Steve G. Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Just heard the sad news of Massimo Laverda passing away very recently. Another motorcycle legend leaves us. Ciao, Steve G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete roper Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Great shame. He couldn't of been that old either but I think he had mental health problems? While I have never wanted to own one the Breganze twins and triples are fantasic machines. 3 Cross motorcycles in the UK used to have a huge great 'Incredible Hulk' type fake chest with a thick pelt of hair on it above the spares counter that had a sign on it saying "Laverda Jota Owners Breast-Plate- Price on application" Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Massimo is the guy on the left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vince Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I think that is not Massimo Laverda,the caption under this pic on there website says this is Massimo Borghesi President of the Laverda Club of Italy. Long time fan, he will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Tough to answer this one. I have a Laverda and the Laverda family means a lot to me even though I am just some pilot in Canada! I have to admit that I was first a Laverdisti before I became a Ducatisti. Then it was like they were everywhere so I looked around and found Moto Guzzi. I wish I had found the V7 or LeMans when I was starting out in the mid 70's but I can not deny who I found first. This motorcycle has had the biggest impact upon me and I have to say that it is truly my #1 choice even though I own 3 Guzzi's. I am rambling because I am sorry we have lost another gentleman from a wonderful family of motorcycle manufacturers! When I met Piero and realized that these are the guys who make a motorcycle come to life it was a most wonderful part of my life!! P.S. Sorry Antonio and Goffredo if Laverdisti and Ducatisti are not correct. I am only a Canadian. Steve G! I thank you for passing on this news. I expect you are as sad as I am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G. Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 Massimo is the guy on the left 64982[/snapback] Hi Guys, Actually the fellow on the right is Massimo's younger brother Pierro, with his son Giovanni next to him. Jim and I were lucky enough to meet these guysin Los Angles this past spring. The words, passion, friendliness, and kindness describe this whole Laverda family. Massimo started having health problems soon after the factory closed up. Some said he had a broken heart after that. Recently Parkinsons disease had started to take it's toll on him. Sad news indeed. Ciao, Steve G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 I am an ass! Sorry Massimo Laverda... The caption reads: New "Team Laverda Corse Italia". Massimo Borghesi, Augusto Brettoni, Giuliano Cogo, Piero Laverda and son Giovanni at Monthléry 2001, with a 1975 1000 endurance. But he is on the left in this picture Laverda management 1977: Left to right: Massimo Laverda, eng. S. Todechini, L. Zuccarelli (commerc. Dir.), Piero Laverda, M. Tagliolato, L. Zen (Techn. Dir.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AdamofKC Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Although I am new to motorcycles, I can only imagine the unfortunate event that has struck the world of motorcycle enthusiasts. Although I'm sure this man has a few more years of success for him, I sure to do hope that Massimo Tamburini isn't the next motorcycle great to leave us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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