chrisk
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You start dropping drinks and you may have to see a Dr quickly
Knives, fork and tv remotes can be dealt with….. not drinks, unless it’s a result of too many drinks
What did you do to or for or with your Laverda today?
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You start dropping drinks and you may have to see a Dr quickly
Knives, fork and tv remotes can be dealt with….. not drinks, unless it’s a result of too many drinks
jko_78
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After doing some kilometers after the fork-refurb checked if all was still OK, and did a general lookover. Really like the fork and front brake after the work done! Also replaced the dodgy starter button, it was already a non-original Hella part so easy to replace. Push-starts with full clothing on aren't fun!
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Next day went riding with my youngest son (11), let him pick between the BMW and Laverda -he picked the BMW. Had a nice ride, though I was glad I took the BMW's brakes apart and re-adjusted them, as I needed them more than once! Somehow you just feel or know that car will back out the driveway, or that car coming up front on a narrow road will suddenly overtake that cyclist and end up on your half of the road. Then one guy in an Audi apparently had poor vision as I think he tried to read the stamps on my number plate. Eventually I got fed up with the lunatics and went *slightly* above speed limit home -strong cold winds and I haven't fitted the S-fairing yet, so that cooled me off! The BMW's horn is pathatic, by the way, it came with a protection bar with extra lights and Bosch curl-type horns (similar to FIAMM). Might nick one off and put it on. Can't miss the Laverda's horn though! Somewhat similar but more extensive work done on the BMW fork as the Laverda, I upgraded the original sagged front springs to progressives, put new fork oil in, changed the brake pads and fixed the steering damper mechanism -result is much less diving, and when I put the tank bag on and have a passenger, I can actually let the handlebars go and it does not start wobbling and waving -guess I'd call that a safety and handling improvement. New BT46s help, too. Generally though, this bikes engine character is more nervous, and though it handles much better now, I think Laverda is more stable and it just goes where you look, and has more low-revv grunt. (though a 90/6 will do that too) Sorry for the forum pollution
I suppose the Laverda looks too abused, so people keep their distance so they can evade the parts they expect to fall off? I don't know, though even though it was a nice outing and my son really enjoyed it anyway, and the BMW needs some kilometers on it after a nearly full rebuild. I can see him getting his licence when he's old enough, he feels natural and you hardly notice him. Somebody needs to keep that Laverda in the family ;-)
Lots of new-ish bikes out, saw another old BMW (75/5) and a blue-smoking 1970s Trident -but I was on the move so no photo's...
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Next day went riding with my youngest son (11), let him pick between the BMW and Laverda -he picked the BMW. Had a nice ride, though I was glad I took the BMW's brakes apart and re-adjusted them, as I needed them more than once! Somehow you just feel or know that car will back out the driveway, or that car coming up front on a narrow road will suddenly overtake that cyclist and end up on your half of the road. Then one guy in an Audi apparently had poor vision as I think he tried to read the stamps on my number plate. Eventually I got fed up with the lunatics and went *slightly* above speed limit home -strong cold winds and I haven't fitted the S-fairing yet, so that cooled me off! The BMW's horn is pathatic, by the way, it came with a protection bar with extra lights and Bosch curl-type horns (similar to FIAMM). Might nick one off and put it on. Can't miss the Laverda's horn though! Somewhat similar but more extensive work done on the BMW fork as the Laverda, I upgraded the original sagged front springs to progressives, put new fork oil in, changed the brake pads and fixed the steering damper mechanism -result is much less diving, and when I put the tank bag on and have a passenger, I can actually let the handlebars go and it does not start wobbling and waving -guess I'd call that a safety and handling improvement. New BT46s help, too. Generally though, this bikes engine character is more nervous, and though it handles much better now, I think Laverda is more stable and it just goes where you look, and has more low-revv grunt. (though a 90/6 will do that too) Sorry for the forum pollution
I suppose the Laverda looks too abused, so people keep their distance so they can evade the parts they expect to fall off? I don't know, though even though it was a nice outing and my son really enjoyed it anyway, and the BMW needs some kilometers on it after a nearly full rebuild. I can see him getting his licence when he's old enough, he feels natural and you hardly notice him. Somebody needs to keep that Laverda in the family ;-)
Lots of new-ish bikes out, saw another old BMW (75/5) and a blue-smoking 1970s Trident -but I was on the move so no photo's...
