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

FNQ1000 said:
Terry, you're such a hipster!!!

Peter the AE looks like it's enjoying the attention- good fun to ride?

Cheers
Jason
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Hey Jason, took a bit of mucking around to recommission but yeh it is a lot of fun. Think I've finally got the brakes working ok and have to get used to actually using the rear a lot more!! I keep jumping on it and taking it for a spin so it must have something. Obviously it is a bit agricultural and I have to stop myself keep trying to wind it right out - should show some respect. Engine runs well. feels good low down and has a strong mid range but really doesn't seem to like revving too far (That was why I am curious if it because of the 29mm carbies)
Sitting out in the wind like Jacky is a bit different too, but anyway makes the Jota feel bloody quick :o 8)

As for the hipster comments :o :o C'mon you blokes , this is a cruiser (and I need my beard to stop food dropping on my shirt :-*)

 
No hipster comments from me concerning the bike, it's the real, unfucked with, deal :D (congrats)
 
Shajota said:
Getting used to the sit up and beg style of the AE (GT bars) so thought it might look ok with a plain screen on. Found a cheapie universal fit one from Hong Kong for 50 bucks so thought worth a go. Fitted it, doesn't cause any problems with handling etc, doesn't buffet my head and provides a bit of protection - good for tucking in behind for a high speed run  :o (or more likely getting some protection from cane trash when passing a haul out ;) Anyway easily taken off, but I think it looks ok.
Speaking of high speed runs, I presume the 29mm carbies are a bit restrictive on these bikes??
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If you're mechanicaly minded, check the inlet tracts. You may well find them to be nearer 27mm than 29. Opening them out to match the carbs won't hurt in that case.

Paul
 
helicopterjim said:
Yes ...... need to get 30's and then it will really haul ass.
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Well, not really looking for an autobahn cruiser or a downhill 2nd gear wheelier :o :o
(Just interested in making sure this is running as it should............................. ::))
 
Piranha Brother 2 said:
6-cylinder Laverda! Making me fret, red - I need garage time to get mine to that stage!

OS valve job as well?
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I'm trying to make time to get out of the garage  :D
 
What sort of performance increase would the work you're doing see please Red?
I'm guessing vibration is somewhat reduced too?
 
olly said:
What sort of performance increase would the work you're doing see please Red?
I'm guessing vibration is somewhat reduced too?
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hard to say on the performance side, I'd guess somewhere around the 25% mark, right hand engine will be better as it is running higher compression pistons as opposed to the other two engines which have low compression pistons, all the same bore size. Biggest difference that you notice is how the engine reacts, they tend to build revs a lot faster than a standard 360 crank set up due to the phase change and lighter crank/piston combo so feels totally different

vibrations are dramatically reduced which is a bonus, don't have to carry spare horns and mirrors  :D


 
Have been sorting my new 3C, all is good, except for losing spark on center cylinder after 10 min of easy riding, definitely a heat related issue as it comes back when it cools, it is one of Reds Ignitech systems, have changed coils , plug caps and wires, only thing left is pickups, anyone else have a problem like this with Ignitech ignitions? system is brand new,  Thanks for any advice,  Cheers Lee
 
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