Rizzato Parts

July 13, 2012

1978 Califfo moped made by C. Rizzato Padova, Italy distributed by Promark Products Ohio USA

1978 Califfo moped made by Cesare Rizzato
distributed by Promark Products Ohio USA

Rizzato made in Italy by Cesare Rizzato

The famous Atala bicycle company was founded in Italy in 1921 by Cesare Rizzato. In the 1970’s the Cesare Rizzato and Company produced mopeds in Padova, Italy.

Rizzato Califfo was imported to the US by Promark Products, in Ohio USA. Components: Dellorto SHA 14/9 or 14/12 carburetor, Domino 70’s chrome controls with “wrap-around” type throttle, Grimeca 90mm hubs and brakes, 11mm axles, CEV lights, CEV round chrome switches, CEV handlebar mount speedometer with LH driver.

1978 Rizzato Callifo Rizzato 1-spd engine

1978 Rizzato Califfo
Rizzato 119 engine

Rizzato La Mopette was imported to the US by G.B. Enterprises, in 6535 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois USA.

1978 Rizzato La Mopette

1978 La Mopette

La Mopette sold by G.B. Enterprises

1978 La Mopette ID

Rizzato 119 cylinder
piston port induction

From the photos it is obvious that at least most of the La Mopette parts are the same as Califfo. But some things are not visible and therefore uncertain.

Rizzato 119 engine

Rizzato 119 motor left

Rizzato 119 motor right

1978-80 Rizzato Califfo (US model) Parts List

After about 1980, ’78-80 Rizzato Califfo mopeds and parts were distributed by Califfo American, Inc. in Norwalk Ohio USA. Their parts list below gives many specifications, thankfully. So equivalent parts can possibly be found.

After 1982, ’78-80 Rizzato Califfo mopeds and parts were distributed by Growth Products, Inc. at 124 Lake St, Crystal Michigan 48818 USA

Other Rizzato Models (non-US)

1980 Rizzato Califfo 80 with case-inducted Rizzato 122 motor

1980 Rizzato Califfo 80, Rizzato 122 motor

1980 Rizzato Califfo 80
is still 49cc under 2hp

Rizzato 122 motor
case reed induction

90’s Rizzato Califfone
tubone type frame
(Euro model)

1998 Rizzato Buffalo
(Euro model)

Rizzato Buffalo engine

These late 1980’s and later Rizzato mopeds were not sold in the USA. So parts for these are only known by pictures and/or customer’s measurements, in some cases. Many of the things look familiar.

Pacer

July 13, 2012

Pacer made in Italy by Italtelai Morini MO1, MO2 or M1 engine

Pacer is not in the WoI Encyclopedia, but Italtelai is. Italtelai began in 1972, and means “Italian frames”. They made chassis for Arciero, Bianchi, Pacer, Portofino, Snark, and other US export models. They all used Motori Morini Franco engines and Spisni Franzoni forks.

Pacer History

Before 1976 there were only a handful of mopeds sold in the US, mostly major brands like Piaggio, Peugeot and Puch.

In 1976 US laws for mopeds were established, amid high demand for fuel efficiency. This allowed many dozens of brands to be imported in 1976-77. Americans were afraid that gasoline would be in short supply so they bought small cars, small motorcycles, and mopeds.

01. PI service manual: 1976-77 Pacer mopeds, made by Italtelai were first imported to the USA and distributed by Portofino International Inc, PI, at 55 Lamar St, West Babylon, New York. The PI service manual does not have any brand name or date, but shows a ’72-75 Morini Gyromat engine (with a ’72-79 aluminum cylinder). The engine on the bike was a ’76-77 Morini Gyromat, same as 1972-79 Morini MO1.

02. PMBI owners manual: In 1977, PI became Portofino Moped & Bicycle International Inc, PMBI, at 495 Smith St, Farmingdale New York. The PMBI owners manual does not have any brand name or date but shows a 1972-79 Morini MO1 engine. That was the engine on the bike.

03. PMBI-CPS service manual: In 1977-78, PMBI became PMBI-CPS, at the same address. The PMBI-CPS service manual does not have any brand name or date. It shows a Gyromat engine but also shows a 1972-79 Morini MO1 engine, and part of step-thru gas tank with the Pacer name and checkered white and black stripe below it.

