Hi from Somerset UK

[Kickback]

Hi, I've had Hondas since the late 70's, most recently a CBF1000 but am now on a 23 GS1250 and early restored Laverda. I've always admired the 750 Phil Read Rep / Honda Britain models that made such an impression on me in the day and am thinking of a project bike. Looking forward to soaking up the knowledge first.

[Laverda Dave]

Welcome to the forum Kickback. Enjoy the banter and advice that is always available here.
So, what's the early Laverda you have, a 100, 200twin, an early SF a pre-production V6 maybe 😎.

[Rozabikes Tim]

Welcome Kickback.

The man you will  need on this forum if you weren't  aware already, is Haynes66 who either runs or has involvement in the Phil Read Owners Club.

[Kickback]

Welcome to the forum Kickback. Enjoy the banter and advice that is always available here.
So, what's the early Laverda you have, a 100, 200twin, an early SF a pre-production V6 maybe 😎.

Thank you, yes I have a 'camel back' tank 71 750sf. The engine was allegedly 'inspired' by the Honda CB77 and produced 60+bhp, which in 71 was quite spicey for a 750 road bike. I do love the thing... but get fed up with being asked "is it a Jota mate?" Ĝ

[Kickback]

Welcome Kickback.

The man you will  need on this forum if you weren't  aware already, is Haynes66 who either runs or has involvement in the Phil Read Owners Club.

Thank you 👍

[taysidedragon]

Hello and welcome.

[Moorey]

       

            Welcome to the forum.

[Nurse Julie]

Welcome to the forum. Enjoy.

[andy120t]

Welcome aboard!

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Welcome to the Forum we had a member here who owned a tidy 500 & a Laverda 750 SF - he has sold both now  - I can't mention what he has now unless he Fessse Up himself except to say it's made across the pond & has two cylinders - it's not an Indian.

[Johnny4428]

Hello and welcome from me too. You have undoubtedly come to the right place.

[Athame57]

Welcome here Kickback, and I'm sure you'll find lots of knowledge to soak up! 

[philward]

I do love the thing... but get fed up with being asked "is it a Jota mate?" Ĝ
[/quote]

Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you will glean some knowledge to help you with a Honda project. I used to own a PRR in the 80's.
Ref your quote, I am always amazed at the number of older bikers who have little knowledge of older bikes when you talk to them - such a lot of people come to biking later in life I suppose or maybe just have a failing memory!

Enjoy the forum

[Laverda Dave]

Welcome to the forum Kickback. Enjoy the banter and advice that is always available here.
So, what's the early Laverda you have, a 100, 200twin, an early SF a pre-production V6 maybe 😎.

Thank you, yes I have a 'camel back' tank 71 750sf. The engine was allegedly 'inspired' by the Honda CB77 and produced 60+bhp, which in 71 was quite spicey for a 750 road bike. I do love the thing... but get fed up with being asked "is it a Jota mate?" Ĝ

If it was a Jota it could have been this one . This was the magazine cover I stumbled across in W H Smuts (as it was then called by Claire Short, the Labour MP) in December1978. The cover photo and THAT bike got me into Laverda's when I was 17 and I couldn't even afford a used one until I was 39!

[Phantom Rider]

Hi Kickback

Welcome to the forum.  I'm also in Somerset (and ride a GS1250!) - currently restoring a CB400.  I've found the members on this forum to be very helpful with any questions Honda related - I'm sure you'll find the same.  Best of luck with your project

Regards Steve