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by julianharty
20 Aug 2022 19:57
Forum: Factory customs
Topic: Measuring the Engine Oil Pressure
Replies: 4
Views: 3689

Measuring the Engine Oil Pressure

As part of a long running saga where the oil pressure light came on from time to time on my 501 New York I ended up first swapping the oil pressure switch twice and then doing a bunch of other things to try and make sense of what was happening and whether my engine was stressed and losing oil pressu...
by julianharty
19 Aug 2022 09:50
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Busbar- 350 sport front connector box?
Replies: 6
Views: 2197

Re: Busbar- 350 sport front connector box?

Matt, I think Steve Brown may well have some old ones he'll let you have for a song (or a couple of quid). I don't think they have the coloured dots on them anymore though. As others have suggested it might be better to buy new terminal blades for your one, if you can find suitable ones. Something l...
by julianharty
11 Aug 2022 16:32
Forum: The 500
Topic: Fitting longer shocks
Replies: 10
Views: 3269

Re: Fitting longer shocks

I'd recommend buying YSS shocks, possibly those listed for R45 would work as well for you as they suit my New York (see http://www.morini-riders-club.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=7065 for details). They're softly sprung for the New York where the rear suspension is more angled than on the 500 ...
by julianharty
11 Aug 2022 16:23
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: SOLD now.
Replies: 2
Views: 2019

Re: Pete Fishers 250 rolling chassis

Pete,
I'm interested, I'll email you. I was toying with buying it at the time.

Julian
by julianharty
06 Aug 2022 18:38
Forum: Off road bikes
Topic: How can the steering lock be removed undamaged?
Replies: 4
Views: 3861

Re: How can the steering lock be removed undamaged?

This is a broadly similar lock http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/lock/index.htm John, I agree it's broadly similar however the way the Kanguro lock is held in differs significantly. FWIW I successfully removed steering locks from other Moto Morinis and documented the process here http://www.morini-riders-...
by julianharty
06 Aug 2022 18:06
Forum: Off road bikes
Topic: How can the steering lock be removed undamaged?
Replies: 4
Views: 3861

How can the steering lock be removed undamaged?

I'd like to remove my Kanguro's steering lock, ideally without destroying whatever's holding it in place as I doubt I can obtain replacements. The bike's an X (or X0 if you prefer) i.e. with a front drum brake. I don't have a key for it. I've attached a photo of it FYI. Advice welcome. Bonus points ...
by julianharty
27 Jul 2022 18:09
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: 3 1/2 FOR SALE
Replies: 2
Views: 2230

Re: 3 1/2 FOR SALE

For anyone interested in the bike, here's a link to the advert https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/570634804542926/ I've seen this bike (or at least one very similar) for sale several times over the last few years. If it's the one I remember it was sold by NLM several years ago before they clo...
by julianharty
25 Jul 2022 19:51
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: Anyone in Straya looking for a 3½ Sport?
Replies: 4
Views: 2302

Re: Anyone in Straya looking for a 3½ Sport?

Just out of idle interest and for comparison, what are the prices? 12,000 NZD + 15% buyer's premium for a 1975 Moto Morini 3 1/2 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/moto-morini/listing/3683286157?rsqid=6d57e53b047d4267bc36d1de1335b5b2-001 and that's the lower bo...
by julianharty
16 Jul 2022 17:40
Forum: X-Cape
Topic: Anyone got one?
Replies: 38
Views: 23102

Re: Anyone got one?

Thats all my RS cost, not too many years ago. Big K series are hard to sell. I am determined to get a test ride on an Xcape before long. Just checking, was it a K100RS? or an R100RS as you'd previously posted? Anyway, I'd be tempted to have a K100RS at some point if only I had much more garage spac...
by julianharty
16 Jul 2022 17:36
Forum: Factory customs
Topic: Suitable replacement rear shock absorbers for New Yorks and Excaliburs
Replies: 1
Views: 3197

Suitable replacement rear shock absorbers for New Yorks and Excaliburs

In case anyone else ever needs this information apart from me, I can recommend a pair of YSS eco line classic shocks. The model I bought is the RE302-320T-05S-88 and they're a mid-range quality and more finely adjustable than the originals. They're also slightly lighter (no I didn't weigh them to ge...
by julianharty
16 Jul 2022 17:20
Forum: X-Cape
Topic: Anyone got one?
Replies: 38
Views: 23102

Re: Anyone got one?

3potjohn wrote: 15 Jul 2022 18:14 A similar weight, speed and range as my R100RS.Not bad for £900 including panniers.
Sold because the faster you went the better it felt. Until you tried to stop quickly.
So on balance a very tempting bike. Gold wheels look good.
£900? where? :)
by julianharty
08 Jul 2022 08:43
Forum: X-Cape
Topic: Anyone got one?
Replies: 38
Views: 23102

Re: Anyone got one?

IMG_20220702_172423__1656798030_185.210.163.199.jpg IMG_20220702_141545__1656797906_185.210.163.199.jpg I put 360 miles on one today during the National Rally. The range was 220 miles at 65mpg. The handling is superb. It does 60mph at about 4,000 rpm. There are some vibes but not uncomfortable. The...
by julianharty
30 Jun 2022 14:30
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: SOLD Moto Morini Strada 3 1/2 for Sale
Replies: 8
Views: 3791

Re: Moto Morini Strada 3 1/2 for Sale

This is also listed in ATG, issue 378, which arrived in the post today. I agree it's beautiful. I've not seen one in these colours before.
by julianharty
30 Jun 2022 14:28
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: Bikes for sale
Replies: 14
Views: 8295

Re: Bikes for sale

Hi All, My father is looking to downsize his Morini collection, there are several bikes ripe for restoration and a hoard of parts to help you along the way. He's not on the forum as such, but can be reached on 01743 340389 or 07496 773014, ask for Barry. Bikes/parts are in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, U...
by julianharty
15 Jun 2022 13:46
Forum: Off road bikes
Topic: oil leak on rotorino seal
Replies: 11
Views: 6487

Re: oil leak on rotorino seal

Morini047 wrote: 09 Jun 2022 18:56 I finally solved the leak on the oil seal. The problem was in the brass pix entering the bearing everything was eccentric and this caused the oil seal to strain and oil to leak.
Congratulations, and thank you for explaining how you fixed the issue.