04. AIC parts manual: In 1978, PMBI sold the Pacer name and inventory to Aeon International Corporation, AIC, at 2165 Fifth Ave, Ronkonkoma, New York. The AIC parts manual has a date of 6-1978. It shows 1974-79 Morini MO1 and MO2 engines.

05. AIC owners manual: The AIC owners manual has the Pacer name and logo. It does not have any date but shows a 1979-89 Morini M1 engine. It also contains a recommendation of 50 to 1 for synthetic two-stroke oil. Synthetic oil was a new thing in the very late 70’s.

06. MMI parts catalog: In 1981-82, AIC sold the Pacer name and parts to Marina Mobili Inc, MMI, at 146 W Commercial Ave, Moonachie New Jersey 07074. MMI imported and distributed Pacer mopeds and parts to USA moped shops until around 1990. The 1980 MMI catalog did not contain Pacer, but 1983 and later catalogs did.

Pacer Models

In 1976 Pacer mopeds had a CEV 9350 tail light and a CEV 2139 “bullet” headlight, with the Huret speedometer mounted inside (or block off plate).

1. 1976 Pacer II
2. 1977-78 Pacer Deluxe, Sport and Super Sport

Pacer 1 had a stamped luggage rack and silver painted fenders.
Pacer II had a speedometer, stamped rack, silver painted fenders.
Pacer III had a speedometer, tubular rack and stainless fenders.

In 1977 the Pacer III was called Pacer Deluxe, and Pacer I and II were discontinued. The 1977-later headlight was a shorter CEV 2143 with the speedometer mounted on the handlebar above it.

1. 1977 Pacer Deluxe (P14), Morini MO1 engine
2. 1978 Pacer Sport, Morini MO1 engine
3. 1977 Pacer Super Sport, Morini MO1 engine
4. 1978 Pacer Super Sport, Morini MO1 engine

1977-78 Pacer Deluxe has 2.25-16 tires, 0.9 gallon tank, quarter-turn 30mm gas cap, M10-1.0 male gas valve with extender, Morini MO1 engine in 20, 25 or 30mph versions. The 1977-later tail light was CEV 9400.2 or 9400 depending on magneto and wiring.

1977-78 Pacer Sport has 2.50-16 tires, mono-tube (tuboni) frame with long U-shaped 0.67 gallon gas tank, clamp-on pop-up gas cap, gas tank vent button under the front of the seat, Morini MO1 or MO2 engine in 20, 25 or 30mph versions.

1977-78 Pacer Super Sport has 2.25-16 tires, 2.0 gallon tank, quarter-turn 40mm wide-wing gas cap, M10-1.0 male gas valve, Morini MO1 or MO2 engine in 20, 25 or 30mph versions.

1. 1979 Pacer Deluxe, Morini M1 engine
2. 1979 Pacer Super Sport (P80) Morini M1 engine

1. 1980 Pacer Super Sport, Morini M1 engine
2. 1980 Pacer Super Sport, Morini M1 engine

1979-80 Pacer Deluxe was exactly the same as ’77-78 except the engine was a Morini M1 with a case reed valve. The M1 engine accelerated as fast as the MO2 two-speed did, but was simpler and less costly to produce.

1979-80 Pacer Sport had a Morini M1 engine with case reed valve.

1979-80 Pacer Super Sport has a Morini M1 engine with a case reed valve. It took off quicker because of more torque.

Pacer Wiring

Pacer w/Dansi 101765
external ignition ground

Pacer w/Dansi 101286
internal ignition ground

Each of the three bikes can have two different wirings, depending on what Dansi magneto version the engine has.

Dansi 101765 and 101732 magnetos have an external ignition ground powering the brake light. The brake light switches are normally-closed, connected in series, and in parallel with the brake light, shorting it out most of the time.

Dansi 101286 has an internal ignition ground. The brake light is powered by a second output on the lighting coil. The brake light switches are normally-open, connected in parallel, and in series with the brake light.

1977 Pacer P14 frame
made by Italtelai

All three Morini engines MO1, MO2 and M1 call for 30W non-detergent motor oil in the transmission. This was an old recommendation, now obsolete. Modern multi-viscosity motor oils are better than 1970’s 30W. The quantity is one pint, or the level of the check plug. All take a long 3/4″ spark plug like NGK BR6ES.

