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Yes, should definitely be in the calendar thread. As well as the patina it's not a racer or an orange triple.
What did you do to or for or with your Laverda today?
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Shajota said:Ok, didn't think the shiners were interested in something that still looks old and neglected
Now remember, this isn't a resto, more like a resurrection :-\. Trying to keep it in original condition although still tossing up what to do........ Running beautifully, will try and get young bloke to upload a video:-
Very cool, Peter.
I'd polish it up as best it will go, warts, rust and all, without renewing anything that doesn't really require it. Would preserve the patina without looking scruffy and un-loved.
Wilfried "restores" his tiddlers like that, renewing only safety-related and technically vital bits (rims, tyres, cables, wiring, etc), then belts them down the length of Italy in the Milan-Taranto event. His bikes stand out beautifully against the shiny concourse bikes.
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chrisk
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And what a little cutie it is.
Shajota
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Thanks all for your comments. It has taken a surprisingly lot of time to clean all the crud off and get everything functioning correctly. (Actually without any blasting it is never ending getting the crud from the hard to reach areas) I am very pleased with it as everything works and runs great, although it is a pity the paintwork has deteriorated that much.
Interestingly only had one person around here thought I should paint it and he rides a Harley
I was just waiting for one small item and I had a photo planned that I was going to post in the calendar thread. Knowing my camera skills I will no doubt just throw the one I put on here earlier into the hat............... :-[
Interestingly only had one person around here thought I should paint it and he rides a Harley
I was just waiting for one small item and I had a photo planned that I was going to post in the calendar thread. Knowing my camera skills I will no doubt just throw the one I put on here earlier into the hat............... :-[
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sfcpiet said:
Another one for the calendar thread please.
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Shajota said:Ok, didn't think the shiners were interested in something that still looks old and neglected
Now remember, this isn't a resto, more like a resurrection :-\. Trying to keep it in original condition although still tossing up what to do........ Running beautifully, will try and get young bloke to upload a video:-
Looking great, you've been busy since I saw it up on the bench
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Shajota said:Ok, didn't think the shiners were interested in something that still looks old and neglected
Now remember, this isn't a resto, more like a resurrection :-\. Trying to keep it in original condition although still tossing up what to do........ Running beautifully, will try and get young bloke to upload a video:-
That is a really nice find! And it's one of the fast red ones to boot!
Shajota
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Yeh, Alex, managed to get it all back togetherAlexb83 said:
Have you been able to gives those Mikunis a decent work out yet??
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sfcpiet said:
A calendar with a clock ....... a hi-tech calendar indeed.
Rode it for 1100 odd trouble free K's today, decided to go the long way home have I ever mentioned that RGS's are simply the best damn touring bikes on the planet oh and they dont do too bad on the track even if the rider misses the odd gear here and there.
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Shajota said:Yeh, Alex, managed to get it all back together
Have you been able to gives those Mikunis a decent work out yet??
I've done a couple of long runs in preparation for a tour around Scotland starting wednesday. Bike has been running exceptionally - with a few niggles
Going down to Devon the other day, picked up a misfire at 4000revs that turned out to be a loose connection
On the run home yesterday, lost my brake light lens somewhere on the A303
Today trying to fine balance the carbs I only succeeded in unbalancing them, and the bike now wont start. Battery charging overnight and will have another crack at it tomorrow...
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Brett said:Rode it for 1100 odd trouble free K's today, decided to go the long way home
Is that a pair of thongs I see hanging off the top of you panniers? A strange way to carry your thongs ........... 
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Good stuff, Brett. Using the beast for what it was designed to do. I have always felt the same way about my 750, but the RGS is certainly a perfect setup for long distance travel.Brett said:Rode it for 1100 odd trouble free K's today, decided to go the long way home
Where else should the thongs go, CK? On his feet? :-*
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chrisk said:
Dare I ask, where do you wear your thong?
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Piranha Brother 2 said:
It was a point of conversation at the track, instead of going in the panniers, he bungee's them to the top. Maybe he doesn't wear his thongs inside the house either (dunno)