Moto Martin Laverda Triple Rebuild Issues.

Nice project, you've got your work cut out for you if it's anything like my Motodd rebuild!
Not sure about that tank and seat unit though.
What are the wheels?
The improved handling makes it all worth it.
Rob
 
(idea1) Bomber ....... mate, buddy, pal :D.... if you don't want those nasty, horrible, wheels (and why would you)...... PM me, I know where I can dispose of them free of charge, OK mate? ;)
 
if that is not the one that was for sale for 7.500? or so long time in Italy (!??), it is at least one of two. Frame looks very much as if it was made around the engine, might be wrong though. To me, the wheels look like Laverda alike FLAM rims, no?
 
Ha Ha!!!
The wheels i believe are Moto Martin so add to the package.
I think the bike will look a lot better in orange.....
The bodywork is definately dated but thats fine it is from the era.
I'm thinking of a number plate outline on either side just behind the seat ah la duke 851.
That might break it up a bit.
I'm also thinking of the twin headlight fairing they made/make as it has a slightly lower/wider profile.
I can see it will be a bottomless pit for money once i start but, hey, isnt that the case with any project?
And as for the wheels Chris/maaaate.... I think they better stay with the bike.
I'm still looking for ideas and suggestions guys so don't stop there..
How may hassles do 17" wheels cause? More than they fix?
Who in Oz are the go to people for suspension mods, fork revalving, shock rebuilds/replacement.
What paint/brand/color do i need to get Laverda orange?
The bike is the one recently for sale in Italy. I was the lucky buyer :)
Regards
Bomber
 
I didnt want to speak until I had seen the pictures, which do not dissapoint me, but Moto Martin are known to have made two "Egli" lookalikes and very nearly paid the price for it in court! I dont know why nut I thought that this might be one of them,but its not, a very good looking project, I am sure it will bankrupt you, but I hope it satisfies.

good luck
CLEM
 
Hi Clem,

Martin made more than 2 Egli type spine frames, they made many, mostly for japanese engines.
I have numbers trotting through my head, 6 comes to mind concerning the spine frames for Laverdas though they might have been the number made for 750s. 3 comes to mind concerning triples, not the ideal setup for those engines.
There was a spine frame Martin triple for sale at a local breakers/used bike affair a few years back. They wanted about ? 2000 for it. I wasn't interested, a friend bought it and it has since passed on.

All the best
Paul
 
spine frame for triples cause more trouble than they fix. you almost never get a good compromise between the center carb hitting the spine tube and raising the engine as much as needed. Although they are special for sure, I just don't see this to be a good solution for a triple.
 
Hey All

I think we all know about money pits ...........  ::)

Restoring or modifying specials especially.

How do I know ...........  ;)

Good luck Bomber......... ditch the body work.

                              Cheers
                                        Matt
 
Golgother said:
Hey All

I think we all know about money pits ...........  ::)

Restoring or modifying specials especially.

How do I know ...........  ;)

Good luck Bomber......... ditch the body work.

                               Cheers






:D :D :D :D
                                        Matt
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Ditch the bodywork????
Mmmmmm....
Part of me is treating this thing as a special and hence anything goes... yep ditch the bodywork.
The other side of me sees this like any other classic that its worth more original and should be kept that way!!
Certainly i wouldnt change anything such that i couldn't put it back.
I used to like the Martin twin headlight fairings back in the day before the Japs made them common and i think it would suit this bike.
The seat/tail unit on this bike is not the sexiest thing out but then i find the styling of a lot of the 120 series lavs very "80's" as well.
Hmmmm!!
I reckon i'll leave the bodywork as is.
Orange paint, maybe orange forks and wheels?
Number panel on the tail sides?
Not sure about the black engine or whether to go back to alloy.
All good!!
 
Laverda Bomber said:
,, sees this like any other classic that its worth more original and should be kept that way!!
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+1
i reckon new 'bling' that replaces an original concept, just turns it into an expensive tart !
and no,,  i'm not thinking of any particular example, ok.  :D
 
Hello Laverda Bomber

Informations taken from friends who know Martin, they confirm that it is really a frame "Martin"

This frame is a closed frame, as did George Martin for Honda Bol d'Or and Yam XS 1100

The tank is also a good model "Martin", not the saddle

Cordialement

Xavier
 
Hey LB.. done my research now (thanks Red for the clippin' ;)

Looks very like the Suzuki in NZ, and that bike went like stink, and looked to be handling very well.
As to 17" wheels.. and I'm certainly no expert.. Crispin went that way on the Spaceframe for better tyre choices in racing conditions. Unfortunately it didn't reflect in better lap times, and in fact the bike went fastest on the 18"s in it's first year.. May simply be the way the frame was designed. So good research about Martin design may assist in your decision there.

As to bodywork etc. I reckon you keep what you've got, it has a classic look, and would fit well in P5 category. If intending racing headlight bracket will not be required of course.

Look forward to seeing this bike come alive.. Good luck with it.

8)
 
Thanks Ian.
Going to take time due to the funds required but cant wait.
The hardest part will be not taking it for a blast prior to a rebuild...
That will really test me.....
Regards
 
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