new member with a 750 - random musings, questions & updates. :)
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Exmoor beast
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- Minehead,Somerset, ENGLAND OF COURSE
Maltese cross taillight! He’s consistent, I’ll give him that!
chrisk
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- Brisbane, Australia
I like the side cover screw, where would you find such a thing… Public toilet basin tap?I like the clutch cable !
3CBRG
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- Northern California
I used the red engine cut from a plastic matchbox sized 750 for years as a Monopoly piece. Thought it was odd choice for an engine. Even for a toy!
Tippie
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- Dr?bak, Norway
Not allowed today with the ULEZ
The Sock
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- London, England
Pre-1984 models are exempted from ULEZ restrictions. In London, at least.
piranha-bro2
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- Melbourne
Anyone wanna explain WTF UlLEZ might be?!
Exmoor beast
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- Minehead,Somerset, ENGLAND OF COURSE
Ultra low emission Zone- enter the zone with a pre Euro5 ( I think) emission car & you pay a tax ….unless it’s pre ‘84 then it’s not liable .So you can drive a Foden two stroke lorry or a Saab two stroke car running 20:1 and all is jolly! Total bullshit
The Sock
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Ultra Low Emission Zone
Within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in central London vehicles must meet exhaust emission standards or their drivers need to pay to drive within the zone
tfl.gov.uk
Beucars
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- Central Europe
Exmoor beast
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- Minehead,Somerset, ENGLAND OF COURSE
That’s been done properly - steeringdamper and braked chairwheel, looks right to me.
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motoddrob
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- S/W Australia
Should have a leading link front end to be totally right
Tippie
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- Dr?bak, Norway
Clip-on handlebars 
jko_78
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- The ever windy Northwest of Europe
Given all the interest in the sidecar, had a little chat with the old gentleman last week. 
Interesting stuff, he did indeed develop strong arms, especially with side winds, of which we have plenty of here... Also, the Ural sidecar had a 19" wheel which gave it too much lean, so it was replaced with a Laverda wheel, which with a second brake pedal allowed the sidecar to brake as well. Can't access my old photo albums at the moment, so no pictures yet.... But I can assure you all fortunaltely it didn't look like that red-engined one!
and thanks all for the kind words on the bike, it sure has some battle scars
When I have some free time (which is rare at the moment, which is also why my replies are not that fast...) I'm fixing the BMW first (hey, it has Dellorto's ), the Laverda is next up the list Can't wait!
Interesting stuff, he did indeed develop strong arms, especially with side winds, of which we have plenty of here... Also, the Ural sidecar had a 19" wheel which gave it too much lean, so it was replaced with a Laverda wheel, which with a second brake pedal allowed the sidecar to brake as well. Can't access my old photo albums at the moment, so no pictures yet.... But I can assure you all fortunaltely it didn't look like that red-engined one!
and thanks all for the kind words on the bike, it sure has some battle scars
When I have some free time (which is rare at the moment, which is also why my replies are not that fast...) I'm fixing the BMW first (hey, it has Dellorto's ), the Laverda is next up the list Can't wait!
jko_78
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- The ever windy Northwest of Europe
I would normally reply to each comment or reaction so feel a bit poor for summing it all up in one past. Hopefully get back indivually later in the week!
jko_78
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Tried to fit the old GT tank today, and as expected it leaves a gap However I was able to source a GT seat locally, should get here in a few days. Then I'll swap the fuel cap, taps and emblems.
For those interested in the seat differences.... This SF(?) seat has a length of the center of the rear mount plates to the front of the seat of ~49,5cm, the GT seat was measured by the seller to be ~52,5cm. The tank/seat gap is ~3cm.
The current seat seemed to sit too high, even though the brackets look original.
Were there different rear mount brackets for different models or years? This bike was repaired from spares so I don't know where it came from.
Jeroen
PS the green stuff is packing tape remnants -the seller made sure it did not get any more dents!
However I was able to source a GT seat locally, should get here in a few days. Then I'll swap the fuel cap, taps and emblems.For those interested in the seat differences.... This SF(?) seat has a length of the center of the rear mount plates to the front of the seat of ~49,5cm, the GT seat was measured by the seller to be ~52,5cm. The tank/seat gap is ~3cm.
The current seat seemed to sit too high, even though the brackets look original.
Were there different rear mount brackets for different models or years? This bike was repaired from spares so I don't know where it came from.
Jeroen
PS the green stuff is packing tape remnants -the seller made sure it did not get any more dents!
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Exmoor beast
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- Minehead,Somerset, ENGLAND OF COURSE
Starting to look cool!Tried to fit the old GT tank today, and as expected it leaves a gap
For those interested in the seat differences.... This SF(?) seat has a length of the center of the rear mount plates to the front of the seat of ~49,5cm, the GT seat was measured by the seller to be ~52,5cm. The tank/seat gap is ~3cm.
The current seat seemed to sit too high, even though the brackets look original.
Were there different rear mount brackets for different models or years? This bike was repaired from spares so I don't know where it came from.
Jeroen
PS the green stuff is packing tape remnants -the seller made sure it did not get any more dents!
jko_78
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Thanks, and sorry for the late reply, studies & exam kept me off the streets (and Laverda) but working on it now -got the seat in the mean time and it is a perfect fit so after the tire & mechanicals I'll hopefully get to ride it for the first time and remember the gear shift is opposite to the BMW
Currently looks like this while I have the front tire replaced & need to switch the taps & fuel cap to the GT tank.
Currently looks like this while I have the front tire replaced & need to switch the taps & fuel cap to the GT tank.
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piranha-bro2
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How old is the rear tyre? I'd be replacing that long before I saw cracks in it! Tyres deteriorate over time, even if they look fine. My philosophy is to never compromise on tyres.