MonkeyTS
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- Cheshire United Kingdom
Hello Laverda folk. I've been almost non existent on this forum for many years, but now I'm in need of some advice!?
My dilemma is, after 30 years of ownership, I'm pretty convinced now, that the time has come to let my old Laverda 1200 Mirage TS go. I've had it longer than my children, so it's not just like any of my other bikes, which have come & gone. It's been part of our family. But like all things, time moves on & to be fair sadly its just not being used, which is such a shame. last used probably 4-5 years ago now, then stored up. I purchased the bike in 1992 from the original owner, who purchased the bike from Sports Motorcycles in Manchester in 1981, so it has a very short pedigree of ownership. The mileage is genuinely low, being only 30Kkm, which is about 18,600miles. Over the years of ownership, it's had various Laverda servicing, Inc Caldera motors many years ago. I had it professionally resprayed, as the original paint started to blister & looked dull. I still have all the original items, which came with the bike from new, fairings, Koni shocks etc, Inc a set of Krauser panniers / frames which Sports MC fitted for the original owner.
Now my dilemma is two fold, before I just contact the Motorcycle Trade who maybe interested in a classic bike. Firstly, the bike as a result of being stored, unused, the Clutch won't engage any gears! I'm assuming the plates are now stuck fast. I've changed the oil, but still no joy. The bike starts perfectly & runs / idols nicely. I was considering trying to remove the clutch plates to un stick them, but on reading the service manual, this looks a task beyond my technical scope, well certainly beyond the tools I have. The manual pretty much scared me off!
The second dilemma is, I really haven't a clue what its value is?, especially with a clutch that doesn't work / possibly stuck together?
What do you suggest all? Sell as is or attempt to fix, but how? Any local knowledge to help in assisting?
Finally if anyone is interested in my machine, then please do let me know, because you are the first to hear about it.
I should say it's in pristine condition, especially for a 40 year old.
Richard.
My dilemma is, after 30 years of ownership, I'm pretty convinced now, that the time has come to let my old Laverda 1200 Mirage TS go. I've had it longer than my children, so it's not just like any of my other bikes, which have come & gone. It's been part of our family. But like all things, time moves on & to be fair sadly its just not being used, which is such a shame. last used probably 4-5 years ago now, then stored up. I purchased the bike in 1992 from the original owner, who purchased the bike from Sports Motorcycles in Manchester in 1981, so it has a very short pedigree of ownership. The mileage is genuinely low, being only 30Kkm, which is about 18,600miles. Over the years of ownership, it's had various Laverda servicing, Inc Caldera motors many years ago. I had it professionally resprayed, as the original paint started to blister & looked dull. I still have all the original items, which came with the bike from new, fairings, Koni shocks etc, Inc a set of Krauser panniers / frames which Sports MC fitted for the original owner.
Now my dilemma is two fold, before I just contact the Motorcycle Trade who maybe interested in a classic bike. Firstly, the bike as a result of being stored, unused, the Clutch won't engage any gears! I'm assuming the plates are now stuck fast. I've changed the oil, but still no joy. The bike starts perfectly & runs / idols nicely. I was considering trying to remove the clutch plates to un stick them, but on reading the service manual, this looks a task beyond my technical scope, well certainly beyond the tools I have. The manual pretty much scared me off!
The second dilemma is, I really haven't a clue what its value is?, especially with a clutch that doesn't work / possibly stuck together?
What do you suggest all? Sell as is or attempt to fix, but how? Any local knowledge to help in assisting?
Finally if anyone is interested in my machine, then please do let me know, because you are the first to hear about it.
I should say it's in pristine condition, especially for a 40 year old.
Richard.
