Gilera Runner VX 500i.e.

Jandro · 03-01-2010, 11:35

hello. this is my scooter. gilera runner vx with a couple modifications on engine.
engine is a factory 125cc.
on engine are: malossi camshaft + malossi springs + tuned head (extended and polished channels)
200cc OEM
carburetor from older model vxr (walbro 33)
modified transmission and polini secondary drive (gearbox)
open exhaust system
scooter is went very well, engine is turned on 11000rpm and then the crankshaft is broken
here is a one video and some pictures when the scooter was in one piece

YouTube- Runner VX - 145kmh

so i decide to put a new engine, master 500 with electronic injection

a lot of time i asked a 500 engine with complete electrical instalation when i found a little crashed x9 500 from 2004 year. scooter was complete so I bought it.

front suspension goes on runner frame. should have some modifications
original vx vs. new made vs. original x9 500

triangle runner vs. x9

complete front fork

brakes x3

cooler x9 500 vs. runner

and i made a engine holder because I had to run the engine to see if good or not

electric scheme

and instalation

installations connected to the engine and cooling and is ready for ignition

and a clip from first start
YouTube- Piaggio MASTER 500 sound

brakes

front suspension placed on frame

first test

I made a desk where I work on a scooter

frame works

little place for head

cutting metal for a reinforcement frame

welding

works done on frame

engine carrier x9

gas tank modification

on place

placing cooler

scooter in the center

cutting plastic

engine holders

a jucer sam napisao da je masina previse van, danas sam to rijesio

welded

rear suspensions are not good

that's all for now

Edwin · 03-01-2010, 12:35

big block piaggio engines rocks

nice piece of work

Italjohn · 03-01-2010, 12:41

This is awsome.......!!
Can't wait to see the next update..

remy81 · 03-01-2010, 15:35

http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/piag...00/detail.html

look great m8

VaugHan · 03-01-2010, 22:10

looks verry verry nice man, love to see when its done, and make a video again

i like the black bodywork as well!
good luck with the build of this lovely machine!

MSSH · 04-01-2010, 07:54

A lot of thought seems to be going in to this. Nice to see that you are reinforcing everything and not just slamming on a big engine.

I'm curious about the results in power and driveability. Good luck!

Rydah1 · 04-01-2010, 08:12

i'm not into 4strokes but project is really nice. i cannot wait to see the results when its finished. how do you think it will go when done and what will the h.p. be. also can you tell me the measurements of that 500cc radiator.

Edwin · 04-01-2010, 10:15

if it's the new 500cc engine it will give about 40hp at the rearwheel.
but be carefull if you're gonna take the engine apart, some parts cannot be installed without special piaggio tools, and the torques of variator and cilinder are extremely important.
I have worked a few times on these engines, so if you need specific questions
i can answer them proberbly.

Good luck en drive fast

Jandro · 04-01-2010, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin

if it's the new 500cc engine it will give about 40hp at the rearwheel.
but be carefull if you're gonna take the engine apart, some parts cannot be installed without special piaggio tools, and the torques of variator and cilinder are extremely important.
I have worked a few times on these engines, so if you need specific questions
i can answer them proberbly.

Good luck en drive fast

no need to take apart, engine is in very good shape

@ Rydah1 - tell you when I measure

Velo · 04-01-2010, 17:25

What a nice project.
Looking Awesome. BIG 4 strokes rule!
I am looking forward to see how this project turns out

Tommy. · 04-01-2010, 22:46

absolutely love your project. been looking closely at the pictures and have a lot of respect for the way your working!

do you have any plans for the looks of it?

grtz Ken

Jandro · 04-01-2010, 23:06

serial look
full black + several red painted details

Rydah1 · 05-01-2010, 02:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velo

What a nice project.
Looking Awesome. BIG 4 strokes rule!
I am looking forward to see how this project turns out

wassup velo, i knew you would be here watching this build. this is one monster build.

juniorx88 · 05-01-2010, 08:01

Very, very nice project. I have all the respect for your work.
I just wait to see the beast on the street.
Good luck with your project!!!

astraopc · 05-01-2010, 19:05

great project.
I've been thinking of doing the same, but as i see how much work it is.
Then i'm glad i didn't.
Great respect and keep us updated

Jandro · 06-01-2010, 16:16

i have bought suspension from honda nsr 125 and rear bridge from derbi gp1 250 so that they can put a mono shock absorber

I take apart first the shock absorber to a refresh him little
here are some pictures

painted spring

and done

before and after

rear shock is in very good condition

Then the bridge
i must expand him so wheel can enter inside with tyre
one picture from proces, i forgot picture

and done

and here is a problem, one big problem

i have no where to strengthen
will be cutting and welding

stay tuned

Jandro · 12-01-2010, 18:37

Edwin · 12-01-2010, 22:56

nice solutions
the welding machine is you're friend

purplemino · 14-01-2010, 21:09

nice project !

remy81 · 16-01-2010, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBR ToyRoxje

Hey,

Really good job! how many hp and torque does the stock 500cc has?

and is it just me or are your pictures down?

