Standard laverda triple restoration
Here is the condition as bought:
Pictures don't seem to show how bad it really is. Most parts will have to be fixed and painted/polished/plated but quite a lot will be exchange parts from stock. This is the beauty of doing it on a bulk scale. I will be going deep into the engine as it will need pistons and cams (at the very least) in order to be a proper Jota. The rest is cosmetic really. |
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The seat is a write off. Luckily I have a spare.
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One of the seat hinges is missing.
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The silencers are too damaged, I will fit Jota pipes anyway.
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The dismantling starts......
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Ahh, the benefits of bulk restorations. Instant Karma
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I collected a big pile of parts (some from this project) from the chromer, just the far side of the the Jarama circuit from me. Lots of new chrome/zinc/polishing. I try to get things done in bulk, as it helps the price and also makes future restorations quicker and easier
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Seat:
Pulled out the Eldorado cover
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Clipped in for first fitting
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Process almost finished:
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Paintwork:
I decided to replicate the gold colour used in 1978 Jotas in the UK. I managed to find an original part in that colour that had been stored in a drawer so had not discoloured.
I decided to replicate the gold colour used in 1978 Jotas in the UK. I managed to find an original part in that colour that had been stored in a drawer so had not discoloured.
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The round sidepanel badges had self-adhesive tape so they were just stuck in place.
The '1000' logo badges were old ones I had polished up. The tangs on the back had broken to stubs so I glued them in place
The '1000' logo badges were old ones I had polished up. The tangs on the back had broken to stubs so I glued them in place
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The frame had the missing seat hinge repaired before painting
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Bearings:
I use a threaded bar to pull the swing arm bearings into place as per the photo
I use a threaded bar to pull the swing arm bearings into place as per the photo
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Steering head bearings and spacers
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I cut the lower bearing race with a Dremel, hit it with a hammer and the bearing fractures and is then easy to remove from the steering stem |
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Engine Stripdown:
Special tools required |
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Bearing extractor for primary casing
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Engine coming apart
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Head looks good
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Casings being chemically cleaned (by hand)
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Looking good!
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Rebuild:
Barrels rebored and new high compression (9.8:1) pistons. Ceramic coated crown and teflon coated sides.
Barrels rebored and new high compression (9.8:1) pistons. Ceramic coated crown and teflon coated sides.
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New valves and seats in the head
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Correct (for a UK Jota) 4C cams
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Newly rebuiltcrank with new bearings and slingers cleaned
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New Iwis cam chain 
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Done and back in frame |
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Carbs cleaned in ultrasonic bath, new brass, new slides and gaskets
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Brakes:
Discs chemically stripped of rust |
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Carriers cleaned and repainted
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New tyres and tubes and discs back on the wheels |
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Switchgear:
Stripping off the old paint
Stripping off the old paint
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Freshly painted and lettered |
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Electrics:
New loom being installed
New loom being installed
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Coming Together:
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And Finished!:
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Off to New Home: |
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