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

I was quite surprised when I started my 750 SF (0) after the restoration again and it did NOT go backwards. I was at OCT who did the engine work (Piet in particular) and they were also very amazed how nice and clean it was running. I think if everything is right, they do not go backwards, but maybe if the crank is a bit out of true? Not sure what makes them go backwards, but mine defenitely did not. ;)
 
Laverdalothar said:
I was at OCT who did the engine work (Piet in particular) and they were also very amazed how nice and clean it was running. I think if everything is right, they do not go backwards, but maybe if the crank is a bit out of true? Not sure what makes them go backwards, but mine defenitely did not. ;)
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Chris's crank is 90 degrees out of phase Lothar and engine is a lot smoother than a standard crank


 
A stock SF1/2/3 will wander a bit when revved, a GT/GTL with the heavy crank will do less so.  An SFC will squirm its way across the whole yard when given a fistfull... almost to point where it topples from the stand! :D

The lighter the crank, the more obviuos the rocking couple induced by the cylinder centre distance/crank length.  Worn/crooked cranks are more likely to move the bike on its stand at idle rpm.

piet
 
You meet the nicest people on Laverdas!

Since we happened to be in Brisbane for the day - invited Red, Max and Mark for a spot of lunch onboard the QM2. Shame about the rain, but a real pleasure to meet such lovely folks and talk about bikes.

I got some shiny new carbs hand delivered into the bargain, so that gives me a nice desk ornament for the next couple of months and something to tinker with as soon as I get home...

Next stop Airlie Beach on the 13th, Shajota!
 
Alexb83 said:
You meet the nicest people on Laverdas!
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Thanks Alex for the unique tour of the Queen Mary 2
A terrific afternoon, despite the weather, and 'twas something special for this bloke from da cane fields  (bigthumb)
Safe travels
 
Alexb83 said:
You meet the nicest people on Laverdas!
Since we happened to be in Brisbane for the day - invited Red, Max and Mark for a spot of lunch onboard the QM2. Shame about the rain, but a real pleasure to meet such lovely folks and talk about bikes.
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one of the best parts of owning Laverda's for many years has been the ability to meet fellow owners from all around the world and from within Australia who share a common love of the brand
owning a Laverda is more than just owning a bike, you get to experience a shared Brotherhood that is so special to the marque itself
due to my past profession where I had the opportunity to travel the world punching holes in the ground looking for more fuel for our bikes Max and I have meet numerous owners worldwide and every time the meeting has been great
and the opportunity to meet fellow owners is ongoing

so yesterday Max, Mark and myself were invited on board the Queen Mary 2 to meet up with Alex and to check out his oversized Tinny
very impressive, we have never been on board a cruise liner before so was an experience to say the least

many thanks Alex for the invite, we all very much enjoyed the visit and meeting up with yourself
enjoy the rest of your work rotation, can think of thousands of worse jobs than you have that is for sure

QM2

props
 
I thought it was frowned upon to take shark fins. Drying them on the deck for the Chinese market?  :LOL:
 
Tippie said:
Yes those cruise ships are something out of this world aren?t they. Interesting to see their spare prop blades displayed as features on deck.
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??? I thought they were just props, not proper props. Maybe I should have looked properly.
 
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