There are three speed versions possible for each engine:
20 mph (1.0hp) has a 09mm carb, 45 jet, 13 x 40T sprockets, 88L chain
20 mph (1.0hp) also a restricted cylinder, restricted ∅9 intake pipe
25 mph (1.5hp) has a 12mm carb, 48 jet, 12 x 28T sprockets, 82L chain
25 mph (1.5hp) also a restricted ∅12 intake pipe
30 mph (2.0hp) has a 12mm carb, 52 jet, 12 x 28T sprockets, 82L chain
30 mph (2.0hp) also a ∅14 intake pipe

Pacer Specifications

Pacer components: Morini engine: MO1 or MO2 (1976-78) or M1 (1979-1985), Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9) carburetor, Domino chrome levers/controls, Dansi magneto, CEV electrics, Grimeca hubs and 90mm brakes, Huret speedometer with LH driver. All three Pacers have the same center stand.

There is a modern Pacer moped, made by Hero Majestic, in India, in the 2000’s. That is a “horse of a different color”.

Motron Parts

July 13, 2012

Motron made in Italy by Motron Minarelli V1 engine

1987 Motron GL4

Motron (Motron S.p.A.) was founded in Modena, Italy in 1961 by Eduardo Po, when he took over Moto Romeo. Romeo made competitive sport bikes with 50cc 15hp Minarelli shifter engines, plus mini bikes and mopeds with Minarelli V1 50cc 1.5hp automatics. in the 1960’s and 70’s.

In 1976 Eduardo’s sons Ermanno and Adriano took over, modernized the company, and changed the name from Romeo to Motron. (First they wanted to use “Motrom” which is short for Moto Romeo. But then they made the “m” an “n” so it would sound different from “Motom”, an established brand).

Motron made excellent Minarelli powered tuboni (large-mono-tube step-thru frame motorcycles) from the late 1970’s to the end of the 1980’s, such as the popular 50cc 4-speed liquid cooled GL4.

Motron in the USA

In early 1978, Motron Corporation of America, in Palos Verdes, California began to import and distribute Motron mopeds to USA moped dealers. There were 3 models, all with Minarelli V1 engines. Each US model came in 3 speed versions 20, 25 or 30mph. See Minarelli Motor for engine parts and speed version info.

Minarelli ’76-79 V1, ’69-76 V1 early, ’79-86 V1 late

Minarelli ’76-80 V2 variator trans.

1978-80 Motron US-models:

1978.0 Motron Sprint wt(lb) seat oo ooooooo wheels engine oooo colors
1978.0 Motron Sprint 97 solo no speedo spoke Minarelli V1 oooo yellow
1978.0 Motron Medalist 100 solo no speedo spoke Minarelli V1 oooo olive. silver-blue
1978.0 Motron Classic 102? solo no speedo mag Minarelli V1 oooo silver

1979.0 Motron Sprint 97 solo no speedo spoke Minarelli V1 oooo yellow
1979.0 Motron Medalist 100 solo no speedo spoke Minarelli V1 oooo olive, silver-blue
1979.0 Motron Classic 102? long no speedo mag Minarelli V1 oooo silver, red

1979.5 Motron Sprint 97 solo no speedo spoke Minarelli V1 late yellow
1979.5 Motron Medalist 104 long no speedo mag Minarelli V1 late olive
1979.5 Motron Classic 104 long no speedo mag Minarelli V1 late red
1979.5 Motron Fairway 104 long no speedo mag Minarelli V1 late yellow
1979.5 Motron Fairway 107? long no speedo mag Minarelli V2 oooo silver

1980 Motron Sprint 97 solo no speedo spoke Minarelli V1 late yellow
1980   Motron Medalist 104 long no speedo mag Minarelli V1 late silver
1980 Motron Fairway 99? long no speedo spoke Minarelli V1 late yellow
1980   Motron Classic 104 long no speedo mag Minarelli V1 late red
1980   Motron Fairway 104 long no speedo mag Minarelli V1 late yellow
1980   Motron Fairway 107? long no speedo mag Minarelli V2 oooo silver, brown. red

’78 Motron Medalist
silver-blue, spoke whls
Minarelli V1 engine
wrap-type throttle
CEV 2157 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

1978-79 Motron Corporation of America brochure

1979 Motron Sprint
yellow, spoke wheels
Minarelli V1 engine
Dom DA3 DB3 controls
CEV 2157 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

