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American firm Montomery Wards sold Motobecane mopeds including AV41, AV78 and AV88 during the 1950s. In the 1960s they rebadged some 125, 175, 250, & 360cc Benelli models as Wards Riverside, along withscooters by Lambretta & Mitsubishi. The 1964 Wards Riverside 'Pigeon' is a rebadged Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon, and the 1961 Bianchi Orsetto scooter was also marketed in the United States as a Riverside.
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FFA-14017, 14020 and 14023
FFA-61-14016, 14016B, 14019 is a 125cc 2 stroke, probably a Benelli
FFA-61-14021A is a Benelli 175cc c1957 Giro Sport
FFA-14043, 14047 Benelli Mojave 260cc FFA-61-14017 C Benelli 250cc, not Mojave style. At least one in Australia.
FFA-14003 model 450-SS is a Benelli Fireball 49cc twostroke of 40x39mm with a 4 speed gearbox.
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kpos2815 at yahoo.com
Wards Benelli Mojave 360
I am trying to figure out the year of this bike by the VIN #. Is the # stamped in the Frame somewhere ?
Kevin Pospisil
USA
- This page may help: Serial Numbers
chillytel101352 at sbcglobal.net
1965 montgomery ward moped benelli
need parts such as flywheel ASL205NS, exhaust header and nut.side cover
kevin pip
euless tx
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Wards Riverside Mojave 360
Hi there, I'm trying to figure out what year this is: Badge says: FFA-14041-86. Motor says: HS*38654*. Still has the key in the steering head lock. Thanks for your help.
Laura Fonda Hochnadel
Thornton (Denver), Colorado
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66 Wards Riverside 150-P (Benelli D-150) moped
My moped broke its chain and lost enough links that I have no idea about what to get in replacement. I think you are the expert since you have one yourself. I wonder if you know which chain to order, both in terms of old style, or in new chain size jargon (430, etc). Also, I would love to buy the chain (including master links and tools of course).
Vincent Ho
Oakland, CA , USA
- This page may help: Moped Resources
07/22/18
zrxphil132 at yahoo.com
Wards Benelli Riverside 250
Haven't figured out the Yahoo user group the yet and looking for a service manual
Phil
Houston, TX
- Try this page: Books and Manuals
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thebolt1 at yahoo.com
Wards Riverside 125 FFA-61-14016B Serial number 66
How do you release ignition switch from headlight shell? Parts book I have shows what appears to be internal fork springs but this bike has external springs that are only 7' long. That's 2.5' short of any preload. Do not think that is correct. Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bud Nolting
Kansas City USA
Mon May 29 2017
tomzep357 at gmail.com
Wards Riverside/Benelli
Benelli 125cc
I have a Wards Riverside/Benelli that I bought new in 1968. My bike still runs and I take it out at least once a year and run it around the farm. I have noticed that my bike has a different tank and seat configuration then most of the other 125s on the site. The name plate also has SN 76 like other I have seen so that is obviously not the serial. Can anyone tell me more about this style of 125 or give me an estimated value?
West Virginia
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Thu Sep 15 2016
tipper44615 at yahoo.com
motorcycle ID
ward riverside
i have a riverside but cant find out what year or cc it is .. its a FFA-61-14022A # 76 i can only find out about a FFA-61-14021A theres no info on this model
carrollton ohio 44615
Sun Aug 14 2016
mathis_jt at sbcglobal.net
spark plug application
Maybe a Wards Riverside Moped
Dear Sir, I have a Magnetti Marelli spark plug, CW240L. I think it went on a Montgomery Wards Riverside moped from the 1950's or 60's. Can you confirm that the application is correct? Any references would be helpful. I think I bought it from Cosmopolitan Motors many years ago. Thank you. Joseph Mathis
Missouri
The plug fits Benelli Tornado S, among others. As Wards marketed a Benelli single, there's every chance the same plug will suit that.
badstafslien at gmail.com
Information
Riverside FZP-1411
This bike is in very good shape with very few miles on it. I am thinking of selling it, what is the bike worth?
Tomah WI 54660
Sun Nov 01 2015
mike083 at tbaytel.net
benelli
50cc fireball
looking for benelli /monttgomery ward 50cc fireball or like scooter to make little street racer
canada
deanoca at yahoo.com
What bike is this?
Would you please help me identify this bike...Dean 1-559-416-8860
North Fork, CA.
Wards-Riverside-Mojave-Seat-Tank
The unit is from a Mojave, built by Benelli and marketed in the US as a Riverside.
Benelli-1969-Mojave-360.htm
Wed Jul 15 2015
thelincolnman at gmail.com
Italian Riverside trail motor cycle
Italian Riverside 175
I am looking for a motor cycle like I had in 1969 which was stolen. It was great and had 2 sprockets for Street and off-road.
El Paso, Tx.
aremaxteam at gmail.com
mechanics creeper
see attached
Not sure if there is any relation to you guys but i have inherited an old vintage creeper with your companies name on it. Would you be interested in it? See attached
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Mon May 11 2015
beesa6 at hotmail.com
flywheel nut points side
1964 wards riverside 125
Looking for a nut to hold the flywheel
neenah, wi
Thu Apr 30 2015
flodaddy at comcast.net
Ward riverside ffa-140019 and others
have a few wards riverside service/parts manuals for sale(559)-288-7373
fresno california
More information in the forums.
Thu Mar 05 2015
jeffnickelson at gmail.com
Motercycle value
Montgomery Wards Riverside 125 FFA-14016D
I have picked up a Riverside 125cc. It has 6,038 miles, and a 'Made in Italy' decal on it. It is in very good shap. Where can I find a value on it.
NM. USA
Mon Feb 03 2014 nicolemcc1 at yahoo.com Manual Benelli - wards riverside FFA-61-14017 C Im trying to track down a manual for this particular bike, if you could help me this would be great. Brisbane
...... Its a 250cc, not a 260 or 350 as per a 'Wards Riverside Mohave'. Thanks for your help, would be good if you could post and see if someone can help out. Its the service manual that's required. Have the parts manual.
Kind regards,
Nicole
Sun Oct 06 2013
bruerv09<at>hotmail.com
parts
1965 wards riverside fzp14011
Where can i find parts such as a 6 volt coil, tires, seat..ect... for a 65 model fzp 14011 engine 3657150?
mn
Consent y/n: yes
Sun Sep 22 2013
jolliffj<at>graphicpkg.com
engine overhaul parts
1966 Riverside 125 cc
Where can you buy rod bearings and parts for these
Tue Jun 04 2013
fauxtoman<at>gmail.com
Motorcycle picture
Monterey Ward Riverside 50
This is a picture of me with my Wards Riverside 50. I rode it all over Fremont, CA back in the 1960's. I loved it.
