i got another one...

[stainlesscycle1]

that makes 2 for me.  pretty good considering only 75 were ever imported into the us.  this one has 112 actual miles on it. i get to break in a 1985 bike.  i've already got it all apart, it needs tank sealed, fork gaiters, rear turn signal, ignition coil rewound, cam belt changed, and some other little stuff.  oh and i gotta dielectric grease all the connectors  

[buff36]

 

[shawn and gwyn]

that thing looks fantastic.. but i have to ask.. what the hell is it...  

[doug06z]

that thing looks fantastic.. but i have to ask.. what the hell is it...  

+1

[buff36]

Dual-Sport Moto Morini I think its another camel 501 twin there sweet

[stainlesscycle1]

it's a 1985 moto morini camel 501 x2  (507cc actually) - twin cylinder, mono shock beast.  makes around 45hp, handles amazingly well on the street.  handles decent in the dirt.  similar to transalp/early elefant/etc.. sounds mean, and revs sky high.

here's some more info on the camels...
http://www.seismo.com/personal/morini/dual-sport/dual-sport.html

(i actually bought a morini 3 1/2 from the website owner a long time ago - pic of it when he had it at http://www.seismo.com/personal/morini/DSC00002.JPG )

[buff36]

I got to ride that one when your finished. That was a sweet find

[stainlesscycle1]

here's some vids for an idea of what they're like

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zh8IQsv6jc
(2 501's)
and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3buT31tM9ZY
(this is an earlier 350 but it's pretty much the same sound..)

and

and here's a street bike converted to a hill climber.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOYAVk5UmGM

[stainlesscycle1]

no problem - you can ride one of them.  

[buff36]

When ya riding again

[stainlesscycle1]

hah - i was gonna go out today for a little but got tooo busy.

i'm in the process of planning a trip for next week i believe to:
http://www.highlandparkresort.com/
and
www.durhamtown.com

it's a cheap vacation.  i may go for 4 or 5 days. a few dedicated days of trails hopefully will improve my skills.  bringing the drz..

[buff36]

need any warm clothing

[stainlesscycle1]

huh?  no need for warm clothing in georgia i hope.