’79 Motron Medalist
olive, spoke wheels
Minarelli V1 engine
Dom DA3 DB3 controls
CEV 2157 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

late ’79 Classic
red, snowflake mags
Minarelli V1 late
Dom DA3 DB3 controls
CEV 1211 headlight
8193, 8194 switches

late-’79 Medalist
olive, snowflake mags
Minarelli V1 late
early type long seat
CEV 1211 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

late-’79 Medalist
olive, snowflake mags
Minarelli V1 late
early type long seat
CEV 1211 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

’80 Motron Fairway
silver, snowflake mags
Minarelli V2 engine
late type long seat
CEV 1211 headlight
8193, 8194 switches

1980 Motron Fairway
yellow, spoke wheels, no speedometer
Minarelli V1 late engine, long seat
Domino DA3 and DB3 controls
CEV 1211 “pancake” headlight
8193, 8194 “diamond plastic” switches

’80 Motron Fairway
yellow, mags, no speedo
Minarelli V1 late
Dom DA3 DB3 controls
CEV 2157 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

1980 Motron Classic
red, snowflake mags
Minarelli V1 late
Dom DA3 DB3 controls
CEV 1211 headlight
8193, 8194 switches

Motron Non-Engine Parts

Myrons only has some of these parts, the things that are the same as other Italian 1970’s mopeds.
Over half of these Motron parts are listed elsewhere in the Parts menu, grouped by the part type.
This list is mostly for referring to, specifying, explaining and cross referencing parts.

1978-79 Motron parts

1980 Motron parts

Motron components: Minarelli V1 or V1-L engine 20(1.0hp), 25(1.5hp), 30mph(2.0hp) versions, Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9) carburetor, CEV lights and switches, Domino controls and levers, Grimeca hubs and brakes, CEV 6932 magneto, CEV or Veglia speedometer with LH driver.

Moto Guzzi

July 13, 2012

updated 2020-01

Moto Guzzi made in Italy by SEIMM Moto Guzzi Benelli 1-sp engine

Moto Guzzi is the oldest European motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production. “Established in 1921 in Mandello del Lario, Italy, they played a historic role in Italy’s motorcycling manufacture, its prominence worldwide in motorcycle racing, and industry innovations—including the first motorcycle center stand, wind tunnel, and eight-cylinder engine.“ from Wikipedia)

1974 Moto Guzzi Chiù formed sheet-steel frame made by Moto Guzzi

1974 Moto Guzzi Chiù (Eu)
SEIMM sheet frame

1971 Moto Guzzi Chiù (Eu)
SEIMM sheet frame

Moto Guzzi Trotter

Towards the end of the 1960s, the arrival of Japanese manufacturers caused a crisis in the European motorcycle industry.

SEIMM: From 1967 to 1973 Moto Guzzi was owned by SEIMM Moto Guzzi. “By 1964, Moto Guzzi was in full financial crisis. Emanuele Parodi and his son Giorgio had died, Carlo Guzzi had retired to private life, and direction passed to Enrico Parodi, Giorgio’s brother. Carlo Guzzi died on November 3rd, 1964 — in Mandello, after a brief hosptial stay in Davos. In February 1967, SEIMM (Società Esercito Industrie Moto Meccaniche), a state controlled receiver, took ownership of Moto Guzzi. The SEIMM oversight saw Moto Guzzi adapting to a cultural shift away from motorcycles to automobiles. The company focused on popular lightweight mopeds including the Dingo and Trotter — and the 125 cc Stornello motorcycle. Also during the SEIMM years that Guzzi developed the 90° V twin engine — designed by Giulio Cesare Carcano — which would become iconic of Moto Guzzi.” (from Wheels of Italy)

Moto Guzzi mopeds: There are two kinds of Moto Guzzi mopeds, US models. They are mostly the same except for different frames, wiring and lights.

1978 Moto Guzzi (US)
SEIMM mono-tube frame
Benelli 1-speed engine

1979 Benelli G2 (US)
SEIMM mono-tube frame
Benelli 1-speed engine

1978-79 Moto Guzzi (mono-tube): This is the mono-tube or tubone (thick tube with gasoline inside) Moto Guzzi, made by SEIMM Co., that is almost the same as the Benelli G2. See Benelli.

The 1978-80 mono-tube moped has a clockwise 3-wire Dansi 101813 magneto with an external ignition ground. So loose brake light wires can cause it to not run. See CEV/Dansi.

