Id a gilera

[L.A.B.]

Mike also sent me a left hand side view which I hope he doesn't mind me posting up?

[mikevand]

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.

[Sparks]

Hi Mike,I believe your bike is a Gilera B300.They came in A 300 Extra and a 250 Export.They were made in 1955 and went on sale in 1956.  Sparks

[L.A.B.]

I believe your bike is a Gilera B300.

Not likely to be a B300 as they were a twin cylinder model
http://aste4you.com/Motor_Gallery/auction.php?action=quadro&cod_quadro=11

http://www.collector-garage.ch/moto/moto_gilera_1950.php

[mikevand]

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

[TERMINATOR]

HI
not a great gilera fan but i think it was the 175 cc