Highland
Sun Dec 02 2012
berggrenbryan<at>gmail.com
WARDS RIVERSIDE
WARDS RIVERSIDE 450-SS FFA-14003-61 B serial# 66
i was wondweing if there still parts for this out there to restore it or if its even worth restoring is there any value in it
CO
Tue Nov 27 2012
bud16692000<at>xyz.com
parts book
wards riverside
I have a 19966 riverside and need a coil for it and some books
TX
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Thu Nov 01 2012
kawinut<at>xyz.net
Wards Riverside Year
Wards Riverside Model FFA-61-14017
Can you please tell me the year of this bike...
Posted in the Wards Riverside forum
Wed Aug 01 2012
taydixyz<at>gmail.com
type oil?
benelli montgomery ward 1968
I would like to know the type oil i can put into my benelli wards riverside 350.
socal
Mon Sep 03 2012
saloonkeeper<at> yahoo.com
Frame and engine numbers
Benelli 250 sport
Frame is *9773* and H 0221. Motor is HS*9750* and H 8002. I think this is a 1965 250sport/Wards Riverside with funky plastic tank and seat. Want to return it to a Benelli beauty. She is in a box right now.
California
Wed Jul 11 2012
falkzta<at>hcinet.net
Motorcycle
Riverside 125-L
I am looking for parts or at the very least an owners manual for this. Please let Me know if anyone has one or info to where I can go to get one.
Thank You
Minnesota
Wed Sep 05 2012
BigCountry250<at>gmail.com
Please Help
Cant Identify cant identify
Cant you please help me identify the Make and Model of this bike
Duluth, Minnesota
- The bike is a Wards Riverside Benelli 350 from 1967 or 1968, most likely. Ed.
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Wards-Riverside-1967c-Benelli-350Sun May 06 2012
mrmotor292<at>charter.net
Was it made by Benelli?
WardsRiverside FFA61-14021A/175cc
Trying to find out if my bike I am buying is a Benelli
Mi.
Quoting from
http://www.motorcyclingmag.com/comment/reply/5484/3195
'In 1957 there WERE problems and some 'Discrepancy' with the local politico that did have some Manufacturers pulling not only their riders but machines specially made for the race! Among them was Benelli with their 175cc Giro Sport.Many of them ended up badged as the Wards Riverside 175 and ended up in the states. These are the FFA-61-14021 A Model Number. Approximately 2000 of the Giro spec bikes were built in total, it is unknown how many made it to Chicago forWards as they were essentially Benelli 175cc bikes and identical to the rest. Only weight differences and model numbers separate them.'
Wed Apr 04 2012
stratmanjohn<at>hotmail.com
want to find out what year my wards moped is
montgomery wards open road zcj57062d
i would like to find out what year this machine is so i can orer parts
minnesota
Sun Mar 25 2012
pattidd85<at>aol.com
electrical system
wards FFA 61-14020
looking for electrical system
ohio
Mon Mar 12 2012
mrmotor292<at>charter.net
Parts bike
WardsRiverside/Benelli 125cc
Live in Mi. Need to find parts bike
Mi.
Tue Feb 07 2012
Sal.donato1<at>gmail.com
1965 riverside moped
Ward's riverside moped Wards
Do you have any idea how much should I ask for it in good condition. 49cc
Thu Jan 19 2012
carolc<at>pacific.net
Tires for my scooter
montgomery ward 1958 riverside motobecane
Where can I get tires for my scooter? Have no idea of size. Only has rims on it now. 59 and 3/4 inches around inside of rim. 1and1/8 inch width inside of rim. Help?
California
Tue Oct 11 2011
codypatrick104<at>gmail.com
Riverside Ward
125cc FFA-61-14016c serial-76
I am trying to found out what year model this bike is. Is there a website that may have this information?
TX
Thu Sep 01 2011
jeremiah.schwanke<at>hotmail.com
Any help would be apprieciated
Montgomery Ward Riverside
I am trying to find some information on this bike for a friend of mine. The model # is FZP14011. Engine # 3738294. We think it is a 64, but aren't sure. It's a bit rough, and probably incomplete, wondering what it might be worth ifanything.
MN
Wards Riverside Moped c1964
Tue Jun 28 2011
hoofstrs<at>aol dot com
ING COIL
MONTGOMERY WARD RIVERSIDE 250CC
WHERE MIGHT I PURCHASE AN IGNITION COIL FOR A MONTGOMERY WARDS RIVERSIDE 250 CC MOTORCYCLE?
TX
Wed May 11 2011
russellhartley314<at>btinternet dot com
1964 Benelli 250 Racer
Benelli Wards
I have just brought a 1964 Wards Benelli 250 Racer and would like to know where I can get spares or any help information would be usfull
Cambs UK
Thu Mar 31 2011
jeffbruns<at>comcast.net
Parts for Riverside Scooter
Wards Riverside Pigeon
I have a 1958 Wards Riverside Pigeon scooter. I need a pitcock. Any ideas where to get one?
Indiana
Sun Feb 13 2011
jimmyjames17<at>hotmail dot com
parts
Wards Riverside (150P) FFA-61-14018A
looking for parts to restore 150P, and manual if avalable
TX
Fri Jan 07 2011
fishermanfritz1<at>gmail dot com
moped
montgomery ward riverside
hello my name is don fritz and i have a 1959 moped that was purchased from your company way back when and i found it at a yard sale and i was wondering if you could tell me if there is anyone who collects them or if people are looking forthem. its model number fzp14011. engine number 4398718. if you could contact me i would really appreciate it or if u could call me cell phone at 661 350 1081
tehachapi ca
Wed Nov 24 2010
gredesky<at>wah.midco.net
riverside saddle bags
riverside accessory
A buddy of mind has a set of riverside leather saddlebags in good condition.What are they worth.
north dakota
Wed Oct 06 2010
dbab82286<at>centurytel.net
MOPED FOR SALE
WARDS RIVERSIDE MOPED
i would like to sell this bike. i only want $300.00 for it. iam 100 miles north of detroit. 989-673-5624.
michigan
Wards Riverside Moped
It's not a moped. Ed.