1980 Moto Guzzi

1980 Moto Guzzi ID plate

1980 Moto Guzzi (mono-tube): This is the same as the 1978-79 except for headlight is shorter, speedometer is in a black plastic housing above the headlight, side covers are black and not as long.

The ID plate says made in 1980, 1981 model

1977 Moto Guzzi Robin (US) brochure

1976-80 Moto Guzzi Robin (sheet frame): This is a stamped sheet metal frame Moto Guzzi Robin, made by SEIMM Moto Guzzi S.p.A. Mandello del Lario Italy. It is the US version of the Moto Guzzi Chiù.

Moto Guzzi mopeds were imported to the USA and distributed by Berliner Motor Corp, Railroad St and Plant Rd, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604. There were more sold in the New Jersey area. Almost none were sold in California.

Moto Guzzi magnetos:

1976 Moto Guzzi Robin Dansi 101441 magneto

The 1976-77 sheet frame Robin has a clockwise 3-wire Dansi 101441 magneto with an internal ignition ground.

See more at Dansi Magnetos

Dansi 101813 magneto
on ’78 Moto Guzzi Robin

The 1977-80 sheet frame Robin has a clockwise 3-wire Dansi 101813 magneto with an external ignition ground.

Moto Guzzi Chiu (Robin)
petcock 12×1 left or back

1976 SEIMM Moto Guzzi Robin (sheet frame)
Has a front basket instead of a speedometer.

Moto Guzzi Robin (sheet frame) components: 2.25-16″ tires, Benelli one speed automatic engine, Dellorto SHA 14/9 carburetor, #45 jet. Dansi 101441 or 101813 magneto, see above. CEV 2143 headlight, CEV 9350 tail light, CEV round chrome clamp-on switches, PV controls, Grimeca hubs (rear hub is special, Benelli only) and brakes, no speedometer (has front basket instead), LH speedo driver, 12×1 female spigot left or back gas valve.

Moto Guzzi (mono-tube frame) components: 2.25-16″ tires, Benelli one speed automatic engine, Dellorto SHA 14/9 carburetor, #44 jet. Dansi 101813 magneto (external ignition ground type). CEV 2139 bullet head light, CEV 9400.2 tail light (with resistor for external ignition ground magneto), CEV plastic slide clamp-on switches, PV controls, Grimeca hubs (rear hub is special, Benelli only) and brakes, Veglia speedometer with LH driver, 12×1 female gas valve with special long detachable shaft that goes through a hole in the side panel.

Project Moped Manual has the Moto Guzzi Robin (Chiù) owners, service, and parts manuals available for free downloads.

Harpers Moto Guzzi carries some Moto Guzzi moped parts. Myrons only has things that are on other Italian mopeds.

Lem

July 13, 2012

Lem made in Italy by Lem Motor Minarelli or Morini engines

Lem began in 1973, at Lippo di Calderara, near Bologna, Italy. They made mopeds, scooters and mini bikes. In 1983 LEM motor’s production plant was moved to the present location of Kola Predosa, Italy, another nearby town. Since the 1980’s, LEM, like Italjet, has specialized in off road and racing motocross motorcycles for children. Since the late 1990’s Lem has been the world leader in that industry.

1976 Lem Chembol Raid
Morini 4-spd engine

1978 Lem Pratikal Kit
Minarelli V1 engine

1977 Lem Pizeta
Minarelli V1 engine

All 3 of these early Lem moped models say “Chembol” on the front fender.

1980’s Lem Stratos
Minarelli 4-spd engine
different frame than 70’s

1978 Lem Pratikal
long seat version
Morini MO-2 engine

1970’s Lem monotrave frames can be identified by the 45mm clamp-on pop-up gas lid facing the right, the shape of the rear rack bars, the style of shocks and shock mounts, plus the cone taper under the seat. The 1970’s Italtelai tubone frame, looks like the Lem but has no taper cone, allowing for a very low seat.

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Info F. Morini

F. Morini made in Italy by LEM Motor Morini MO-1 or MO-2

F. Morini Chembol

F. Morini

F. Morini Chembol
Morini MO2 engine

Lem Motor makes the F. Morini line, a trade name made by the importer and US distributor, Herdan Corporation, Port Clinton, PA. Long lasting Herdan (aka Hermy’s) is still in business importing Italian motorcycle parts and accessories. Note that F. Morini is NOT the engine maker, Franco Morini Motori, nor the world famous motorcycle maker, Moto Morini.

