Engine numbers?

[Wine Guy]

Sadly, going to sell my 1976 GTL 750 (£5k) and was wondering how 'late' in production my 18009 engine/frame was?
Just out of general interest really.
Methinks someone out there knows this sort of detail.
I recall another owner telling mine was one of only 259 made.
Still not 100% convinced to sell.
Been riding around town a little bit on it, and it's good for the soul...
Neil (neil@studioalto.co.uk) - London

 

[Exmoor beast]

Sadly, going to sell my 1976 GTL 750 (£5k) and was wondering how 'late' in production my 18009 engine/frame was?
Just out of general interest really.
Methinks someone out there knows this sort of detail.
I recall another owner telling mine was one of only 259 made.
Still not 100% convinced to sell.
Been riding around town a little bit on it, and it's good for the soul...
Neil (neil@studioalto.co.uk) - London
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I’ve got a set of cases #19656 that were Kuwait Police GTL - oh by the way,don’t sell it!
Hope that’s the two answers you were looking for!

 

[Wine Guy]

Nice one (x2). Tks! If no one comes forward I'm going to find dry storage solution for it, but not until after the summer.

 

[Haggis]

Hi Neil

Have a look here for some general context... https://www.laverdamania.net/registre-650-750-1968-1977/

I would encourage you to get your bike on that register - it's a useful resource and the more complete, the better.

HTH

Paul

 

[MarnixSFC]

Can’t say exactly, but #18009 was produced early 1975, most likely jan/february.

Marnix

 

[CLEMTOG]

at the end of 750 production there were a lot of GTL's being put together, some even had chassis numbers starting "SF3" the highest number you will come accross is 19720 (ish) so you are quite a way off the last ones. looks a nice bike and arreasonable price as well
CLEM