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"Big" is and always has been the problem with Laverdas and me. I really wanted that RGA Jota that Fred Heistand Motors had back in '86, but knew if I bought it, at some point I'd drop it. Just too tall and top heavy.
My sentiments exactlyI used to lust after Laverdas and nearly bought one, just utterly seduced by the 750 twinsMuch later a mate had a Jota and when I sat on it I asked him to hold the bars as I got off, that's how unsteady it felt to me although I'm pretty short at 5' 7" (he was about an inch shorter and loved it though)I couldn't believe how tall and heavy they were
Has had the tank converted to a normal filler. RGS's had the filler in the fairing. Stupid idea that didnt work very well. Owned three Laverdas. Recently sold an ex RGS race bike. Stupidest thing Ive done lately.
I rode a Laverda RGS last spring. Most impressive and a perfect size for me. Great power. Nice sound and that all important feeling of unburstability that a fine machine communicates. If I were to be swayed away from Guzzi, a Laverda might do it.Nick
Yes...the three cylinder "Italian Freight Train!!" Still, a timeless classic...
and if anything is bad in the engine / tranny you're upside down really really fast.
Which is why I'm reluctant to bid. Most of the standard stuff looks pretty straightforward - fluids, check the valves, clean carbs, maybe brake lines and tires.But why was it parked? If I knew the motor and tranny were good, and the tank didn't leak, it would be worthtaking a chance.Those things are just porn on two wheels............ Exactly. I see 4-5 of these come up per year in the US in the 8-11k range. Figure this one at 4.5, then you spend another 500 on tires and lines, then probably 1500-2K on paint and you're pretty close to what you'd have in an out the door runner. Little room for error.-Steve -Stretch
Exactly. I see 4-5 of these come up per year in the US in the 8-11k range. Figure this one at 4.5, then you spend another 500 on tires and lines, then probably 1500-2K on paint and you're pretty close to what you'd have in an out the door runner. Little room for error.I would prefer to buy a cheaper and rougher one for half the price of one listed as 'good to go' and have it rebuilt to a good standard. I have bought more than one shiny object claimed to be restored that was crap mechanicly.If anyone is interested in the bike I would reccommend calling Wolfgang Haerter in British Columbia, Canada.Wolfgang is the go to guy for all things Laberda in North America and has an impressive warehosue full of NOS Laverda parts. He has been servicing and restoring Laverda's for decades. Wolfgang is an amazing resource for the Laverda community and he is very helpful. He can fully rebuild any Laverda model and stocks most anything one will need. Columbia Car & Cycle357 Shakespeare RoadNakusp B.C. V0G 1R1Canadaphone & fax:++1 250 265 4502phone shop:++1 250 265 0165laverda@lightspeed.cahttp://laverda.ca/