Wrench'n Ride'n

"Pistoncino" the 1967 Sears Gilera 106SS has landed this afternoon. How it came into Australia with old fuel in the tank that stinks of old varnish I don't know. The delivery driver was happy to get it out of his truck as the old fuel had split and the truck stunk of it too. The V-Rod that was in the back will have a lingering smell to it. I may have to pull the carb off and check it does not have a build up of the old fuel in it. It is in great condition for its 49 years. Can't wait to here it running.

Monday next week the powerhouse of a motorcycle that is the Gilera will arrive. Is it Monday yet? It now has a name. "P istoncino" which is Italian for little piston. Well when you displace 106cc. Here is a photo of what mine may end up looking like.

Some photos take from the net. I don't do restorations. I make it my own. There is inspiration in there for me.

Copied the for sale shots. No wonder I bought this. I could sit and gaze that engine all day long. It should be here next week or week after.

This just happened... It was sold through Sears Dept stores in the USA and comes with Sears ID. Import from the USA. It runs. Runs well. 1967 GILERA 106SS. Italian power house all 100cc of 4 strokeness.

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Finished up the slimmer seat. Logo added to seat. Stripped of grab rail. Heat guard refitted to headers/exhaust. Made from stove pipe guard. Bit of a the day I got it and today. Homage to Bender added.