Where did the Morini kick start engine come from?
MMI also imported parts directly from Italian manufacturers like Franco Morini, Minarelli, Dellorto, CEV, Grimeca, and others. Besides pedal-powered mopeds, Franco Morini 50cc kick-start engines were on US models of mini-cycles, such as 1970’s Indian (Italjet).
What kind of engine does an Indian dirt bike have?
Is your Indian powered by a Franco Morini, Motori Minarelli, Fuji 100? Do you have a Minarelli (Italian) enigine, Morini Franco (Italian), Fuji 100 (Japanese) or a Jawa engine? Can you find the cc stamping on the top back side of your case?
Where can I buy 1970s Indian dirt bike parts?
We sell NOS parts for the 1970s Indian dirt bike. Parts included in our 125, 175, Indian SS-125. Do you need help identifying the model of your Indian motorcycle? We can help. Not only do we stock parts for these
Do you need help identifying your Indian dirt bike?
Parts included in our 125, 175, Indian SS-125. Do you need help identifying the model of your Indian motorcycle? We can help. Not only do we stock parts for these dirtbikes, but we have almost every model in our collection. Checkout the Indian Line-up page and the Identifying your Indian page. Indian Dirtbike Parts began in 2006.
What kind of dirt bike was the Morini?
Morini 100’s were used during the Clymer years. 70, 75, 80, 125, 175s were courtesy of Minarelli in Italy. Italjet models (MM5A, M5A, JC5A) used Italian Morini powerplants. Nothing larger than 175s were made except for one 1000cc prototype Indian that based heavily on a Ducati.
Who was the original owner of the Indian dirt bike?
Alan Newman 1971-1976 Floyd Clymer’s Los Angeles attorney, Alan Newman, acquired rights to the Indian name and continued importing minicycles made by Italjet. Mr. Newman was a pragmatist and saw the market
Is your Indian powered by a Franco Morini, Motori Minarelli, Fuji 100? Do you have a Minarelli (Italian) enigine, Morini Franco (Italian), Fuji 100 (Japanese) or a Jawa engine? Can you find the cc stamping on the top back side of your case?
When was the last year Indian motorcycles were made?
Indians’ fortunes were dwindling by 1975. 1976 was the last year of restyling for the 100-175 models. Sales kept dropping and Newman bowed out. The word came out in January 1977: The Indian Motorcycle Company was done. “#1 Source for the Indian Dirt Bike”