1978 F. Morini Chembol
aka LEM Pratikal

1978 F. Morini ID plate

1980 F. Morini Chembol
Morini MO-1 engine
aka Lem Pizeta

The F. Morini Chembol (Lem Pratikal) and the Safari 300MT, Safari Cobra, and Safari MZV have the same frame, fork and fenders. See Lem above.

The F. Morini Chembol Mini (Lem Pizeta) is the same as ?

F. Morini Components: Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine, Dellorto SHA 14/12 or 14/9 carburetor, clamp-on pop-up gas lid, 10 x 1 male gas valve, 12 tooth front sprocket (this version does), and a all-cast iron cylinder (unlike most which are iron sleeve with aluminum fins). The red one with solo seat has PV levers with black plastic blades and Grimeca wheels, while the green one with long seat has Domino levers/controls with chrome lever blades and Bernardi wheels.

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Motomarina

July 13, 2012

Motomarina made in Italy by Moto Meteora Morini M1, Minarelli V1,V1L,V1HL

Motomarina is the brand name of Marina Mobili Inc (MMI).

Motomarina Sebring: The old name was “Motobecane Sebring” in 1979-80, when it had a Morini MO1 or MO2 engine. See MB Sebring for that. The Sebring is one of the few Italian mopeds with 17″ wheels, most are 16″.

’85 Motomarina Sebring
Morini M1 engine

1987 Motomarina Sebring Minarelli V1-L engine

’87 Motomarina Sebring
Minarelli V1 engine

1987 Motomarina Sebring made in Italy by Motometeora SNC for Marina Mobili Inc

1987 Motomarina Sebring made by Moto Meteora SNC

1987 Motomarina Sebring
restored by Bill Small

1987 Motomarina Sebring
Morini M1 engine

’88 Motomarina Sebring
Morini M1 engine

’89 Motomarina Sebring
Minarelli V1-L engine

’89 Motomarina Sebring
Minarelli V1-L motor

CEV 6420 flywheel for Morini M1 engine on Motomarina Sebring

Here is a free Motomarina Sebring owners manual, courtesy of Lucky Two Strokes:

https://www.lucky2strokes.com/Free-Motomarina-Sebring-Moped-Owners-Manual-p/z_motomarina_sebring_manual.htm

1987 Motomarina Raven made by Moto Meteora SNC

1987 Motomarina Raven
The left side fan cover
proves the engine is a V1
because the V1H and V1L
did not have a cooling fan

Motomarina Raven: This excellent step-thru frame moped is made in Italy by Moto Meteora for Marina Mobili Inc (MMI), in Moonachie New Jersey. MMI imported and distributed them to moped retailers throughout the USA. The Raven has high-quality Bernardi cast aluminum 16″ wheels with Grimeca 11mm axles, 32mm-OD “standard” Grimeca bearing cups, and 90mm drum brakes, same as countless other Italian mopeds.

While most Sebrings had the case-reed no-fan aluminum-cylinder Minarelli V1-L one-speed automatic moped engine, the Raven had the older piston-port fan-cooled iron-cylinder Minarelli V1 (late) one-speed automatic moped engine. The Raven carburetor points forward and the intake goes into the cylinder (piston-port intake). The piston keeps most of the air from flowing backwards. The Sebring carburetor points sideways and the intake goes into the crankcase via a reed-valve (case-reed intake). The petals of the reed valve keep most of the air from flowing backwards.

1985 General 5 Star TE made by Moto Bimm Minarelli V1-L engine

1985 General 5 Star TE
Minarelli V1 (late) motor

1987 Motomarina Raven Minarelli V1-L engine

1987 Motomarina Raven
Minarelli V1 (late) motor
Bernardi alum. wheels

1987 Motomarina Raven Minarelli V1L motor

1987 Motomarina Raven
Minarelli V1 (late) motor
Bernardi aluminum whls

Before it was called “Motomarina Raven”, the same bike, imported from Italy by MMI, was called “General TE”. It had Italian spoke wheels. General was a 1979-1983 Taiwan made moped. MMI bought the General name in about 1984.

Motomarina Tri-Power made in Italy + USA Minarelli V1-LHE

80's MotoMarina Tri-Power Minarelli V1-LHE with electric start

87 Motomarina Tri-Power
Minarelli V1-LHE engine

Motomarina is a trade name made up by Marina Mobili Inc. (MMI). MMI imported the Italian-made Raven two-wheeler, and somehow got Pryer Motorcraft, 4563 State Route 235, Ada, Ohio 45810, to install their American-made rear end kits to make the Tri-Power three-wheeler. It is not known whether MMI bought Pryer, or if they hired Pryer to produce the Motomarina Tri-Power.