Mon Sep 13 2010
finnfive AT gvtel.com
wards wheeled goods
wards scooter ffa-61-14002B
i aquired a wards wheeled goods motor scooter. some where in the 60' model. modelffa-61-14002B serial #66. Has the words ali shaker on handle bars. want to know what year it is and if it is worth any thing. it needs the seat recoverd and themotor dont run but still all there. please any info send to finnfive at gvtel.com
mn ,usa
Wed Sep 08 2010
boone62578<at>bloomingdaletel dot com
Need to identify mont. wards motorcycle.
montgomery ward ( benelli?) FFA-14043-86
Cleaning out Dad's building and found this old montgomery wards bike. The model # FFA-14043-86 is all that was found in the short time I had. Can anyone tell me what size and possible year it is? Thanks
Indiana, USA
Thu Jul 29 2010
pat.carter<at>comcast.net
wards riverside question
wards riverside FFA-14003 Bf
need to know what year this bike is and what it's worth. all original,has only 335 miles on it.
tn
Fri Jul 02 2010
scony1<,at>adelphia.net
value of ward's riverside 250-d
ward's riverside FFA-61-14001 A
i have a 250-D with an inspection sticker on it for 1965-1966 so we know its at least that old i just want to know a rough estimate on the value of it. The condition is fair and the motor starts and idles so all in all it runs fairlywell
PA
Mon Jun 28 2010
wzacharias<at>hotmail dot com
Need Year and Parts Source
Wards Riverside Motorcycle 450 SS
I have a 450 SS, model FFA-61-14003A, serial #56. Could someone please tell me the correct year and where I might find a manual and parts as well as any other information?
Tue May 04 2010
cdeets<at>ymail dot com
1965 RIVERSIDE MOPED
WARDS WHEELED GOODS FFA-61-14018-A
i am looking for carburter kit coil maybe gaskits for engine it still turns over it is all complete other then little stuff i need to restore
USA IOWA
Sat May 01 2010
montanaandrew<at>aol dot com
For Sale
Wards Riverside Scooter FRI 14013
As I am unable to find body parts for the scooter I am putting the scooter up for sale
Montana
Tue Apr 20 2010
benshriner<at>yahoo dot com
voltage regulator aka rectifier
benelli wards riverside
im having trouble locating where the black wire from the emergency bypass switch makes the connection to the regulator it gets lost....to df or ground or what
sacramento, ca
Sat Feb 27 2010
dywillis<at>gmail dot com
WARDS MOPED
wards wheeled goods FFA-61-14001A
I would like to know year and history
MO
Sat Jan 23 2010
annabell-26-2000 at yahoo dot com
riverside mo ped
riverside mo-ped
i have a 1957 or 59 riverside mo-ped trying to find more info on.find value of may be interested in selling
frazeysburg,ohio
Wed Dec 30 2009
mcclellan0660 at charter.net
trying to find info on scooter
riverside motor scooter silver pegion by mon wards 14013a
Info on riverside motor scooter silver pigeon moldel 14013a eng 01037 serial# 95y00645
Sun Nov 15 2009
dmock69 at comcast.net
Wards Riverside 125CC Cycle
Wards Riverside FFA-61-14016 B
Hi,
Could you please tell me what year this bike is? It was made in Chicago. The frame No#16478. Engine # 14709
Serial No# 66. I would appericate any information on this bike.
USA
Wards Riverside 14016
Sat Mar 14 2009
mikecl09 at yahoo dot com
Ward's Benelli
Benelli Wards
I need help identifying this motorcycle. I have provided the model and SN # for his. What would be an approximate value on this?
Alpena, MI
Sources for pricing classic motorcycles are on the valuations page.
Thu Mar 12 2009
mikecl09 at yahoo dot com
1968 Ward's Riverside Motorcycle
Benelli Riverside
I own a 1968 Benelli Motorcycle. I believe this is what I have. Can you verify from the SN and Model # what this is and what the value would be on this?
Alpena, MI
Limited info here: serial number information:
Wards Riverside FFA-61-14019
Mon Feb 09 2009
LexiJ0405 at gmail dot com
Wards Riverside question...
1967 Benelli 450ss
I BELIEVE the motorcycle in my dads shop is a '67 450ss... he said as far as he can recall it's a 1967 Wards Riverside 50cc.. and I don't believe it's a Fireball Scrambler... is there anywhere i can go to see a 450ss, or can you help mefigure out what it is? It's in need of some repair, but we used to goof around on it as kids, and I'm interested in fixing it up again!
MN
Wed Jan 14 2009
kdrob8198 at cox.net
restoration
wards riverside
i'm interested in restoring a 1968 riverside 250i'd like to join the message board to exchange info
Mon Jan 12 2009
kdrob8198 at cox.net
wards wheeled goods
riverside ffa-61-14023 b
please looking for information on engine size for this model
Mon Nov 03 2008
lbono50 at yahoo dot com
need parts
river side ward 1967 125cc ffa-61-14016D
I have this bike i wound like to get it to run. But i need points. I look up benelli bikes, but cound not fined any ? For a 125cc 1967 bike Can i put any points in it.If so what? Thanks
Schenectady, new york
Fri Sep 26 2008
Tracie.Ferguson at harley-Davidson dot com
Wards Motorcycle
I unearthed a Wards motorcycle that I am in the process of restoring. I'm looking for more info on it. All's I have right now is the VIN #. Anyone know where I could do some more research, enter a VIN & get model #, pictures,etc.?
Milwaukee, WI
Wed Sep 24 2008
fishingcpl at yahoo dot com
Wards Riverside 450 SS FFA-14003 B
Wards Riverside/Benelli 450 SS FFA-14003 B
I can not find any info on this bike anywhere...Can anyone help me?
Montana
Fri Sep 19 2008
fenster at sprintmail dot com
Montgomery Ward's Vintage Motorcycle
Riverside FFA-61-14001A
I am doing an estate sale in N. California and I beleive this cycl to be a Bellini and am looking for any info on this bike. I have serial # 56. The man beleies it to be from 1946. How would I go about finding more info and value? Thankyou
California
Wed Sep 17 2008
wegofast at gmail dot com
What year please
Montgomery Wards Riverside Moped
I have just bought the Moped of my youth a Montgomery Wards Riverside. Not sure of the year. Its frame number is 188624. The Engine number is 255113 and the tag on the frame says its model # FFA-61-14001 A and Serial 56. Says 250 D on thesides of the rear fenders. I would like to find a exploded view of the engine and any other info like articles, advertisments. Leads on parts would be nice too.
Kansas
Wards Riverside Moped
Fri Sep 12 2008
thomas.coleman at umit.maine.edu
benelli riverside numbers
riverside 125 ffa 14016b
I have a riverside that I am working on, and i was wondering if you have any information about what the benelli model number might be for the same cycle, if there is such a thing. Thanks a lot
Maine
Fri Sep 05 2008
roylstonauctions at tcworks.net
auction
montgomery ward (benelli) 125
This bike is going to be sold at auction in arkansas in october. The bike really is in nice shape. You may see it at roylstonauctions.com we would be glad to answer any questions you may have
Arkansas
Tue Aug 26 2008
bmbmallard at comcast.net
year and value
wards riverside FFA-14016 B
I Was wanting to know the year and possibly value of this motorcycle it is in good shape starts and runs
Michigan USA
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Fri Aug 22 2008
rocketchevoldsgeo at earthlink.net
wards riverside 369 mojave
wards riverside mojave 360 srambler
i believe i own a wards riverside 360 mojave do you know where i can get info,pictures serial # identification etc. ?
ohio
Wed Aug 06 2008
goinbad2003 at yahoo dot com
finding parts
wards riverside 125
can parts be found for this bike and if so where?
ohio
Fri Jan 04 2008
michaelsnoble at hotmail dot com
information
wards wheel goods&FFA-61-14020 A #76
I would like to know what the year &cc it is if possible. Iwas given the bike by my grandfather years ago. I can send pic if needed. THANK YOU
n.y. USA
Sat Dec 01 2007
ray at redimport.net
Bike for sale
Wards Riverside
Can I load up details on a Wards Riverside I have for sale ?
