Id a gilera

[mikevand]

 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.

[L.A.B.]

Do you have any photos you could show us?

Have you looked in the Pictures section here (Gilera Gallery)  to see if there is something similar? http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/Gilera%20Bikes/Gilera%20Index.htm

Have you tried doing a (Google) image search?

 (24 pages)
http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=gilera&hl=en&btnG=Search+Images

[mikevand]

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

[L.A.B.]

Are you able to email any photos to Nigel?

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/MailMeNew.htm

I'm sure he would post them up for you.

One place you could ask is: http://www.motomorini.co.uk/

They may be able to help, or at least suggest someone else that could?

[mikevand]

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.

[L.A.B.]

I have a work colleague that may be able to help identify it (Monday), I will just have to wait for the photo to be posted up, unless you want to email me a copy? (if so, click on the small letter icon on the far left of this message).

  

[mikevand]

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.

[L.A.B.]

Another possible source of info:http://www.bobwrightmotorcycles.co.uk/contact_us.htm

[L.A.B.]

Gilera Giubileo 202 Super ??:

http://www.motoclubconti.it/gilera/Mod202giubileo.htm
(65x61mm = 202cc not 172.5cc as stated)

http://www.motoclubconti.it/gilera/modelli.htm

[mikevand]

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

[mikevand]

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.

[L.A.B.]

the battery is seen from outside, maybe that is the difference between the 201,

The original photo seems to show some sort of cover over the battery on the 202? Could this cover have been removed from your bike?

[L.A.B.]

But the engine/frame number does seem to suggest it is '201'

[L.A.B.]

1965 Giubileo here (towards the bottom of the page) with VIN201-1558:

http://www.ducati.net/gallery/gallery.cfm?gid=39

Doesn't give the model number, only 1965 Gilera Giubileo 200cc

I do not seem to be able to find any info about 'Giubileo 201'.

[VintageBike]

Here's the picture of Mike's bike....
http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/YaBBAttach/DSCI0072.JPG