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Messages - Laverda Dave
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« on: June 23, 2026, 12:38:29 PM »
I received notification yesterday from Andy at Motorcycle Dent Removal that my tank has now been internally plated.
He is posting it back next Tuesday (should have been today but I'm away until Friday so unable to accept it at home).
He has sent photos.
If you can wait until next week when I am back home I will add the photos here of what I started with, a very flakey rusty tank even DEOX-C wouldn't touch, to Andy's first pass with the cleaner he uses, second pass and prep for plating and the plating itself.
Be warned though, it isn't cheap but it does have a lifetime guarantee and unlike a liner it won't flake off.
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« on: June 21, 2026, 03:11:31 PM »
I had the same issue recently with Ratty. Ted came to the rescue with a good set of previously enjoyed gear shafts.
Knowing now how hard these are to source now I'll take one please to keep in my spares stash for the future 👍.
Let me know the payment details etc once you know the price and availability 👍.
Cheers
Dave
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« on: June 21, 2026, 03:09:01 PM »
Looks good Al and saves a load of measuring, fabrication and general all round hassle👍
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« on: June 19, 2026, 06:35:55 PM »
I bought it years ago from Reg Allan (AKA Bill Cosby who sadly passed a few years ago) from his shop in West Ealing when I first built the bike in 1999. Bill's widow sometimes attends the Kempton Park Auto jumble with bits and pieces, I'll ask her if she has any next time I see her and how much they are. Have you tried all the usual Triumph spares people?
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« on: June 18, 2026, 10:23:33 AM »
It's from a Triumph Trident T160 Gareth.
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« on: June 17, 2026, 09:53:37 AM »
Well spotted, it is👍.
It's the one I restored 2 years ago. I put a thread up on the forum detailing the build despite it not having an ohc😉
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« on: June 15, 2026, 11:17:07 PM »
Thank you all for the encouraging comments  Samco now make the hoses in matt black Alan. I bought them from Rick. I understand the matt black ones are made to order with a 4 week wait (it may be longer). I fitted the radiators today and had to cut the top hose from the thermostat to the top radiator by 8mm as it was too long and kinked. Apart from that minor mod they are very nice hoses, shame to hide them behind the fairing! It is fair to say Honda packaged everything very well in this bike and I have to think carefully what to fit and when otherwise it could be impossible to fit anything later and out of sequence!
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« on: June 14, 2026, 09:39:59 PM »
Welcome back That's a very atmospheric photo with a very nice motorcycle in the foreground  . Been there, done that too many times, finishing a build late in the summer, get a couple of rides in and then it gets taken over by another rebuild! I need to get out on the 400/4 and the Triton, both rebuilt and both only have 50 miles on them since 
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« on: June 14, 2026, 09:28:21 PM »
I thought it was time for an update with the NC30.
It’s been a frustrating few weeks not least because the replacement YSS remote reservoir rear shock didn’t fit as it should. The hose between the shock and remote reservoir was too long so I sent it back to Wemoto (the YSS importer) to be modified. I collected it last Friday and fitted it today.
Fitting the shock finally allowed me to remove the table lift from under the engine and to fit the exhaust. I had to call in help for this (the wife) due to the weight of the exhaust and how awkward it was to refit. New gaskets and joint seals were fitted. Luckily I was able to polish out the serious scratches on the heal guard were the bike has obviously been down on its side.
I have fitted LED’s all round for safety. All new cables fitted apart from the clutch cable. The front brake callipers have been overhauled, new pads fitted and HEL brake hoses.
The tank is still with the Motorcycle Dent Removal Company having the serious flaking rust removed. Unfortunately all the exterior paint had to be removed as it appeared one of the seams was allowing water in (and fuel out!). The good news is the seam was fine and the tank has cleaned up really well. It’s going for internal plating next week; I really don’t want a liner. I’ll report back how it goes.
The elephant in the room are the decals. I bought a set from eBay and they were really poor. I sent them to Piki but even he couldn’t make up a set from what I sent him as they were so bad! I have now found someone who makes them but who doesn’t advertise; I have ordered a set and will see how good they are when they arrive.
Next up, fitting the rebuilt carbs and the refurbished radiators.
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« on: June 14, 2026, 08:00:20 PM »
That looks like a lovely pub John.
Did you tell any jokes at the open mic event or did you just sing?
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« on: June 09, 2026, 06:44:37 PM »
Have you tried the VJMC John. They do a dating service if you are a member.
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« on: June 09, 2026, 08:15:56 AM »
Well done Gareth. Just in time for the summer fun. Enjoy.
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« on: June 05, 2026, 10:34:17 AM »
Erm.....mind boggling to say the least! Your attention to detail is amazing.
So the big question is....how are you going to make it, from solid, 3D printing, casting?
Please keep a photographic record as this will be interesting to see👍
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« on: June 05, 2026, 10:28:56 AM »
Welcome to the forum and you can see already there is plenty of advice. You have definitely come to the right place.
I'm with Sesman on this, check the valve clearance first, it really is easy to set them incorrectly and not realise because the clearance is so small and you think it is on compression and actually it isn't!
If that doesn't work take the rocker cover off (after first slackening the valve adjusters right off to avoid causing damage when you put it back on as you'll be trying to put the valves under compression as you do the mounting bolts up) and check the valve timing is correct using the sprocket marks. When you replace the rocker cover use a torque wrench on the bolts because they are really easy to strip.
Good luck and report back how you get on👍
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« on: June 02, 2026, 07:34:21 PM »
Welcome to the forum and on buying another bike after 40 years.
I'm thinking of taking up golf to keep me out of the garage and spending money restoring filthy old motorbikes!
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