Notice how the rear end with molded body is the same on the Pryer and the Motomarina, even though the frames and names are different.

Motomarina Tri-Power components: Minarelli V1-LHE engine with electric start, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb, CEV “pancake” headlight, CEV-Domino integrated plastic switches, right side with start button. Domino “80’s black” controls, CEV magneto with ring gear around flywheel, Grimeca front hub with 90mm brakes, special rear trike hubs with 105mm Grimeca brakes. See spec sheet below.

1988 Marina Mobili Inc (MMI) flyer shows all Motomarina models

Motobecane Sebring

July 13, 2012

Motobecane made in Italy by Motobecane Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine

1980 Motobecane Sebring made in Italy by Ateliers de la Motobecane SA

1980 Motobecane Sebring
Morini MO-2 engine

1981 Motobecane Sebring
Morini MO-2 engine

Malaguti

July 13, 2012

Malaguti made in Italy by Malaguti Morini MO1, M1 or MO2

Malaguti is a family-owned motorcycle company based in San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy, founded by Antonio Malaguti in 1930. Antonio Malaguti was a well-known sportsman and racing cyclist.

1976-77 Malaguti Commuter official photo
(from the 1977 book “Mopeds” by Paul Dupre)

Malaguti Commuter was a US-model moped, one of the many successful products Malaguti made in the late 1970’s. These machines were originally imported to the US by Malaguti of America, 1851 Post Road, Warwick, Rhode Island USA.

Around maybe 1982, when the moped boom was almost over, Marina Mobili Inc, in Moonachie, New Jersey USA, bought out the US inventory and the rights to continue to distribute the Malaguti Commuter mopeds. MMI continued the trade name “Malaguti of America”.

Malaguti is not in the 1981 Moped Buyers Guide. In the 1977 book “Mopeds” by Paul Dupre there is one model, the Malaguti Commuter. The photos on the internet have dates of manufacture consistent with 1976 to 1980. This is a typical date range for US model mopeds.

1976 Malaguti Commuter

1977 Malaguti Commuter

1977 Commuter 1
Morini MO-1
Gyromat engine

1977 Malaguti Commuter 2

’77 Malaguti Commuter 1

1977 Commuter 1
with “snowflake” mags

70’s Quattrotto Mono
Canada model ad

1976-77 models had a solo seat. 1977-80 had a long seat.

1976-78 models had a CEV 9350 large oval 1-bulb tail lamp, a CEV “bullet” large bucket head light with built-in speedometer, and CEV round chrome clamp-on handlebar switches.

Canada models had different lights, switches, wiring and generator coils.

’78 Malaguti Pilot, same as Cosmo Colt 3

’78 Malaguti Pilot, Morini MO-2 engine

Malaguti ID

1978 Malaguti Commuter 2

1979 Malaguti Commuter 1

The gas tank stickers always said “Commuter” without any “1” or “2”.

At first the floorboard sides said nothing. After early 1977 they said “Commuter 1” or “Commuter 2”.

The ID plate was red and did not say the model.

1979 Malaguti Commuter 2

1980 Malaguti Commuter 1

1979-80 models had a CEV 9400 rectangular 2-bulb tail lamp, a CEV small bucket headlight, handlebar-mounted Veglia speedometer, CEV black plastic sliding clamp-on handlebar switches.

1980 models had a black Morini M1 reed valve engine. It produced more torque, for quicker acceleration. It climbed hills and accelerated as good as the MO-2 two-speed did.

Malaguti floorboard is the same as Baretta. The carburetor hole has been cut to allow easy removal without disconnecting the throttle cable.

Malaguti gas valve

1977 gas valve

Morini MO-1 start cable versions, side-pull and forward-pull

The three left photos A,B,C are Malaguti Commuters with Morini MO-1 Gyromat “side pull” engine. The start cable goes through the frame and pulls sideways. It enters the frame through a large hole on the left above the flywheel. The conduit stops at a small hole on the right.

The two right photos D,E are non-Malaguti mopeds with Morini MO-1 Gyromat and non-Gyromat “front pull” engines. The start cable does not go through the frame. Instead it is “backwards” because the inner wire is fixed and the conduit moves with the start lever arm.

