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

So, a good reason to fit electronic ignition then, eh?
Why not fit a hydraulic clutch at the same time?  :-*
 
Paul Marx said:
Stay simple and back to basics. These big twins, at least for road use are not very sensitive to tuning, be it carbs or ignition.
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With the caveat that of you go too lean or too advanced on an SFx it'll hole a piston soon as look at you..........

H.
 
Grant said:
So, a good reason to fit electronic ignition then, eh?
Why not fit a hydraulic clutch at the same time?  :-*
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Who sells an oil bath electronic ignition?
As for the hydraulic clutch, forget it. Piece of break down insurance and Visa card motorcycling option.
:D
Paul
 
Hall effect electronic ignitions don't care if you can't be bothered to replace an oil seal.  :D

I have been victim to more broken clutch cables over the years than to hydraulic clutches letting me down.
 
Damn! I was going to say points, but that old chestnut has come out a lot!

I'll take my metaphorical hat off Paul, despite the march of technology you still persist with the points. I did have a creaky engine once, took me weeks to figure out that the points were dry as a bone and were creaking on the little cam - ironically I put a little oil on.
 
I can change a clutch cable and repair points by the side of the road.
I keep break down insurance and Visa card for the car. And then again, I have an old car which is pretty reliable..
And I've broken 2 clutch cables in 80 000 km on the SF2 a lot less than the slave cylinder seals on my 3CL in 50 000 KM.
Paul
 
Seems you have a general problem with seals.  8)
I have snapped around 7 or 8 cables over the years but never lost a hydraulic clutch seal yet.
 
Grant said:
Seems you have a general problem with seals.  8)
I have snapped around 7 or 8 cables over the years but never lost a hydraulic clutch seal yet.
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Dumped hydraulic fluid twice, luckily overnight in the garage otherwise out with the insurance, the cell phone and the Visa card.
Maybe due to using the clutch a lot in a ride to work routine.
The hydraulics may be ok if you don't use it.
Paul
 
Rode to work. Raining and blustery this morning at 7. Roads slippery in town. Just blustery on the way home.
Splutter definitely gone. Engine a real pleasure. Just needs a bit of tweaking on the mixture screws now main issue is sorted.
Paul
 
Today, I made some real progress and had some nice new Avon Roadrunners fitted to new shiny rims for my 3CL to 3C conversion.
It's the first time the bike will be off the bench in almost 3 years - been doing other things!
I'm using a Suzuki GS750 rear hub and have fitted on a 1200 Bandit rear sprocket for a 520 chain.
I'm pleased with the overall look of the rear wheel.......
 

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Paul Marx said:
Dumped hydraulic fluid twice, luckily overnight in the garage otherwise out with the insurance, the cell phone and the Visa card.
Maybe due to using the clutch a lot in a ride to work routine.
The hydraulics may be ok if you don't use it.
Paul
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I know this is a never ending tit for tat discussion, buuutttt I think there would be many surprised that hydraulics are not suitable for everyday use :o :o
 
Bit of a 'heads up' for everybody. Yesterday, as a member of emergency services, I attended a motorcycle accident involving a bloke on a Kwaka 600 and a four wheel drive. The rider was clearly at fault; overcooked it in a left hand corner, ran wide and dumped it in front of the 4x4 which promptly ran over him and his bike. Fortunately the rider received non-life threatening injuries but his bike was mangled.
The point of this post is that the bike had a 'GoPro' camera mounted on the fairing, which was promptly seized by the boys in blue as evidence. Shortly after, the rider's friends turned up and started looking for the camera and were pissed off when told the cops had it.
So beware! If you know anybody who likes to record their antics to show their mates, let them know that the cops will be really interested in reviewing their riding skills if they come to grief.
(Makes we wonder how many crashes can be attributed to the recording of heroic deeds).
 
Shajota said:
I know this is a never ending tit for tat discussion, buuutttt I think there would be many surprised that hydraulics are not suitable for everyday use :o :o
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Yeah, the roadsides are clogged with cars and bikes stopped by faulty hydraulic clutches and brakes. ::)  Worst enemy of hydraulics is the lack of use.

piet
 
Big discussion in the USA these days about the cops grabbing mobile  phones and going through them for evidence of a crime without a warent.They always check the phone records to see if it was being used at the time of a crash. I have heard it said if I get pulled over I will just wipe the footage. Not so easy in an Ambulance.We are heading towards mandatory data loggers,some cars have them already.Mr Orwell was right 70 years ago.
 
Vince said:
We are heading towards mandatory data loggers,some cars have them already.Mr Orwell was right 70 years ago.
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It's here! Just been notified that with two accidents or tickets in the company car they will fit one. Not actually heard of anyone it's happened to yet. But it will become standard fitment for us very soon I'm sure. Last year they banned the use of even hands free mobile use in the car, including fully integrated voice activated OEM systems.
Another reason to retire!
 
My brother worked for a company that fitted GPS trackers on cars, mainly sales and rep type cars so that there was no downtime. O yer I get the safety crap, I would spend more time filling out safety forms,risk assessment, than doing the work and by then I would be so focused on any tiny little risk that I would be almost to scared to do anything. And thats from someone with ZERO compo claims in 35 years of above averagely dangerous work. BTW The Sydney Water Board banned step ladders last year. Have to use a platform ladder. So instead of having 1 8 footer you are supost to cart about 3 or 4 plateform ladders. Just so stupid
 
Vince said:
BTW The Sydney Water Board banned step ladders last year. Have to use a platform ladder. So instead of having 1 8 footer you are supost to cart about 3 or 4 plateform ladders. Just so stupid
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Ditto on step ladders on major UK Construction sites, theyre called "podium steps" here-platform ladders
 
took SeFFie for a hoot up the mountain to the teahouse.
& Drikko had his CLQ hat on & handed out concours flyers & got the poster displayed in prime position of front window.
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Ref Paul?s post. With a simple extended lever conversion of whatever ilk, busted clutch cables are virtually a thing of the past. If you want haudraulics, go for it.
As for the oil leak to the timing side, there is no sealing on the inside of the advance unit. The seal prevents leakage from the outer of the advance unit, but the unit itself sits on the end of the oil pump drive shaft with the keyway a washer for the 6mm screw. I use some sealant there which helps, but maybe a good copper washer would do the trick too. It is pox to have an oil weep from under the points cover, whether it gets your points or your electronics oily.
 
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