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Offline CafeDawg

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Gilera Motorcycles
« on: April 27, 2012, 11:00:18 PM »
Anybody know anything about mid 60's Gilera motorcycles, such as:
Are the~
collectible?
repairable?
resalable?

Just found one in a barn and have no clue if I should scrap it or find it a happy home.

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Re: Gilera Motorcycles
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2012, 04:12:57 AM »
Send it to me mate, I'll give it a happy home! Gilera built some great bikes "back in the day", I'm not sure what parts availability is like, or how "collectable" they are, but they were a sweet ride, for sure. Do you have any pics? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Gilera Motorcycles
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2012, 06:42:43 AM »
It's a sweet lookin little bike, maybe a 65 124cc single cylinder.  She's in good shape and motor turns over but haven't been able to find much on them online.  It's a piece of motorcycle history for sure and maybe a bit of American as they were sold through the famous Sears & Roebuck catalog.  Maybe I'll just hang it in the shop, make good wall art.  Guess I'll keep lookin around for info for now.  I'll have some pics up tomorrow.

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Re: Gilera Motorcycles
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2012, 07:31:58 AM »
Is Gilera a Vintage Italian brand  ? I've heard of them,but never did see one.
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Re: Gilera Motorcycles
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2012, 08:09:20 AM »
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