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Looking at the manual for the 124, I find there really isn't much information that is helpful in diagnosing problems. Do any of you experienced gilera owners...
tr6r70
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Oct 12, 2005
12:38 am
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I went in to yahoo in found a web site WWW.vomund.com/gilera/index.html . It is a web site devoted to the 106 and 124. It has a manuel you can down load. Long...
George Sheppard
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Oct 12, 2005
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I was looking at the 106 and 124 manuals and noticed that the charging systems are the same on both at least the part numbers for the mag. The only difference...
tr6r70
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Oct 14, 2005
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And Sears Cheyenne are simular to the European model Puch MC 50. In Sweden it was called Puch Cross. It is still possible to get new parts to this bikes. I...
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Oct 14, 2005
10:03 pm
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The battery is used to run the lights . You could probably hook the lights direct to the mag.The only difference is the lights dim when the bike is Idling....
George Sheppard
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Oct 14, 2005
10:40 pm
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Greetings all. I just picked up a 1968 Sears Allstate Gilera SR124 5V off of eBay. I had no intentions of buying one of these, but something about the bike...
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Oct 14, 2005
11:45 pm
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Looks like a little work ahead of you. I have two of my three in the same condition, but all of them run. I am probably going to end up using one of the...
triumph1
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Oct 15, 2005
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My 124 is running great, but when sitting still in neutral the thing drops into 2nd gear on it's own. Is there an adjustment to prevent this or is it...
triumph1
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Oct 16, 2005
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I had a 124 with a completely dead battery that I just rode as it was. When I stopped the lights did go dim, so I just revved it a bit. That worked fine and I ...
William Murar
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Oct 17, 2005
12:26 am
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the reason for the battery is federal regulation..in the late sixties new laws were enacted that required bikes built after a certain date be able to operate...
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Oct 17, 2005
2:19 am
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I am starting to learn more as I go. This bike is actually set up like my 65 Ducati with a battery. I still cannot get used to how small it is and under...
triumph1
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Oct 17, 2005
2:24 am
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since the gilera and the ducati are both italian..they probably share similar traits..as for the power..remember this was 1967 or so..when a 125 was a BIG...
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Oct 17, 2005
3:32 am
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I think that is why I get such a kick out of riding it. Thinking of what it was when it was new. Here is contrast. I was out on the gilera for a blast in...
triumph1
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Oct 17, 2005
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I just finished tearing-down my 68 124 5V to start the mod-storation. It came apart with no major dramas, however I'm unable to pull the rear brake pedal off...
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Oct 21, 2005
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Hi I'm Mike, the new guy. I own Sears red Allstate(Vespa) 65'. I upload two pictures what it looks like. I been in the process of getting it roadworthy and is...
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Oct 24, 2005
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The manual calls for 54 5/32" balls, sounds like 27 on top and 27 more on the bottom. After removing the cotter pin the brake lever should come off. Whenever ...
William Murar
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Oct 24, 2005
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The 124 runs great and is fun, but I have a problem with the shift lever springing down into gear when idling and in neutral. Is there an adjustment for this...
triumph1
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Oct 24, 2005
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Thanks Bill. I use PB Blast all the time. Wonderful stuff. It was amazing to me how well preserved some of the parts were once removed. The engine mounting...
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Oct 25, 2005
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As a motorcycle racer, I've occasionally had the misfortune of having a motor grenade on me while I've been riding. Almost always, there is a moment just...
Bill M.
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Nov 3, 2005
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After adding fuel, a fresh battery and some leg cranking power, the 175 started and ran - without the afore mentioned vibration. Yeahhh!...
Bill M.
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Nov 4, 2005
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Just purchased a 1956 Sear 250 motorcycle off ebay. Not sure if it is a 1956, won,t know till I get it home. Looking forward to having a real classcis Sears...
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Nov 11, 2005
3:27 am
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William Murar
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Nov 27, 2005
10:29 pm
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Message #39 is a copy of an email I got from Enzo Crea concerning the Gilera mufflers. Cost of the mufflers is 70 euros plus shipping. If you go to message #39...
Bill M.
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Nov 27, 2005
10:36 pm
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Hello! Anyone in the Group have a tach drive for sale? Thanks, Howard Watts 2816 Bluff Ridge Drive Quincy, IL USA 62305...
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Nov 27, 2005
11:31 pm
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Bill, Haven't seen the post on list, but does he also have the head pipe. I need both. Tim...
triumph1
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Nov 28, 2005
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Tim, What pipe do you need, 106 or 124? Bill--- In searsmotorcycleclub@yahoogroups.com, triumph1 ... I...
Bill M.
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Nov 28, 2005
1:24 am
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Need header and muffler for the 124. Tim...
triumph1
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Nov 28, 2005
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Tim, I have 1 NOS 124 head pipe. HOWEVER, even though it's NOS, it was stored improperly prior to my getting it. The chrome is flaking off and to be truly nice...
William Murar
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Nov 28, 2005
4:52 pm
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What is your address. I'll forward the money. Thanks, Tim...
triumph1
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Nov 28, 2005
5:18 pm
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Bill Murar 42121 Peck Wadsworth Rd. Wellington, Ohio 44090 ... ...
William Murar
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Nov 28, 2005
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