Ireland
........
All the details are here on my own web site - redimport.net/forsale/Benelli.htm (404)
Thanks .. ray
Wards-Riverside-Benelli-Ireland-4
subject: benelli
Email: kempton33 at msn dot com
message: I have a 125 cc benelli serial no.76 model .ffa 61014016-d wards riverside
can you tell me any thing about it year ????
Sat Sep 01 2007
fazeshifter at hotmail dot com
68'-125-Benelli Wards chain size
Benelli Wards
I am treying to find replacement chain for 68' Benelli Wards 125. Also does anyone know the chain size for these?
Appreciate the help!
CA
Fri Aug 31 2007
joshkj2003 at yahoo dot com
Montgomery Wards Riverside 250
Wards Riverside 250 !968
I have a 1968 Montgomery wards Riverside 250 I was just wandering about waht it was worth I had it running a few years back and it is in pretty good shape for its age still has original paint a little scratched up punt in pretty good shapeto be 40 years old. I would greatly appreciate any help thanks
KY
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Tue Aug 21 2007
buteau1 at msn dot com
Looking to purchase
360 Benelli Mojave (Wards Riverside)
My brother and I are looking to purchase two Benelli 360 Mojave motorcycles. We are looking for complete bikes that are restorable. Our father owned one in the late 60's, early 70's. We have always loved the look of this bike. We wouldappreciate any and all help in locating a bike(s). Thank you for any help you can give us.
Albuquerque, N.M.
Sun Jul 29 2007
Kel-redmond at hotmail dot com
montgomery ward riverside mo-ped
fmontgomery ward riverside mo-ped - Model # zp14011
I have two montgomery ward riverside mopeds one with an engine and one without. The engine number is 3736166i9. I was wondering if you could please give me the year and a price of what it may be worth. I am not sure of the year for it doesnot say anything on the moped about it. I found what I have on your website but it gave no information so I was hoping that you could please give me more. Thank you.
Montana
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Fri Jul 20 2007
sbartell4 at wi.rr dot com
Scooter Identification
mo-ped Riverside Montgomery Ward model fzp14011
I would like to know year maker and where to get info on the bike . Motor id 4906713 Serial 88008734 Thanks Steve B
Milwaukee<wisconsin USA
... the 1958 riverside was a model fzp-14007 which was a motobecane model av78.the 1959 riverside was a model fzp-14011 which was a motobecane model av88.
http://moped2.org/aspforum/display-message.asp?mid=225
Sat Jun 09 2007
white69tyger at aol dot com
Need to know
Could anyone tell me the make and model of this bike
NV
The bike is a Montgomery Wards Riverside made by Benelli, probably around 1965. If you can supply the engine and frame number and the VIN plate details we may be able to pin down the model. Ed.
Wards Riverside c1965 NV
Thu Jun 07 2007
wfurbeck at hotmail dot com
I have a wards riverside
76
I wood like too sale parts one massege you had on your borad they were looking for front forks for one
iola kansas
Fri May 25 2007
bob-littleton2000 at yahoo dot com
for sale
montgomery ward 125 riverside
this bike is for sale on ebay auction [bobl1965] any questions feel free to e mail me at.
ohio
Wed May 23 2007
c-haugen at hotmail dot com
restoration
69 mw riverside
I recently purchased a 69 wards riverside and im would like to find a manual for it.If anyone has any info please contact me.
vegas
Wards Riverside 1966 Benelli Vegas 3
Thu May 03 2007
lettermanace at yahoo dot com
'Wards' Benelli 50c
50cc / unknown
I started my addiction to riding in the early 60's with a 50cc Wards Riverside. It had a long rectangularish tank, silver tank with wide black center stripe. It was good for about 40 mph at top end on a level paved road no wind...but spent acouple summers, from sun up to sun down riding trails/fields and the like.
I recognized the 125cc and 250 sizes on photos on this site but saw no mention of the one I had. I still think I might have an original manual in storage.
It would be fun for nostalgia to know if anyone has any info they would care to share.
Midwestern State
Sat Apr 21 2007
rdnxunleashed at aim dot com
parts substitution
wards riverside
i was wondering if there was any other type of front forks that would fit a wards riverside because i can not find a replacement and i was wondering if i could possibly make a substitution with some other brand of motorcycle (ex. yamahahonda etc.)
New York
[The bike is a smaller Benelli type. Ed.]
Fri Jan 05 2007
pat00343 at aol dot com
125cc
I have montgomery Wards parts/ build manual. 125cc. Also have running bike... anybody in California got one? Would love to swap info!
Los Angeles
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It may not look like much... but it runs like a champ!
Wards Riverside 125cc LA
Sun Nov 26 2006
Jefforyschiebel nolonger at earthlink.net
Timing
1969 Mojave 360
Can anybody help me with the methodology to time this bike? Do I need a TDC Finder and a Degree Wheel? I just acquired a beautiful 69 360 Mojave which runs but I want to check things out before I drive it much. Thanks so much for yourtime
Minnesota
Feb 2008
I have had my email address changed from jefforyschiebel at earthlink.net to Jefforyschiebelpublic at comcast.net I have tried to get in and change my email address on the posting but I cannot. Is it possible for you to change it or could Irepost this with my new address. I have corresponded with people all over the world about this bike and it has been so much fun. Sheldon's EMU is a great site and thanks for taking the time to keep it up.
Jeffory Schiebel
Sun Dec 24 2006
shannon.williams at level3 dot com
Riverside scooter
Where would I begin to start to fix one of these up that my dad currently has?
Can you help please?
Oklahoma
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This is a riverside scooter made by Montgomery Ward and is a 125cc. I have some pix that arent that good as far as the quality goes but they are better than nothing is the way I look at it. Hope this helps.
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Ok great! Should I just get online and start looking or should is there a certain store you'd recommend. I want to start off by looking at the parts and getting an idea of how much it will cost to get this thing running myself and then I'mthinking about sending it off (what I have)
and having it restored and just paying the $$$$!!!!
Let me know what you think......
