Restored Jota 120 on eBay - San Francisco

Well, technically, I have 3 bikes and one engine that were (again, technically...) once owned (partly) by Piero Laverda... ;)
But I know that this counts different if Piero is an owner in the papers if that sale is in the states. I wouldn't pay one cent more for such history personally, but that's just me, right? :unsure: ;)
 
Paul Marx said:
Piero Laverda owned all Laverda motorcycles.
He owned the f...ing factory.

Paul
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According to the description Piero sold the bike to the Museo 7 months ago. The seller has no previous transactions and the bike is located in San Francisco. If Piero Laverda sold the bike 7 months ago, it was restored in Italy and then shipped to America in record time!

This could very well be possible since the seller Bello Moto has shops in both Italy and San Francisco. A browse through their site shows a lot of vintage scooters, they also apparently have a “special partnership” with the Museo which gives them “privileged access” to the museums restorations.

ABOUT US — Bello Moto SF

www.bellomoto.com www.bellomoto.com

BTW, there is a photo of this bike in front of the Laverda Museum.
 
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Alzero said:
According to the description Piero sold the bike to the Museo 7 months ago. The seller has no previous transactions and the bike is located in San Francisco. If Piero Laverda sold the bike 7 months ago, it was restored in Italy and then shipped to America in record time!

This could very well be possible since the seller Bello Moto has shops in both Italy and San Francisco. A browse through their site shows a lot of vintage scooters, they also apparently have a “special partnership” with the Museo which gives them “privileged access” to the museums restorations.

ABOUT US — Bello Moto SF

www.bellomoto.com www.bellomoto.com

BTW, there is a photo of this bike in front of the Laverda Museum.
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It's just that there have been quite a few ex PL bikes in the UK in the last couple of years. Call me dubious.
Paul
 
Correct, A11 cams, but should be high comp pistons. Mine is A11's, very smooth power delivery all the way to 7500, my self imposed limit. Aren't they the original pipes? I can see the original mirrors as well, fuggin useless things.....
 
Being pedantic is not helpful to Laverda newcomers, Paul. As you well know, different markets could receive different specification machines. Typically this affected one or more components - compression ratio, cams, carbs and exhaust. Electrics too for those riding on the wrong side of the road 😂
 
Rob said:
Being pedantic is not helpful to Laverda newcomers, Paul. As you well know, different markets could receive different specification machines. Typically this affected one or more components - compression ratio, cams, carbs and exhaust. Electrics too for those riding on the wrong side of the road 😂
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Pedantic?
Call it not to US specs, but not eurospec.
But then eurospec is much smarter in the US in a well polished piece of sales talk with no other aim than making as much money as possible from people with a lot of cash but no knowledge or judgement.

We'll have Jotas with Slater certificates next.

Paul
 
"overall cosmetic condition is literally better than new."... "Completely rebuilt and serviced, runs and rides like new."

Salesrep sloganeering. One man's complete rebuild is another's mans lick of paint and carbie kits.

If there are receipts that fully document a bottom up rebuild with an assessment of original component wear and replacement parts, yeah, any price if you want it.

The Marx point seems to be alerting people to avoid being sucked into investment potential of a product where the cashed up future buyers are a rapidly diminishing pool. Buy it to ride it.
 
Diablo Loco said:
"overall cosmetic condition is literally better than new."... "Completely rebuilt and serviced, runs and rides like new."

Salesrep sloganeering. One man's complete rebuild is another's mans lick of paint and carbie kits.

If there are receipts that fully document a bottom up rebuild with an assessment of original component wear and replacement parts, yeah, any price if you want it.

The Marx point seems to be alerting people to avoid being sucked into investment potential of a product where the cashed up future buyers are a rapidly diminishing pool. Buy it to ride it.
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From a museum to a collector, with a price that means for sale to another collector. Not much chance it will be crossing any Kalang Rivers, it'll be sitting in the vault under a sheet along with the paintings and other collected investment artefacts.
 
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