I keep looking at this bike and wondering why I kinda sorta like it. It's a very strange mix that that has me scratching my head.
UPDATE: Here is the previous post I had of this beauty from Dec 09. Man what a looker!
I'm sure I've posted this bike on here in the past but I don't have time to dig up the link at the moment.
Now it's FOR SALE
The description from the for sale ad lists the following:
What it is: 2002 Triumph Bonneville motor with 2 35mm Mikuni Flat Side Pumper carbs, 4130 Cromemoly TIG welded frame with 46mm KX500 Forks (10.7" travel), Rear single shock CR500 (10.8" travel). Hand made Aluminum 5+ Gallon tank. & Side panels, Two sets of wheels, street & Dirt on Excell rims (have their own sprockets & rotors), Scotts Steering Stabilser, ICO Speedo, hand made High pipes with Jardine mufflers. Renthal Bars.
Hey come on Triumph! Build us all one!
This is a direct copy of a post of a very unique bike from over on my 2-stroke biker blog. I found it interesting so I thought I'd put it up over here.
I've googled and really not found much. What is this cool little bike?
2nd update from a poster on ADV rider:
I remember seeing this bike in a magazine in the early 80s. As I recall the frame is from a Gilera and the engine is made from 3 Mobylette moped engines hence the name Gil/ette. The builder thought this was a great name as the Gilette shaving people had just brought out their 3 blade razor.
UPDATE: From the comments section, Andy in Melbourne writes in:
Hi, I met the bloke who built this bike in 1991 on the Isle of Man. It was late one night and I was staggering up the beachfront at Douglas and i almost stumbled onto this little Gem. I asked what it was and when he said a Gillette 150 I was most amazed. in 30 years of riding I had not heard of a Gillette, but that was because this is the only one ever built by this man, whos name from memory was Dave Gillette. He made the crankcases and the 3 cylinders and heads are the power heads from chainsaws from memory and so 3 X 50cc. =150cc. It was as pretty in the flesh ( what I could see , it was Very late) and I have never forgotten. what a great treat to se this amazing little bike again
Andy in Melbourne
Thank You sir for the heads up. I was really stumped on this one. Great Stuff!
Update: Reader Submittal. Very Unusual Twin Engine V4 NORTON TRIUMPH DUCATI VELO 1000cc SPECIAL TRITON
An alert reader led me to this bike for sale on E-bay. Link here while it lasts...
Update... To see a proper job go see BSA Bits and Scraps's post HERE. Now That a beauty.
Sorry. I love bikes and all that but this is too much. You're just going to have to go to Jalopnik to read "the rest of the story" on this one.
From Suzukijoe's visit to Willow Springs.
If the idea of just paying money for a hyperbike bores you then this might be you ride!
Corrected by an alert reader in the comments. Thanks!
This was in the parking lot of a local shop that specializes in old british bikes. It's not often you see a period correct all original "flower power" paint scheme so well preserved on an old ride like this. Not exactly my style but this must have been just the ticket back in the day...
Dan Noyola sends in this wicked little custom build. Did some hunting and found his blog! Go HERE for his blog build pics! Now don't be shy about sending me links to yor blogs and slideshows fand such! I love these kinds of builds. This once again proves that imagination and creativity are more important than money. What a cool bike.
Dan Writes:
It was put together in a couple of weeks for a few hundred dollars for the Dirtbag Challenge.
My ladyfriend still rides it regularly.
Dirtbag Challenge sounds like a blast. Thanks again!
Found this over on the interesting Cafe Beemers Blog! Now this is a modern Classic! Wow! This must put a good thrashing to those lazy rolling concourse rides.
My guess would be an SR500 based bike? Anyone know for sure?
I've had a thing for big singles lately and this isn't helping any. If anyone knows the source of this could you please let me know. Thanks!
I'm sure torque is NOT a problem with this bike! Must be a blast to ride.
