1000cc 3C Tipo endurance 'spaceframe'
As the values of thoroughbred and classic motorcycles continue to rise the chances of owning a genuine Laverda 'works ' endurance racer has now become an impossible dream for most enthusiasts.
Fortunately, through the efforts of Piero Laverda and Laverda Corse the possibility of owning a machine which captures the spirit of the original factory bikes, has now become a reality. The legendary Laverda 1000 3C tipo Endurance 1975 , commonly referred to as the 'Spaceframe' is now available in strictly limited numbers through Laverda Corse.
Italian rider Francesco Greggio showing his customary smooth riding style on board the team’s replica spaceframe at Spa. Customers purchasing a spaceframe kit can be assured that all the products on offer from the team are tested thoroughly before being offered for sale!
The Laverda endurance racer can be a practical proposition for the average enthusiast because they are inherently tough and reliable…they had to be in order to complete the gruelling long distance events in which Laverdas were so successful.
The kit is very comprehensive, and contains all the various brackets and fixings which were fitted to the original works machine. This includes items such as the cockpit bracketry for the oil cooler, the Smiths tacho mounting bracket, footpegs, fairing brackets etc..
Keeping alive the spirit of endurance.
Laverda Corse racing the team’s replica spaceframe . Piero is holding the ‘stop’ board for French rider Max Collonge during the Classic Bol D’Or 4 hour race at Magny Cours. Eduardo Dossena is keeping a careful eye on proceedings and Giovanni Laverda is timing the pit stop. Click on the picture for a bigger view.
When building a kit a donor bike will help reduce the costs, however , if the intention is to build an exact replica of the works bike than then a donor bike is unlikely to yield the correct parts that would be required. If the intention is simply to build a period looking endurance bike for use on the road then any 3C, Jota or Mirage will provide the majority of parts that will be required. The original bikes had wire wheels , although at the end of their racing life one of them was fitted with cast wheels [this particular machine is in the Laverda family collection]. Therefore it is perfectly feasible to use either a cast wheeled donor bike or a wire wheel 3C. Cast wheel 3CL s are fairly plentiful and there are many neglected examples around that can be bought at attractive prices.
Spaceframe replica stripped of its fairing in preparation for a pre race check prior to the start of a classic 4 hour endurance race at Spa. This bike is fitted with the later type 120 degree engine. Click on the picture for a bigger view.
Alternatively it would also be possible to use a later RGS 120 degree engine, although many of the cycle components on the RGS are quite different from the original machine.
When completed , the spaceframe kit will transform a road going triple into a very exotic 1970s style endurance racer. It makes a very dramatic looking road bike with superb handling to match , or it can it can be used in top level classic endurance racing events such as the Spa or Magny Cours 4 hour endurance races.
Spaceframe kit;
- Fairing
- Screen
- Seat
- Spaceframe perimeter style chassis including swing arm
- SFC type rear hub [alloy] including cush drive
- Menani clip-ons
- Rev counter bracket
- Works type 3 into 1 exhaust
- Rearsets
- Battery tray
- Rear brake master cylinder adaptor plate
- Oil cooler mounts
- Alloy rims
- Front mudguard
- Rear splashguard
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