Its finally arrived, I can't put it off any longer.

I have finally made a start on the little Gilera

here's what I found with the frame

Oops its broken

what's that smeggy thing on there?

cut that thing off and read up on slugging the frame off the chopper underground

I lost my lathe virginity today, and it was great. There is something cathartic about cutting bar on a lathe. It was a bit daunting at first, as it had a plethora of knobs and levers but I soon picked it up. Apparently all the kids just put a programme in and watch their steel take shape. I did it the old school way

well my new slug fits great and just needs welding up with the engine in situ to make sure everything fits.

those plates are next and I need some 5mm plate to remake the main stand rests.

"Gilera 4V project"

There is no way that you will get a V4 in that frame Drewps.

That'll be a good strong fix drewpy, got a welder to hand?

aye, I welded my all of my tracker with an oil cooled arc welder I bought from machine and mart in '82

"Gilera 4V project"

There is no way that you will get a V4 in that frame Drewps.

that's why its called 4v

V = vitesse = gears

although if I was called Allen Millyard, it may have happened

Vitesse is speed in French

Vitesse is speed in French

its 4 "speed" = gears, so not far away

little update as I am collecting bits and have most of the engine stuff together.

took a chance on ebay Italy and bought some new after market forks called "Forcella"

any way they came today and they FIT!

just need the alloy stuff vapour blasted and can make a start on the engine. at this rate I should be done by Easter next year!

with the repair to the frame you need to V both of the edges of the tube so you can weld it all the way round. to allow good penetration and a proper join,

and then grind back flush for a seamless almost invisible repair.

with the repair to the frame you need to V both of the edges of the tube so you can weld it all the way round. to allow good penetration and a proper join,

and then grind back flush for a seamless almost invisible repair.

thanks Beef, Its welded now, just needs tidying up!

done a bit more today, seeing as the Trackers battery has yet again let me down

I 2k cleared the tank and panels after a couple of decals have been applied

I am after a tls drum brake for the front, the original is made of steel FFS

tank looks great.

and i have the same issue with my flat tracker killing batteries... but i got a kick start to save me...

I got kick only, the battery was down to 10v, no good for TCI.

just ordered a Ballistic battery from the states as it will be small enough to fit in the tail section with a bit of modding

got a seat today and trialled it on the bike for proportions

bit of a gap at the front, need to ponder that a bit

WOW Drewps. This looks great already.

I haven't seen an old skool Gilera in the flesh for a very long time.

WOW Drewps. This looks great already.

I haven't seen an old skool Gilera in the flesh for a very long time.

thanks, I plan to have it ready early next year.

its a case of buying stuff as it comes up for sale

took the Gilera cases etc to J Percival's in Stockport last week to get the cases Vapour blasted.

Always come out great and can't wait to get the other bits together to start the rebuild

common problem of chain letting go, lack of maintenance

trying out new down draft position for carb...not, just put manifold wrong way round

Quality mate! 12 months to get it built.

Quality mate! 12 months to get it built.

cheers, just need to save for a con rod kit and other little bits and It'll be done in a weekend

looks great drewpy, might use the guy myself

now then thet semi downdraught carb...whats all that about then