This also shows that some Gyromat branded MO-1 engines have side-pull type clutch covers, and some have forward-pull type clutch-transmission covers.

Malaguti components: 1976-79 Morini MO-1 Gyromat with side-pull start cable, or 1977-79 Morini MO-2 with internal start cable, or 1979-80 Morini M1 (black) engine with forward-pull start cable, Dellorto SHA 14/12 or 14/9 carburetor, Domino chrome levers/controls, CEV electrics, 2.25-16″ tires, Grimeca hubs and 90mm brakes, CEV or Veglia speedometer with LH driver.

Intramotor

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Info Intramotor

Intramotor made in Italy by Intramotor Morini or Minarelli

Intramotor (Intramotor-Gloria S.p.A) began in Verona, Italy in 1971, and later moved to Arcole. They made lightweights with 49 to 124cc Sachs and Minarelli engines.

’76 Intramotor Gloria
Morini Gyromat eng
PV black plastic levers

1977 Intramotor Scout Verona Gyromat engine

1977 Intramotor Scout Morini Gyromat engine
Domino chrome levers

1977 Intramotor Mini Kid Verona Gyromat engine

Intramotor Mini Kid
PV black levers

Speed Versions: A 1976 Scout, 20mph 1.0hp, on ID plate, has a SHA 14/12 carb with a 48 jet
Speed Versions: A 1977 Blanco, 25mph 1.5hp, on ID plate, has a SHA 14/12 carb with a 48 jet

1976 Intramotor flyer (Euro models)

The Mini-Kid in action.
folds up, carries easy

Intramotor was imported to the US by F.G.S. Enterprises Inc.

Intramotor components: Minarelli V1 (some Blancos) or Morini Gyromat engine, Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9) carburetor, CEV lights and switches, Domino (some Scouts) or PV controls and levers, Grimeca hubs and brakes, CEV speedometer with LH driver. Scout gas valve is 10×1 male spigot down (or left, or right).

Gitane

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Gitane made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

1977 Gitane mopeds (US models)

1978 Gitane Sport

1980 Gitane Cricket

1978 Gitane Confort

1978 Gitane CL200

All Gitanes came with PV levers, black plastic, that break easy. Many, like these shown, have them on one side only because the other side broke and was replaced with a Domino chrome lever and housing/perch.

Stamped steel frame-tank, enclosed chain
’77-78 CL200 red, blue, green, brown
’78-80 Confort red, blue, ??

Tube frame with separate gas tank
’77-78 OKS red, blue
’78-80 Sport red, blue, yellow, ??

Fiberglass scooter body, aka Testi Amico
’77-78 Jeans light grey, ??

Monotube frame-tank, heavy duty model
’77-78 Cricket red, blue
’78-80 Super Sport

Gitane components: Minarelli V1 engine 20(1.0hp), 25(1.5hp), 30mph(2.0hp) versions, Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9) carburetor, CEV lights and switches, PV controls and levers, Grimeca hubs and brakes, CEV 6932 magneto, Huret speedometer with LH driver, and CEV reflectors.

Myrons Mopeds

Rizzato Parts

Rizzato made in Italy by Cesare Rizzato

Rizzato 119 engine

1978-80 Rizzato Califfo (US model) Parts List

Other Rizzato Models (non-US)

Pacer

Pacer made in Italy by Italtelai Morini MO1, MO2 or M1 engine

Pacer History

Pacer Models

Pacer Wiring

Motron Parts

Motron made in Italy by Motron Minarelli V1 engine

Motron in the USA

Motron Non-Engine Parts

Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi made in Italy by SEIMM Moto Guzzi Benelli 1-sp engine

Moto Guzzi magnetos:

Lem

Lem made in Italy by Lem Motor Minarelli or Morini engines

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F. Morini made in Italy by LEM Motor Morini MO-1 or MO-2

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Motomarina

Motomarina made in Italy by Moto Meteora Morini M1, Minarelli V1,V1L,V1HL

Motomarina Tri-Power made in Italy + USA Minarelli V1-LHE

Motobecane Sebring

Motobecane made in Italy by Motobecane Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine

Malaguti

Malaguti made in Italy by Malaguti Morini MO1, M1 or MO2

Intramotor

Intramotor made in Italy by Intramotor Morini or Minarelli

Gitane

Gitane made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

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