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by Lone Rider
Sat Oct 02, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: gileraclub.de-Classic english, french, italian language
Topic: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.
Replies: 33
Views: 33710

Re: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.

Thanks for the info pppdrive, sent by PM. I have tried to reply but the e-mail 'bounced'. I have this manual also and the part number; the problem is finding some-one that has one. The dealer here in the UK, who stocks vintage Gilera parts, Bob Wright Motorcycles dose not have one and I no of no oth...
by Lone Rider
Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: gileraclub.de-Classic english, french, italian language
Topic: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.
Replies: 33
Views: 33710

Re: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.

Hi John, Your visit to the UK went almost to plan then. :roll: Hope you get the transportation sorted soon! You could always ride it home :lol: then write a book about your experience. I think as soon as I can identify the thread,(M16 or 17), I will be able to seek one out. I have seen several on eb...
by Lone Rider
Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: gileraclub.de-Classic english, french, italian language
Topic: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.
Replies: 33
Views: 33710

Re: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.

Got the motor fully stripped but for the crank.

Still looking for the dynamo puller if anyone can help!! :D
by Lone Rider
Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:32 am
Forum: gileraclub.de-Classic english, french, italian language
Topic: Gillera MX1 125 cc
Replies: 9
Views: 10820

Re: Gillera MX1 125 cc

Well, if you have cleaned the carb and you are sure it IS clean, check the following- Assuming the bike was at one time working with this carb. Is fuel coming out of the fuel line into the carb at a constant flow? If the fuel vent in the tank is blocked it will cause a vacuum and stop the flow. Is t...
by Lone Rider
Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: gileraclub.de-Classic english, french, italian language
Topic: Gillera MX1 125 cc
Replies: 9
Views: 10820

Re: Gillera MX1 125 cc

What do you mean by, "doesn't work well" bujariz? :?

Are you sure the carb is the problem? Apart from washing out, and blowing air through the jets, nothing much else to do. :wink:

I clean mine with WD40.
by Lone Rider
Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: gileraclub.de-Classic english, french, italian language
Topic: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.
Replies: 33
Views: 33710

Re: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.

Thanks John.

Made up a clutch puller over the weekend using a pressure plate from an old Royal Enfield Bullet. It broke the first time I tried it :oops:. So had a rethink, and modified accordingly. Clutch now off! :D :D
by Lone Rider
Mon Aug 23, 2010 3:26 pm
Forum: gileraclub.de-Classic english, french, italian language
Topic: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.
Replies: 33
Views: 33710

Re: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.

Gilera rebuild 001.jpg Hi Lonerider, In the all-together photo it looks very pretty John Do not let looks deceive you John! :shock: Although this little bike had a lot of nice touches and, someone had gone to lengths to make up various parts, there were an awful lot of bodges :roll: :roll: If the c...
by Lone Rider
Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: gileraclub.de-Classic english, french, italian language
Topic: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.
Replies: 33
Views: 33710

Re: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.

Thanks John, the picture is not my bike, but one that has inspired me to get on with mine. I have found the people that make the reproduction tank and seat for the bike in the photo though. They are located in the US. I bought the bike about a week ago looking like this.... http://i651.photobucket.c...
by Lone Rider
Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: gileraclub.de-Classic english, french, italian language
Topic: Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.
Replies: 33
Views: 33710

Info wanted on 1960 124 Extra.

Hi I am rebuilding a 1960 Gilera 124 Extra and know little about this mark and want the finished artical to look like this :D Any one in the UK that can be of help as to where to get parts etc. Bob Wright Motorcycles is one that I have found and they have a few parts. However I am stuck stripping do...