Ahh, the induction roar, the exhaust note, the heavy odour of unburnt pre-mix 2 stroke oil, the 'Vague-lia' speedo, the crappy CEV switchgear & 6v electrics. It can only be the 1970s again. Bliss!
Thanks for your continued interest and support. You are correct on almost all counts! The modern fully-synthetic Castrol oil produces no noticeable odour and next to no smoke when the engine is warm. Premix at 50:1 as opposed to the 20 or 25:1 cocktails we mixed back in the day, so much less oil is being used and burnt. I always fit a custom 12v electronic ignition system to the Minarelli engines, its adapted from the newer AM6. Much easier starting, a bigger spark, no worries about points or condensers, can run with the lights on all the time etc. The switchgear is a modern version of the CEV, can always refit the original parts if necessary when it comes to sale time. Overall, these adaptations make the bikes more reliable and safer to ride.
@@fanticman A brilliant set of mods. You can ride flat out without fear of seizure! Although I used semi-synthetic 2T in my X7 & S2A 350 Kwak as I felt the fully synthetic might be too slippery for old rings & bores designed for mineral oil. Things have definitely improved!
beautiful. Long live the two stroke! much love from a 50cc enthusiast in USA
Thanks very much!
Ahh, the induction roar, the exhaust note, the heavy odour of unburnt pre-mix 2 stroke oil, the 'Vague-lia' speedo, the crappy CEV switchgear & 6v electrics. It can only be the 1970s again. Bliss!
Thanks for your continued interest and support. You are correct on almost all counts! The modern fully-synthetic Castrol oil produces no noticeable odour and next to no smoke when the engine is warm. Premix at 50:1 as opposed to the 20 or 25:1 cocktails we mixed back in the day, so much less oil is being used and burnt. I always fit a custom 12v electronic ignition system to the Minarelli engines, its adapted from the newer AM6. Much easier starting, a bigger spark, no worries about points or condensers, can run with the lights on all the time etc. The switchgear is a modern version of the CEV, can always refit the original parts if necessary when it comes to sale time. Overall, these adaptations make the bikes more reliable and safer to ride.
@@fanticman A brilliant set of mods. You can ride flat out without fear of seizure! Although I used semi-synthetic 2T in my X7 & S2A 350 Kwak as I felt the fully synthetic might be too slippery for old rings & bores designed for mineral oil. Things have definitely improved!
Off bike shots. Very slick!😀
@@1976PEZZA Mini tripod perched on a gate post! 😎
I just wish I had such beautiful scenery and your quieter roads to ride mine on 😁
I've contemplated buying a trailer and taking the bikes off to even more remote areas for some great rides.
@@fanticman lots around to but I’m sure. It would introduce even more stunning areas to enjoy 😊