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Identify these bikes! / Re: Id a gilera
« on: May 14, 2006, 09:00:48 PM »
I am going to remove the sparkplug and turn the piston to the top then I will fill the cylinder with oil. Then I will turn the piston to the bottom and then fill it again with oil using a measuring spoon. Should this not at least give me the size of the engine. This bike has a rubber pipe joining the carb to the airfilter. There is also a switch under the headlight casing, if it is in the off position the bike will not start. Cheers Mike

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Identify these bikes! / Re: Id a gilera
« on: April 24, 2006, 12:09:01 AM »
I dont have any problem with you posting the pictures as without a correct model, year, cc, I cannot license the bike. I actually bought the bike after seeing it for a few minutes in a barn at night. I do not really need the bike but thought what the hell it can join my collection , my wife is still moaning that I paid too much for it.I have a bsa starfire 250 in original unrestored condition, , a bsa victor 440 with suzuki 750 front and rear ends, a 1969 honda 350 twin  a yamaha xj550, a kazuma 125 and a bent suzuki ac 50 .Only the gilera and the suzuki are not licensed.

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Identify these bikes! / Re: Id a gilera
« on: April 23, 2006, 08:03:44 PM »
The left hand sidecover has a round hole in it which has a mesh cover over it. Inside is a dellorto cover and the airfilter.

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Identify these bikes! / Re: Id a gilera
« on: April 23, 2006, 07:53:59 PM »
There is a difference on all the pictures by the right side cover, the battery is seen from outside, maybe that is the difference between the 201, which I dont find and the 202 models which there are lots of pictures.The tank also has a round filler cap.Thanks Mike

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Identify these bikes! / Re: Id a gilera
« on: April 23, 2006, 05:56:55 AM »
Thanks photos sent to you, will go online again tomorrow as it is 10.55 pm here in south africa and almost time for bed, tomorrow is sunday, church etc, so cheers for now, Mike.

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Identify these bikes! / Re: Id a gilera
« on: April 23, 2006, 05:27:32 AM »
Ok photo sent of right side of bike, it also has alloy 17 inch rims, no tail light, front mudguard not from the bike, I fitted it to stop the tyre throwing up sand onto the engine, I stay on a farm. The rubber pipe from the carb is off as it is perished and I am looking for a radiator hose that can fit , until then no more riding.

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Identify these bikes! / Re: Id a gilera
« on: April 23, 2006, 04:18:51 AM »
The bike has a 4 speed gearbox, the carb is connected to an airfilter under the left hand side cover. It is different to all the pictures I have seen so far. I need to date the bike exactly for registration .I dont know how to post a picture

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Identify these bikes! / Id a gilera
« on: April 23, 2006, 02:54:22 AM »
 I have recently bought a gilera motorbike. It has been standing since 1974 according to the wife of the late owner. It is a single cylinder ,red in colour, kick start on the left, gears and chain on the right It runs nicely.The engine, frame number is 2012058. I have to date it before I can register it. It must be close to a 250cc as it runs as fast as my bsa starfire 250, just a lot smoother and less viabration.
 Thanks Mike.

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Japanese Bikes / Re: Honda cb 350 twin
« on: May 21, 2006, 05:09:01 AM »
Thanks it is the first model  the cb350 ko made between 1968 and 1969. I was lucky when I registered it in 1996 as I did not have the internet and as said before I just took a chance about the date.

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Japanese Bikes / Honda cb 350 twin
« on: May 14, 2006, 09:18:50 PM »
 Hi I have a honda cb350e twin which I ride on weekends. It has 13000 miles on the clock. It is original except for the paint and the exhaust and seat cover. All the other hondas Ive seen have a long tank, mine has a short tank with rubber pads on each side. Also the carbs come straight out of the head and not at a angle to each other.I would like to know what the year is as whin I licensed it I used 1969 as the model due to the speedo still being in miles. Here in south africa we used kilometers from around then. Also what is the bike worth. Thanks Mike.

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British Bikes / Re: Stopping oil leaks
« on: April 25, 2006, 04:01:59 PM »
Hi I dont know if this will help but it worked on my bsa 250 starfire. I took a hand electric engraver and engraved a line on one engine casing including around the bolt holes. I then lightly sanded the casing to remove the burrs the engraver made. Then I used the good quality sealer that they use on the jap bike engine casings. The "silicone" stays in the line and Ive had no leaks so far. Hope that helps you if your leaks are between the casings. Cheers Mike.

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British Bikes / Re: Bsa parts
« on: April 25, 2006, 04:10:22 PM »
Try also www.britbike.com
Cheers Mike.

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