Laverda 750 contact breaker points

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whitedog

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Evening everyone !

I had heard that some late 60's /early 70's Saab cars had the same points (contact breaker) as Laverda 750s. I don't know if there is any truth in this but trying to find out as much as I can. (Cost of Saab points are really cheap - laverda ones less so, as I'm sure you know.

Anyone heard anything similar ?

Regards
Dave
 
The slant 4 cylinder 900 and 90 (and turbo) series engines that SAAB used in that era had a design licensed from Triumph (Rover Group) - they shared the same block that was used in the Dolomite Sprint and TR7 which have the following points:

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GCS118

Quite possible that SAAB used different ancillaries though

 
BrianC said:
The slant 4 cylinder 900 and 90 (and turbo) series engines that SAAB used in that era had a design licensed from Triumph (Rover Group) - they shared the same block that was used in the Dolomite Sprint and TR7 which have the following points:

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GCS118

Quite possible that SAAB used different ancillaries though
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Those are lucas contacs.

                                    Dave
 
Thanks guys for all the info. I am making further enquiries on a number of sites that might provide further information. What started out as a mere curious interest has turned into a quest. And from some other responses i have had it appears a number of laverda enthusiasts may have been down this road before, only to come to a dead end. Bosch are yet to respond to my mail, and if it's positive I will post further update/details.
Not holding my breath though  :).
Regards
Dave
 
About 10 years ago I was at a auto wrecking yard to get a fuse holder for my 750 GT as it cracked. I found one on a 1960's Mercedes that was identical. While there I was curious if they used the same points. So I looked at VW, Mercedes and BMW cars. None had the identical points as the pivot pin was part of the points not part of the points plate as Laverda. If I remember correctly the points on a BMW looked like they would fit pretty good if you cut the pin off the Laverda points plate. I never tried this as I had a good points in the bike at the time and there still working good today. In a few years I may have to find out if it works. Have no interest in fitting an electronic ignition, if part of normal maintenance you take the advance unit off and clean and grease it they last forever.

Bruce
 
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