'75 3C with tailpiece?

[RGSChris]

Hi,
Sorry to start multiple threads but I guess this is more technical / historical.  Looking at an Italian 3C engine and frame number 3006 with duck tail seat and Jarama style shocks.  Did they ever make such a beast?  Is there anything else out of place for a '75 bike?

I think I've seen another post about how hard it is to get a 3C seat these days, are there any alternatives such as fibreglass replicas? Whether this is factory fit or not, the bike I want has a plain seat  .

I'm assuming the carb rubbers will be shot and those downpipes are presumably painted due to rust.

Ta

 

[RGSChris]

Is this anything like the original 3C seat?

https://www.laverda-paradies.de/article-52-74-en.html

 

[mauricejota7604]

That seat is a replica 1973 seat the one you need is the same as the picture you posted on the bottom they are around and come up on ebay from time to time.
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[lavgert]

... here it is:
http://www.ebay.it/itm/LAVERDA-Sella-Originale-Biposto-1000-1975-/390266906387?pt=Ricambi_e_Accessori_Moto&hash=item5addb86713

Ciao, Gert

 

[Grant]

360 euros and with a copy seat cover and no alloy trim round the bottom.

 

[RGSChris]

Hi,

I'll ask Laverda Paradise for a photo of the other seat they list for the 3C if it is different.  What I'm seeing is quite different from the period adverts and so expensive I may be better spending the money on a custom build.  There's a guy down near Bradford UK who's got an eye for detail and the patience to listen.

Is there any chance they used the 3cl style seat with a plastic tail in 1975 on No 3006?

Is Gery's bike just too much for the money and well worth avoiding?  What else is wrong with it?  What do you think a 3c in this state might be worth in your preferred currency if it's running?

Thanks for all your help

Chris

 

[Grant]

Here are some options for a 3C.
You could also go for the SFC 750 single seat, or the 3CL dual seat or the Jota hump seat.
I think it's a pretty safe guess there were no 3Cs made at the factory with wire wheels and the tailpiece/lifting seat.
They did make at least one 3C with alloy wheels though.

 

[RGSChris]

Thanks Grant,
Looking at those, it may be better to go for a totally different but period looking seat rather than a poor copy.  Perhaps the SF seat is the most striking.

 

[Grant]

Personally I like the one in the middle on the silver bike.
It at least gives you an option if you want to carry a passenger/very close friend. 

 

[AndyW]

Unless you're over 6' 6" the SF or 3c dual seat is possibly best as it holds you better and prevents you sliding backwards when you wind it on...

 

[RGSChris]

Haha,
6'4" with a 35.5" inseam, fairly symian so no problem with reach either so Laverda tick Harley cross.