Post by: Kickback on December 30, 2023, 09:06:27 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on December 30, 2023, 10:27:41 AM
So, what's the early Laverda you have, a 100, 200twin, an early SF a pre-production V6 maybe 😎.
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on December 30, 2023, 10:34:28 AM
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.
Post by: Kickback on December 30, 2023, 10:56:44 AM
Welcome to the forum Kickback. Enjoy the banter and advice that is always available here.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
So, what's the early Laverda you have, a 100, 200twin, an early SF a pre-production V6 maybe 😎.
Post by: Kickback on December 30, 2023, 10:58:11 AM
Welcome Kickback.Thank you 👍
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.
Post by: taysidedragon on December 30, 2023, 11:09:40 AM
Post by: Moorey on December 30, 2023, 11:10:44 AM
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by: philward on December 31, 2023, 10:30:52 AM
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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
Post by: Laverda Dave on December 31, 2023, 12:21:42 PM
Welcome to the forum Kickback. Enjoy the banter and advice that is always available here.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
So, what's the early Laverda you have, a 100, 200twin, an early SF a pre-production V6 maybe 😎.
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!
Post by: Phantom Rider on December 31, 2023, 04:24:40 PM
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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Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on January 02, 2024, 07:38:07 PM
I was going to mention you but assumed you’d be along soon
Steve
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