Out and About on your Laverda.No bull,Just photos

Vince said:
I don't see any rack. Are you sure it's not Photoshopped, it has an unearthly glow about it. It looks pretty special, crazy colour there man. Cool As. Is that glow from your Smile?
The seat actually looks comfortable. When your teathing issues are sorted a video of it going would be nice, I want to hear those homemade mufflers, please.
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The lighting had an interesting effect on the colour, Vince. It changes in every different light. By daylight it's a lot lighter and more subtle. Yes, a video once I get it legally registered!
 
So what did it feel like that first time you felt it pull through the gears? The bike and you? The feeling of accomplishment must have been nearly overwhelming.
 
piranha-bro2 said:
Couldn't resist posting in the Out & About section! Doing the shopping at the local supermarket 😎
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Hi Quentin,
honestly, your SFQ gem deserves a thread of its own. Not only because I'd like to read more about details and technical data again. You've installed so many standalone solutions which IMHO are worth reporting separately.

Cheers,
Jo
 
78jotadave said:
Q, I never had a doubt you would get it to completion (are they ever finished), good on ya mate! I love that front-end(y)/brake setup. Hard to believe that is the same bike you thrashed down Weir Road on those late-night rides many many years ago. 👏
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Thanks Dave. Great memories fanging around WA with abandon, only having to worry about the fuzz when on the major highways. As it turns out the only part on this bike that was on my SF1 is the left switchblock, the SFC crank (a later addition that Perth days) and the starter freewheel and starter motor! It's basically been built up from parts, but I know what you mean - it's come a long way since then! I have the SF waiting for a build of its own - not quite as rad as this.
 
Jo said:
Hi Quentin,
honestly, your SFQ gem deserves a thread of its own. Not only because I'd like to read more about details and technical data again. You've installed so many standalone solutions which IMHO are worth reporting separately.

Cheers,
Jo
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Thanks Jo. I do intend to chronicle the whole loooong saga. I have many pics of it in development (as I do for the house extension build as well!!). Main thing I'm concentrating on now is getting it registered - in between working 2 days a week and flat out with the house extension.
 
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Alzero said:
So what did it feel like that first time you felt it pull through the gears? The bike and you? The feeling of accomplishment must have been nearly overwhelming.
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First time? It was extraordinary! I had the family out in the street at night under the lights. I pulled out and gave it a gentle twist and the back end immediately lost traction! Brand new tyres - be careful! But every time I twisted the throttle on that ride the acceleration just simply stunned me. My hotted SF was quick but nothing prepared me for this. Then the brakes - same thing in reverse. And the revised geometry and modern suspension ... the feeling of elation was was really overwhelming - just as you suggest.

The whole bike, carburation and suspension, is on base settings to get it started and take it on its maiden ride, but I can barely fault it. I thought maybe I'd been dazzled by the experience and maybe imagined it was so good, but on a longer second ride two nights ago it felt even better! A few tweaks to the clutch operation and shifting were all I did (AND rebuild the starter clutch!!) - shifting still not 100%, 2nd to 3rd the usual suspects.

Seventh heaven! :love:
 
piranha-bro2 said:
Thanks Dave. Great memories fanging around WA with abandon, only having to worry about the fuzz when on the major highways. As it turns out the only part on this bike that was on my SF1 is the left switchblock, the SFC crank (a later addition that Perth days) and the starter freewheel and starter motor! It's basically been built up from parts, but I know what you mean - it's come a long way since then! I have the SF waiting for a build of its own - not quite as rad as this.
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I wonder if you are the Laverda rider I rode with once. Back in 77, I was just 17 with my new Yamy SR500. Went for a ride down south. Hooked up with 2 MK2 Le Mans (Craig & Petra) a few Ducati`s, a Laverda (not sure which one). I thought my Yamy was the bees knees. Well I was shown what real bikes are. Sold it and got a Duke 750 Sport. Had I known, I should have got a Laverda !!
Many years later, now I am looking at getting one.
Sometimes it takes a little time to click !
Cheers.
 
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Rossguzzi said:
I wonder if you are the Laverda rider I rode with once. Back in 77, I was just 17 with my new Yamy SR500. Went for a ride down south. Hooked up with 2 MK2 Le Mans (Craig & Petra) a few Ducati`s, a Laverda (not sure which one). I thought my Yamy was the bees knees. Well I was shown what real bikes are. Sold it and got a Duke 750 Sport. Had I known, I should have got a Laverda !!
Many years later, now I am looking at getting one.
Sometimes it takes a little time to click !
Cheers.
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Could easily have been one of the wild men on Laverdas back in those days, Ross - there were a few of us! I had waist length red hair and a beard to match.
 
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