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Title: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: Rough Edge racing on February 21, 2017, 07:53:41 AM
  Interesting........ .......http://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Other-Makes-750-SFC-/292030509806?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43fe5ff2ee:g:D2IAAOSwdGFYpjAo&item=292030509806 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Other-Makes-750-SFC-/292030509806?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43fe5ff2ee:g:D2IAAOSwdGFYpjAo&item=292030509806)
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: radguzzi on February 21, 2017, 08:08:27 AM
Ahh, the coveted "C" model, gorgeous...  little spendy but gorgeous.

rad....
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: Triple Jim on February 21, 2017, 08:09:41 AM
Cool bike, but that's a cheap-hotel seat if I ever saw one.
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: Muzz on February 21, 2017, 01:01:17 PM
Always liked the look of Laverdas.

Always thought the the 750 motor looked like an overgrown Honda Benley engine with it's finning style.
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: jas67 on February 21, 2017, 01:14:56 PM
Always liked the look of Laverdas.

Always thought the the 750 motor looked like an overgrown Honda Benley engine with it's finning style.

And that is no coincidence.

It was allegedly intended to look like an overgrown Honda engine due to the reputation Honda had for reliability.

Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: lti_57 on February 21, 2017, 02:29:27 PM
My SF2 had Honda Instrumentation.  it was a copy of the Honda Motor.
What an amazing bike I owed it 13 years.
handled so dang good. Its the only bike i really miss and wish I had never sold it
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: 12SCraig on February 23, 2017, 10:18:51 PM

Careful what you wish for.

A mate is a Laverda nut. I've ridden his SFC, most uncomfortable thing ever!
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: oldbike54 on February 23, 2017, 10:34:22 PM
My SF2 had Honda Instrumentation.  it was a copy of the Honda Motor.
What an amazing bike I owed it 13 years.
handled so dang good. Its the only bike i really miss and wish I had never sold it

 Does your left arm still resemble Popeye's ? :laugh:

 Dusty
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: swooshdave on February 23, 2017, 11:38:08 PM
Does your left arm still resemble Popeye's ? :laugh:

 Dusty

Maybe he uses his right arm for "something else" to even it out?  :cool:
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: DaSwami on February 24, 2017, 06:54:43 AM
Almost $42K and reserve not met????  Bidding ended?

Guess his kid's tuition is $50K?

Note to self, if I find a Laverda in a barn, grab it.....


Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: huub on February 24, 2017, 07:47:22 AM
note to you ,if you find a sfc in a barn....
having said that ,there are probably 10 times more fake sfc's than real ones.
unfortunately the frame geometry of the SFC is different , so a replica looks just as nice , but wont handle the same. 
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on February 24, 2017, 08:01:06 AM
I know a guy that found an SF2 and SFC in a metal garden shed back in the '90s. He bought the pair for $3000 IIRC. Both in nice original condition, needing a good cleaning and servicing. He rode the SFC to the WV Guzzi Rally at New Cumberland, WV once and then sold it to a collector in Japan. The SF2 was sold to a dealer in Avon, NY.
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: lti_57 on February 24, 2017, 09:03:09 AM
Does your left arm still resemble Popeye's ? :laugh:

 Dusty

No lie it was a heavy pull
 
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: Rebochi on February 24, 2017, 09:13:09 AM

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   My Driveway in the 80s. I sold the SFC to pay taxes, I still regret that decision. One of the few decisions that I want a do over.
   
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: Aaron D. on February 24, 2017, 04:43:17 PM
I was offered an SFC (real) with fresh non-stock paint and rebuilt drivetrain, for $2000.00 in the late 80's.
I turned it down and still don't regret it. Very nice bikes to look at, or endurance race-even vintage race now, but a nightmare on the street.
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: huub on February 24, 2017, 05:55:48 PM
interesting ,i was impressed by the SFC
i borrowed one for a day in the nineties, and was amazed they managed to make a nimble sportsbike out of the porky 750 SF. absolutely brilliant bike.
the difference in handling is amazing.

i would not be interested in a SF ,but the SFC is everything the SF should have been.
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: Kentktk on February 25, 2017, 01:23:55 AM
I was offered an SFC (real) with fresh non-stock paint and rebuilt drivetrain, for $2000.00 in the late 80's.
I turned it down and still don't regret it. Very nice bikes to look at, or endurance race-even vintage race now, but a nightmare on the street.

Who would buy one for street use anyway. Come on, we know you really do regret it.
Title: Re: A non V twin Italian bike for sale
Post by: Aaron D. on February 25, 2017, 08:18:52 AM
Back in the 80's riding track-ready bikes on the street seemed like a good idea...

But no, I owned a triple, rode a few SFs and the SFC, and I liked the triple a lot more. Even though it wasn't as stable. A good bevelhead is a better choice outside of the issues they have. A good Guzzi is a better choice than either if you ride long days on the street. Even investment wise, it wouldn't have been tremendous.