Morini turbo 1982

[brianh0_4]

Hi All,
Just joined the forum, but not re-joined the MRC yet, as currently no Morini!!
Came across some old pics recently, that might interest some of you. It was built by Jon Green of Elbymoto during the begining of 1982 and was displayed on the 'Superbike' stand at Earl court that year. I kept the bike for 10 years during which time it evolved. This pic was taken when it was new!!

[72degrees]

I don't remember seeing that, though I do remember the Elbymoto TT race bike.

[hendre]

is it still around? Or any design specs/drawings? I am planning to make a special from a frame I have dangling around and this would be the business

[brianh0_4]

Hi Hendre,
No, i sold the bike, well PX'ed in 1992 for a Gilera Nordwest at Benjy Straws shop, WeeVee.
But the bike was sold normally aspirated, so i do still have the turbo and exhaust system, plus i have the plans for it's operation written for me my Franco Lambertini when i went down to the factory to see him. Any really old (?) members will have seen a story i wrote for ATG back in 1984 on the subject.
It any one is interested i will look for the info.
This was how it ended up, but Benjy removed the TZ350 fairing and seat unit before sale.
Does anyone still have it??

[brianh0_4]

Hmm seems to have missed off a bit. The reg was OMP 894X

[hendre]

Hi Hendre,
No, i sold the bike, well PX'ed in 1992 for a Gilera Nordwest at Benjy Straws shop, WeeVee.
But the bike was sold normally aspirated, so i do still have the turbo and exhaust system, plus i have the plans for it's operation written for me my Franco Lambertini when i went down to the factory to see him. Any really old (?) members will have seen a story i wrote for ATG back in 1984 on the subject.
It any one is interested i will look for the info.

more info please and you got a PM

[EVguru]

Hmm seems to have missed off a bit. The reg was OMP 894X

The forum is cropping the pictures. If you save the pictures, or paste their URL into a browser, you can see them full size.

I've got someone asking about doing a Turbo Morini project, so I'd certainly like to see any information you might have.

[Daddy Dom]

Fascinating! I thought the prototype 500 turbo was rare enough but this is extremely cool. That second photo (the rear view ) reminds me so much of an MV Agusta, with the different tank and all. Now that would be a heavenly hybrid!
Cheers for sharing,
Dom.

[morinipete]

Hi beautiful bike. I remember some one doing a simiar off-road turbo aroud the same time (was there any connection to you on this one ?).

Would you do an article for ATG (rather than the forum) ? Print quality has rather improved since 1984, so those colour shots would come out really nicely.

Interestingly I spoke to Lambertini a couple of years ago and he recalled giving the turbo company (IRO ????), which was Japanese, some false information as they were becomnig VERY interestedi in his tubo research. That incorrect info ended up appearing on early problrmatic CX500 turbos Very clever man...........but then we all know that.

Cheers

Pete

[brianh0_4]

Hi all,
Yes i would be able to do an article for ATG. The first one i did was hand written which i then sent to Arthur Farrow, who wasn't happy having to type it out!!!
The turbo company was IHI, and it was a big company, Lamertini knew his stuff and his aim was to keep it simple unlike the CX500, he did draw me a carburater mod that seem stupid though. After a couple more years i did try it, and yes it was stupid!!!
The rest he gave me was good though.
There was a scrambler turbo made at the same time, Benjy knew him, he did a lot of frame designing i think.

Bgrds, Brian

[MickeyMoto]

Thta second photo with the rear 3/4 view of the bike is great. I also like the Vitesse too. Should have more of these.....

[kangurada]

I think I might have been the next owner, Benjy sold me a Sport around that time as an ex-turbo, though I think it had been converted back completely to stock spec. I'll see if I have any pictures in the attic ...

[brianh0_4]

What happened to it after then, assuming you don't still have it??

Brian.

[tremoto]

Brianh0_4,

I know who has the seat unit though if you are still reading this thread. Not being used but too good to throw, in good nick still. I think my brother bought it from Benji before Weevee's went the way of the four winds...could have been Phil perhaps. I'll have to chase him to see if he has any of the rest of it, but that reg does ring a bell somewhere...dont know how.

[hendre]

Brianh0_4,

I know who has the seat unit though if you are still reading this thread. Not being used but too good to throw, in good nick still. I think my brother bought it from Benji before Weevee's went the way of the four winds...could have been Phil perhaps. I'll have to chase him to see if he has any of the rest of it, but that reg does ring a bell somewhere...dont know how.

Hi, I bought the Turbo parts from Brian to build a special.. making room in the garage to start up at the moment.
If there are any parts from this bike that are colleting dust I am interested of course