Laverda 1000 cl3 - Page 3

sfc1k · 12-12-2012, 02:43 AM

doesn't look too messed about with.

Nice find.

Laverdamania.net has lots of useful resources on these things (paint codes, bearing numbers etc) & also has a registry of them

Steve G. · 12-12-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jan

Could not resist.....

Well done! Looks like it needs a good detailing and some aluminium polish, but looks all there. It appears it has the thin web cast wheels, check for hairline cracks where they meet the rim edge. Normally not a huge issue, but not sure of the road quality of your roads locally.

terisda · 12-13-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jan

Could not resist.....

Brilliant find, original paint (?).. "jota" seat and grabrail. Change fluids, tyres...and RIDE !!

Jan · 12-13-2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by terisda

original paint (?)

Not sure about this. Pin striping looks kinda dodgy.

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terisda · 12-13-2012, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jan

Not sure about this. Pin striping looks kinda dodgy.

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It was "kinda dodgy" in '76 !

Rathlindri · 12-13-2012, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jan

Not sure about this. Pin striping looks kinda dodgy.

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I'd say that's original paint alright, certainly a nice original looking example. I'd be very tempted to just get it going and checked out mechanically and ride it as it is. Patina and originality can't be bought and they're only original once. Good luck with it, a great find.

Wonder how it made it's way to the Phillipines??!!

Houseoffubar · 12-13-2012, 07:56 PM

Just a shot in the dark here. Does anyone remember a mid 80's Cycle, or Cycle World magazine fictional tale of the Laverda racing down a mountain against a Kawasaki KZ1000 Eddie Lawson Replica piloted by the devil? The race was to win the soul of the Kawasaki's owner.
Hint, the Laverda wins, but blows it's bottom end at the finish, killing the victors beloved bike.

It's a silly sounding story, but it was very well written, and I was riveted at the time (also loved orange Laverda's)
I forgot who wrote it, and what it is called. Any guesses???

Jan · 12-16-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rathlindri

I'd say that's original paint alright, certainly a nice original looking example. I'd be very tempted to just get it going and checked out mechanically and ride it as it is. Patina and originality can't be bought and they're only original once. Good luck with it, a great find.

Wonder how it made it's way to the Phillipines??!!

PO says he thinks it is still the original paint.

i dont know anything about its prehistory. i only know its past since about '92. i'm the third owner since then.
all i know is that it stood a long time pre 92 with a buggered charging system.
and that it has only 12000 km on counter....
some proper elbowgrease and TLC should put it back to life (and a carb gasket set

)

Eurobiker · 12-16-2012, 06:05 AM

No worries Jan- it's really not too bad.

Jan · 12-16-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Eurobiker

No worries Jan- it's really not too bad.

what could possibly go wrong...

(bit more bits n pieces than a bing for a r27...)

Rob Farmer · 12-16-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jan

what could possibly go wrong...

(bit more bits n pieces than a bing for a r27...)

You just know that those parts are going to get jumbled up. Setting the pumps up correctly is fun. http://www.laverdamania.net/technical.htm

Vince · 12-16-2012, 06:08 PM

Redax in Queensland does a 240watt altinator conversion for the early 180s and an improved EI,well worth doing.

spezjag · 05-14-2013, 08:27 AM

Hi all!

Here are some pics of my latest acquisition, a '78 Jarama (3CL) modded with some Jota parts:

I picked is up from another fellow in Virginia, so this transaction should be pretty stratight-forward. He appartently is a HUGE Laverda buff, and hopefully down the road will be helpful as I run into issues.

I have already been in touch with the lovely folks at Keihan in the UK, and they have a complete Jota 180 exhaust system in stock and ready to ship.

I have even purchased a Minichamps 1:12 model of a Jota on eBay:

More to follow!

Vince · 05-16-2013, 07:34 PM

Nice tidy unit.Lots of activity on The Laverda Forum if your intersted in anything Laverda.

Jan · 05-18-2013, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sfc1k

There's every chance it'll find interesting new ways to frustrate, irritate & bankrupt you but you'll most likely not care

you sir are truly a prophet!

12-13-2012, 07:56 PM	#37
Houseoffubar fine beer sampler Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Bothell, Washington Oddometer: 1,533	Just a shot in the dark here. Does anyone remember a mid 80's Cycle, or Cycle World magazine fictional tale of the Laverda racing down a mountain against a Kawasaki KZ1000 Eddie Lawson Replica piloted by the devil? The race was to win the soul of the Kawasaki's owner. Hint, the Laverda wins, but blows it's bottom end at the finish, killing the victors beloved bike. It's a silly sounding story, but it was very well written, and I was riveted at the time (also loved orange Laverda's) I forgot who wrote it, and what it is called. Any guesses??? __________________ Performance Welding Service 1978 R100/7 Build thread 1915 Boardtrack racer replica (Electric Powered) Lots of bicycles Hemp: The strongest natural fiber in the world, and the most nutritious plant on earth.....why is this illegal again?

12-16-2012, 06:05 AM	#39
Eurobiker Vintage Cat Herder Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 5,701	No worries Jan- it's really not too bad. __________________ Mark If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

05-14-2013, 08:27 AM	#43
spezjag Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Oddometer: 5,605	Latest Acquisiton Hi all! Here are some pics of my latest acquisition, a '78 Jarama (3CL) modded with some Jota parts: I picked is up from another fellow in Virginia, so this transaction should be pretty stratight-forward. He appartently is a HUGE Laverda buff, and hopefully down the road will be helpful as I run into issues. I have already been in touch with the lovely folks at Keihan in the UK, and they have a complete Jota 180 exhaust system in stock and ready to ship. I have even purchased a Minichamps 1:12 model of a Jota on eBay: More to follow! __________________ Gary Only a motorcyclist knows why a cheetah hangs its head out the window. - Peterman http://www.vw.co.za/luckypage/

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12-12-2012, 02:43 AM	#31
sfc1k Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Oddometer: 45	doesn't look too messed about with. Nice find. Laverdamania.net has lots of useful resources on these things (paint codes, bearing numbers etc) & also has a registry of them

12-16-2012, 06:08 PM	#42
Vince Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 225	Redax in Queensland does a 240watt altinator conversion for the early 180s and an improved EI,well worth doing.

05-16-2013, 07:34 PM	#44
Vince Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 225	Nice tidy unit.Lots of activity on The Laverda Forum if your intersted in anything Laverda.