1974 SF2 - Canada

pris·tine
/ˈprisˌtēn,priˈstēn/

adjective
  1. in its original condition; unspoiled.
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    • clean and fresh as if new; spotless.
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why the need for those replacements at such low mileage, wheel bearings, sprockets and chains, plus pri chain at 14,000 miles? and now showing only 16,000. the kilo clocks would be normal for Canada.
thee "J" on the USA/Canada vin plate is stamped around the wrong way (how did they do that, reversible stamp?) the "2" has been added to what looks like an original frame stamping, except the stars are wrong. It is common knowledge that Moto laverda "modified" SF2 frames in to SF3 configeration, grinding off the seat lugs and adding hinges, then dusted over with a rattle can, plus other additions for the rear disc etc, but I never heard of SF (most likely here) or SF1 frames being changed for the SF2 and what is going on with the stars?
CLEM
 
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depends which model you mean by originality, SF, SF1, SF2 ?
so it looks like an SF2, I think some did and later didnt, Polo will know
CLEM
 
Jo said:
First thought when I saw the picture: ... saddle and tyres treated with olive oil ..?
:ROFLMAO:

Seems to be ok enough from the rest of the pictures though ...
:)

Cheers
Jo
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Boot polish but the foot rest rubbers have been forgotten.

Saddle foam looks pretty squashed for such a low mileage.

Paul
 
CLEMTOG said:
why the need for those replacements at such low mileage, wheel bearings, sprockets and chains, plus pri chain at 14,000 miles? and now showing only 16,000. the kilo clocks would be normal for Canada.
thee "J" on the USA/Canada vin plate is stamped around the wrong way (how did they do that, reversible stamp?) the "2" has been added to what looks like an original frame stamping, except the stars are wrong. It is common knowledge that Moto laverda "modified" SF2 frames in to SF3 configeration, grinding off the seat lugs and adding hinges, then dusted over with a rattle can, plus other additions for the rear disc etc, but I never heard of SF (most likely here) or SF1 frames being changed for the SF2 and what is going on with the stars?
CLEM
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I had the wheels off for new tires and figured new bearings...easy to replace. Better drive chain so match it with a new rear sprocket and the nice man in Nakusp suggested upgrading to two single primary chains rather than the duplex. Runs a bit quieter with the two singles
Oh, no lug grinding or frame alterations of any sort ever done on this motorcycle. 🤗Maybe on yours🤔 but not this one.
 
Wes1 said:
I had the wheels off for new tires and figured new bearings...easy to replace. Better drive chain so match it with a new rear sprocket and the nice man in Nakusp suggested upgrading to two single primary chains rather than the duplex. Runs a bit quieter with the two singles
Oh, no lug grinding or frame alterations of any sort ever done on this motorcycle. 🤗Maybe on yours🤔 but not this one.
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I think he is referring to mods done at the factory before delivery.

I'm going to take a wild guess and say that you are the owner of this bike! Cheers from the Cariboo!

Jim
 
CLEMTOG said:
depends which model you mean by originality, SF, SF1, SF2 ?
so it looks like an SF2, I think some did and later didnt, Polo will know
CLEM
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Never had one from this period without Laverda-logo on the instruments.
Never seen the month of production an type label.
Visual screws are original (SBE, 3F,...).
Exhaust-balancer missing.

Thomas aus LAU
 

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Paul Marx said:
You didn't mention the fuel taps.
Paul
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Trifle - I also didn't mention the unusual "clamping" of the manifolds on the cylinder head and the missing cross-cotter pin on the front wheel axle on the right side. 😎

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By the way - If you have any complaints about my poor English, please contact Google's translation department - thank you.

Thomas aus LAU
 
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I am very familiar with what original Laverda frame and engine stamping s are like, including the factory modified ones (remember the series 11 Atlas bikes going to Austria? oh yes the factory did change VIN numbers before despatch) I have been looking at them for 45 years and as the UK link between government departments and the public, for classic Laverda registration purposes, I have close up photos and rubbings of approximately a zillion examples. Even though I can discard them after seven years I never have.
CLEM
 
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