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Re: Lusting after a Laverda

Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 1:55 pm
by Normsthename
How old are you Andy?
Just coming upto a half century in a few weeks time :D
You might be right about a mid life crisis.......
Still want one though!
I have owned a lot of new bikes but have got a little bit bored and want something a bit different :)

Andy

Re: Lusting after a Laverda

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 9:05 pm
by Normsthename
Update
Went to the classic Bike dealer on Saturday and he gave me a price for my 2008 BMW R1200RT.
He offered me £6000 against a part exchange for a Laverda which is about what I expected.
In the meantime I joined the Laverda Forum and a guy got in touch who has a mint Laverda 750 for sale.
He has imported it in from Germany and it only has 18000 km on the clock :eek:
He 'only' wants £5250 which is £750 cheaper than the dealer and the bike is so much better.
The bike looks in fantastic condition and in the words of the guy who is a bit of a Laverda Guru ' is possibly the best 750 in Europe '
Will try to upload a photo later on my desktop PC, the iPad does not want to play ball.......
Going to view it on Saturday so I need to put the Beemer up for sale, anyone want to buy a Beemer? :D

Andy

Re: Lusting after a Laverda

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:38 pm
by Normsthename
Here are some pictures of the beast :D
Not sure about the orange swinging arm and Top Yoke..... :?

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The faded clocks can be updated with new Tacho and Speedo faces and they can also be made to show MPH :D

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Not sure about the German Indicators on the end of the handlebars, they can be changed for normal indicators

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Andy

Re: Lusting after a Laverda

Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 10:45 pm
by wozza
Sorry, but I've already phoned him and put a deposit down......lol

Re: Lusting after a Laverda

Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:03 am
by Terry1100
Nice - that engine looks really clean.
anyone want to buy a Beemer?
Yes - but only after I sell my GP800 (anyway I'm looking for a R1100RT or a K1200RS)

Re: Lusting after a Laverda

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:52 pm
by Normsthename
I went to see the Laverda SF3 today and it is a cracker! :D
The guy selling the Laverda is a bit of a Guru on the marque.
In the seventies he owned a dealership selling Laverdas.
He also tuned and raced Laverdas and has even wrote a workshop manual, so he knows a thing or two about Laverdas! :)
The bike fired straight up from cold and sounded awesome!
So I am definitely going to have it if I can sell my BMW R1200RT
Watch this space..........

Andy

Re: Lusting after a Laverda

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:16 pm
by wozza
Well done Andy... What a machine. I'm sure your dealership shouldn't fob you off. What sort of mileage is on the BM?

I've taken my Harley in for a service and warranty work today... Too many vibes all of a sudden..

Re: Lusting after a Laverda

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:38 pm
by Normsthename
I'm sure your dealership shouldn't fob you off. What sort of mileage is on the BM?
Hope you're right :)
The BM has 34000 miles on the clock

Andy

Re: Lusting after a Laverda

Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:20 pm
by andi mac
allways wanted a Z 750 twin in my younger days thought it was better looking than a bonnie and more reliable

this guy as some good stuff in http://www.motorcyclesunlimited.co.uk/4 ... owroom.htm

Re: Lusting after a Laverda

Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:24 pm
by richie the 1st
andi mac wrote:allways wanted a Z 750 twin in my younger days thought it was better looking than a bonnie and more reliable

this guy as some good stuff in http://www.motorcyclesunlimited.co.uk/4 ... owroom.htm
But there prices have always been very high though.. :shock: