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Title: '80 Laverda
Post by: mcdammitt on June 29, 2020, 09:34:20 AM

Just doing the final adjustments to this beast. It's been eye opening what a combine company can do. And can't
(https://i.ibb.co/BC8v3bC/IMG-20200627-153149210-HDR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BC8v3bC)

(https://i.ibb.co/qyxN3p5/IMG-20200627-153203246-HDR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qyxN3p5)

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: Don G on June 29, 2020, 10:19:43 AM

And an Italian Combine company at that.  DonG

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: john fish on June 29, 2020, 11:45:40 AM

Beautiful.  Of course, Lamborghini is a tractor company.  Italians are remarkable.

I always wanted a Laverda.  You'll have to let us know how it is to ride.  A friend had one and likened it to 'you never want to meet your heroes' but he's more of a vintage guy.

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: bodine99 on June 29, 2020, 11:54:18 AM

Very nice !! :thumb:

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: Groover on June 29, 2020, 01:43:22 PM

You did a great job on your Le Mans 1000, and once again on this one! This one is extremely sharp!  :bow:

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: Canuck750 on June 29, 2020, 02:13:44 PM

Great looking Laverda  :thumb:

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: nick949 on June 29, 2020, 03:25:21 PM

I rode a few miles on this RGS 1000 the other day - my first spin on a Laverda. Very impressed. Gorgeous triple howl, stable handling, comfortable riding position, plenty of go - especially over 4000 rpm. I couldlearn to like one of these.

Nick


(https://i.ibb.co/CJM9fYN/DSCN7574.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CJM9fYN)

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: i HONK on June 29, 2020, 03:57:06 PM

Saw it yesterday, what a beautiful job by Scott......Started it and what a sound  :bow:
Randy

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: mobiker on June 29, 2020, 04:09:47 PM

 :drool:

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: JJ on June 29, 2020, 04:21:32 PM

Quote from: Steph on June 29, 2020, 12:14:35 PM

Yes, beautiful!
If Triumph can make a good living off their New generation Bonnevilles.
Why can't Laverda  do the same?

(https://i.ibb.co/qMVt9D0/3-CF2499-E-25-A3-4408-8-E05-D2-C055797282.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qMVt9D0)

Back in the 80's, I had a 1975 Laverda 750 SF2.

It was a cool Italian twin!  Heavy, but very solid and steady.   :cool: :wink: :smiley:  ...and who cares if the engine looked like a Honda 305? :laugh: :grin: :wink:

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 29, 2020, 04:29:48 PM

Wow that looks great!

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: Dave Swanson on June 29, 2020, 04:38:08 PM

Here's some good Laverda Jota soundtrack.  If impatient, start at 9 minutes 10 seconds. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKqa1LSf7ac&t=542s

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: 80CX100 on June 29, 2020, 06:22:07 PM

     That is one gorgeous motorcycle  :thumb:  :bow:

     The photos that others have posted are stunning as well.       

     Tks for sharing

     Kelly

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: Guzikid on June 29, 2020, 11:03:43 PM

  I owned a '98 668 Ghost Strike Laverda. A wonderful bike that I should have kept, but......... :sad:  However, to answer Steph, Laverda was bought by Piaggio back in the early 2000's and unfortunately, mothballed.  We will probably not see it resurrected.  I'm still a part of the N.A.L.O.C. today.  Laverda's are great motorcycles !!!  The Kid

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on June 30, 2020, 09:02:15 AM

"In 2000 Aprilia bought both Moto Guzzi and Laverda. Aprilia revitalised Guzzi and unveiled a new Laverda SFC prototype. Sadly, as it was based heavily on an Aprilia RSV1000 it didn’t generate much interest. Then Aprilia fell into difficulties and, in 2004, they were acquired by Piaggio."

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: mcdammitt on June 30, 2020, 11:43:31 AM

Pin-stripping in progress

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: mobiker on June 30, 2020, 12:10:44 PM

Quote from: mcdammitt on June 30, 2020, 11:43:31 AM

Pin-stripping in progress

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Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: mcdammitt on July 02, 2020, 02:50:44 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/zZGG4dr/IMG-20200701-101647410.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zZGG4dr)

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: Tom on July 02, 2020, 03:05:15 PM

 :thumb:

Title: Re: '80 Laverda
Post by: Muzz on July 02, 2020, 04:23:18 PM

Quote from: mcdammitt on July 02, 2020, 02:50:44 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/zZGG4dr/IMG-20200701-101647410.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zZGG4dr)

Lordy! :drool: :drool: :drool:

Very Nice. :thumb: