What did you do to or for or with your Laverda today?

[The Sock]

Registered as exempt from MOT and tax, now officially a 'historic vehicle'

You probably know this, Rob, but just in case, Tax(VED) is still required, although it's at zero cost, for the moment.
Although MOT is no longer mandatory, you must confirm (tick box, making it your responsibility) that it does not require an MOT.
Your insurance company may not agree. Best to get confirmation, in writing, that they are happy for the vehicle not to be tested. Some do, some don't.
Personally, I MOT my 'Historic Vehicles', a career in aviation reinforced my discomfort with marking my own homework.

 

[paulincayman]

I just picked up my copy of the anniversary book from my sister's in London. Beautifully packaged.
Thanks to all concerned!

 

[Exmoor beast]

You probably know this, Rob, but just in case, Tax(VED) is still required, although it's at zero cost, for the moment.
Although MOT is no longer mandatory, you must confirm (tick box, making it your responsibility) that it does not require an MOT.
Your insurance company may not agree. Best to get confirmation, in writing, that they are happy for the vehicle not to be tested. Some do, some don't.
Personally, I MOT my 'Historic Vehicles', a career in aviation reinforced my discomfort with marking my own homework.

I had a career as a motorcycle mechanic and MOT tester…this entitles me to ride any piece of old shit I chose & I can justify this with” that be fine” . Somebody once pointed out my rear tire looked a little flat “ must have been the Italians at the factory cos I’ve never touched them!

 

[The Sock]

I had a career as a motorcycle mechanic and MOT tester…this entitles me to ride any piece of old shit I chose & I can justify this with” that be fine” . Somebody once pointed out my rear tire looked a little flat “ must have been the Italians at the factory cos I’ve never touched them!

Back when I bought my Laverda, I worked as a motorcycle mechanic. Our favourite was the Honda Four rider, who brought his in on a trailer.
"It won't start."
"You've got a flat battery."
"What shape should it be?"

 

[Exmoor beast]

Back when I bought my Laverda, I worked as a motorcycle mechanic. Our favourite was the Honda Four rider, who brought his in on a trailer.
"It won't start."
"You've got a flat battery."
"What shape should it be?"

Tyres flat- only at the bottom?
Shit in the carb- How often should I do that?
Can I have some three stroke oil?
Have you got a secondhand RD250? Not at the moment. If you did have one How much would it be?
My VFRs smoking and running badly?What have you done to it? Put a bottle of REDEX in the tank…
Fella bought the GT750 on Saturday says the exhausts blowing.Tell him to fuck off. He’s standing behind you..
I bought an inner tube from you on Friday and it’s got two tiny holes in it..
I don’t always put two stroke oil in it, only when I remember..
Oh how I miss them!

 

[Perry]

Since you did the tracking my radio doesn't work.
The targa top on my Porsche lets in water . ' Feature of the model sir '

 

[Exmoor beast]

I nearly forgot - I once serviced a BMW only to be told “You’ve stolen my heated grips!” No they were on your old bike that you traded in for this one..” Oh yes, now I remember”
BMW & Goldwing owners are something else..

 

[Sir Sidney Ruffdiamond]

Spent most of the day on an expedition to relieve my Formula of its starter motor - you would not believe how much you have to
Remove to get to it including 4 small Allen bolts that hold on a plastic protector - 3 heads broke off - and won’t be going back in for the rest which would be a fuel tank out job and coolant manifold off ! Other items include battery out , hugger off , air box , injection system , copious wires for the injectors and sensors , fairing and rear fairing anyway it’s off and the brushes and commutator look a bit dodgy

 

[andre g]

I am so lucky that I bought a Formula last year, a lot of new items to discover or

 

[Tree Hugger]

Does your side stand spring hang off a nail Adam?

 

[Jo]

I am so lucky that I bought a Formula last year, a lot of new items to discover or

It's nice to be able to maintain curiosity in old age...

 

[Sir Sidney Ruffdiamond]

off….ffs

not on the bench but all that stripdown including coolant and oil drop is just to get the starter motor out

 

[The Sock]

off….ffs

There is an 'Edit' button, bottom Left, that you can use for corrections.

 

[Paul Marx]

Spent most of the day on an expedition to relieve my Formula of its starter motor - you would not believe how much you have to
Remove to get to it including 4 small Allen bolts that hold on a plastic protector - 3 heads broke off - and won’t be going back in for the rest which would be a fuel tank out job and coolant manifold off ! Other items include battery out , hugger off , air box , injection system , copious wires for the injectors and sensors , fairing and rear fairing anyway it’s off and the brushes and commutator look a bit dodgy View attachment 89262View attachment 89263View attachment 89264View attachment 89265

Wouldn’t it be simpler just to collect the insurance money?
Paul

 

[Ventodue]

Wouldn’t it be simpler just to collect the insurance money?
Paul

. But you is a Bad Man, Mr Marx ...

 

[Paul Marx]

. But you is a Bad Man, Mr Marx ...

Life can be bad man.
Paul

 

[Sir Sidney Ruffdiamond]

Wouldn’t it be simpler just to collect the insurance money?
Paul

No Paul ! It’s a challenge you stick to messing with your points - bike will be back on the road shortly for some more fun - it’s never let me down in the 4 years I have had it

 

[Paul Marx]

No Paul ! It’s a challenge you stick to messing with your points - bike will be back on the road shortly for some more fun - it’s never let me down in the 4 years I have had it

Give it another few years.
Paul

 

[Exmoor beast]

Give it another few years.
Paul

Should you be out in daylight?

 

[The Sock]

Got out on it and enjoyed the sunshine and comparative warmth, 20°C/68°F.
It's been a long time, been a long time,...