What did you do to or for or with your Laverda today?

Schurminater said:
You should be able to get a replacement knob,Suzuki part?.......i'm sure these were also reproduced some time ago.....Google is your friend.
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Already fitted a spare I found in my parts bin. I did use a spot of Loctite on the screw.
But I’d like to replace it as I must now have a stripped switch with no button and a missing screw. 🤔
 
Occasionally the starter would not work when I pressed the button, which kept getting worse to the point where I had to press 10 times to get one response -no relay click, so first suspicion was the wiring or the button itself. Disassembled it last weekend, connected the wires (worked!) and measured the button -indeed around 1 out of 10 presses gave a measurement.
It's not an original, but a Hella allweather replacement that you can still order. You can't really disassemble the starter button itself but after removal and installation it now works 8 out of 10 presses -still not trusting it so a new one is on order. Until it arrives it's either push-starts or a screwdriver to remove the button and manually connect the wires if it decides to completely give up the ghost.

Not much time for a lot, found a new job where I'll start in a few weeks so lots of arrangements at the old one where I worked for 15+ years. Appointment for compression test hasn't been made due to this as well...
 
I bought an aftermarket copy of the RH switchblock and the starter button dudded out almost immediately. I fitted a button assembly from an original I had in my little ND schrapnel drawer and it hasn't missed a start since.
 
Finally replaced my cast iron front disc rotors with the stainless ones (purchased back in 2017 cause I thought I'd need 'em soon;)) coupled with a new 15mm Brembo M/c as recommended by Red and braking feels much more progressive and modern even retaining the old 2 pot original calipers (new seal kits and pads of course).
Also fitted one of Red's billet clutch covers coupled with a new 13mm M/Cylinder and what a transformation. Light as a feather action.
A great change and very kind on my Dupuytren's :p
 
Tippie said:
In the meantime if you can get your hands on some Deoxit D5 it is the best stuff ever at getting good contact in dodgy switches etc.
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Thanks, I'll have a look! Had to fix the indicator switch on my wife's CB500, may have helped with that too!
piranha-bro2 said:
I bought an aftermarket copy of the RH switchblock and the starter button dudded out almost immediately. I fitted a button assembly from an original I had in my little ND schrapnel drawer and it hasn't missed a start since.
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Not a great fan of aftermarket copies -too many poor experiences including with my camper van & bikes... Got new suspension triangles for my camper (Sprinter based) based on OEM part number & double checked they were correct as my van is a heavy duty (twin rear tires) version. Yes, yes, all good, finally wrestled them in place only to find out the transverse(?) leaf spring (it is perpendicular to the vehicle lenghth) ends wound not fit the cut outs as I had two layers and the supposed to fit part was only deep enough for one.... then the shop would not take it back as I had fitted them already and they would not take back fitted parts. Fortunatly I asked the questions and got confirmation via e-mail so had proof -eventually had to file a complaint and after 6 months got my money back. Yuck.

I have the early switchgear (Bosch), the original button is long gone so my father replaced it with that Hella part, probably came from a box of used parts anyway, as they seem common on emergency power units, de-icing equipment, etc. It lasted 25 years on the bike, not bad I guess. :)
 
piranha-bro2 said:
You prettying that baby up, Hamish?! Making real progress. Have you tidied up that rat's nest of wires yet? :eek: :cool:
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All Scotchloks and pre-insulated crimp terminals have been removed, Quentin. Bare wires have been sleeved. New ignition switch will be fitted. Ineed to make brackets for the indicators.
The steel is sourced, the CAD (cardboard aided design) drawings done, for the fronts, at least:
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They'll mount on the back of the headlight bracket clamps:
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The number plate bracket had a few cracks which have been welded up, hence the repaint. Tool tray, which has the clips for the battery strap, was missing. Sourced a replacement, from Alan Bell, which had somewhat suffered from corrosion so it made sense to get it blasted and painted, at the same time.
The "plan" is to leave the rest until I've run the bike for some time, to make sure its bones are good. Then, if I decide to keep it, frame re-stove enamelled and tank and side panels refinished, possibly in green.
I'm hoping it'll be back on the road in the next couple of weeks, work permitting.🤞
 
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