Yes it’s all looking pretty good. I think Steve did a really good job in putting it all together and tidying it up nicely without making it a trailer queen.
The primary chain seems a little loose to my ears now, but then I have ridden it a fair bit since getting it - so probably needs adjusting.
I’m glad you didn't get that opportunity from Clem to attempt the “hill climb” otherwise I probably wouldn’t have the bike!
I didn’t really know Clem, having only met him once or twice at ILOC meetings in the 80s. From what I’ve heard he was quite a character and a bit of a windup merchant. I expect he would’ve found a way to disqualify your attempt!
I think Laverda’s must attract interesting people, since almost everyone I’ve met (with very few exceptions) in the last 45 years since I bought my first Laverda have been a long way from boring!
Some are probably best described as ‘marmite’ characters, but nearly all are genuine and engaging enthusiasts.
The 3 into 1 is perhaps a bit loud for my taste, but my biggest issue with it is my perception of reduced mid range torque. It seems pretty flat - until you wind the bike up. The low and mid-range seems to be a bit lacking in comparison to what I remember from my first Corsa.
Purely as an interesting exercise, I may start another thread on exactly that topic of keeping the 3 to 1 and trying to sort the mid-range or a “return” to the Jota pipes of my previous Corsa (pictured)….
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