LAVERDA 3C
Jan 18, 2021
3 minutes
WORDS: STEVE COOPER
PHOTOS: GARY‘D’ CHAPMAN
IGNITION
The low speed exciter coil of the ignition system can fail, leading to profound starting issues.
FRAME
Check for cracking below the headstock. It’s not uncommon, but can be readily repaired via some strategic welding and additional reinforcing gusseting.
CYLINDER HEADS
It’s not unknown for the head to crack between the valve seats and the spark plugs.
CLUTCH ACTUATION
A large aperture on the outer clutch casing is evidence of an elongated actuation arm being fitted at some point and nothing more sinister.
CAM-CARRIERS
Early examples are known for the
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