Got a Garelli

Red Foreman /
rustyrodder
Mar 17, 2020 03:37PM

Local gentleman messaged me about a 2-speed Garelli deluxe. Apparently, the owner before him daily rode it here in NY. Popped right off, but needs a couple things- starter stays engaged a bit, and need to replace fuel lines/clean carb (Dies after WOT drains carb bowl, then restarts after it refills). Also is missing the stock airbox, need to find one. Came with a ton of spares too- handlebars, headlight, taillight, shocks, forks, wiring harness, factory Garelli panniers, 3 17" spoke wheels, center stand, fuel tank, and 2 running VIP engines (1 with carb, 1 without). Also ended up with a bunch of puch parts from my uncle, which I need to sell.

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Don Ohio /
don45640
Mar 17, 2020 03:41PM

Lots of Garelli owners here. Nice bike!

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Justin Petraitis /
jayjaypea
Mar 18, 2020 09:24AM

Nice bike, saw that on Facebook marketplace for a while, if i was closer to NYC I would've snagged it. Good luck with it!

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Red Foreman /
rustyrodder
Mar 18, 2020 10:48PM

> Justin Petraitis Wrote:

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> Nice bike, saw that on Facebook marketplace for a while, if i was closer

> to NYC I would've snagged it. Good luck with it!

Thanks! I guess I got it off the guy that got it from NYC- apparently, I paid half what he bought it for. Upon inspection, the oil injector and components are all there and 100% functional. But I will be premixing anyway.

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Larry Baltz /
sagscout
Mar 19, 2020 01:15AM

I think that’s a great looking bike.

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Stephen Keller /
keller_stephen
Mar 19, 2020 04:13AM

Quite the score, enjoy!

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Kenny J /
prancer
Mar 19, 2020 08:52PM

good find. good find.

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Aaron Blair /
aaronb
Mar 20, 2020 01:17AM

The oil injector just shoots a gob of oil in the fuel tank..snot like a tomos or Puch with metered injection.

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Stephen Simmons /
stephens
Mar 21, 2020 08:02AM

Very NICE if I must say so myself!

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Tri-ped Dave /
chefhockey
Mar 21, 2020 08:21AM

The oil injector was a USA dealer add on for us idiots here in the States that did not carry 2 stroke at every gas station like in Italy. That being said, every Garelli I have ever owned that was so equipped, was immediately removed to restore the clean look.

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Moped Lar (OFMC) /
mopedlar
Mar 21, 2020 08:30AM

That oil injector was a life saver to me back in the late 70’s. Stupid teenagers don’t always remember to carry oil on them. Saved my ass more than once!

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Red Foreman /
rustyrodder
Mar 21, 2020 11:08AM

Thanks guys! im going to leave the injector on since this one will remain stock- although I will be using premix.

Only runs about 15mph as of now, like I said its missing the arbox. Need to track one down now, hopefully that will heit lp bring it back to 30mph. Also going to clean/replace petcock and the carb. On the upshot, it starts right up! Doesnt seem to shift, so I am wondering if it has detergent oil in the trans. and the front tube has a leak.

On the upshot- zero rust, and it will idle forever. Its on my 2nd floor balcony now so I can clean it up while in quarantine.

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Tri-ped Dave /
chefhockey
Mar 21, 2020 11:27AM

Those airboxes are a dime a dozen. Treats carries them

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pat splat /
ggspeed
Mar 21, 2020 12:14PM

the idiot "oil injector" is probably my favorite moped add-on. best to tear into the tranny and clean all the rubber bits out. those rubber nipples r a pain.

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Red Foreman /
rustyrodder
Mar 21, 2020 03:11PM

> Tri-ped Dave Wrote:

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> Those airboxes are a dime a dozen. Treats carries them

Does it matter which one I get? I see they have like 12 of them (but all labeled front facing)

Do the VIPs have the little nubs? Or just the rubber rings?

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Stephen Simmons /
stephens
Mar 21, 2020 06:17PM

> Red Foreman Wrote:

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> > Tri-ped Dave Wrote:

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> > Those airboxes are a dime a dozen. Treats carries them

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> Does it matter which one I get? I see they have like 12 of them (but

> all labeled front facing)

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> Do the VIPs have the little nubs? Or just the rubber rings?

Two rubber rings (1st and 2nd gear clutches) 4 rubber nubs and a starter plate.

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Kurt Van Luven /
kurtgarelli79
Mar 25, 2020 01:56PM

I have a 1979 VIP. Hated the transmission. I found a 4 speed manual shift. Other than the hassle of few parts, they are fun t ride.

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Jax Rhapsody /
jaxrhapsody
Mar 25, 2020 08:22PM

I got a ssxl I want to get running, but I'm thinking about an engine swap instead versus trying to deal with the noi single speed.

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Red Foreman /
rustyrodder
Mar 26, 2020 08:52PM

Well, that was an easy repair- Replaced the fuel line, the lawnmower fuel filter wasn't flowing enough for WOT performance. And found 2 air boxes in the parts lot I got with it (one is technically a V1 box). Runs a solid 32mph now, starts with 2-3 kicks.

Now to find out why my Puch wont spark- thinking condenser?

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