Kuwaiti Police bike GTL

Gareth99

Gareth99

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Gents, I'm restoring a GTL that used to be one of the Kuwaiti Police bikes. Does any one have any photos of what it should look like, and where I might be able to get the panniers and fairings from?

I've obviously done the Google images search but I was wondering if anyone on the forum had pictures of the details a restorer needs.

TIA


Cheers

Gareth
 
Hi Gareth,
there is an archive from the photography agency Vajenti, who did formerly all the advertising for Moto Laverda. If you search this archive for ?Laverda 750 Polizia? you?ll get 18 hits:
Laverda 750 Polizia

Pictures can be downloaded in high (alta) or low (bassa) resolution, but it's not for free and you've to register first.

Not sure if this is helpful in your particular case.

Cheers
Jo
 
There were no fairings or panniers on any of the Kuwait bikes that arrived in Germany (500, SF2, SF3, GTL, 1000 3C/3CL and 1200, plus a handful of Triumph 750 Tigers).

White overall with the police shield/emblem on each side of the tank, many were fitted with a solo seat.

piet
 

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What's really great about the GTL Police Breganzie 750 is that they use ALTERNATORS and you will not be plagued with keeping the battery charged.

GTL's have lower compression ratio's, smaller valves and milder cams then the 750S, SF0 and Breganzie SF models. Doesn't mean you can't bring them up to SF Spec's ;o)

Other words, one Great Touring 750 Ride fitted with the Panners.
 
They don't all use alternators Ron, some do.

You need a moustache to ride one.
I have an original Kuwaiti Police radio set, in arabic with pre recorded speeches by Sadam Hussein..
Could be tempted to sell ?2500.
Headset ? 800

Paul
 
Breganzie public 750 GTL's may have Generators but the Police GTL designation uses Alternators.

Why because they had to be lite up X-Mas Trees when in pursuit - Thus More Wattage power for lights.
 
Laverda SF said:
Breganzie public 750 GTL's may have Generators but the Police GTL designation uses Alternators.
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Again Ron, not all of them.  My own ex-Kuwait Police Force GTL retained its generator.

piet
 
Well then the Breganzie Factory ripped off Kuwait or CHARGED them less - Get the pun ;o)

Whats really a great fix for the Breganzie 750 generator charging issue is to mount an alternator off a Jap GEO or something in that respect and you can truly light up like X-Mas tree.
 
Quite certain the Kuwaitis got what they specified.

What's wrong with the stock set up?  The generator is almost indestructable.  Regulators are getting a bit long in the tooth, but original-looking modern units that are a straight swap and work great are available from Bosch.

Unless of course you fancy Harley-style christmas tree lighting. ::)

piet
 
Piet I hate Harleys and Jap bikes that have the alternator built in around the crank shaft - Why because a modular belt driven alternator just plain works - Then you had the option to throw it out save weight and use a Magneto and Diodes for racing with push start - No Starter - Mount lite 2 into 1 headers - Saving approx 60 lbs on a SF. That's for Racing and Sport Riding NOT necessarily comfortable or practical for touring.

Sport Riding is in between Racing and Touring.

What made the Breganzie so popular with Motorcyclist enthusiasts is that you could do it yourself back in the day.

Rather Expensive bike back then. In my opinion the Breganzie 750 twin was the best 750 Twin designed back then and still somewhat competitive - If you know Old School.

 
Just for Piet: Here's the 81 FXWG Harley version - 1300cc's does NOT do much above 5500 rpm:
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That ride is not more 40 feet from me today.

My friends ride - TOO many nuts and Bolts for me and demands constant maintenance: However, one Hell of a Sweet Touring Ride.

Even though I was always a Euro Bike rider for Sport Riding, I gotta admit it's Hard to beat the SMOOTH torque of a Harley V Twin for Touring ;o)

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PS: That Harley you can tear down and work on. Something impossible you CAN DO with modern Harley's.

Piet; He just might be interested in selling - If your interest - PM me - I may be able swing a deal - It will not be cheap !

I road with him for over 10 years. A 81 Harley FXWG Vs a 70 Breganzie SF0 = Great times.

I always liked taunting Harley's on the Trans Canada - Why, Because my Breganzie 70 750 SFO was faster on the top end - Around 125+ Mph @ 7800 rpm in 5th down any straight. Out accelerating Harley in the Mid Range was about impossible.

I'm not discussing an 140+ mph 82 1100 Suzuki GSXR for less price then both them rides - In which case you had better have your Estate settled. The fastest I went on 2 wheels was on a brand new 82 Gexxer - Thankfully, I was smart enough and sold it after one season ;o)

Lost my interest in Breganzie Triples after that figured my SF0 was the safest bet.
 
The GTL rides well with a 42 rear sprocket , as all other 750 ran a 40 tooth , mainly due too town work and too help pick  , it is very hilly where i live and this changes the bikes conmpletly , just converted to 40 tooth , and this took 750 rpm of its rpm in top gear, just getting used to the new set up , might revert back yet , but i will see how it goes this year . Best bike they made , had the SF , GTL knocks it into a cocked hat .
 
This is my GTL ,came from Lybia via Liverpool England ( Robert Jones)  to Australia in 84 and had an alternator on it which is still working fine today.
 

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