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  1. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Yeah, there's Laverdaforum.com. Many Brits and Aussies. I did meet a sort-of local guy who has helped me out with a stock airbox and some other small bits, and given me good advice. I may buy some RaceTech stiffer springs from him, they are a gread deal. The front end does seem softly sprung but...
  2. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    The tank mounts at the front like the Suzuki GS1100E, two rubber discs which I 'Goop' glue on - tired of chasing them around the garage, learned that from the GS's. Then, on the back, it sits on two rubber plugs, rounded at the top, which plug into the open mid-frame tube ends. The seat is...
  3. oldGSfan

    Country Joe

    Whoopee, we're all gonna die! Errr.
  4. oldGSfan

    Country Joe

    Weird, just a couple days ago I was listening to a song and the band's name was Shannon and the Clams (great name!). I thought of Country Joe and the Fish. RIP.
  5. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    My habit of hoarding motorcycle parts forever unless totally clapped is paying off, lots of little bits now on the Laverda are Suzuki items - nice thick ground for the SH775 with a copper terminal end, rubber boot for starter terminal, right angle flag style horn rubber terminals. Sounds...
  6. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Thanks, Rob, I know you like videos. I scored a free GoPro, which only needs a new battery, and I'll be all set for a riding video. My other one, a Rylo, is OK but GoPro is easier to use. I got the front brake bled, about my least favorite task on a bike. I bench-bled the MC with the line to...
  7. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    I got an LED H4 headlight bulb, but because of its longer protrusion from the back, it wouldn't fit into the shell, even though the Bosch-style 3-prong connector is compact. I resorted to doing the mod I did on a Honda Dream, which had an unobtanium square-ish sealed beam that I cut up to mount...
  8. oldGSfan

    2008 Yamaha FJR AE, gonna sell for a friend. Or keep?

    Thanks for the inputs, should have the bike early next week. I don't need another thing to regsiter, insure, and squeeze in the garage so I'll sell. Good to make some $ for the other bikes.
  9. oldGSfan

    2008 Yamaha FJR AE, gonna sell for a friend. Or keep?

    My friend had some left wrist damage, so the automatic clutch was good for him. Now he's onto a Gold Wing. I'm not a big tourer like he is, but years ago I had a Venture Royale for a short time, just to make some money. It was pretty nice, and a bit of a hot rod for such a tank. I took my then...
  10. oldGSfan

    2008 Yamaha FJR AE, gonna sell for a friend. Or keep?

    A friend asked me to help sell his 2008 Yamaha FJR AE, always liked those but I'm not sure it'll fit me well at 6'4", we'll see soon. It's got 27K miles on it and is in very nice condition. The deal is anything over a surprisingly low dollar amount, I keep. Now of course I am hoping it fits me...
  11. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Going through wiring, some things to correct, takes time, but gotta get it right. I moved the Voxbell horns up under the headlight, technically a later mod. They moved around on the Laverdas. Mine were originally on a bracket connected to the oil cooler, but that caused cracks, so I read. They...
  12. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Down to the last bits of polishing, only the main engine side covers to do. I figured that getting the technique down pat on other parts was best, then really do a good job on the covers. Maybe too much bling on the levers, but they can acquire patina when I quit polishing and start riding...
  13. oldGSfan

    1980 or 1982 GS1100E--Which Would You Choose?

    The earlier style is like a box truck to me. The rectangular headlight and shroud, meh. Busy around the seat with grab rail and shiny strips under seat. The 82/83 copied the Katana cues, nicely done. Plus the big train headlight is cool. Pegs are up high on the 82/83 IMO. But we know what...
  14. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Front end nearly done, just need to get the tach crimped, speedo is done. I got the headlight ears chromed and bought new shrouds that they mount to on the upper fork tubes. I should have had mine chromed as the ones I had done are better. Oh well, future task if I care to. Very tedious to get...
  15. oldGSfan

    Vacuum Tires?

    It's a clumsy translation from Chinese. There is nothing different about the tire except the word chosen to describe it.
  16. oldGSfan

    Vacuum Tires?

    I hear they suck
  17. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    I installed the rear wheel today. A bit fiddly with brake linkage but got it done. Shinko 712s, they are fine for me, I've been using them on my GSs, I can't tell any difference between them and the 2x more expensive alternatives. Nice to still be able to find a bargain tire that performs well...
  18. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Got my tires mounted. The tool made it easy to mount the front, but the rear was a real chore. Shinko 712, they do the job, and there are very few alternatives out there. Bridgestone BT46 are 2x as much, and 110 or 120/90-18 rears were out of stock wherever I looked. Avon is another possibility...
  19. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    To avoid pinching tubes, which, despite my best efforts, still happens on occasion, I got a Baja Designs no-pinch tool. It's a game changer. They are advertised for dirt bikes, but it works for any wheel over 18". Of the 4 bikes I have, 7 of the wheels are 18" or over, and 4 run tubes - only the...
  20. oldGSfan

    Petcock wanted

    Good tip. At $14.20 on Amazon, it's probably best, as they can get brittle with age. I think I have one I'm not using it if Big T doesn't want to go that route.
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