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Title: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: SLDMRossi on October 31, 2021, 08:51:12 PM
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Steven Rossi
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Canuck750 on October 31, 2021, 09:13:42 PM
Oh my God!!!

Like vomit being coughed u!
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: SLDMRossi on October 31, 2021, 09:27:56 PM
Too bad...because the 501 was their best engine!  I had one in a Camel...

SR
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: nc43bsa on November 01, 2021, 12:07:04 AM
Anyone here remember the Ducati Indiana?
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Muzz on November 01, 2021, 04:32:17 AM
Pity I can't unsee that. :evil:

How can a firm that makes really nice looking bikes come up with THAT!!!! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: chuck peterson on November 01, 2021, 06:01:56 AM
The Chairman of the executive board said, “we need to liven this company up.!!

Another member sketched a picture on a napkin after watching Then Came Bronson the night before…

The design department was handed the napkin the next day…

Snare drum roll.. :popcorn:


This fits into that group called “So Bad Their Awesome “
Suzuki Madura et al

Flawsome..

Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on November 01, 2021, 09:07:12 AM
The Excalibur was designed and built about the time Cagiva bought Morini and I'm betting it wouldn't have been built otherwise. Cagiva is also responsible for the Dart, which was a Morini engine stuffed into a Cagiva Freccia 125 chassis. Much more attractive - like a mini Paso.


(https://i.ibb.co/7WkThXF/Moto-Morini-Dart-Left-Side.webp) (https://ibb.co/7WkThXF)
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: SLDMRossi on November 01, 2021, 09:56:54 AM
Interesting Morini V-twin engine reading...

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/moto-morini/

Steven Rossi
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: SIR REAL ED on November 01, 2021, 10:07:33 AM
Thaht..... is a chcik manget!!!!
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: jas67 on November 01, 2021, 10:33:56 AM
Anyone here remember the Ducati Indiana?

Yeah, in both cases it is hard to believe that either company came up with those monstrocities.

I guess if cheap enough an Excalibur could be an engine donor to get a 501 Camel back on the road.
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on November 01, 2021, 12:03:41 PM
Yeah, in both cases it is hard to believe that either company came up with those monstrocities.

I guess if cheap enough an Excalibur could be an engine donor to get a 501 Camel back on the road.

Fred Heistand (the dealer where I bought my first Morinis, in Manheim, PA) built a 500 Strada with an Excalibur engine in it. I never got the chance to ride it, but from all accounts it was lots of fun.

At the last "Morini Barbeque" I went to, Hermy (Herdan Corp., the importer) gave away an Excalibur as a door prize!
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: kellercycle on November 01, 2021, 12:04:53 PM
Strange looking
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Tom on November 01, 2021, 05:06:51 PM
I have the same turn signals on my Strada and in the same condition. 🤣🤣🤣  Needless to say, I replaced them. 😳
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Turin on November 01, 2021, 06:31:51 PM
Its typically 1980s metric cruiser styling. Honda Magna, Suzuki Madura, Kawi eliminator etc.

Lord knows how you look at a harley and come up with any of those.

Makes me appreciate how pretty the Cal III was.

Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Tom on November 01, 2021, 06:38:25 PM
The 750 Nevada has the same ugly.
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: jas67 on November 02, 2021, 05:35:33 AM
Its typically 1980s metric cruiser styling. Honda Magna, Suzuki Madura, Kawi eliminator etc.

Lord knows how you look at a harley and come up with any of those.

That's what I always wondered.  They're like if you took a picture of a chopper and then compressed
it horizontally.    There is nothing cool looking at all about them.

The 750 Nevada has the same ugly.

Agreed!
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Cam3512 on November 02, 2021, 05:40:56 AM
The 750 Nevada has the same ugly.

Agreed too.  Your baby’s ugly.
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: chuck peterson on November 02, 2021, 05:51:30 AM
Yup

Real ugly

Don’t come near them

 :popcorn:


(https://i.ibb.co/9H9HT6r/9-E24-CB5-C-574-A-4305-BB5-B-523272-BA0780.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9H9HT6r)
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on November 02, 2021, 04:03:13 PM
Fred Heistand (the dealer where I bought my first Morinis, in Manheim, PA) built a 500 Strada with an Excalibur engine in it. I never got the chance to ride it, but from all accounts it was lots of fun.

Found a photo of this Morini. Looks like the photo could have been taken at the White Rose Motorcycle Club grounds in Jefferson, PA.

(https://i.ibb.co/k66m9Jv/Fred-Heistand-s-Morini-500.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k66m9Jv)
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: DesertPilot on November 02, 2021, 05:14:45 PM
It's not that bad.  If you replaced that fuel tank, it could look great!  After you replaced the rest of the bike...
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Canuck750 on November 02, 2021, 11:08:42 PM
Found a photo of this Morini. Looks like the photo could have been taken at the White Rose Motorcycle Club grounds in Jefferson, PA.

(https://i.ibb.co/k66m9Jv/Fred-Heistand-s-Morini-500.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k66m9Jv)


Very tasteful in green with gold wheels and fork lowers, understated.
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Muzz on November 05, 2021, 06:05:21 AM
Yup

Real ugly

Don’t come near them

 :popcorn:


(https://i.ibb.co/9H9HT6r/9-E24-CB5-C-574-A-4305-BB5-B-523272-BA0780.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9H9HT6r)


How do you find that Marathon Ultra performs on the rear Chuck?  Ok in the wet?
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: chuck peterson on November 05, 2021, 06:21:26 AM
How do you find that Marathon Ultra performs on the rear Chuck?  Ok in the wet?

I’ve just noticed I’ve got 14k on that rear tire and the wear bars aren’t showing yet,…most expensive tire ive ever bought but the longest lasting..never felt issues in the wet but don’t go there often and do not push the envelope ..seriously impressed. It’s one huge chunk of rubber
Title: Re: The answer to the Morini question that no one asked...
Post by: Mayor_of_BBQ on November 05, 2021, 07:38:24 AM
Found a photo of this Morini. Looks like the photo could have been taken at the White Rose Motorcycle Club grounds in Jefferson, PA.

(https://i.ibb.co/k66m9Jv/Fred-Heistand-s-Morini-500.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k66m9Jv)


Thats a cool one!