Honda-SOHC
General => New Member Introductions => Topic started by: Kickback on December 30, 2023, 09:06:27 AM
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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.
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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 😎.
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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.
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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 ;D
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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 👍
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Hello and welcome.
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Welcome to the forum.
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Welcome to the forum. Enjoy.
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Welcome aboard!
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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.
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Hello and welcome from me too. You have undoubtedly come to the right place.
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Welcome here Kickback, and I'm sure you'll find lots of knowledge to soak up! ;D
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I do love the thing... but get fed up with being asked "is it a Jota mate?" Ĝ ;D
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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
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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 ;D
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!
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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
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Welcome to the forum!
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Hi there...you need to speak to me. I run the Phil Read Replica/Honda Britain owners club that covers the models you are looking for.We have about 50 members and between us we own the lions share of the still surviving examples.We /I can steer you towards the good ones and away from the rubbish and fakes out there!!
John W
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Thanks for jumping in John.
I was going to mention you but assumed you’d be along soon
Steve
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Welcome to the group and sub group! I'm a junior member of the PRR contingent and own a project PRR bike myself. You have stumbled onto a friendly, knowledgeable collection of people on this forum that are only to happy to answer questions and share information. There are a fair few bikes out there that are fake or not worth spending money on as well as some hidden gems. Good luck in your quest in finding a project bike .
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Evening, I’m in Somerset in the Chew Valley, welcome to the best site there’s always heaps of help and bits here
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