Shannon
Don't want to prick your balloon, Shannon, but I suspect you could buy two quite nice Lambrettas for the money it would cost you to have that one restored.
Riverside Lambretta 125
Tue Dec 12 2006
darlene2819 at comcast.net
montgomery wards
t777 terrainn bike
any information
warren, mich
Sat Nov 11 2006
nancyrockhold at yahoo dot com
Wards Riverside 125cc lightweight
Wards Riverside 125 Lightweight 1969 model # FFA-14016B
Bike runs and is in good condition all original parts. How much would it be worth
California, USA
Sources for pricing classic motorcycles are on the valuations page. Ed.
Sun Nov 05 2006
motoguzzo at rogers dot com
wards benelli 360 mojave
looking for a shop manual any help would be appreciated. i can downloadif one is available thank you
ottawa
Sun Oct 29 2006
gameskeeper05 at sbcglobal.net
Wards Riverside Motorcycle Manual
1966 Wards Riverside Series 1125L Model #FFA-51-14016-B
Looking for Manual for my 1966 Wards Riverside Motorcycle.
Garden Grove, California
Sun Oct 15 2006
cc72 at hotmail dot com
58 benelli
montgomery ward
I would like to know how much this bike is worth I would like to buy one that is for sale thank you
florida
Sat Oct 07 2006
harry1030 at verizon.net
Riverside 175
Benelli 175 model 76 on vin
I have recently aquired a Riverside 175.The bike is complete and 100 percent original. I wanted to get a little info about it.Actually, I'd like to know the year. I think it is a 1961 but I'm not sure.Here is the vin FFA-61-14021 A. Any infois appreciated.Thanks.
California
Wards Riverside 175 Model 76
Thu Oct 05 2006
yupitsahemi at yahoo dot com
the dusty basket case I was given
Wards Wheeled Goods Model #66
Is there a way to trce the #s on this old motorless cycle? It's got some cool parts I could intergrate onto something else, But if I could make a few bucks and avoid chopping it up, Why not?
Sun Sep 17 2006
bnishkian at yahoo dot com
wards service manuals
350 360 singles
Hi , i saw your need for service manuals for wards riverside bikes. i used to have a lot of 350 & 360 singles. i playe d with them for a few years in the early 70s. i gave sold them all because i couldnt own bsa and wards so i opted tokeep the bsa's. i still have the owners and service manuals for them. if i can be of help let me know. maybe i could post them all for everyone to use. let me know. berry
north fork california
Many thanks for the offer, Berry. If you have scans of the manuals I'd be happy to post them on the site. Ed.
Sun Sep 17 2006
rifleman38 at sbcglobal.net
What is it???
In fenced in area and get to it to read serial number etc.
TX
The bike is a Wards Riverside Mojave of about 1968 vintage. Ed.
Wards Riverside Mojave TX
Sun Sep 10 2006
motoguzzo at rogers dot com
1968 benelli (wards) mojave
lookimg for a right hand side cover
ottawa
Wed Aug 23 2006
motoguzzo at rogers dot com
wards 360 mojave
benelli mojave
anyone have a shop manual for this? bike
ottawa
Sat Aug 19 2006
pat.carter at comcast.net
value
1962 wards riverside sport bike ffa-14003 b
would like to know the value of this motorcycle
it,s a 450-ss has only 350 miles on it
murfreesboro,tn.
Sources for evaluating motorcycles are on the valuations page. Ed.
Mon Jul 03 2006
ziggermll at msn dot com
EZ Rider Moped Motori Minarelli Motor
1979 EZ Rider
This moped was sold by Montgomery Wards usa and I would like to find any information about it. Do you know who actually made this moped because I am having trouble finding it on the internet? Thank you.
KS
Thu May 25 2006
gscheel at wcnet.net
Riverside Mojave 175cc about 1970
I have not started it for 30 years, I've cleaned it up but it won't start. Any help? Is there a service manual available?
tx
Start with the basics. Have you put fresh fuel in it. Have you checked the carbie bowl for crud. Is the spark plug firing? Ed.
Mon May 01 2006
allenb-49013 at yahoo dot com
montgomery ward motorcycles
Wards wheeled goods 125cc. S.N. #76
I am looking for any info. about this bike, I think it was made by Benelli. Thank-you
Bangor, Michigan USA
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Attached is a picture of the old bike.
Model # FFA-61-14016 D
Serial # 76
Wards Riverside 125 n76
Tue Mar 28 2006
iba1 at bright.net
bike year
riverside mophead
if i sent you a pic of this scooter would you try an tell me the year if you would let me know an i will send it
I found it on your site. It is an AV88 just like that on in the pic, It says they were imported to the US in the fifties. It is orange or bronze like the one in the pic. Motobecaune for montgomeryward. It is in good shape an willturn over, what would it be worth? thanks for all your help, Dale
ohio
Sources for evaluating motorcycles are on the valuations page. Ed.
Tue Mar 21 2006
jjholt24 at yahoo.net
how to wire genarator
1962-68 benelli montgomery ward 250
i'm tring to rewire genarator on my benelli. do you have a diagram or a picture or any information on how to rewire it ?
alabama
Sun Feb 26 2006
VOCSQRD at aol dot com
'63 360 Mojave
Can anyone provide gear shift lever or recommend a suitable japanese/Metric substitute?
Chicagoland
I'm currently setting it up in a cafe style - nowhere close to original. I'll send a photo in a week or two when I'm a little further ahead. This is the third one of owned. I learned to ride 35+ years ago on a (Wards) Benelli 250 beforeswitching to a 66 BSA lightning in '73 (Which I still own) and I've always considered them to be good performers.
Best regards,
Steve
I too had a Lightning, from about 1972 to 1975. Rode the wheels off it, great bike. The Benelli is a rhs shift, so it's just possible that it uses the same spline as Ducati singles - quite large, about 1/8th india larger than most current Japanese models.
Fri Feb 24 2006
richard.plato at zieglercat dot com
1966 wards 50cc moped-red
I'm trying to locate a picture of this Moped with front leg guards in place.
minneapolis mn
Thu Feb 23 2006
aog at ix.netcom dot com
1968 wards riverside 250cc touring
I have a 250cc benelli I need to find out what it is worth, it has 2 miles on it, it's never been started.
idaho
Mon Feb 13 2006
GETODD2 at AOL dot com
68 WARDS RIVERSIDE 350
Trying to find out what the bike is worth have pictures now but haveing diffcultes sending them 478 miles on the bike, its in good condition. e MAIL ME FOR PICTURES
Spring Hill Tn
Sun Dec 18 2005
GETODD2 at AOL dot com
'68 360 RIVERSIDE MOTORCYCLE
THIS BIKE HAS 650 ORIGINAL MILES. GREAT CONDITION. DOES ANYBODY HAVE A ESTIMATE OF WHAT THE BIKE IS WORTH
Wards Riverside 1968 360
Tue Dec 06 2005
blackledgem at michigan.gov
Wards Riverside 125cc. Lightweight
I just pick up this bike and I'm looking for places I can get parts. I need a battery and kick starter pedal assembly, spring, and lever. I've been looking around on the web and have had a hard time finding sites or places tofind such items. This site is the closest to getting help in restoring this bike. Its in great condition, except for minor parts. I'm also looking for a new tube for the front tire. ANy help would be appreciated.
