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by Emmohaswheelsagain
16 Oct 2023 16:13
Forum: Morini Events
Topic: October Stafford
Replies: 3
Views: 2463

Re: October Stafford

You clearly felt that the club failed you when you visited the club stand at the weekend. Whilst I was not there at the weekend I can assure you from past experience that the club goes out of their way to welcome all visitors to the stand. Yes there is, as with any club, a small minority that go the...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
18 Jun 2023 12:25
Forum: The 500
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6084

Re: Oil leak

Thanks Ming/Mark for your suggestions, wise words indeed. Mark - you are right to suggest that many Morini’s have been messed with, unusually this 500, on the outside at least, looks like it has just left the showroom, probably that was my error as the V5 shows nine previous owners, so plenty of sco...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
17 Jun 2023 15:32
Forum: The 500
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6084

Re: Oil leak

Further update, I have tested both the needle valves and the needles and no leaks to report. I had previously replaced all the o rings/gaskets/washers so I was fairly sure the needle valves would be seated ok. I have also cleaned both carbs, i don’t have sonic cleaner but both carbs look serviceable...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
16 Jun 2023 11:37
Forum: The 500
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6084

Re: Oil leak

Thanks Mike/Mark for your comments. It is certainly a fact that Morini’s run best when they are used and certainly with my previous bikes I have tended to use them 12 months of the year. Obviously during the winter months this has only been when weather allowed but nonetheless this did work particul...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
15 Jun 2023 19:21
Forum: The 500
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6084

Re: Oil leak

All good advice, I have checked the fuel tap and off is definitely off. Certainly when the bike has been in my ownership I have always turned off the fuel when parked. When I purchased the bike it had been stored for 3 years, hence the decision to have the bike checked over by a well known Morini sp...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
15 Jun 2023 11:47
Forum: The 500
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6084

Re: Oil leak

After further investigation the problems are beginning to emerge. After draining the sump it is clear that all is not well. In total nearly 5 litres came out of the sump. I checked the invoice and I was charged for 2 1/2 litres as you would expect so I find it difficult to assume that the sump was o...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
11 Jun 2023 10:07
Forum: The 500
Topic: Sooty spark plugs
Replies: 8
Views: 3519

Re: Sooty spark plugs

Welcome to the forum. You should find plenty of advice here. Worth checking previous posts as many problems are common to living with 40 year old motorcycles. Whilst this advice is worthwhile your bike will be unique to some extent, for example jet sizes vary greatly, mine has a 118 main jet when th...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
08 Jun 2023 19:41
Forum: The 500
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6084

Re: Oil leak

Dip stick is now a good fit after replacing the O rings. I have checked the blue book and the oil level should be checked with the dip stick in position. What does this mean? I assume fully pushed in? Surprisingly measuring in this way the oil is above the maximum, indeed well over the maximum. Next...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
21 May 2023 12:17
Forum: The 500
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6084

Re: Oil leak

That is one of the possible issues. Never had a problem before with my other Morini’s but then again this particularly bike is throwing up plenty of left field issues. I will order the necessary o rings and oil seals and look to replace the breather pipe. This is a good bike, I just need to work thr...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
19 May 2023 17:03
Forum: The 500
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6084

Re: Oil leak

Thanks Mark, I will order the replacement O rings from Simply Bearing just to make sure, they look passed their sell by date, very crusty. At the same time I will order in the necessary oil seals, you can never have enough spares! Hopefully I will locate the source of the problem, once I had a chanc...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
19 May 2023 10:36
Forum: The 500
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 19
Views: 6084

Oil leak

Has anyone had any issues with a leaking dip stick? I ask because I am trying to trace a major oil leak. The pool of oil came from the right side of the motor, which led me to believe that it may be the seal behind the front sprocket. On checking the area around the sprocket it was difficult to come...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
03 May 2023 15:51
Forum: Morini Events
Topic: Lincolnshire get together
Replies: 3
Views: 3208

Re: Lincolnshire get together

Sounds like a good excuse to take the bike out.
Should be ok for 21st.

Paul
by Emmohaswheelsagain
27 Apr 2023 11:42
Forum: The 500
Topic: carburation issues.
Replies: 13
Views: 4940

Re: carburation issues.

It would be worth changing the chokes, are you using the standard cable chokes? My 500 was running rich, front cylinder only, so I ditched the standard cable chokes and replaced with the flick up chokes. These are a straight fit on the carbs and at the same time give you more room under the tank for...
by Emmohaswheelsagain
24 Apr 2023 11:56
Forum: The 500
Topic: Plugs
Replies: 7
Views: 4036

Re: Plugs

Thanks Ian, that is useful to know.
If the NGK BP 7ES fail to improve matters, I will certainly try this option.
As always the plugs may only be part of the running issues, mine starts on the button and idles well, the next ride
Should tell me whether I have improved the bike.
by Emmohaswheelsagain
22 Apr 2023 11:10
Forum: The 500
Topic: Measured brake force
Replies: 5
Views: 3335

Re: Measured brake force

Whilst my 500 has already achieved historic status, I have like you pondered over the efficiency of the brakes. It is of course all relative, back in 1979 when my 500 was first registered I owned a 350 sport, some of us opted for the twin discs up front, however cars braking abilities were different...