Parilla Parts

Here is just a scattered list and pictures of various parts that were on Parilla motorcycles. Some of these parts are quite rare while others are simply presented here to show you what was available at the time.

Parilla Tachs

These tachs were made the Smiths in England. They are the same models used in British bikes, the Parilla logo is on the face and the ratio is 6:1. The "D" shape tachs are the earlier version, while the round tach was mostly for the 250 Wildcat. There were both 10k and 12k versions of the D and round tachs. There was also a RPM x 100 tach produced in small numbers. The D tachs used a special fork mounted bracket.

Sheetmetal

Fenders:

Around 1956 all the way into the mid 60's, these were the standard fenders for most Parilla models. They were a little more deluxe than other Italian motorcycles. A beaded front lip (with logo decal), tubular fender stays, rolled edges, welded on cable loops, and a slight flare in the back tell that it is a Parilla fender. The outer measurement is 32" for an uncut front fender. The rear fender had rolled edges, clips on the underside for wires, and a flared bottom end. An uncut rear fender should have an outer measurement of 42.5".

Gas Tanks: See the paint webpage for examples of high-cam gas tanks.

Toolboxes:

1950's Parilla toolboxes were stamped sheetmetal with a hinge at the bottom. Boxes that were used on the first generation frames were the same as other Parilla models, which were deeper with a chrome trim piece in the center. The later boxes slimed down a bit with a piece of trim still down the middle. About 1956, the trim was removed. GS boxes are a bit different than Lusso boxes. The GS frames had brackets to mount the box, while the Lusso/Speedster had brackets added to the box themselves to mount to the frame. All 1950's boxes used a plastic Parilla logo knob. The 98cc Fauno also used the same toolbox. The late frame Parillas all used a cast alloy box with removable covers.

Mufflers:

Very early mufflers for high-cams were teardrop shaped like was used on the Twin (similar to the 125 muffler in the picture). In the late 50's, the mufflers became cigar shaped. The GS and Speedsters had this giant 32" muffler. In the early 60's, the muffler became shorter (26") and most of them had the Parilla logo stamped on the top. The 125 version is the same as the high-cam muffler, but has a smaller opening for the 125's pipe and had a bracket for mounting on the rightside. The 250 Wildcat sported a simple reverse cone shaped muffler that was mounted at an upward angle. The last picture shows the high & low pipe versions. The Trailmaster (and some Tourists) used the high pipe which had a long heat shield attached.