Re: Franco Morini S5 Engine 78
Sofia Gilcrease
Established in 1954 by Franco Morini, the company was the result of a split in the business partnership between Morini, and Vittorio Minarelli. Vittorio Minarelli and Franco Morini set up a factory together in 1950 called "FBM (Fabricca Bolognese Motocicli SrL)" to produce motorcycle and moped engines. They then parted ways and each founded their own engine production companies; Vittorio Minarelli formed "Minarelli" and Franco Morini formed "Morini Franco Motori".
Motori Franco Morini had a factory in Bologna. At present only engines are made for mopeds, scooters and motorcycles of other factories. Until a few years ago, only two-stroke engines with a capacity of 50cc were produced, but since 1999 they also build an air-cooled 125cc single four-stroke and since 2001 even a water-cooled single four-stroke scooter engine of 400cc. All products of Franco Morini can be seen at their site [1].
Morini Franco Motori produced 50cc air- and liquid-cooled two-stroke engines, 125cc air-cooled four-stroke engines, and 400cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engines.The most common Morini engines used on mopeds are:
Many Morini engines of mopeds often get their own brand name (make) on the side-covers, like for instance "Malagutti"."Gyromat" Motors are the same as the MO1 with different badges side covers.
First engines by Franco Morini in 1956-57 were mostly the same as 1954-56 Moto FBM. They have very rounded head fins. The differences are: 1) the 3M head has longer fins, 2) 3M has a motor mount, 2) the 3M case has no front mount.
New horizontal lines: 1964-68 3M and 4M engines had rounded engine cases with horizontal lines across the middle of the side covers. Before 1964 only 2M engines had lines. This is useful in identification.
Fits TurboStar and other Franco Morini/Minarelli engines used in vintage Aprilia, Beta, Cimatti, Indian, Italjet, Malaguti, Monark, Moto Villa and others. Compatible with many mopeds and scooters, compare your size first to see if this will work for you.
In the early 1970s, Moto Morini launched their first 72 V-twin engined motorcycles, designed by Franco Lambertini, and created by Franco and Gino Marchesini.[9] The 350 Sport and Strada models displaced 344 cc and were complemented in 1977 by 500 cc Sport and Strada models. Equipment on the models was of high-spec and when released the Morini 3 was around the same price as a Honda CB750.
The frame is a full steel duplex swingarm design, with Ceriani rear suspension, and Marzocchi front forks.[11] The early models had a twin leading shoe drum brake up front (Strada: 200 mm (7.9 in) drum, Sport: 230 mm (9.1 in) drum) that was notoriously grabby on the Borrani spoked wheels, but these were replaced with a single chromed 260 mm (10.2 in) Grimeca disc in 1976, and later optional double discs. The rear drum brake was replaced in the early 1980s with a Grimeca disc. Switchgear, tail and brake lights were the standard CEV model used on many Italian motorcycles of the 1970s. The month and year of manufacture is embossed in small figures on the side of each cast wheel, near where one of the seven cast spokes meets the rim. The helical gear transmission was a six-speed, with a top gear ratio of 1:0.954, making it akin to an overdrive.[11] The transmission was engaged with a six-plate dry clutch, making a characteristic rattle similar to Ducatis when disengaged. Secondary drive was by a 5/8 x 3/8-inch chain to a rear sprocket with cush drive.[11] Gear change is by right foot and the rear brake operated by left foot. Engine lubrication was by oil pump to the crankshaft but no force lubrication went to the rocker gear. Instead, crankcase pressure forced oil mist up the short pushrod tunnels to the rocker covers, where two 'crow's feet' allowed mist to condense and drip onto the rocker gear. Although ingenious, it required riders to gentle warm up their engines before using maximum revs, redlined at 9,200 rpm. Oil filtration was by plastic mesh filter.
Also in 2013, Moto Morini launched the bike rent forms that allowed clients to rent Moto Morini motorcycles for a short period of time. It also introduced the "buy-back" system: a long term rent that allows customers to pay a monthly fee and decide, after some time, whether to keep the motorcycle or give it back to the factory. Sampler bikes and rented bikes were then sold at reduced prices. At the end of 2013 Moto Morini signed an agreement with the Indian company Vardenchi to provide them with engines.
In 2017 the 11 1/2 was no longer produced and the Moto Morini range included: Scrambler 1200, Granpasso 1200, Granpasso R, Corsaro 1200 ZZ. The Corsaro is the first Moto Morini model in Euro 4, with ABS and electronic gear shift. Furthermore, the lightning system is fully LED, the fuel tank is in aluminium and several body parts are made of carbon fiber as standard. Taking the bike to have the 99% of its components made in Italy.All the motorcycles are hand assembled, from the engine to the final product. In 2017 Moto Morini launched also the new One-off department, an internal area dedicated to customized models on clients' requests. To celebrate the 80 years of the company (1937 - 2017) Moto Morini created a limited edition of 8 specimens of a special Corsaro, called Corsaro80. This special model is improved with more body parts made of carbon fiber and hand hammered aluminium.
In July 2017 Moto Morini re-entered the bicycles market. As a matter of fact the company was already selling bicycles in the Sixties. Nowadays, it has introduced a limited edition model of e-bike. The frame in completely in aluminium for a total weight of 13.5 kg. The engine and the battery are designed by the Politecnico di Milano and are both hidden in the hub, creating a more appealing look. Moto Morini produced 30 specimens of the pedal assisted bike in order to test the market. At the end of 2017, due to the success of the first e-bike, Moto Morini launched a range of four more models: Gravel, City, Urban and Sport. They all have the innovative Frame Block system: a solution integrated in the frame that works as a locker.
-Ignition Assembly Tips:Loosen stator screws and use feeler gauge to adjust stator and flywheel clearance between flywheel and stator. Tighten stator screws when everything is centered. Rotate engine a few times to be sure flywheel clears the stator at different angles. Be sure engine is making a good ground connection.Type your paragraph here.