Guzzi-less Moderator Begs Forgiveness

[jimbemotumbo]

As you all know, I've been without bella machina for over a year. Tried to find a good "next goose" but nothing really tooted my horn, so to speak.

Well, that situation has been solved! A happy man bearing italian finery once again. This one stays in my posession from now on. So here's the new girl with the long legs.

Hope I'm still welcome around here.

 

 

Jim

somewhere in Colorado

[Steve G.]

As you all know, I've been without bella machina for over a year. Tried to find a good "next goose" but nothing really tooted my horn, so to speak.

Well, that situation has been solved! A happy man bearing italian finery once again. This one stays in my posession from now on. So here's the new girl with the long legs.

Hope I'm still welcome around here.

 

 

Jim

somewhere in Colorado

 

 

Acuse me of being bias. But I find this new mount of yours extremely acceptable. This 750 twin SF is probably the only motorcycle engine ever made that can match the the robustness of the v-twin Moto Guzzi big block. This bike will easily last well into the next ice age.

You should go to the annual Laverda Rally. 50% Moto Guzzis, and 50% Laverdas, mainly because Laverdas are so damn rare.

Steve

[Guest frankdugo]

splendidamente!

[Baldini]

....Hope I'm still welcome around here.....

 

So do I! I'd say that Laverdo fits right in. Very sweet.

 

KB

[belfastguzzi]

You could claim that it's the new Moto Guzzi 'Classic' model. 'Cos it's so close to what MG are producing, right? <_>

 

Well, even without re-badging, it sure is a gorgeous find.

[redhog]

Beautiful machine. Brings back memories.

[Guest ratchethack]

Bellissimo!

 

You know, of course, that the shot with the sun off the 6 o'clock doesn't do it any justice?!

 

So howzabout a decent shot with proper lighting?!?!

[rocker59]

Nice !!!

 

I was lusting after a 3C that was on Ebay a few months ago...

 

Maybe one day...

[gstallons]

Nice !!!

 

I was lusting after a 3C that was on Ebay a few months ago...

 

Maybe one day...

 

I have a buddy with a triple (750 I think) that needs a LOT of work for sale,if you are interested.......

[rocker59]

I don't know how interested I am in a "big" project right now, but tell me more!

[Steve G.]

I have a buddy with a triple (750 I think) that needs a LOT of work for sale,if you are interested.......

 

 

A triple will be either a 1000 or 1200. If mechanical work, be carefull, in alot of cases, it's as expensive as Guzzi. If cosmetic, you would be surprised how reasonable it is.

Steve

[mdude]

I am very curious about these luvvelies. Cant you give us a ride report? How is it? Vibrating?

[jimbemotumbo]

Slightly better photo for Ratchet. Only slightly. These are from the PO taken just before the sale. I'll take my own soon.

 

I had a bit of minor engineering to do for the first ride. Only 18k on the clock, but still had the original air filter & boy did it need cleaning. Battery cables were frayed. Carbs a bit out, but oooh, wot a nice surprise to see these were fitted with DellOrto PHF36 pumpers from the factory. Massimo, you rule! Took about an hour, considering I had to make the cables, but she started very eagerly after the tweaking. A bit cold blooded. Has such a nice phased pulse. Kind of a cross between my carbon fitted v11 and a Norton commando with higher compression. Much healthier rumble than any brit bike though. Wonderful whirring noises ... you can hear everything working as it should.

Riding is surprisingly fun. I expected torture, but its actually not bad ... comfy for the hour I rode it yesterday. Very smooth. Bit of a shake at idle ... guzzi-ish and a slight buzz at 75 mph and up. No wobble, head shake, just very smooth power delivery. Fab mid range. I had a hotted up 1200 sportster once. This would spank it. Faster than a Commando and good handling like a bonneville. Didn't feel very quick, perhaps because it needs to be jetted for my altitude. Although running too rich, it still pulls very hard. Gears are a bit notchy. Smooth if you shift at the right times. Not forgiving of lazy rider input. Although a heavy beastie, she's narrow in the hips and wears her weight low. Nice in the curves. Beautiful decel trumpeting. Once you go Italian ....

 

Thanks for the support guys. I knew you wouldn't complain too loudly. After all, I was looking for a V7 when I found this. It was fate.

