Thought I'd better post a pic of the Gilera NordWest but the site doesn't invite uploading your own images, only url's. Is there a trick to this?
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Thanks for that.
OK, here's the Gilera NordWest 600. Monoshock rear, USD front with twin discs and a 50BHP DOHC single that runs very smoothly for a single. Excellent handling and the suspension is quite plush.
As made in 1994, the bike would have had very brash cosmetics but fortunately a previous owner decided Ducati red would look better and I SO agree! The Nordie was the last true Gilera before the owners, Piaggio, shut down the Arcore factory and then revived the name for mopeds and scooters.
Highly recommended!
Nick
OK, here's the Gilera NordWest 600. Monoshock rear, USD front with twin discs and a 50BHP DOHC single that runs very smoothly for a single. Excellent handling and the suspension is quite plush.
As made in 1994, the bike would have had very brash cosmetics but fortunately a previous owner decided Ducati red would look better and I SO agree! The Nordie was the last true Gilera before the owners, Piaggio, shut down the Arcore factory and then revived the name for mopeds and scooters.
Highly recommended!
Nick
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