Grtz keep them update's comming

check
http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/piag...00/detail.html

greggz · 16-01-2010, 23:45

upgrade to pro today haha

rakitje00 · 17-01-2010, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by greggz

upgrade to pro today haha

look,

right click on photo/properties/copy this link :

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/m...j/15sijec1.jpg

and delete this part: /15sijec1.jpg to stay just this:

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm263/Jandro_bj/

now you can se all album with photos...

Jandro · 17-01-2010, 22:04

new album with all pictures
http://jandro.zippo-friends-croatia....?album=3&pos=0

photobucket pictures will work next month

Pupo · 20-01-2010, 16:04

Amazing project,

lots of hand work! Respect

Jandro · 21-01-2010, 19:44

YouTube- Runner 500 - First start.avi

PoRToKaLa · 26-01-2010, 20:44

Jandro...i can`t wait to see pics and movies with your runner on road

i`m so currios if he goes in wheely from gas only

VaugHan · 01-02-2010, 15:21

verry nice,
cant wait to see it on the road! nice welding also!

Jandro · 05-02-2010, 22:56

i will put leo vinci sbk, this exhaust is only for test drive

YouTube- Runner 500 _ First run

PoRToKaLa · 08-02-2010, 19:20

Jandro how it works the "monster" runner???it`s ok with 500 cc?i want to do the same as you did but i want to convert the injection to carburation.Do you have any ideea?It will work the conversion?I meen i want to keep the master engine but put carb and modify the ignition sistem

Tom.#86 · 09-02-2010, 11:06

Realy insane runner! I like your rebuild very much. Are you going to tune this engine, or keep it stock?

03-01-2010, 11:35	#1 (permalink)
Jandro Registered User My scooter: ScooterbaseID	Gilera Runner VX 500i.e. hello. this is my scooter. gilera runner vx with a couple modifications on engine. engine is a factory 125cc. on engine are: malossi camshaft + malossi springs + tuned head (extended and polished channels) 200cc OEM carburetor from older model vxr (walbro 33) modified transmission and polini secondary drive (gearbox) open exhaust system scooter is went very well, engine is turned on 11000rpm and then the crankshaft is broken here is a one video and some pictures when the scooter was in one piece YouTube- Runner VX - 145kmh so i decide to put a new engine, master 500 with electronic injection a lot of time i asked a 500 engine with complete electrical instalation when i found a little crashed x9 500 from 2004 year. scooter was complete so I bought it. front suspension goes on runner frame. should have some modifications original vx vs. new made vs. original x9 500 triangle runner vs. x9 complete front fork brakes x3 cooler x9 500 vs. runner and i made a engine holder because I had to run the engine to see if good or not electric scheme and instalation installations connected to the engine and cooling and is ready for ignition and a clip from first start YouTube- Piaggio MASTER 500 sound brakes front suspension placed on frame first test I made a desk where I work on a scooter frame works little place for head cutting metal for a reinforcement frame welding works done on frame engine carrier x9 gas tank modification on place placing cooler scooter in the center cutting plastic engine holders a jucer sam napisao da je masina previse van, danas sam to rijesio welded rear suspensions are not good that's all for now __________________ Gilera Runner VX 500 i.e. Last edited by Jandro; 11-01-2010 at 10:22.

03-01-2010, 12:35	#2 (permalink)
Edwin Registered User	big block piaggio engines rocks nice piece of work __________________ Je zus op een houten 3-wieler.

04-01-2010, 07:54	#6 (permalink)
MSSH S6 Pro Fahrer	A lot of thought seems to be going in to this. Nice to see that you are reinforcing everything and not just slamming on a big engine. I'm curious about the results in power and driveability. Good luck! __________________ Willen jullie teamkleding? Pm mij. Alles mogelijk, van sweater tot shirt en meerdere kleuren! 3e S6 Basic 2009

04-01-2010, 08:12	#7 (permalink)
Rydah1 Registered User	i'm not into 4strokes but project is really nice. i cannot wait to see the results when its finished. how do you think it will go when done and what will the h.p. be. also can you tell me the measurements of that 500cc radiator. __________________ ride it like you stole it!

