Laverda 75cc steering bump stops?

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chris78jota

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I'm getting a bit further on with my '54 75cc Sport rebuild and nearly have the rolling chassis done - forks on, wheels/tyres/brakes are in, rear shockers nearly rebuilt (thanks for the advice Piet).

Having bought the bike in bits, I've never seen the front foks in before now. Although there are lumps on the bottom yoke which are clearly bump stops, I cannot see what they are supposed to butt against to limit the lock. So, the forks can flap from side to side and will dent the tank when it's on.

Is there supposed to be some kind of bolt on bracket like the 3Cs have? Or am I stupidly missing the obvious?

welcome a steer in the right direction (sorry) :-[
Chris
 
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chris, i'm not sure if the 100 is the same
mine has a tab welded to the front of the headstock
with pins in the lower yoke to limit travel
the pins are roughly 8mm diameter and welded to the yoke
cheers,
scott
 
Thanks Scott,
When I had the frame caustic dipped I looked for a tab on the frame, or a mark where it had been removed, but there wasn't one  :(

thats when I started to be mystified!
 
1000004720.jpgok guys so the East Anglian Cycle motor club gave the last owner a certificate confirming it's a 1956 Laverda 75 sport engine number 562914*S chassis 562914 but after seeking advice from you guys it's possible it's a 100cc can anyone confirm with these numbers. Thanks Dave
 

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Must be a 1956 100 Sport Lusso with a non original tank.
Here is a picture of mine. Those toolboxes with fixing screw in the center were only used that year.

Marnix
 

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Thanks guys, stops are the same. All becoming a bit clearer now. Does anyone in the Laverdar club issue dating and model certificates so I can get this registered as a 100 rather than a 75. Thanks Dave
 
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Thanks guys, stops are the same. All becoming a bit clearer now. Does anyone in the Laverdar club issue dating and model certificates so I can get this registered as a 100 rather than a 75. Thanks Dave
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This bike was advertised on eBay a while ago I think? It is clearly a 100 not a 75. The dating certificate issued by the East Anglian club is incorrect.
Now that the bike is registered as a 100, it might be a pita to get that changed by DVLA.
Marnix is correct (as ever) -that is a non-standard tank and those are the correct - one year only - side boxes.
But, the tank was a period mod that I’ve seen quite a few times over in Italy so don’t despair. I can’t remember if it’s from a Morini or a Leoncino or whatever. I have a decent spare Sport Lusso tank if you need it.

I was surprised to see the thread resurrected after so long! I managed to find a frame with an intact bump stop and copied it so all sorted here. I’m on my third 75cc restoration now 🙄 and bump stops have been the least of my problems.
 

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It's been a great help, thank you. I have a few British bikes but fancied this as a winter project. I'll try and get it registered as a 100cc sport and continue to restore it. Cheers Dave
 
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