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Mileage:9
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Engine Size (cc):150
Warranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
For Sale By:Private Seller
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This is an auction. Please only bid if you want to own this bike. Please do not bid if even the smallest chance exists that you may change your mind, or discover that you really don't have the money or you had a few beers and it sounded like a really good idea at 2 in the morning. I shouldn't have to qualify any of this, but eBay does not have a suitable disciplinary action for time wasters and bidders who don't follow through. Be respectful of my time, and the others who have honorable intentions with this auction. Read the entire description and bid with absolute confidence. Ask any questions along the way. Thank you. This is a 1960 (1959 titled as 1960) Gilera 150 Sport. I purchased this bike from a very well known and respected member of the Italian motorcycle community about 5 years ago. My intentions were to collect a small herd of Italian bikes to ride in the Moto Giro D'California events here in my state. I accomplished that, but never got around to enter this bike, nor any of my others in that event. I have been on several smaller rides with folks in my vintage motorcycle community with this bike. All said, this Gilera has done rides of over 100 miles in a day without so much as a misfire or complaint. It carries my 200 lb body up hills and around tight corners with the diligence of a loyal servant. If I push hard, this little bike just seems to ask for more. In return, I have lavished this bike with only the finest oils to to keep its clock-like internals happy and well lubricated. It has no idiosyncratic behavior. It just fires up, and runs. It shifts a bit clunky with what I'd guess are straight cut gears, but its road manners are very refined and wonderfully Italian. The sound coming from that cast muffler makes the bike sound much bigger than it really is, and makes other travelers on the road aware of its presence without being rude. Getting into specifics and history of this Gilera...The previous owner took this bike to Italy along with some of his old Ducati singles to race in the Giro D'Italia. It was brought along as a back up if his Ducati(s) failed. Well, they failed and this bike was called into service and finished the race for the Ducatis. The plaque in front of the headlight proudly displays its participation in the Italian Moto Giro, and then, it was raced in the Giro D'California the next year, where it finished again, without issue. There was brief mention of an engine rebuild sometime during his ownership. Although I can't provide any documentation of that, I had no reason not to believe it. There is a safety wire and the lead tablet that was used by the factory to fuse the lower case halves, tied around the steering neck. (see pic) I assume that was placed there after the engine was separated and serviced. Please look at all of the pictures closely. This is not a concourse restored bike, but rather, an honest motorcycle that shows pride of use. There are some bumps along the way, as pictured the underside of the tank has had a repair done at some point. There is a thin coat of bondo under there. I stuck my magnet to it in the photo to show that there is plenty of metal there. The front fender has a small split in the tip as shown in the gallery. The Sanremo alloy rims are beautiful, and the cast hubs are nicely polished and contrast well with the black spokes. The frame shows a small chip, and paint rub here and there. The chrome has some micro pitting but shows wonderfully for the age. The patina, overall, is commensurate with an older restoration. The cases and engine are all nicely detailed with no damage or broken fins. The carburetor and ignition system are in excellent tune. Not always easy to achieve with these finicky Italian bikes. It starts on the first kick every time, period. It will sit for months at a time and still starts on 1 kick. All of the electrical works, horn, high/low and brake light. The charging system shows its worth by extinguishing the red charge lamp on the headlight bucket after it reaches its cadence at idle. It is a nicely handling bike at any speed and is easily flickable through the twisty stuff. I can't say enough about it. There is a short video detailing an easy start.https://youtu.be/LA1Uwh2Ymzk Excuse the poor production quality. Please ask questions. Communication is key. I want no disappointments, but this is a 57 year old bike. It is not new. My description of its performance is relative to its age and proximity with other bikes in its class. I can hold the bike for an agreed upon amount of time after it has been paid in full per the auction terms. I will aid your shipper any way I can. Just ask. I would like an email response as soon as you know you have won the auction, to confirm your purchase and get dialog started on the payment/shipping. This bike will be paid in full 5 days from the auctions end. I'd prefer a $300 non-refundable deposit within 24 hrs. I will accept cash in person, or a cashiers check for the balance, which will be subject to my banks hold time to confirm funds. The Gilera will not leave until all funds are verified. |
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