Sad News

rcgbob44 · 03-Nov-2005, 22:29

Sad bit of news in this weeks MCN - Massimo Laverdas has passed away. R.I.P

[Edited on 3-11-2005 by rcgbob44]

sparkin · 03-Nov-2005, 22:47

One of my favourite bikes of all time,like you say bob,sad

rcgbob44 · 03-Nov-2005, 22:50

I always thought it was funny how an Italian manufacturer should copy Honda and not the other way round, I`m refering the the 750 Twin.

Gizmo · 03-Nov-2005, 23:00

Yup, spotted that as well

Massimo started the big twins then triples Laverda became famous for, the 750 SFC being one of my all time favourite bikes. A sad loss

I went to the factory for the 50th anniversary in 97, still got the hand numbered presentation book they gave to us and stil use it for reference on old Laverdas, its a trip I'll never forget.

Duc Glasgow have a jota in at the mo, think they only have it so that if anyone complains about a ducati clutch being heavy then can show them what a real clutch should feel like

kwikbitch · 03-Nov-2005, 23:04

yellow916 · 04-Nov-2005, 15:01

I know what you mean about the clutch - tried it on one last year, was convinced it was broken!

Andrew

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03-Nov-2005, 22:47	#2
sparkin Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Jun 2003 Mood: This is a carbon free zone! One of my favourite bikes of all time,like you say bob,sad Reply

03-Nov-2005, 23:04	#5
kwikbitch Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,911 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nottingham Mood: Smiley and waiting for the sunshine Reply

04-Nov-2005, 15:01	#6
yellow916 Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 441 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Moved to Suffolk! I know what you mean about the clutch - tried it on one last year, was convinced it was broken! Andrew Reply