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[Paul Marx]

Home at last. Not quite the bike I spent many years with, but I think that I'll get used to it.
It's been a very long haul. Burnt at the end of October 2016 and home beginning of July 2021.

I should like to thank all those who helped, with kind words, with parts, with money. You know who you are. Very many thanks.
I hope that the person who said on Facebook that I didn't need any help because I was rich, is dying a very slow and painful death.

Many thanks also to Angelo, Marco and Renato from Moto Officina for lifting my spirits and for the hard work.
https://www.moto-officina.com/

You can see the rear end of the SFC under the Gilera pointing its silencer to the sky. Being on the ground saved it. Had there been another bike beneath, all the engine castings would have melted.

Paul

 

[T.C]

Bravo,
That is sensational.

 

[Vince]

That exhaust is sensational, the bike is nice too

 

[pf1]

I can't help thinking that fire looks too well organised to be just some random idiots.

 

[Bottler]

PAUL,
Well done despite so much hardship, onya mate!

 

[piranha-bro2]

Oh what a feeling, eh! Don't keep it looking that shiny for too long, Paul.

 

[Legs]

Well done! Tres beau. Goodonya.
You must be really chuffed.

 

[sideshow]

Good onya mate, thats the phoenix from the flames

 

[helicopterjim]

Fantastic!

 

[Lee87H]

That's Amazing! now get it out and enjoy it

 

[Jo]

Congratulations Paul!
Nice that the SFC is with you again!

I've heard rumors that your 3c is also nearing completion ...


Salut,
Jo

 

[Paul Marx]

Congratulations Paul!
Nice that the SFC is with you again!

I've heard rumors that your 3c is also nearing completion ...


Salut,
Jo

3C is finished Jo, in the road testing phase to sort carburation.

Paul

 

[Laverdalothar]

well done. I fully feel for you and understand your emotions, my heart would have been broken if that had happened to me.

Great to see the bikes are being taken care of!

 

[Thomas aus LAU]

A perfect example that you should never give up.

No matter how difficult or hopeless the situation or task is, if you believe in achieving the goal, you have the best chance of achieving it.
You shouldn't let yourself be slowed down when everyone else says "this can never be done".

Perfect job Paul.

Thomas and his SFC 18391 wish you a lot of fun on the road together.

Thomas aus LAU

 

[twinweb]

cool

 

[Thomas aus LAU]

cool

... and with the history of the bike, it's also hot in two senses.

Thomas aus LAU

 

[MarnixSFC]

So good to see it’s home again. Congrats Paul!
Needs a few changes to make it look really right, but nothing you can’t correct yourself.

Marnix

 

[tom3c75]

Shows what determination can achieve.
Helped, as you say, by the skills and assistance of others and, no doubt, at some considerable cost.
Still, a huge achievement.
Well done Paul.

 

[Paul Marx]

So good to see it’s home again. Congrats Paul!
Needs a few changes to make it look really right, but nothing you can’t correct yourself.

Marnix

I'm putting the correct fuel lines on at the moment and the correct plastic bellmouths kindly given me by a forum member. Do you have a source Marnix for the correct charge light?
And curing a sticky float or a bit of dirt on a float valve seat and this weekend, we'll go for a ride.

Still missing a right hand PHB.

Work was extensive on the engine which was obviously showing a bit of wear.


Paul

 

[henrywillms]

Good work Paul. What an effort, just when you think you have everything going well and then a devastating fire. It takes real character to make a comeback like you did.

Im glad my name is Henry... between you and Paul LeClair it would seem fires like Laverdas owned by Paul's.