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Garry
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Today I took it for a spin for the first time since the thorough restoration.
Apart from a few minor cosmetic flaws, it’s perfect. I’ve readjusted everything to the manufacturer’s specifications and it’s running beautifully again. It could be fine-tuned even further with the right equipment, but for now I’m very happy with the result.
Thanks to everyone for the tips and tricks, and especially for the moral support after some serious setbacks.
I’m now going to enjoy it again and reminisce about the old days in the 80s when I bought a brand-new RGS.
I just can’t understand now how I managed to ride the Laverda so carefree back then....
Apart from a few minor cosmetic flaws, it’s perfect. I’ve readjusted everything to the manufacturer’s specifications and it’s running beautifully again. It could be fine-tuned even further with the right equipment, but for now I’m very happy with the result.
Thanks to everyone for the tips and tricks, and especially for the moral support after some serious setbacks.
I’m now going to enjoy it again and reminisce about the old days in the 80s when I bought a brand-new RGS.
I just can’t understand now how I managed to ride the Laverda so carefree back then....
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Laverda1000.de
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During my TÜV appointment I noticed the Voxbells were a bit squeaky. Suspected a bad earth, but that looked fine. Opened the headlamp to check the connections and found the spaghetti bowl of horrors - nothing a DPO did, all completely 1974 original - but father time has not been kind. I fear a compete rewire is in order this fall. I have always wanted to try out a Moto Gadget wiring box - any experiences?
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Silvaire
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My newly purchased SFC 1000 is being recommissioned after two decades of inactivity. The inside of the fuel tank was crusty beyond my ability to clean it up, so off it went… The shop posted this today.
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motoddrob
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Good time to buy one now that the prices has have dropped to an affordable level.
Any particular model your interested in?
Any particular model your interested in?
Hi M just reading to work out the options. Probably a 1200 but depends whats available later in the year. No hurry got a MHR in line for a refresh. Btw Gowanloch has different kits for dellortos. Got the carbs back on the s2 just a fresh set of Avon’s n it can come down off the hoist. Rego it next week.
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Gazman
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Alexb83
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OneThinBloke
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hooksey
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Yep.........Lookin good
motoddrob
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I personally believe plug colour is still relevent.
piranha-bro2
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You certainly know when it doesn't look good - black and oily! I'd say yours look pretty healthy.
gpzkat
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I made a thicker gasket for the fuel cap out of neoprene sheet, about the same thickness as the original, but I've used 2 layers. The stuff has an adhesive backing, so that was easy. I've used neoprene on other bikes, and it works fine. I punched 2 holes in it in the same location as the original, but it doesn't vent. I expected a 50/50 chance to get vapor lock, and I did. But it sure seals! Next step, work on the venting so it leaks again on hard stops, I'm sure. I know there's a bunch of posts on this, and I've probably read them all.
hooksey
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Luv ya wrk Mr Drysdale 
The Sock
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They said it was going to be cooler, today.
Either they lied, or I'm getting too old for this sh**!
Changed the rear tyre on my Triple.
Sweat drenched, but it's done.
The new formulation on the Bridgestone BT46s seems to do as suggested.
This after 9,200 miles, somewhat less worn than the previous rear:
Compared to the previous BT45, at 6,900 miles:
Good news is the BT46 is a lot less sensitive to white lines, when worn, than the BT45 was.
Either they lied, or I'm getting too old for this sh**!
Changed the rear tyre on my Triple.
Sweat drenched, but it's done.
The new formulation on the Bridgestone BT46s seems to do as suggested.
This after 9,200 miles, somewhat less worn than the previous rear:
Compared to the previous BT45, at 6,900 miles:
Good news is the BT46 is a lot less sensitive to white lines, when worn, than the BT45 was.
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andre g
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Good news is the BT46 is a lot less sensitive to white lines, when worn, than the BT45 was.
But it still is!