I bought a Gilera Runner for 50 EUR !!! NEW PROJECT

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2 жыл бұрын

this time it's a Runner again. A Gilera Runner Dark Dream for 50EUR !!!! yes 50 EUR !!!!!
I picked it up from a place near the city of Worms in Germany. The guy that sold it to me already started working on it. He basically took everything apart and put on a 17,5mm carb on it but than lost the interest on finishing the job... well here I am now :-)
The Runner is a big mess and a lot of parts needs TLC or replacement but I'm looking forward to this project !

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@Dsw009 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a darkdream version, they're the first and most beautiful version. You hit the jackpot 😆

@Dsw009 2 жыл бұрын

Nvm u saw it after lol

@gilerarunner4233 2 жыл бұрын

Very lucky dude i own a brand new 180cc purple black

@nilofranssen 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good!!

@wesleybakker9613 2 жыл бұрын

Dark dream the fastest runner 50cc ever Made the original carb i think weber but you can see that in the seat basket Nice bike greetings from holland

@nilofranssen 2 жыл бұрын

The blue one still drives perfect! And is in perfect condition!

@petesgarage4670 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the blue one is very special and very rare in this condition 👍🏻

@daniel28555 2 жыл бұрын

Nice👍

@EinarLerschen Жыл бұрын

I commented before that I was curious how a Runner would compare to SR. Well now Im starting to get an idea since I found one after a long search. 2000 50 DD. Same colour schme as this. One owner since new, adult ridden only and done less than 5000km. Always garaged and only one paint chip is in the battery hatch. First thing that I noticed is the torque and throttle response. I mean its stock, hence the vario ring removed but its way much better than my 2008 SR carb was when new. Its got to be the emissions. In the year 2000 the exhaust and the carb and airbox were not so restrictive and there were no air-flow systems out of the exhaust and so on. Its really weird since the carb is smaller on these, 12mm vs. later ones with 17,5mm. Also the cold start is incredible compared to my SR, which always struggled even when brand new. One thing that the SR takes is the step-thru functionality. Its way lower and Im used to keep the top-box on so no leg room to swing over to seat and in the Runner you can just barely fit your leg between saddle and handle bars. I dont know. Maybe I should just keep it stock. Its just too nice to fiddle with. Damn thats a problem since I allready bought a 70cc kit and a pipe so when I would find one, I would have them ready :) Well, first world problems but since I was in need of a spare daily runner, this did not solve that need... :D I got to watch these Runner vids carefully to get an idea of the differecnes on how to install pipe the easiest way and how to get to cylinder, if thats even possible without removing the engine?

@petesgarage4670 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. The old runner models with 12mm carbs all stock run better than the new models with 17,5mm carbs all because the restrictions. As for a comparison to the SR I ( as a tall guy ) would prefer the runner. Far much space to sit and way better to handle. Big minus is the water pump that is always inside the engine ( piaggio ). First aprilia sr50 models came with morini engines ( water pump outside ) keep it all stock if its worth it. Only mod junky scoots for stunt riding or wheelie fun.

@petesgarage4670 Жыл бұрын

I know that you can remove the cylinder head on the sr50 without removing the engine. Anyways its always better to get it out to have it properly done

@EinarLerschen Жыл бұрын

@@petesgarage4670 So in this gilera frame you cant change the cylinder while the engine is in the frame?

@radio-180cc 2 жыл бұрын

Bro whaaat 50 euro's? Those fairings alone would cost 500 here 😂

@petesgarage4670 2 жыл бұрын

yes it was more than cheap. The seller just wanted it out of his way. Pure luck for me 👍🏻

@EinarLerschen Жыл бұрын

Oh and one thing I noticed just by watching the beginning of this video is that mine does not have that leather strap on the saddle. I dont know if they dropped it on the DD model or is it becouse here in Finland you could not take a passenger on a 50cc in the year 2000, that came later. Mine does then again have the passenger foot pegs. My scooter sadly did not came with an instruction manual, and I cant seem to find one for a model year 2000 but is it really the case that these do not have high bean lights at all? I mean theres an on/off switch but thats it. On the left side of the handle bar, there is a blank switch just like in yours. Im guessing that there it should be? Did they just used high beans in 125cc and 180cc versions or whats up with that?

@petesgarage4670 Жыл бұрын

yes the blank switch is for high beam. You can find it in the later models including the purejet. It will permantly have the lights on ( no switch on the right side ) and you can turn on high beam with the switch on the left side.

@petesgarage4670 Жыл бұрын

the missing leather strap and foot pegs could be some country regulation. Thats new to me

@EinarLerschen Жыл бұрын

@@petesgarage4670 Have you done this mod? Was wondering that one could put in something that would actually work as a light source. Maybe regular bulb on the low beams and led on the high beams.

@EinarLerschen Жыл бұрын

@@petesgarage4670 Yeah thats weird. And also did they do a SP version alongside with this DD? Did they have three versions (SP, DD and single disc) of a 50cc gilera in the year 2000 or is that SP the one with different graphics, diffrerent dash and was later introduces, same time as purejet? Mine is registered to one but in many countries they were for two. So Im guessing Gilera did a grab bar for the passenger? I saw one in your blue runner video. Was that the original one, that chromed piece? I mean theres a grab bar at the tail but I dont believe that could be seen as a passenger grab bar, only a lift bar to get the central stand up.

@krasimirnikov8972 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the new shape runners (after '06) I have a '06 VX one and it is quite nice.

@petesgarage4670 2 жыл бұрын

well they have this modern slight agressive design. They are not so round like the older ones. To be honest I like both.

@krasimirnikov8972 2 жыл бұрын

@@petesgarage4670 Nice , when is the next video dropping on this new project?

@petesgarage4670 2 жыл бұрын

@@krasimirnikov8972 I guess its going to be this week. the weather is getting bad here and it‘s raining all the time and the first thing I want to do is to wash the scooter 👍🏻

@krasimirnikov8972 2 жыл бұрын

@@petesgarage4670 nice , i will stay tuned ;) stay safe

@EinarLerschen 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ridden these before? Ive always had a soft spot for runners but never had a chance to try one. Im curious to know how it compares to SR.

@petesgarage4670 2 жыл бұрын

yes I had the same one in dark blue but sold it last year. very comfortable scooter especially for people over 1.80m. Very nice to handle.

@EinarLerschen 2 жыл бұрын

@@petesgarage4670 Yeah Ive been trying to find one for years now but here in Finland they're hard to come by, as in mint condition. In most cases the condition is: disaster. Newer style would be easier to find but I kind of like these with that huge 12l gas tank and the heritage of 180cc version. Future classics, no doubt.

@petesgarage4670 2 жыл бұрын

@@EinarLerschen yes I agree. They also somehow have more style than the newer ones and original unmolested ones are getting very hard to find and if you find a good one you have to pay almost 1000 Eur

@Tom_pr 2 жыл бұрын

@@petesgarage4670 in the Netherland decent runners 50 are sold from 1500 and 125 from 2000 and 180 from 3000. It's crazy 5k is pretty normal and the sellers claim it's originality while I can see at least 10 to maybe 50 cases of non-original parts/upgrades/downgrades. I am looking for a red runner cause I had one from 98 to 02. I did 50k kilometers in 3,5 years with it. Hope I will like it again.

@petesgarage4670 2 жыл бұрын

. I wasn‘t even aware about the popularity of the gileras over there until I got flooded with messages to sell my blue dark dream 👍🏻 I will start waking up the sleeping beauty next week. cheers