Try the Parts Resources section of the Benelli Forum. Ed
Wards Riverside 125cc
Fri Dec 02 2005
dreed at eeandg dot com
1955 MW Scooter
I am looking for a engine and clutch for a 1955 MW scooter. Probably had a Clinton engine.
Montgomery ward 1955 scooter. It is a ank of a machine. Should have a clinton or continental motor (not sure which)
Sun Sep 18 2005
berrydj at telus.net
Bennelli 250 fork rebuild.
Good evening, I'm disassemling the forks on a 1961 Riverside 250. How do the 'inner' fork tubes come off? I have the bottom bolt out, but I cannot get to the lower seal or the bushings. Is the fork tube just pressed on?
Thanks, Doug.
Thu Aug 18 2005
bermacchi at web.de
riverside benelli
Are there datas, test experiences and figures of produced riverside benellis 250 and 360? Is the engine simply based on a bigbored Benelli 175 Sport of 1962?
Thu Aug 11 2005
gjharristn at juno dot com
1950 or 1955 montgomery ward cycle
My brother has a 1950 or 1955 45cc montgomery ward cycle. I think he has had it running recently and would like to know the value of it. If you know.
Wed Aug 03 2005
shag at winco.net
wards mojave
does anyone have any info on montgomery wards 360cc mojave motorcycles, I think they were 1967 or 68.
Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005
subject: Vespa/Riverside
Email: Brat4u09 at yahoo dot com
message: Trying to locate motor parts for 1956 Montgomery Ward Riverside Scooter. (Parts or information)
This would possibly be a Vespa Bianchi Orsetto or a Lambretta Li 125. Ed.
Wards Riverside Registry
149 Stanford Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
wardsguy at aol dot com
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
subject: Riverside 125cc bike
Email: pat00343 at aol dot com
message: To ED, I agree about the Bennelli. i Have the parts manual and the building instructions. It is a running bike, just wondering if there are any other people out there that have one?
Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005
subject: Montgomery Wards Riverside 350
Email: fxwg85bhb at aol dot com
message: i have one and was thinking of restoring or selling was looking for a cost of resto est. and a value est.
The bike is missing a gas tank fuel valve and the steering adjuster knob. Other than that it is complete. How much is it worth? And how much would it cost for those items missing?
I Would consider doing brakes and cables , carb rebuild and tune up as well if I could locate parts.
Any ideas?
Scott
April 15, 2003
I happen to come across a1962 montgomery wards riverside I am looking to sell I was told it's a benelli imported by M.W. It still runs has a heel toe shifter on the right side and is 125cc hope you can help -- larryvonarb atmindspring dot com
Benelli Montefeltro Serial Number Lookup
February 20, 2003
I have a 350 Riverside Benelli that that has been restored ...I'm kind of a neophyte to motorcycles and have a couple of questions....the clutch is very stiff...is this typical for this type of motorcycle? Also...the shifting isdifficult...I can't seem to find the correct gear easily....like there are false neutrals ( someone said there would be in these older type bikes ). I can be on this bike for 20 min. here in Chicago and feel like I've been on it allday.......can the clutch be adjusted to be easier and can the trans be worked on or changed to become smoother...this bike sounds and looks so cool...it has the racing body with the short bars, a beautiful green tank and body panels, and newBenelli decals. Any input would be helpful, thanks very much -- Charles Shotwell - charlesshotwell at earthlink.net
August 7, 2002
HELP!!!! I recently received my grandfather's late 1960s, 125 cc, Riverside (Benelli). It has not run in more than 15 years. I love the bike, but know little about them or any other. Any thoughts about its ability to be salvaged? -- Craig -- cmaher at wi.rr dot com
August 30, 2002
Hi Craig,
I ran across your ad on a Benelli board. There's a small but neat group about these bikes at:
groups.yahoo.com/group/Wards-Riverside-Cycles
People there should be able to help you.
And there's another Benelli group, but they are more about the Sei's and Tornados although they do cover other Benellis.
groups.yahoo.com/group/Benellis/
Dave Smith -- gorn at nokilli dot com
October 27, 2002
I have 1967 benelli riverside scrambler 125 for sale in good cond if interested call Kevin 845 227 6687 ny -- kctagco at worldnet.att.net
July 26, 2002
I own a 1968 Wards Riverside Mojave 260cc made by Benelli. Styling of Metisse soul of Benelli. These were sold by Montgomery Ward in 1968 and 1969 and possibly in 1967. Both Scrambler and Touring styles were offered in 260cc and 360cc. TheScramblers had vented high pipes, while the touring were low pipes without venting. The Scramblers had enduro tires standard and also a protective under engine plate and the Touring had street tires. Otherwise these 2 style cycles were thesame. Also an interesting fact is the 1969 Benelli 650 which has all the same styling and components as the 1968 Wards Mojave (see Cycle magazine cover Feb 1969) these two bikes are identical except the engine size and dual pipes (theremaybe others but they are minute compared to the similarities).
There is now a Wards Riverside Yahoo group that can help bring together Wards Scooter, Moped, Mini-bike, and Cycle fans. Go there for more information or email me for more info on Mojaves or other Benelli -- stingray-x atmchsi dot com
July 8, 2002
I am trying to find an outlet for parts for a 1969 Wards Riverside 125cc (Benelli Cobra). Also any idea as to its value. I'm not having a lot of luck. Thanks for any help. dpinello at city-woodlandpark.org --- DebbiePinello --- upcc123 at earthlink.net
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There are a lot of interesting articles in this blog, but there is not much information about the famous Benelli M2 shotgun. I want to fix this and share my experiences of using this beauty throughout several shooting seasons. I have used the Benelli M2 during 25 matches in Ukraine and abroad, so I have the knowledge to tell you about it.
But first, let me put a little disclaimer out there. This article is not for newbies and I won’t start describing how to prepare the Benelli M2 for practical shooting right out of the box. I am not going to describe upgrades, bells and whistles. Instead, I will describe the important elements of fine tuning, the problems I’ve found and the ways to fix them. Some of the issues are very typical and obvious but I will describe them anyway. Some of the issues are very interesting as well.
So, we’ll start with nuances and tips.
