Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 23, 2023, 06:46:04 AM
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 23, 2023, 07:05:44 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 23, 2023, 08:11:27 AM
Post by: Bryanj on September 23, 2023, 08:17:17 AM
Post by: philward on September 23, 2023, 08:49:21 AM
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Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 23, 2023, 02:58:23 PM
That’s a nice looking 500 there Hubert! Doesn’t look as if it needs anything. Any progress on the 750?
Thanks, the 750 is stripped down to a frame now which is going to be sent away for powder coating.....got sidetracked though and bought a Laverda triple
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 23, 2023, 03:03:28 PM
Post by: Bryanj on September 23, 2023, 03:36:36 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on September 23, 2023, 03:47:22 PM
If you need any engine work etc go and visit Keith Nairn at Laverda Scozia, he's in the Glasgow(ish) area.
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 23, 2023, 05:11:22 PM
I've spoken with Keith Nairn, I'm lucky he's in driving distance which i.might need. At the moment I'm looking at higher bars and am going to try a set of Tomaselli adjustables...
Post by: Seabeowner on September 23, 2023, 07:17:25 PM
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 23, 2023, 08:29:27 PM
Now 66 I can't think of riding it to Holyhead and then Southern Ireland to Bantry Bay in a day!
Post by: Laverdaroo on September 24, 2023, 04:59:15 PM
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Post by: Johnny4428 on September 24, 2023, 05:03:07 PM
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 26, 2023, 07:38:13 AM
That is a lovely looking Laverda! Know absolutely zero about them.I'm going to repaint it in Ferrari Energia Rosso, I've bought the paint and just need the time to get it prepped....it's very load so a set of quiet Keihan silencers are on the way 😁👍
You and me too, I'm on a learning curve with it
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 26, 2023, 07:39:57 AM
Lovely 500 but the RG is beautiful, odd choice of colour but each to his own and all that. All that being said, looks fantastic. Well done that man
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 26, 2023, 07:55:53 AM
Two downside of yellow are it can fade badly & flies see it as a toilet here sign or the last thing they see if you are moving. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 26, 2023, 09:40:16 PM
Lovely looking Laverda - yellow cars & bikes have become a niche indicator of performance models.. Tbh Ted, I bought it because it's been fully restored including the engine. If you think Honda parts are expensive, then Laverda parts are in two leagues above and very hard to come by. I intend to repaint it metallic red as the yellow base coat reacted with the original paint leaving what looks like rounded scratches in the base which the clear coat filled in. It's flat so I can't feel them with a fingernail but at an oblique angle it looks dreadful...the seller who is also a Laverda club member ripped me off as I bought it unseen after he put me in touch with the restorer who said it was perfect...leaves a nasty taste
Two downside of yellow are it can fade badly & flies see it as a toilet here sign or the last thing they see if you are moving. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 27, 2023, 06:44:10 AM
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 27, 2023, 08:29:23 AM
That’s bloody annoying, the chance we take buying unseen, although within these organisations and clubs it is expected that people are upfront about what they are selling! Especially with these higher value Marques. 😡😡. Yes, that's what I thought too but one can't go back can one ? I'm going to make it mine and will post pics when it's done... cheers Johnny
Post by: Johnwebley on September 27, 2023, 10:30:06 AM
Both nice bikes,with character,
might bean idea to contact Richard Slater,he has all the details of UK imports,
I assume the owners club should have his details
Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 27, 2023, 06:42:04 PM
Thanks 👍 I have Richard Slater's contact details but he wants £150 to look up the bike on his records with the frame and engine numbers....seems like it's going to be an expensive bike.
Both nice bikes,with character,
might bean idea to contact Richard Slater,he has all the details of UK imports,
I assume the owners club should have his details
Post by: Oddjob on September 27, 2023, 06:45:20 PM
150p I'd say is more appropriate.
Post by: Johnwebley on September 27, 2023, 07:12:18 PM
It's his pensionThanks
Both nice bikes,with character,
might bean idea to contact Richard Slater,he has all the details of UK imports,
I assume the owners club should have his details
He put a lot of effort into importing Laverdas
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Post by: Honda enthusiast on September 28, 2023, 05:49:54 AM
Thanks I'll follow that up, not too much to pay considering he's the only source and it will give my RGS some history....I've joined the ILOC and found it a friendly placeIt's his pensionThanks for the suggestion, I'm going to do that as it will be good to have the starting point for the RGS....not too much to pay really in the scheme of things. I've joined the ILOC and it's a friendly club.Thanks
Both nice bikes,with character,
might bean idea to contact Richard Slater,he has all the details of UK imports,
I assume the owners club should have his details
He put a lot of effort into importing Laverdas
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