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Forum: Old's Cool Yesterday, 10:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,291
Posted By Steve G.
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/uploadedImages/a...

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/uploadedImages/articles/issues/2009-07-01/Laverda_Jota1_resized600X400.jpg...
Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 09:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,805
Posted By Steve G.
That curry you were talking about should warm...

That curry you were talking about should warm everyone up. You need anything picked up Paul?
Forum: Canada Yesterday, 05:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 878
Posted By Steve G.
ICBC isn't going to know the difference between...

ICBC isn't going to know the difference between oem and jobber fairing. Not sure what kind of attachment hardware is needed?
Forum: Canada Yesterday, 07:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 878
Posted By Steve G.
Well, the S fairing could be purchased from BMW...

Well, the S fairing could be purchased from BMW as a replacement part for an S model, or as an addition to an non S model. Pretty solid evidence that it was available.
Forum: Canada 05-23-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 878
Posted By Steve G.
Yup, metro Vancouver has the highest premuims...

Yup, metro Vancouver has the highest premuims region in "probably" western Canada.
Forum: Canada 05-23-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 878
Posted By Steve G.
I can see it being ok, on the basis that the S...

I can see it being ok, on the basis that the S fairing was available for optional purchase when the bike was new. Covering one's ass by documenting and sending in pics to their office is a good thing...
Forum: Canada 05-23-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 548
Views: 67,908
Posted By Steve G.
You are correct. Anything 15 yrs old or older can...

You are correct. Anything 15 yrs old or older can come in from any country, and RIV is bypassed.
Forum: Canada 05-22-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 878
Posted By Steve G.
You're right Jack. Insurance companies have a...

You're right Jack. Insurance companies have a habit of cleaning their hands of responsibility at the slightest hint of indiscretion.
Any 'period' mods I've done on my bikes have been documented,...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 05-21-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 367
Posted By Steve G.
Yellowstone Traffic in July?

I'm heading to a Norton rally in Buffalo, Wy in mid July. We're kind of trying to avoid the superslabs, looking for entertaining roads instead. We're leaving Vancouver BC and heading out to another...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 156
Posted By Steve G.
1200GS fork oil info

Well, I guess they're forks, but they don't think they have damping or rebound capabilities. I'm wanting to renew the fluid in there, wondering what the consensus is on type of fluid, and amount?
Forum: Airheads 05-21-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,805
Posted By Steve G.
Sunday morning northbound, the lineups will be...

Sunday morning northbound, the lineups will be non-existant. Southbound evening after 6pm, likely the same.

BTW, do not confirm to any border crossing agent your intent to do any work on anyone...
Forum: Canada 05-21-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 878
Posted By Steve G.
It's a program that was instituted at least 20...

It's a program that was instituted at least 20 yrs ago. It gives the opportunity for 'enthusiasts' to operate their vehicles in pleasure only use. The mandate requires vehicles be 25 + yrs old [ as...
Forum: Canada 05-21-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 438
Posted By Steve G.
Ottawa. Condolences.

Ottawa.


Condolences.
Forum: Canada 05-21-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 299
Posted By Steve G.
Golly, and here I've finally submitted to the...

Golly, and here I've finally submitted to the mantra of 'buy Canadian'. I mean I shop around for the best price to literally everything else in my life, but I gladly accept whatever my bike dealer...
Forum: Canada 05-20-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 878
Posted By Steve G.
Kewl, you ride all yr then???? Yeah, we...

Kewl, you ride all yr then????

Yeah, we get nailed down in the southwest of BC. 2.7 million drivers stuck in a 70 mile circle. We can take advantage of collector plates here for older stuff....
Forum: Old's Cool 05-20-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,291
Posted By Steve G.
Wolfgang's site is definitely old school. A phone...

Wolfgang's site is definitely old school. A phone call often works good. He's in Italy right now, looking for Laverda parts at the Monza swap meet.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-20-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 502
Posted By Steve G.
Great points. I have a saying that there's...

Great points.

I have a saying that there's England, and then there's London,,,two distinctly different entities.

BTW, I've been to the Ace Cafe a few times,,,,the best days to show up by...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-20-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 502
Posted By Steve G.
Yeah, taking in the IOM TT is a tour unto itself,...

Yeah, taking in the IOM TT is a tour unto itself, and unless you've got a long time, probably should be done on it's own. BTW, do yourself a big favour and actually ride a bike to the TT. It's kind...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-19-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,526
Posted By Steve G.
There are alot of options. My buddy has the Sudco...

There are alot of options. My buddy has the Sudco single Mikuni kit on his Mk1a 850. He was able to source a thinner air filter to use the original airbox back plate, and a front plate with a single...
Forum: Canada 05-19-2013, 06:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 878
Posted By Steve G.
Not their rate amount. Pretty sure their rate...