04-01-2010, 10:15	#8 (permalink)
Edwin Registered User	if it's the new 500cc engine it will give about 40hp at the rearwheel. but be carefull if you're gonna take the engine apart, some parts cannot be installed without special piaggio tools, and the torques of variator and cilinder are extremely important. I have worked a few times on these engines, so if you need specific questions i can answer them proberbly. Good luck en drive fast __________________ Je zus op een houten 3-wieler.

03-01-2010, 12:41	#3 (permalink)
Italjohn Registered User	This is awsome.......!! Can't wait to see the next update..

03-01-2010, 15:35	#4 (permalink)
remy81 Registered User	http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/piag...00/detail.html look great m8

03-01-2010, 22:10	#5 (permalink)
VaugHan Slidert	looks verry verry nice man, love to see when its done, and make a video again i like the black bodywork as well! good luck with the build of this lovely machine!

04-01-2010, 17:25	#10 (permalink)
Velo Registered User	What a nice project. Looking Awesome. BIG 4 strokes rule! I am looking forward to see how this project turns out __________________ If you desire special power levels and/or race engineered motors for endurance, high stress or Vmax type events, please keep in mind that the laws of physics and thermodynamics apply. The candle that is twice as bright, only burns half the time.

04-01-2010, 22:46	#11 (permalink)
Tommy. Hoogopgelijt My scooter: ScooterbaseID	absolutely love your project. been looking closely at the pictures and have a lot of respect for the way your working! do you have any plans for the looks of it? grtz Ken __________________ Lucien: Dat is het mooie aan emancipatie, vrouwen hebben er zo lang voor gevochten dat ze het ook hebben als het ze ff niet uitkomt.

04-01-2010, 23:06	#12 (permalink)
Jandro Registered User My scooter: ScooterbaseID	serial look full black + several red painted details __________________ Gilera Runner VX 500 i.e.

05-01-2010, 08:01	#14 (permalink)
juniorx88 Registered User My scooter: ScooterbaseID	Very, very nice project. I have all the respect for your work. I just wait to see the beast on the street. Good luck with your project!!!

05-01-2010, 19:05	#15 (permalink)
astraopc Registered User	great project. I've been thinking of doing the same, but as i see how much work it is. Then i'm glad i didn't. Great respect and keep us updated

06-01-2010, 16:16	#16 (permalink)
Jandro Registered User My scooter: ScooterbaseID	i have bought suspension from honda nsr 125 and rear bridge from derbi gp1 250 so that they can put a mono shock absorber I take apart first the shock absorber to a refresh him little here are some pictures painted spring and done before and after rear shock is in very good condition Then the bridge i must expand him so wheel can enter inside with tyre one picture from proces, i forgot picture and done and here is a problem, one big problem i have no where to strengthen will be cutting and welding stay tuned __________________ Gilera Runner VX 500 i.e.

12-01-2010, 18:37	#17 (permalink)
Jandro Registered User My scooter: ScooterbaseID	__________________ Gilera Runner VX 500 i.e.

12-01-2010, 22:56	#18 (permalink)
Edwin Registered User	nice solutions the welding machine is you're friend __________________ Je zus op een houten 3-wieler.

14-01-2010, 21:09	#19 (permalink)
purplemino Registered User	nice project !

16-01-2010, 23:45	#21 (permalink)
greggz Registered User	upgrade to pro today haha

17-01-2010, 22:04	#23 (permalink)
Jandro Registered User My scooter: ScooterbaseID	new album with all pictures http://jandro.zippo-friends-croatia....?album=3&pos=0 photobucket pictures will work next month __________________ Gilera Runner VX 500 i.e.

20-01-2010, 16:04	#24 (permalink)
Pupo Area51 for life	Amazing project, lots of hand work! Respect __________________ MyScooterForum - new, all english spoken forum about scooters

26-01-2010, 20:44	#26 (permalink)
PoRToKaLa Registered User	Jandro...i can`t wait to see pics and movies with your runner on road i`m so currios if he goes in wheely from gas only

01-02-2010, 15:21	#27 (permalink)
VaugHan Slidert	verry nice, cant wait to see it on the road! nice welding also!

08-02-2010, 19:20	#29 (permalink)
PoRToKaLa Registered User	Jandro how it works the "monster" runner???it`s ok with 500 cc?i want to do the same as you did but i want to convert the injection to carburation.Do you have any ideea?It will work the conversion?I meen i want to keep the master engine but put carb and modify the ignition sistem

09-02-2010, 11:06	#30 (permalink)
Tom.#86 TKTuning? PM!	Realy insane runner! I like your rebuild very much. Are you going to tune this engine, or keep it stock? __________________ Sponsored by: www.VascoScooterservice.nl & www.scooterpartsshop.nl www.HVG-engineering.com