Two Laverda triples barn find in Tasmania

Mostly agree, Paul indicates ex motor in resto cost. A compromised motor can run AU$15k without too much difficulty, huge selling point for any Laverda, yet it is not forcibly promoted for a would be buyer. Not a tangible like shiny exhaust and restored clocks, et al. The days of old, few thousand dollars to repair a motor are just that, long gone. The clever and gifted will ameliorate these high workshop costs, only to a certain degree. Do know of a deluded Laverda owner whom thinks less than a $1000 will rectify a motor... never rebuilt a motor properly on his own, in fact damaged a clutch housing inner... there is a reason that devoted workshops require to charge for time and equipment, then the skill is paramount....j *** At one time, Red and myself much bemused about rare 81 Jota, there were 6+ between his place and mine at one stage.... never been in company of an '80 yet...we have lift off fairing included.
 
I thought I had a photo of the frame/engine numbers, but it seems I'm mistaken. I'll find out and post them here (with the owner's permission).

The new owner has a well-equipped workshop and is no stranger to restoring bikes. He's done heaps of restos before (including an SF2) and has a pretty good notion of what's involved and is aware of the risks. He took them on rather than see them degrade to the point that neither bike would be recoverable.

He's working overseas at present. It's not my place to identify him, but I have his permission to post these photos. When he gets back, he'll probably join this forum and make himself known.

The first project will be the Jota. If the engine is ok inside, it'll be little more than a spit and polish job. He wants to retain its patina for now. The 3C is a longer-term project and can remain on the back-burner for a while. It's safely dry stored now and won't get any worse in the meantime.

Yes, it's a bit of a gamble, but both bikes were running OK when parked up. It's a shame the 3C was "parked" against something solid. A car apparently (probably the car driver's fault. It usually is). At least the pranged state is testimony to the fact that the engine was running when it was last ridden.

Here's the original Jota frame. You can see it has a bit of scoliosis, but not beyond repair. The bags are the panniers and top bag off the Jota. I suspect the pipes belong to the 3C.

I'm sure Paul Marx will appreciate the gallic rooster in the top left of the photo. :)

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Considering the people and bike collections, many fantastic ridable bikes Cam introduced us to on our Tassie rides there are some handy rebuilders down there.
 
Frame will be easy to repairCam, the sfc1000 that I bought out of the UK had a camel back😂. If you put a 600mm straight edge on the top tube at either end there was a 10mm gap. Frame was straightened by Dave Kelley in Brisbane, he did a great job though was amazed that I wa still riding it like that.
Tom
 
ozijotati said:
Frame will be easy to repairCam, the sfc1000 that I bought out of the UK had a camel back😂. If you put a 600mm straight edge on the top tube at either end there was a 10mm gap. Frame was straightened by Dave Kelley in Brisbane, he did a great job though was amazed that I wa still riding it like that.
Tom
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I guess if it had shortened the wheelbase and tightened up the steering head angle it might have even improved the handling 🤣
 
The Jota's number is # 7176. According to Ian Falloon's bible that makes it a 1980 bike (#6604-7269).

The blue 3C is # 3274, which makes it a 1975, not '74 as previously stated.

If anyone has any history of either of these bikes, we would be interested to hear about it.
 
Series one engines finished at 7237 I believe. Still having an interest in 80 Jotas as I own one it has a few of the later type fittings and finish’s. Short mudguard if it’s original is a miracle as mine didn’t make it past the 5k mark. Also don’t see them with the black painted interior of the fairing and dash. Should make a great project and boost the number of 80 Jotas out there😃👍
Tom
 
#7175 is in NSW, #7178 is in Tasmania, was up for sale on Bike Sales some time ago
would believe #7177 is in Aussie as well so bike arrived in a shipment of at least 4 bikes

#3274 arrived in a batch of at least 8 bikes starting at #3268 and finishing at #3275, have them all listed now that #3274 has appeared
 
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