Not their rate amount. Pretty sure their rate classifications on engine size are as follows: 50cc-185cc, 186-400, 401-750, 751-1150, and 1151cc and up.
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,184
Posted By Steve G.
Yeah,,,first years models of almost everything...

Yeah,,,first years models of almost everything can have issues. Using Joe Public as the R&D department has been done since the first vehicle was sold.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-18-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,291
Posted By Steve G.
Nice find!! Really like the front fender of the...

Nice find!! Really like the front fender of the early ones, the overbuilt stays.

BTW, Wolfgang has everything you need for your bike. Biggest Laverda parts inventory on earth. Plus the most...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-18-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,526
Posted By Steve G.
Gosh, nice bike! You've got real nice stuff. 18"...

Gosh, nice bike! You've got real nice stuff. 18" Borranis? Love the brakes, the nice custom bent fender stay around the caliper, seemless peashooters,,,,,,,,,,
Forum: Old's Cool 05-18-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,526
Posted By Steve G.
I'm not here looking to offend anyone. Clarifying...

I'm not here looking to offend anyone. Clarifying is the least I can do.
Forum: Beasts 05-18-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,184
Posted By Steve G.
Havn't heard about the engine noise issues,,,,I...

Havn't heard about the engine noise issues,,,,I know Hinckly Triumph triples have always been very mechanically loud because of their use of gear drive from engine to gearbox rather than a big chain....
Forum: Old's Cool 05-18-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,526
Posted By Steve G.
Very incorrect information. In fact, the...

Very incorrect information.

In fact, the main bearings were not Japanese [who make very good bearings BTW] , but quite good German FAG bearings. The whole main bearing fiasco started with the...
Forum: Canada 05-18-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 878
Posted By Steve G.
ICBC will not refuse insurance to anyone, and...

ICBC will not refuse insurance to anyone, and they insure a bike on enghine size, not capability or segment. All the private insurers have black listed bikes, and age restrictions, etc.
Forum: Canada 05-17-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,399
Posted By Steve G.
Bring rain gear. the weather's always sucky up...

Bring rain gear. the weather's always sucky up Banff/Jasper area:


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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-16-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,673
Posted By Steve G.
A nod of approval with your above comments. My...

A nod of approval with your above comments. My Laverda's original exhaust are totally hollow. Actually, the stock exhaust on both my Nortons are baffle free tubes as well.


Stock exhaust...
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,184
Posted By Steve G.
Interesting Sales with Adventure bikes Locally

I stopped by my local BMW shop yesterday. This shop besides BMW, sells MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, Husqvarna, and Triumph.

I happened to ask what's the good seller right now this season....
Forum: Airheads 05-15-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,805
Posted By Steve G.
I'll be there. The Bumblebee is working tops, but...

I'll be there. The Bumblebee is working tops, but I'll go anywhere there's curry.
Forum: Canada 05-15-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 328
Posted By Steve G.
Well, it's not my money. So, I guess just buy the...

Well, it's not my money. So, I guess just buy the bike, and see what happens. What's the worst that can happen? A new bike sitting in some border town storage lockup? Perfect.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-15-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,526
Posted By Steve G.
I'm still a fan of Amals hanging off of a Norton....

I'm still a fan of Amals hanging off of a Norton. And I've seen limited success with rebuilding/sleeving old ones. Just buy a set of new ones, pre-jetted to your bike, they work great.

...
Forum: Canada 05-15-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 328
Posted By Steve G.
Checking the RIV inclusion list, I determine that...

Checking the RIV inclusion list, I determine that KTM's 2008 and newer, there is no chance at all of bringin in a U.S. delivered bike into Canada.

http://www.riv.ca/vehicleadmissibility.aspx
...
Forum: The Garage 05-13-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,250
Posted By Steve G.
I'm one of those computer challenged guys I'm...

I'm one of those computer challenged guys I'm afraid. I've never been able to figure out how to reduce the file size of a picture to within the capacities of this website. I can e-mail pics no...
Forum: The Garage 05-12-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,250
Posted By Steve G.
I was really hoping I'd finally found "an...

I was really hoping I'd finally found "an insider", someone who really knew stuff to make things clear for us "chumps". You still know way more than I do, but basically you just blend different...
Forum: Road warriors 05-12-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2,544
Views: 704,904
Posted By Steve G.
Yes!!

Yes!!
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2,544
Views: 704,904
Posted By Steve G.
Very Interesting. Last summer there was a widely...

Very Interesting. Last summer there was a widely advertized auction house here in Langley, which sold off 8 new Benelli's in various levels of completeness. Some clearly had been used as parts bikes...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 2,544
Views: 704,904
Posted By Steve G.
Comments confirmed.

Comments confirmed.
Forum: Canada 05-10-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 401
Posted By Steve G.
This website can be quite helpfull. ...

This website can be quite helpfull.

http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/dck/engineering/dck_engineering.htm

http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/dsq/engineering/roadinformation.htm
...
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