27,000 kms, registered. This is a genuine, low-kilometre, unmolested, first-generation Morini 3-1/2 Sport. It was recently imported from the UK to Australia, although it was originally a domestically sold Italian bike. It is a joy to ride. This bike would suit a collector who wishes to restore it, or someone who wants to keep its ‘patina’ and ride it. The bike was featured in a series of nine YouTube videos by a leading UK Morini mechanic Paul Compton. (Click here to view, or search ‘1975 Sport recommission part 1’ on Youtube.) In the series, Paul talks about how he feels this is a genuine low km bike, services the carbs, forks, steering head bearings and even makes a swing arm spindle and installs new bushes. The clutch had a refresh as well. I have installed a new belt, oil, checked valves and cleaned the air filters. Virtually every nut and bolt is original. Apart from the rear-sets and the bolts that replaced the rear footrest, all else is original. The bike rides really nice but could do with new rear shocks and the front rim re-truing. It is my fifth Morini. It is the one I always wanted but unfortunately my body is a bit over clip-ons and kick starts.
