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  1. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Thanks for that - I spoke to a fellow in Canada yesterday at Columbia Car & Cycle in Naksup B.C. of all places, he's the Laverda guru and has rare parts. He has one. I think it's 3D printed by the guy in the UK who won't ship. It's a high-quality 3D printed repro done with proper materials on a...
  2. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Frustration, originated by my own carelessness, spilled out. Don't want to start a 'T' word discussion, that's been done to death.
  3. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    I am in a bind with the plastic throttle tube - I inadvertently damaged it, it may work, but I'm not sure, so I want to replace it. Turns out it is shared with early-mid 70's Suzuki GT250 (X6 Hustler), GT380, and GT550, until 74 (I think). It is a rare piece. Of course. There is a guy in the UK...
  4. oldGSfan

    81 GS1100E brake hoses.

    I've done that before with Earls lines. I don't see the metric fittings I need in their catalog. it's AN -3 stuff except one single M10 x 1.0 fitting listed for their speed flex hose. I will give them a call. Hard to imagine they won't have them.
  5. oldGSfan

    81 GS1100E brake hoses.

    One thing I've done in the past when short on $ - looked up the length and fitting type and bought 'standard' EPDM hoses that were for a car. I got a set of 3 of Raybestos rubber hoses once for $30 at Rock Auto, when a set of stainless would have cost over $200 and would need to be custom made...
  6. oldGSfan

    81 GS1100E brake hoses.

    You are right, good update. I wanted some hoses for my Laverda, and they are listed, but not available.
  7. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Carbs are done, new atomizers and needles, floats, needle valves & seats, and other wear parts replaced, fully rebuilt and they should be fine. Some remove the accelerator pump; I figured that there's nothing wrong with it, leave it in. There is some fine-tuning of the diaphragms via lock...
  8. oldGSfan

    Martha Stewart: mechanical advisor.

    When it's a steel bolt into an aluminum thread (especially), there is one thing that always works. Heat the aluminum, and put an ice cube on the steel. Shrinkage! Works for steel/steel of course. I don't give a RAT's about Martha Stewart and all the emotions the mention of her name may bring...
  9. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Very. The citric acid/soda mix has a huge benefit of being mild to paint, plating, etc. With other benefits such as no nasty fumes, and ability to work with it, within reason, with minimal protection. The only other 'brew' I use is isopropyl alcohol, 70% cheap dollar store stuff. It's pretty...
  10. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    The tank is clean. Always a gnarly job. I had about 2 gallons of well-used citric acid/soda mix, which was still working fine after dozens of jobs, and put that in first. Left it in for an hour, then did a shake with a chain inside. Drained and strained, then put it back in with another 2...
  11. oldGSfan

    RIP Bob Weir

    Well, RIP, Bob.
  12. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    It has been compared to a 'normal' 4-cylinder configuration (like GS1100E) at <3K rpm, with one cylinder that isn't firing. Then it gets interesting. I am lucky to have some excellent local support. A fellow in Palm Springs has a modified side-stand - originally they weren't even fitted, but...
  13. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    100%, thanks. I went and got a 5' chain, beats trying to fish out BBs. I've used a length of string with hex nuts on it, but that seems too aggressive for this tank.
  14. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    My gauges are apart, new faces and inner gaskets ordered from Germany. I've used the supplier before on my Honda CB750K (CB750faces) and was happy to see they do the Laverda faces. Very good value and quality. Mine are pretty faded, and the speedometer is spider-webbing.
  15. oldGSfan

    1974 Laverda 3C

    Getting into all the polishing, cleaning, and finding it's all quite good. I only had a quick look at the inside of the tank and thought it had rust. I checked the underside and it all seemed quite solid, so I figured it's recoverable, but dang, more rust removal from a tank, no fun. Well...
  16. oldGSfan

    Nice 1983 GS1100e on CL in L.A.

    Ed suggested that a little while back and I've started one here: https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/forum/other-bikes/other-projects/1781846-1974-laverda-3c
  17. oldGSfan

    Nice 1983 GS1100e on CL in L.A.

    Yep, I did. it's gone. Had a nice long ride on it this morning. It sure ran well. This bike's brakes were especially good considering it had the stock setup with braided lines and no anti-dive, organic Ferodos. Great feel and power, not a race setup, but fine for me.
  18. oldGSfan

    GS550 Bottom End Rattle/Knock

    Not on mine there ain't. Anyway, as long as some can hear.
  19. oldGSfan

    GS550 Bottom End Rattle/Knock

    I got my volume up and can hear YouTube etc, but nothing on those posts. Is there some volume icon I'm missing? I got nuffin.
  20. oldGSfan

    Nice 1983 GS1100e on CL in L.A.

    Yeah, guilty as charged. The bike's turn key - never misses a beat. I have two '83s, and need to focus on big blue, and get some funds for the Laverda. I threw it up on CL as a quick way to gauge interest. A local guy is coming to see it today. If he's not interested, I'll take more photos...
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