1979 Jota rear shocks and clutch mod

[Shiny]

I am a recent member, owning a 79 Jota.
Were the rear shocks originally Marzzochi "air assisted" and what colour were they.
Also I am looking at modifying the clutch, to make the handlebar lever action lighter. There are numerous old forum comments on this subject, but are there any "new" suggestions. Your help would be much appreciated.
I did cover the clutch subject a few weeks ago on the forum, but am unable to find it, or any answers to it. This could well be due to my lack of tech ability, can anyone explain what I am doing wrong.

 

[Vince]

I love mine, some dont, this type doest need the outer case cover to be cut. Where it says New Posts further right, there is a Search the forum button; try lots of different words in the search. It can be frustrating.

Clutch Lever Mk3 DAM® Easy with 2 position cable attachment. The most popular version.

Laverda Parts for LAVERDA Breganze and Zane models 1969 - 2000

damclassicracing.com.au

 

[The Sock]

I am a recent member, owning a 79 Jota.
Were the rear shocks originally Marzzochi "air assisted" and what colour were they.

The bodies were silver, springs black and they were about as effective as an ashtray, on a motorbike.
That's why anyone, who actually rode their Laverda, relaced them ASAP.
Useful for "Show", but not for "Go".
On the bright side, if you really want a pair, there are probably lots of little-used ones out there.

 

[pf1]

When did they fit those Corte e Cosso things?

 

[Rob]

When did they fit those Corte e Cosso things?

From mid 78 and the 79 model year.

Hamish is right - the Marzocchi units were crap back then and even more so now. I've used Maxton (good but expensive) and Falcon (good and less expensive!)

 

[Paul Marx]

Marzocchi are crap and leak very quicly.
Corte e Cosso are crap.
Anything is better than those.
Paul

 

[andre g]

For an all days bike, I am happy with my Konis on my RGS.