Benelli 125 Motorcycles for sale in Allendale, Michigan

Benelli : Volcano 1970 benelli volcano 180 cc mini bike motorcycle nice condition vintage

$3,200

Allendale, Michigan

1970 Benelli Volcano 180 cc. World's most powerful minicycle! Benelli imported 200 of these from Italy in 1970 with Cosmopolitan Motors being the sole US importer. They were only produced for one year in 1970 with the unsold ones having stickers on the tanks to change the year and sell them off through 1974. They appear to have been the most expensive minicycle of the time. Since they were 509.00 it took several years to sell off the remainder of the 200 bikes. They were advertised as the worlds most powerful minicycle. They are a four speed clutch that produce 14 h.p. at the rear wheel. They have a ton of big motorcycle options (see magazine ad pictures - NOT included in auction). This bike I have on auction I have owned for 15 years. It runs well and is very complete, but has a moderate oil leak. I have just been putting a pan under for years and filling up when needed since its not all that bad. The bike is missing the carburetor as I took it off to rebuild it and misplaced it about a year ago. It also needs a new throttle slide and cable. **Please note** I will credit back 200.00 of the winning bidders price to replace the carb. It takes a Dellorto MB 22 A Carb and they can be found on Ebay as well as other places. I have the air cleaner (see pic). The rubber tank strap is worn and cracked should be replaced - not on bike. Also bike needs rear brake lever installed as screw became stripped on the old one. Clutch lever is a little bent and has the wrong screw (easy fix). This bike has had a NOS seat and headlight added about ten years ago. One headlight ear was replaced with an original because it had cracked. A very nice job was done on it. It also has a nos muffler guard (still mint). It has a NOS set of fenders but chrome peeled on the front in a few spots. NOS peg rubbers and new kick rubber. Seat is still super nice with no cuts or tears. A mint original seat is about the most impossible part to find for one of these bikes. NOS headlight has a micro ding thats hard to see on top. Bike also has nos accessory Cosmopolitan Motors rear side reflectors. Original plastic toolbox is very nice with no cracks (no tools). Only other part missing is the screw for the muffler clamp. The trans and clutch still work well on the bike and it shifts well. The bike could use a basic cosmetic restoration but is a real nice one to start with or can be used as is. It has a nice tank that has several dings but no holes or deep rust. Muffler and pipe are nice and have surface rust only with a couple of small dings. Original brake and clutch cables are in good usable shape with some over spray red paint on the rear. Speedometer is not working. Bike shows 664 miles at the time the speedo quit. It was at 540 when I got the bike 15 yrs ago. I have not used it much so I would say under a thousand miles on the bike estimated. I had better tires on it but took them off for a Dynamo project several years ago so the rear tire is well worn but the special fat rear hub as well as all other Volcano only parts are intact! I have the handle bar butterfly for the bike. It needs to be put back on as I had the bars a bit further back. Original shocks are nice but need plating to be perfect as does other chrome on the bike. Tail lens has a crack and piece missing and wires are not connected. Original tank emblems have some damage but not to bad. These bikes are unbelievable to ride, but not a toy and can be a real handful if you are not careful! It's the most horsepower I know of to ever be put into a factory made bike this small. They are also quite fast. Radar on this one was 62 some years ago when I ticked off a cop on my street. I never lost a race against anything its size and beat several larger bikes including an almost new 73 Speedway Super Spyder with 125cc Sachs engine. The Volcano made the Speedway Spyder look slow. I have owned hundreds of vintage minibikes and minicycles and there is next to nothing that comes close to the power, speed and unreal craftsmanship in a bike of its size. Remember Benelli also used it own engines and they were bullet-proof. To me its always been the Ferrari of minicycles.Please review pictures and ask any questions prior to bidding. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!Warranty The motorcycle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the motorcycle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid accordingly. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this motorcycle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $200.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction via pay pal. The remainder is due within 7 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Fee and Tax Information: Taxes and registration are the responsibility of the purchaser. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of item. PLEASE e-mail, call with any questions.We live in Michigan. Depending on buyer location, we may be willing to deliver at an agreed upon cost. We will work with any shipping company you choose! We don't endorse any particular company. Remember, shipment of the motorcycle is the buyers responsibility. 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