gilera saturno

Gilera Nuovo Saturno 350, Part 4

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RowenaH

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29th January 2022

Stu Thomson is refurbishing an unusual single-cylinder Italian sportbike. This time, finishing touches… and will it run? The powdercoat was rubbed down with 600 grade then given three coats of 2k carmine red 2k. I rubbed down the tank again with 600 grade and then applied three more coatings, and left the paint to fully…
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Gilera Nuovo Saturno 350, Part 3

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RowenaH

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6th January 2022

Stu Thomson’s rebuild of this unusual single-cylinder Italian sportbike continues. This time he addresses some electrical issues and moves on to the wheels, suspension and preparation for paint… Electrical items on the Saturno are fairly standard for the period, 3-phse alternator, 180W, regulator-rectifier and CDI electronic ignition triggered from the alternator rotor. There’s also a…
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Gilera Nuovo Saturno 350, Part 2

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RowenaH

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25th November 2021

Stu Thomson is refurbishing an unusual single-cylinder Italian sportbike. Last time he sorted out the frame and swinging arm. This time he dives into the engine room… The engine / gearbox is described as a water-cooled, short-stroke, 4-valve, 5-speed, dohc unit with belt drive to the cams, with spring tensioning. The back side of the…
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Classic Bikes On Track

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RowenaH

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17th May 2018

The whole point of Thunderfest is not to be the fastest rider on the race circuit, but instead to accurately estimate your speed over several laps of the Darley Moor track. And when the classics fired up a couple of weekends ago, the British weather did its best to roast the riders in their leathers…
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Classic Bikes at Darley Moor

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RowenaH

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8th April 2018

On Monday 7th May, a full grid of classic competitors will take to the track at Darley Moor Race Circuit in a unique test of high speed riding skill and mental discipline. As well as the usual range of modern races, the Bank Holiday Monday features Thunderfest – exclusively for old bikes… Unlike a normal…
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gilera saturno

Gilera Nuovo Saturno 350, Part 4

Gilera Nuovo Saturno 350, Part 3

Gilera Nuovo Saturno 350, Part 2

Classic Bikes On Track

Classic Bikes at Darley Moor

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