 

Now to find an air filter ... my first difficult part search!

[Steve G.]

Slightly better photo for Ratchet. Only slightly. These are from the PO taken just before the sale. I'll take my own soon.

 

I had a bit of minor engineering to do for the first ride. Only 18k on the clock, but still had the original air filter & boy did it need cleaning. Battery cables were frayed. Carbs a bit out, but oooh, wot a nice surprise to see these were fitted with DellOrto PHF36 pumpers from the factory. Massimo, you rule! Took about an hour, considering I had to make the cables, but she started very eagerly after the tweaking. A bit cold blooded. Has such a nice phased pulse. Kind of a cross between my carbon fitted v11 and a Norton commando with higher compression. Much healthier rumble than any brit bike though. Wonderful whirring noises ... you can hear everything working as it should.

Riding is surprisingly fun. I expected torture, but its actually not bad ... comfy for the hour I rode it yesterday. Very smooth. Bit of a shake at idle ... guzzi-ish and a slight buzz at 75 mph and up. No wobble, head shake, just very smooth power delivery. Fab mid range. I had a hotted up 1200 sportster once. This would spank it. Faster than a Commando and good handling like a bonneville. Didn't feel very quick, perhaps because it needs to be jetted for my altitude. Although running too rich, it still pulls very hard. Gears are a bit notchy. Smooth if you shift at the right times. Not forgiving of lazy rider input. Although a heavy beastie, she's narrow in the hips and wears her weight low. Nice in the curves. Beautiful decel trumpeting. Once you go Italian ....

 

Thanks for the support guys. I knew you wouldn't complain too loudly. After all, I was looking for a V7 when I found this. It was fate.

 

Now to find an air filter ... my first difficult part search!

 

Your parts and accessory worries for this machine are gone, as the biggest supplier in the world is but 2 days mail away.

http://www.angelfire.com/biz/laverda/

One of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet as well. Total bike nutter. Cheapest prices by far.

Steve

[Steve G.]

Slightly better photo for Ratchet. Only slightly. These are from the PO taken just before the sale. I'll take my own soon.

 

I had a bit of minor engineering to do for the first ride. Only 18k on the clock, but still had the original air filter & boy did it need cleaning. Battery cables were frayed. Carbs a bit out, but oooh, wot a nice surprise to see these were fitted with DellOrto PHF36 pumpers from the factory. Massimo, you rule! Took about an hour, considering I had to make the cables, but she started very eagerly after the tweaking. A bit cold blooded. Has such a nice phased pulse. Kind of a cross between my carbon fitted v11 and a Norton commando with higher compression. Much healthier rumble than any brit bike though. Wonderful whirring noises ... you can hear everything working as it should.

Riding is surprisingly fun. I expected torture, but its actually not bad ... comfy for the hour I rode it yesterday. Very smooth. Bit of a shake at idle ... guzzi-ish and a slight buzz at 75 mph and up. No wobble, head shake, just very smooth power delivery. Fab mid range. I had a hotted up 1200 sportster once. This would spank it. Faster than a Commando and good handling like a bonneville. Didn't feel very quick, perhaps because it needs to be jetted for my altitude. Although running too rich, it still pulls very hard. Gears are a bit notchy. Smooth if you shift at the right times. Not forgiving of lazy rider input. Although a heavy beastie, she's narrow in the hips and wears her weight low. Nice in the curves. Beautiful decel trumpeting. Once you go Italian ....

 

Thanks for the support guys. I knew you wouldn't complain too loudly. After all, I was looking for a V7 when I found this. It was fate.

 

Now to find an air filter ... my first difficult part search!

 

 

Here's a bit of useless trivia on your bike. The name, SF. This stands for the Anglo/Italian term super brake, SF is for "Super Freni". The first SF 750's, Laverda made their own brakes, a massive TLS vented beast, very good drum. Later they went to Brembo cast iron rotors like yours. Actually, I'm surprised yours doesn't have SF2 on the side covers, with those Brembos.

Check the belt running the alternator. Really it's an industrial belt drive alternator, driven by a fan belt. Get an extra one, they on rare occasion fly off when really old. Keep the extra one under the seat.

Steve