Laverda Novice question

[Laverda-Novice]

Hi everyone, I've been a DUCATI guy up until now. I purchased an old 750 SF from a guy who had it in storage for over 20 years. I plan to do a complete rebuild but before that, I need to get the paperwork rolling (French bureaucracy) for this I need to positively identify which model it is. Can you guys please let me know / confirm that this is a SF1? (yes in very bad shape) many thanks in advance from an Aussie living in France

 

[Paul Marx]

Hi everyone, I've been a DUCATI guy up until now. I purchased an old 750 SF from a guy who had it in storage for over 20 years. I plan to do a complete rebuild but before that, I need to get the paperwork rolling (French bureaucracy) for this I need to positively identify which model it is. Can you guys please let me know / confirm that this is a SF1? (yes in very bad shape) many thanks in advance from an Aussie living in France

All SFs are old.Your bike is a 72 model SF, made between September 71 and July 72.
French bureaucracy is no worse than many others and no doubt better than some.
Have you got the original documents?
Paul

 

[Laverda-Novice]

Thanks Paul, sadly I don't have the documents but this is a good start. Much appreciated. Peter

 

[Jo]

Hi Peter,
Paul is right. In Laverdamania you can find related backup:
Laverdamania REGISTRY 650/750

 

[Laverda-Novice]

WOW! much appreciated

 

[Paul Marx]

Thanks Paul, sadly I don't have the documents but this is a good start. Much appreciated. Peter

Let me know. I live in France and have registered quite a few bikes here.
I'm also chairman of the Amicale 750 Laverda for what it's worth and maybe a dating certificate from me would be accepted by the French administration or the FFVE if you're going for a "carte grise de collection".
Paul

 

[Dellortoman]

Nice project if you got it at the right price. There seems to be no end of ways people come up with to make an awful mess of their bikes. I think that's the worst tail light mounting I've ever seen.

 

[piranha-bro2]

Nice project if you got it at the right price. There seems to be no end of ways people come up with to make an awful mess of their bikes. I think that's the worst tail light mounting I've ever seen.

Shyza! Only just noticed it!! Unbelievable!

 

[Vince]

People used to mount Dirtbike tail lights on a looped rubber strap to stop bulbs from vibrating to death, but drilling into an expensive seat like that is pretty crazy.

 

[piranha-bro2]

Not just crazy, Vince - dead ugly!! The looped rubber on a dirt bike was a clever and simple way to stop the bulbs breaking. And would have looked perfectly in sync with the bike's vibe.

 

[The Sock]

Not just crazy, Vince - dead ugly!! The looped rubber on a dirt bike was a clever and simple way to stop the bulbs breaking. And would have looked perfectly in sync with the bike's vibe.

As on Marc Weyten's SF.

 

[TeddyG]

That looks like a nice project that will require lots of work and money. I just noticed the brake light mounted on the seat, which is the type of seat I wish came w mine instead of the ugly boxy storage box w/ lid.

 

[piranha-bro2]

That looks like a nice project that will require lots of work and money. I just noticed the brake light mounted on the seat, which is the type of seat I wish came w mine instead of the ugly boxy storage box w/ lid.

None of the 'single' seats fulfils either function well: true single or useful double. It's why I never fitted one and instead had a bevel SS seat. Form over function the Laverda road single seats I reckon. SFC singles are made for the orangutan-armed rider tank length - I lengthened the base on mine to suit the shorter SF tank - ergonomically excellent for me, can ride all day in comfort (with clipons above the top clamp and moderate rearsets).