1. Front Sight
There was cloth which came in a sealed bag together with the front sight. The purpose of that 3M cloth is to degrease the vent rib before installing the sight. After this is done, you throw the cloth away immediately. It is hairy and it will leave particles on the vent rib. Just use a regular cotton cloth and degrease the place of installation with something you usually use. I decided to leave the factory sight to use it as a stop for the new EasyHit sight.
The second problem which I had with the new sight is that the adhesive strip was dry and not adhesive at all. You should just remove it and buy a 3M adhesive strip and use it to attach the sight to the vent rib.
Additionally, I used the duct tape to clamp the front sight and rib together for one day in order to apply pressure and allow the adhesive tape to stick better.
2. Rear Sight
There is no rear sight on Benelli M2 as you know but it is pretty useful when shooting slugs.
Use glow paint (used in fishing) and apply it to the rear part of the vent rib.
It is better to have different colors for the front and rear sights because it will result in better aiming. My front sight is orange and my rear sight is white with a green line, for example. If you plan to paint the rear side of the vent rib with a paint color other than white, then you still need to paint it white for the background. That way, the color will be brighter. It is pretty easy to wipe the paint using a solvent.
3. Forend
The Forend of the Benelli M2 is loose from the beginning or it becomes loose with time. Some people don’t like it, while some think that it is a common thing for the Benelli M2.
Attach several stripes of the cotton fabric adhesive tape on the inside of the forend to get rid of the play.
You should use cotton fabric adhesive tape because the regular PVC adhesive plate will melt.
4. MatchSaverz
This is a very useful upgrade. It comes together with a template for the Benelli M2. You can put it on the forend, drill a hole and install it as designed by the manufacturer. I did it that way too. But I have found that the shotshell hits the receiver sometimes when you try to load it into the chamber. There is a small step between the receiver and forend that causes this to happen. And even long dry fire trainings could not guarantee 100% positive result.
That is why I want to share nuances and tips with you right away. I have located the Matchsaver close to the chamber. But the construction of the forend has not allowed me to install the nut on the bolt from the inside of the forend in order to attach a Matchsaver. I was able to solve it by the following way:
-Drilled a hole about two times smaller than the bolt in the forend and then tightened it in without the nut.
-The location of the Velcro, which is also used to attach a Matchsaver, has a pretty complicated form.
That is why I have used the 3M duct tape and made that place more or less flat.
Now I have a Matchsaver located as close to the ejection window as possible and there is no more problems loading a round into the chamber. Frankly, I was not sure if this was a reliable way by attaching the Matchsaver without a nut. However, the whole shooting season of 2016 has shown that it works well. I make sure the bolt is tightened regularly.
Matchsaver Location Comparison (Red by Manufacturer’s Instruction, Blue – My Version)
5. Oversized Bolt Release Button
There are few nuances with it but there is one that I can share with you. I will assume that you have your factory button drilled and tapped for installation of the oversized release button.
I have tried four oversized bolt release buttons for Benelli M2. but decided to use the 5th one. This was the one that I made myself from a piece of aluminum. I installed it using a screw with Loctite to make sure it wouldn’t get loose and that it stays in place.
Here is a tip: Make sure the lower end of the button doesn’t protrude past the loading window. Why is this important? Because you may accidentally activate it while loading ammunition and you will have a round on the carrier while still trying to load ammo into the magazine tube.
6. Trigger Group Pin
The pin fell off my friend’s shotgun during the match. It looked funny to the spectators but not to Dmitry. Why did this happen? The answer is simple: There was too much oil on the pin. All of the shooters from our squad were searching for the pin and we finally found it.
Tips and advices: Wipe the excess oil from the pin. You can attach a piece of duct tape from both sides to eliminate the possibility of it falling off.
Now, let’s talk about more serious problems.
7. Chokes.
Prehistory: I was in a match in Hungary in 2015 and there was a slug stage. Ceramic plates were hanging on a wire from about 20 meters above. I had shot all the ammo I had but couldn’t hit any of the 4 targets. The choke I was using was a Modified choke because the slug was a saboted slug which was smaller than the bore of the shotgun.
I decided to test slugs when I came home. The distance was 25 meters, and the shotgun was on a shooting rest. Of course, I had to do that before the match so I wouldn’t make mistakes. So, when I started shooting the same slug that I used in the match, the point of impact was about 30 centimeters to the 4 o’clock; far from the point of aim. I was shocked by the result and I started thinking about how to adjust the front sight but then someone recommended to me that I change the choke. Therefore, I replaced the Modified choke that I had with a new one. As a result, all the shots struck the center of the target. I don’t know what was wrong with the first choke which came together with a shotgun.
Tips and advices: Chokes can influence accuracy dramatically. Don’t adjust your sights until you find out the real reason. Always test your ammo using your shotgun to avoid surprises. This is especially important for slugs.
8. Failure to Chamber
I had the following problem last winter: My shotgun failed to complete the operation and lock the bolt in place. It was impossible to make a shot and I had to hit the charging handle to lock the bolt in place.
I had cleaned and lubed the trigger group and bolt but that didn’t help. I tried changing the ammo but that didn’t help, though. Some shooters recommended visiting a gunsmith to modify a bolt. I was almost ready to go to a gunsmith but decided to change the recoil spring first, which is located inside of the stock. Disassembly for this purpose is pretty easy. However, the nut which you will need to unscrew it is tightened with some kind of Loctite on it. That is why you will need to heat the place to make it easier. I decided not to use Loctite during reassembly. I have replaced the recoil spring and lubed it using gun oil, allowing the chamber problem to be fixed. There was a lot of dirt in that unit.
Tips and advices: Have the unit cleaned. Otherwise, it may cause malfunctions such as failure to the chamber. I clean the piston and cylinder, and lube the recoil spring one time during shooting season. I didn’t have any problems after I started doing that.
Magazine Follower
I think it will be interesting for you.
Prehistory: I haven’t modified my shotgun for practical shooting myself. Instead, I gave it to a gunsmith. My friend ordered the same modification from the same gunsmith too.
During the process of the loading port modification, the gunsmith took out too much of the material from the magazine tube side. That caused the follower to stick out too far from the magazine tube and it caused the shell latch and carrier to lock. That caused the last round from the magazine tube to hang and fail to the chamber. This didn’t happen right after the modification, but rather in time.
The follower stop size was reduced too and that was the problem because you cannot make it bigger. The follower stop is located not in the easy to change magazine tube but on the receiver which is difficult and costly to replace.
This problem was difficult to solve but we found two ways to do that.
My friend Oleg attached PVC duct tape to the follower to make the diameter bigger. He even used it during the “Ukrainian Shotguns” competition without any problems. But that was just a temporary solution as you understand.
The solution which enabled him to fix that problem was using a follower from the XRAIL with the Browning A5 instead of with the Benelli M2. Why use the A5 follower? Because the factory Benelli M2 follower has a 23mm diameter and the Browning A5 follower has a diameter of 23.2mm. Those 0.2-mm fixed the problem.
