at the ...

Sadly no Morini, but the Guzzi museum in Mandello de Lario is really worth it. Only open Mon -Fri, and closed for typical Italian sized lunch breaks. Even the Mrs who isn't in to bikes liked it.
Regards,
George.

Hi, George again. I'm have Tarozzi rearsets, albeit I modified mine donkeys years ago to have fold up footrests and brake tip. If you don't, then the kickstart WILL hit the brake lever and snap the brake pedal in half unless you use a kickstart displacer. Kickstart displacers used to be sold by NLM,...

Hi, What a lovely original bike you have bought. As to 'I'm definitely going to remove the "American" style high bars and replace them with clip-ons' may I suggest that you buy a rearset kit at the same time? And a Kick-start spacer too. As standard the footrests were just bearable, wherea...

Hu As well as the blue book, get a copy of the parts book. Helps you to see how things go together, if anything is missing, and what parts are named/ needed when you need to get something. George. PS: re oil choice, everybody is different. I'm a fan of slightly heavier weight oils. I use Silkolene 2...

Hi, I too have a '78 Sport. To me a single disc is fine unless you aren't a lightweight or really ride hard. Only time I really felt I needed a better front brake was when in the alps loaded with camping gear. I do have a larger disc/different caliper on mine - Kawasaki - but only went that route as...

Considering the wheels on it, that price is decent.

Hi Mick, 'Then, when it rains, clean it...' Shouldn't that say 'Then, when it rains, sit and watch the chrome on the indicator stems and exhaust downpipes wash away' ? Well it did on my '78 sport at 1 month old! Being serious though, you could be right with the casing - a gentle polish on the centre...