Hi .everyone. My name is Terry and I live in the North east of England U.K
Just found this forum as I was searching. A few years ago a friend showed me a Gilera that he had owned for over thirty years. He told me it was a 1959 175 super sport. Sadly my friend died of a heart attack aged 56. His widow got in touch with me and gave me the Bike F.O.C. I can't find any information to help Identify the bike. I don't think the Tank is from this bike as the mountings don't line up. Seat Exhaust & Headlamp Don't seem to be original. Frame and engine number is *189-3673*
I didn't want to touch the bike until I found out what it was.
But I couldn't resist.
I cleaned the carb and points. Checked the oil. Took a wild guess at the points gap and timing. Jury rigged an ignition. I put some petrol in and after 30+ years it started second Kick. The engine sounds sweet with no rattles. I would like to find out all I can about this bike before I decide to Restore it or pass it on to another bike enthusiast. Any info' would be much appreciated. I cant upload a photo to the site yet but could send by email to anyone that could help.
Thanks
Help with identifying bike
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Re: Help with identifying bike
Welcome.
You may use the search button
Just type in 189 and read on.
Some of the articles are in German.
If you need help with this, just drop a line.
ciao Joachim
PS have you tried uploading a picture again?
There have been some problems with the forum.
Maybe it will work again now.
If you still have problems uploading... see above
You may use the search button
Just type in 189 and read on.
Some of the articles are in German.
If you need help with this, just drop a line.
ciao Joachim
PS have you tried uploading a picture again?
There have been some problems with the forum.
Maybe it will work again now.
If you still have problems uploading... see above
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Re: Help with identifying bike
Try this link.
Looks like I have myself a 175 sport.
Thanks.
http://www.johnthedeveloper.co.uk/wp-co ... G_1048.jpg
http://www.johnthedeveloper.co.uk/wp-co ... G_1049.jpg
http://www.johnthedeveloper.co.uk/wp-co ... G_1050.jpg
Looks like I have myself a 175 sport.
Thanks.
http://www.johnthedeveloper.co.uk/wp-co ... G_1048.jpg
http://www.johnthedeveloper.co.uk/wp-co ... G_1049.jpg
http://www.johnthedeveloper.co.uk/wp-co ... G_1050.jpg