Benelli Follower Diameter:
XRAL Browning A5 Follower Diameter:
Be careful of experiments with self-made followers that are made of hard metal because they may damage the follower stop and you will have serious problems.
10. Shell latch
I had the following problem after the shot: Shotshell was hitting the edge of the latch which should have allowed it to pass through. That happened about one time in 10-15 shots. It also happened when I pushed the disconnector and the round was hitting the latch and it would not go to the carrier from the magazine tube.
No feed on start and during the stage.
When I was dry firing at home I had to manually align EACH of the dummy rounds to allow it to go out of the magazine tube.
The solution for this problem took a lot of time because this malfunction was difficult to find.
I have tried the following ways to fix this:
-Complete replacement of the trigger group. Didn’t help.
-Replacement of the shell latch, even several ones. Didn’t help.
-Bending of the shell latch. That caused the problem to stay but I experienced another one; the feeding of 3-4 rounds simultaneously.
When I tried replacing the shell latch, it looked like the problem was solved but it occurred again in 40-50 shots. I was able to replace the latch super-fast and I did that in less than 3 minutes :)
I was very upset because of that and didn’t know what to do. I was really happy to find the solution. That was the pin of the shell latch. When the gunsmith modified that loading window, he accidentally made the pin shorter. This caused one side of the pin to move out of the hole and the shell latch was not parallel to the receiver. The shotshell was hitting the side of the shell latch.
Short pin and regular pin:
Tips and advices: Now you understand that all parts are important.
Another tip: The diameter of the bottom part of the dummy rounds becomes wider after heavy use. So, if you have malfunctions with dummy rounds, it doesn’t mean that you will have them on live rounds. Just measure the diameter of the dummy rounds and the live rounds:
Live round: 22,34 mm
Dummy round: 22,49 mm
11. Failure to enter the chamber (shotshell hits the right side of the chamber)
That problem was difficult to indentify. And it costed me a lot during the competitions. For example, I had 8 problems on the first day and zero problems on the second day of the 2-day shotgun competition in Hungary. I have lost a lot of time on stages.
Benelli M1 Super 90 Serial Number Lookup
That problem was difficult to identify and it cost me a lot during the competitions. For example, I had 8 problems on the first day and 0 problems on the second day of the 2-day shotgun competition in Hungary. I lost a lot of time on stages.
First of all, this problem is well known and it pretty common on Benelli M2 and Benelli Supernova shotguns.
There are two reasons for this problem. The extractor is made of the hardened metal. It polishes the place on the chamber where it enters, and this place becomes very sharp with time. The shotshell hits that place and it won’t slide into the chamber. It is pretty easy to fix, just polish the sharp edge. There are a lot of videos about this on YouTube. But, that method hasn’t helped me.
The shotshell was hitting the edge of the chamber with almost half of the diameter of the shotshell, and I had to search for another problem. The second problem is the worn out carrier. I had the modified factory carrier which made it easier to load rounds into a magazine tube. I have used this carrier for about 13,000 rounds and an unidentified number of dry fire trainings.
The replacement of the factory carrier for the Taran Tactical carrier fixed this problem. I made about 1,000 rounds without any problems.
I am not sure what happened to the old carrier. Here are the photos of the old and new carriers:
Tips and advices: Carefully search for the problem, maybe one of your parts requires replacement.
12. Fail to eject the fired shell
That is pretty simple. First of all, thoroughly clean the place in the chamber where the extractor enters it. There is a lot of residue there. A copper brush is the best for that purpose. Replace the extractor spring. It settles down with time and the extractor works not as good as before.
I don’t think that photo with comparison of the spring will be useful, but here are the measurements:
New spring is 12.3 mm long
Old spring was 10.3 mm long
There was no need to replace the extractor. It is pretty reliable but I have a spare one.
Tips and advices: If you are replacing an extractor for the first time, note that the pin channel isn’t straight, and you are going to see just half of the pin.
Pin channel scheme:
Benelli M4 Serial Number Lookup
13. Experiments. Carrier Latch
There is a well-known video about the preparation of the Benelli M2 shotgun for 3-Gun. One of the advisements in that video was to make deeper grooves on the latch to make loading easier. Here is a screenshot from that video:
I decided to do it the same way: Made grooves deeper for about 1 mm from each side. I haven’t noticed any significant improvement. The Modified latch lasted for about 2-3 months of dry fire trainings and then broke.
Tips and advices: If you modify something, make sure that you have a spare part. In case with carrier latch the new spare one should be polished, drilled and tapped to be able to accept an oversized bolt release button.
That’s all my experience with the Benelli M2. The list of breakages and problems isn’t full and some shooters may experience completely different ones.
I hope that information from the article will be useful for you and will save you a lot of time and effort.
I plan to install the X-RAIL magazine and the modification of the loading port but I will leave that for the next article.
Important: The Benelli M2 shotgun is very reliable and all the problems described below are because of the user (which is the most often reason), because of inappropriate maintenance (the second most popular reason) or from wear and tear of the parts (pretty rare problem but it can happen).
The total number of rounds fired from my shotgun is 14,000 at the moment. Also, I dry fire a lot.
Bonus: You will find a list of spare parts below. Important! This list isn’t final and complete yet. This is just my personal list that I wanted to share with you:
Must have spare parts. The ones that I had broken in my shotgun.
1.1. Magazine spring (it will settle down with time)
1.2. Follower. Wears out with use, so it’s better to have a spare one.
1.3. Extended Carrier (Taran Tactical)
1.4. Carrier Latch
1.5. Carrier Latch Pin
1.6. Ejector Spring
1.7. Recoil Spring (inside the stock)
1.8. Recommend to have a spare charging handle. There were situations with broken or bended (when charging handle was too close to some of the walls and hit them). Choose which you like more.
Something that can brake but I didn’t have such malfunctions
Personally, I ordered almost all the springs that my shotgun has because I think that springs are not going to last forever.
And also:
2.1. Extractor
2.2. Firing pin. The rear part becomes deformed but I didn’t have problems with it. You may polish it regularly to avoid possible problems.
2.3. Firing pin spring. The factory one still works properly but I like to have a spare one.
2.4. Firing pin retaining pin. There is a rubber ring on it which is worn out but it still works properly.
2.5. Benelli C-clip. It is pretty small and easy to lose during disassembly. This set contains 5 clips.
2.6. Action lock lever spring. This spring is also small and easy to lose.
2.7. Breech bolt latch
2.8. Hammer spring
2.9. Trigger pin bushing
2.10. Trigger guard pin
2.11. Locking head pin. It is pretty deformed but still works properly. I decided to buy it to have a spare part.
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I have nothing more to share :) Thanks for reading :)
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