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

I had a R65 for a while, absolute pox of a bike, no redeeming features for me - understandable with Laverda setting the benchmark. Couldn't pull the skin off a custard. It did the job as a commuter though. It was while I had the SF apart for the 270 conversion.
 
Couldn't pull a sick chook off its nest....
Tippie said:
I had a R65 for a while, absolute pox of a bike, no redeeming features for me - understandable with Laverda setting the benchmark. Couldn't pull the skin off a custard. It did the job as a commuter though. It was while I had the SF apart for the 270 conversion.
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They are low maintenance and very reliable. We have an R65 for my wife. It is quite surprising how well it revs out and is capable in all areas.
 
When i was 18 i got my driver licence first only for motorcycles. When i was ready to go for my first trip to the Alpes 30km past my home one valve fell into the chamber and destroyed the engine.
Later i heard that this happened very often to the R45s.
 
A good friend of mine gave me his R65 as part trade for the mirage I built back in Sydney. He was a heavy guy and frequently rode Newcastle to Dubbo on throttle stops. I did same between Sydney and Newcastle many times. Commuted with it some years. Thought I would rid myself of it when I took first ride. Remember thinking it felt like C90 with more speed. Since I was practically destitute I decided to live with it a while. The thing grew on me. Handled great. Super smooth. Never broke down or leaked oil. Made out well when I sold it. The 1200 made same trips for new owner who reported that speedometer needle went past the max. Ah.. to be twenty something again.…Nah. I got the 3C I wanted but couldn’t have all those years ago. Merry Christmas Laverdisti!
 
"Some have probably gone the other way too."
Indeed. The Eucalyptus tree, or Blue Gum, for example.
Originally imported into SA for mining construction purposes, I think.

SA certainly is a region of high biodiversity in the terrestrial and marine realms.
 
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Not out on my Laverda but spent Xmas with my old mate Maurice and his family. Got to try a couple of his Laverda’s out. Went for a lazy 160k run along the coast on his 1980.Jota, he was on his 1979 Jota. Bit cool down here but was a great ride with a great mate😀👍
 
Ok , so I’m uploading the photos from my phone because the iPad didn’t want to play the game.First pic of the bikes out at Wye River after a spirited ride and then a lovely lunch and a couple of beers 😂🍺🍺 Second one bikes back home about to have the salt washed off.😀👍
Hope that’s better Andy😂😂😂
 

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Ok , so I’m uploading the photos from my phone because the iPad didn’t want to play the game.First pic of the bikes out at Wye River after a spirited ride and then a lovely lunch and a couple of beers 😂🍺🍺 Second one bikes back home about to have the salt washed off.😀👍
Hope that’s better Andy😂😂😂
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Bikes look great in that 2nd picture (y)............not sure about the Honda in the middle of them though!....:)
 
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