Re: What did you do to or for or with your Laverda today?

[chrisk]

8) Smooth Padders.

I was going to pull the starter motor out today and scrape out lots metal bits, but work and heat have kept me away ........... maybe tomorrow.

 

[2622]

Decided to go on the CIMAA run this morning to meet the predicted change and get some respite. The bloody RGS ran flawlessly, crisp and no more missfiring... used just on 11  litres to travel a tad over 200 K's ............guess its happy now its had some attention and not been neglected at the back of the shed. Was a good shakedown run for tomorrow and next months trip to Turners. 

 

[Dellortoman]

Took Tim's 3C back and retrieved my Jota. Then I went for a ride on the Benelli Sei. 
If you want to know what a 120 triple sounds like at 18,000 rpm, take a Benelli 6 to 9,000 

 

[Vince]

Cannot see the pics now.

 

[Shajota]

When I was changing fork fluids I re read some of the many threads on suspension setting up. Front end had been a bit stiff, so backed the emulator off a couple turns and filled the oil to 140mm from top (springs out, emulators in) Forks feel a lot more compliant, might even adjust the emulators a bit more, but that'll be next fluid change - can't rush these things. Still think the springs might be a tad stiff for me, but happy with this result for now, certainly not as harsh over some of our local goat tracks.

 

[MarnixSFC]

The head is a bit of a puzzle.  No longer the narrow-angle 73 type, it seems to be a prototype Elettronica type with alloy bathtub combustion chamber and berylium-bronze valve seats.  The barrel has spigots that go in recesses in the head, the "normal" Elettronica head is flat and the barrels have no spigots. 

All Electronicas have spigots. Only about 1,7 mm high.

Marnix

 

[2622]

When I was changing fork fluids I re read some of the many threads on suspension setting up. Front end had been a bit stiff, so backed the emulator off a couple turns and filled the oil to 140mm from top (springs out, emulators in) Forks feel a lot more compliant, might even adjust the emulators a bit more, but that'll be next fluid change - can't rush these things. Still think the springs might be a tad stiff for me, but happy with this result for now, certainly not as harsh over some of our local goat tracks.

You and Vince should hook up sounds like you both have something in common 

 

[Jod]

Brett we all know fluid should be 110mm from the top...

 

[sfcpiet]

All Electronicas have spigots. Only about 1,7 mm high.

Marnix

Thanks Marnix. 

Haven't seen many of those.  As the Eletronicca pistons have a slightly lower compression height than the cooking items, I'd assumed the spigot was omitted.

As the valve cutaways were out of line, I still think the pistons may have been manually machined, possibly some sort of prototype development. 

piet

 

[Shajota]

Brett we all know fluid should be 110mm from the top...

Hmmm yes, you'd be surprised how many differing opinions there are on this -  read most of them
Have to admit , I think Vince (and Lothar) have provided quite a lot of input into suspension settings - and good on em

 

[a14rgs]

I've been meaning for some time to replace the centre stand pivot bolts, bushes and springs on my RGS, as they felt sloppy and worn. I finally got round to it today, but perhaps I should have done so sooner.
A picture says a thousand words.....!

Needless to say, with new parts fitted, it feels and works so much better.
Alan

 

[pf1]

Hey Al, are you going to Shepton?

 

[AndyW]

When I was changing fork fluids I re read some of the many threads on suspension setting up. Front end had been a bit stiff, so backed the emulator off a couple turns and filled the oil to 140mm from top (springs out, emulators in) Forks feel a lot more compliant, might even adjust the emulators a bit more, but that'll be next fluid change - can't rush these things. Still think the springs might be a tad stiff for me, but happy with this result for now, certainly not as harsh over some of our local goat tracks.

Finally decided to do something about those Pogo sticks? Nice one...

 

[Shajota]

Finally decided to do something about those Pogo sticks? Nice one...

No Pogo here, just a little stiff, but I thought you liked my forks - being setting for the larger gentleman perhaps :-*

 

[a14rgs]

Hey Al, are you going to Shepton?

Hi Pat,
Yes! I'll have the RGS there - taking it over Friday late afternoon and I'll be there Sunday afternoon too. Not sure yet about Saturday.
What's your plan?

 

[cbertozz]

I've been meaning for some time to replace the centre stand pivot bolts, bushes and springs on my RGS, as they felt sloppy and worn. I finally got round to it today, but perhaps I should have done so sooner.
A picture says a thousand words.....!

Needless to say, with new parts fitted, it feels and works so much better.
Alan

A professionally lit shot. Art almost.

 

[sfcpiet]

I've been meaning for some time to replace the centre stand pivot bolts, bushes and springs on my RGS, as they felt sloppy and worn. I finally got round to it today, but perhaps I should have done so sooner.
A picture says a thousand words.....!

Needless to say, with new parts fitted, it feels and works so much better.
Alan

Tired of the wobbly stand syndrome?

piet

 

[drikko]

Shouldn't the part of the bolt that is getting worn not be threaded?

 

[Reggie3cl]

Yeah, it should.  You can return all those 'High Miles Concours' trophys when you're ready Mr C.

 

[sfcpiet]

Shouldn't the part of the bolt that is getting worn not be threaded?

Doesn't matter if it's threaded or not, supposed to be done up tight.  Stand should swivel around the bushes, not slop around wearing away the holes in the frame...  :  Reckon I find that on every second bike that finds its way into the workshop. 

Unthreaded shank improves the fit a little, though.

piet