1981 125S - does it exist?

Lambertini era singles (125 and 250 - half v-twins)
Post Reply
JannieMc
Posts: 4
Joined: 13 Nov 2016 18:37
Location: Newton Abbot, UK

1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by JannieMc »

I've become the proud owner of a 1981 125cc Moto Morini.
The seller didn't have any background info and it was advertised as a 125S. I can't find any links to this model or if it actually exists?
The V5 arrived today, just says Moto Morini and 125cc. There is a chassis/frame no. but no engine no.
It was imported into U.K. In 1995.
Does anyone know where I can get a 'works manual' for it, I don't even know the gear sequence! (This is my first bike, I'm having a later-life crisis!)
The tick-over isn't good either, is this a common problem? Any advice much appreciated.
Thanks, Jan
davel182
Posts: 111
Joined: 18 Feb 2016 12:01
Location: Wolverhampton
Location: Wolverhampton

Re: 1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by davel182 »

I don't think there is a model 'S' 125. May be an 'H'?

It's usual not to have an engine number, but there should be a letter stamped on the crankcase in amongst the fins at the bottom left hand side which identifies the model. I believe the same letter should appear in the frame number which will confirm the model.

Not too many 125 / 250 singles running around as you can probably tell from the number of posts on this forum (I have the 250T).

No doubt someone who actually has the 125 will reply with more definitive information. The Dutch Moto Morini Club website (www.motomoriniclub.nl) has some good information on the different models.

Dave
User avatar
Ming
Posts: 798
Joined: 01 Aug 2014 16:32
Location: France
Location: Central France

Re: 1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by Ming »

Hello and welcome. I think the 'Blue Book' covers the 125 (as well as most of the other models) and as it's based on the V twins, most of the mechanical stuff is similar.
Gears are 1 down and some more up (not sure how many on a 125), poor tick over could be down to a dirty carb / blocked jets if it's not been used for a while, check the filter on the fuel tap and the inside of the tank for rust. Also consider changing the cam-belt if you don't know when it was last done.

The Blue Book may be in the members area, if not there is plenty to download here http://hofmann-andi.de/MoriniWebsite/Downloads.html
JannieMc
Posts: 4
Joined: 13 Nov 2016 18:37
Location: Newton Abbot, UK

Re: 1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by JannieMc »

Thanks both for your replies,
I've checked the engine markings and it's def a 125H. :)
Thanks for the links, big learning curve, didn't even know it had a cam-belt! :shock:
This is my bike,
Jan
IMG_5866.JPG
IMG_5866.JPG (129.23 KiB) Viewed 19398 times
IMG_5876.JPG
IMG_5876.JPG (108.15 KiB) Viewed 19398 times
User avatar
Ming
Posts: 798
Joined: 01 Aug 2014 16:32
Location: France
Location: Central France

Re: 1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by Ming »

That looks soooo nice!
User avatar
Coxey
Posts: 133
Joined: 25 Apr 2006 07:59
Location: SW Scotland

Re: 1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by Coxey »

What a pretty little machine 8)
___________________________________________________
1989 Kanguro X3
BMW K100RS
User avatar
72degrees
Posts: 1549
Joined: 31 Aug 2007 21:24
Location: West Midlands

Re: 1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by 72degrees »

Lovely. Shiny, shiny! I don't think the 125H tank I'm going to be giving its final coat of Hammerite smooth red just now will look quite as good even from a distance.
EVguru
Posts: 1528
Joined: 01 Aug 2006 11:13
Location: Luton
Contact:

Re: 1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by EVguru »

I had to change the carburetor slide from a 40 to a 50 to cure the stumble coming off idle. Finally got it to run really nicely after owning it twice over a 12+ year period. Then sent it off to a new home!

I'd get the carburetor ultrasonically cleaned first and change the cambelt. Very simple bikes to work on. Quite a bit of stuff on my YouTube channel.

I've still got a spare 125H if anyone wants one.
Paul Compton
http://www.morini-mania.co.uk
http://www.youtube.com/user/EVguru
User avatar
Tanshanomi
Posts: 44
Joined: 07 Sep 2016 18:27
Location: Kansas City, USA
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Re: 1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by Tanshanomi »

Love that fairing!
User avatar
corsaro chris
Posts: 1162
Joined: 13 Jul 2006 21:28
Location: Berks, UK

Re: 1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by corsaro chris »

Jan;

There is a copy of the Blue Book in the MRC Members Area (available for paid up club members); unlike the version available from the German site, it's in English, which can be helpful if you're not a linguist!

Lovely looking bike, by the way!

Good riding,

CC
"I'll use the Morini"
hendre
Posts: 600
Joined: 11 Aug 2007 06:51
Location: The Netherlands

Re: 1981 125S - does it exist?

Post by hendre »

Post Reply