chrisk
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
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Moto Martin in Tasmania
- Thread starter Scrumpy
- Start date
Laverda Bomber
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Scrumptious, It's me, otherwise known as Laverda Bomber. You have found me. What would you like to know?
I've had it 8 years and I'm embarrassed to say it's still not on the road.
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chrisk
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
Me old mate Bomber is back!I like the black engine ....... but that left front indicator stalk is just fucking ridiculous!
Must be in the water or something, can understand Maurice, probably still in shock after the motorhome incidentThis getting out of hand ............ see what happens when Lav prices skyrocket.
But Scrumpy and Steve....FFS
Next they'll be getting stick shift bikes....
A mate of mine has a 1970 Thruxton, I've been assisting him in the conversion from 6V to 12V (positive earth) electrics. He is also installing a Elektronik Sachse ignition. All a worthwhile cause. Apparently someone in Melbourne is selling 12V 160W alternator conversions for $500 (I was told) if that's of any interest.I must admit, the pommy bike thing is strangely attractive, this is coming together in my shed at present:
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This was just a dry assembly, it's still a way from running yet. Rest assured, it's going to have a Kubota charging system and an Ignitech ignition!
Cheers,
bazzee
DaveB
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I’m currently getting my entertainment on social media baiting Texan right-to-lifers……
pf1
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- Location
- Portsmouth UK
Outside the pub!Shes no Bonnie Tom
Now Scrumpy my question is where in the hell are you going to park that bike????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
breganzane
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- Location
- NSW Australia
Cheers Bazee, that sounds like the unit I've been steered towards. It's my Dad's old bike, been in the family for as long as I can remember, there's a pic with me on the seat age around 3ish. A very silly device, but potentially fun.
Legs
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- Location
- Adelaide Hills
Drool drool, dribble, dribble.
Don't know if this would be financially viable from where you are.
( Doing a bit of research for a Vincent I have in my sights )
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Paul
I've seen those online, seem a bit expensive. Plus they're a long way from us here in the Antipodes, so after-sales support would likely be iffy. I think Steve Batto is going down the right path, alternator (presumably negative earth) and Ignitech seem like sensible options. But electric start on a Velo seems almost blasphemous to me.Don't know if this would be financially viable from where you are.
( Doing a bit of research for a Vincent I have in my sights )
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Cheers,
bazzee
My mate's Thruxton has progressed from magneto, to 6V points-and-coil, to 12V points-and-coil so far. Every step an improvement. Conversion to electronic ignition should make it even sweeter, Elektronik Sachse have provided a custom kit. trickiest part has been manufacture of a custom spindle to mount the magnetic trigger. That is progressing nicely.
Scrumpy
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Ha,
I was intrigued and just wanted to see some pics of the MM which you have kindly provided. I think there was a Moto Martin Bike of the Month competition once. may be worth a trawl to if anybody mentions where the photo came from.
I am equally embarrassed about some of my projects!
Scrumpy
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Not needed thanks.
Dellortoman
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- Location
- Tasmania, Australia
Looks like you're nearly there. All the big bits seem to be in place. Do you need a hand with anything?