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Jun 21, 2012

Mark Bailey Morini

Mark Bailey sent us these How about a couple of Morini photos to start 2012? I sent you a photo of my 1975 3 ½ Strada some time ago, when it was in semi-Sport style. I’ve now put it back to Strada specification with standard handlebars and a dual seat, and it continues to be massive fun (including on a track day at Cadwell Park). In fact, it’s so much fun that I’ve bought another 3 ½ to keep it company, a wire-wheel disc-braked Sport from 1976. This one is very original an

Jun 20, 2012

Volker Guzzi

Volker from Germany sent us this nice note hi John, i surfed through the internet to search for a Laverda which might be my next bike an during this search I found your website. Congratulations!!! It is realy great what you do there. I spend the complete sunday morning to watch all the pictures of the bikes you restored and it is realy amazing work that you do there. I own a Moto Guzzi LM3, a Ducati SL 900 and a Ducati MH 900e. After watching your pictures gallery I thougt i

Jun 19, 2012

Ken Bruce rebuild

Ken Bruce sent us this tail of a rebuild - Laverda 1200 (1982). They built just 225 more bikes after this one. The story goes like this.... As i drove off from John's 'Made in Italy Motorcycles' with "Ken, Ken, Ken - just pop a battery on it and sure it'll run..." ringing in my ears - it has taken several months to recover another sows ear to become a silk purse! Pondering over the bike I'd just bought, I saw the 1977 Laverda 1200 on page 104 of the Falloon Laverda Bible. T

Jun 18, 2012

Tony Greaves winter project

Tony Greaves and his winter project Hi guys, As I so often pop in for my 'fix', I thought I'd drop you a few pics of where I am with my 900ss you fettled for me last year. Bike was sound as was but, in stead of buying another 'project' for winter, I thought I'd turn my attentions to the old Duke, as it is so damn lovely to ride. Gone for the white frame look (opinions?), with '92 decals and fresh paint to match (still awaited). Had a complete strip, but I left the engine int

Jun 17, 2012

Stefan Gratz resto

Stefan Gratz from Germany sent us these. Hi John, I thought you may like the pics. This is a 750 bevel round case SS brought up to 905 ccm with VEETWO cylinders-pistons-cams. The original DellOrtos were changed with 42 Keihin racing flat carbs, the regular 5 gears with a 6 gear close ratio made by German W. Kayser. The frame is ChroMo NCR replica with Cantilever adjustment actually with double Marzocchi Magnesium racing shocks. Quick wheel release in front (42mm FI racing) an

Jun 16, 2012

Andrew Venning

Andrew Venning from down under sent us these two stunners that he’s restored and still owns. #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 15, 2012

Dave Railton race bikes

Dave Railton has very kindly sent us these great period shots, during the 1970’s and 80’s Dave was by far the most successful Ducati bevel twins racer here in the UK (Mike Hailwood excepted of course) with a string of top results and wins both here and on the continent and probably without realizing it helped along the sales of what by the 1980’s was still a lovely but somewhat dated bike, well done and many thanks Dave. #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 14, 2012

Mike Peavey

Mike Peavey in Boston has owned this beauty since 1987 Motor by Karl Engellenner, as is the hydraulic clutch. #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 13, 2012

Pete Lamb Alpino

Pete Lamb sent us these pictures of his Alpino. Hi John I thought I would offer some pix of my Alpino which I finished re-building last year. I use the bike regularly when the weather allows. A very underrated 500 in my view, well-engineered, light, nimble and nice to ride. #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 12, 2012

Mike Pavie's LeMans restoration

Mike Pavie's lovely LeMans restoration. First posted late last year we now have the finished pictures, well done mike . #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 11, 2012

Teun van Driel

Hello John. Hereby any pictures (maybe before the visitrors gallery) of my Laverda 750 S which I restored last year. It’s a replica of the pre SFC racers Laverda’s from Dutch Laverda importer raced Raymakers which he used in the important Dutch endurance races 1970, 24hrs of Oss and 6hrs off Zandvoort. Kind regards, Teun van Driel, Holland #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 10, 2012

JÖrg fantastic TT

JÖrg from Germany sent these pictures of his fantastic TT. After 6 months of cleaning, polishing and painting of the Ducati TT , now the bike is nearly race ready. i have the 18 inch Campag wheels and also 17 inch Marchesini. For me the bike looks best with an 16 inch front and an 17 inch rear wheel. hope you enjoy the photos !!!! More from JÖrg Bought from us last year now tastefully refreshed by Jorg with New tyres (Michelin) Exhaust, nuts ,New seat upholstery with Ducati

Jun 9, 2012

Peter 1950 Gilera

More from Peter Calles in the USA: Hi John My 1950 Gilera 125 after a two year restoration. I keep this one in the dining room. #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 8, 2012

Dave Cowpe's fantastic collection

Dave Cowpe sent us these pictures of his fantastic collection and they’re all ridden too Thanks Dave #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 7, 2012

More from Peter Calles

I'm privileged to own a 1959 Ducati 200 SS Elite that was restored by the late Ducati singles expert Henry Hogben of Ontario Canada. This was Henrys personal bike, and the details are amazing. #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 6, 2012

Jorg Laibacher

Jorg Laibacher from Germany sent us these Hi John, last weekend i visited an meeting for English bikes in swizzeria and drove 750 KM with the GTS. the bike runs well and now i have found the problem with the starting. a few pictures from the meeting are with this email. #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 5, 2012

Ian and Brigitte Alderton

Ian and Brigitte Alderton sent us these Hi John seeing as I spend a disproportionate amount of time checking your website, maybe you would like to put up a couple of pics of the bikers tea party that we have thrown the last couple of years to coincide with the Schotten oldtimer Grand Prix races (parade ; )) near Frankfurt in Germany. We had around 40 people visit us last weekend with some nice bikes 12 Bimotas included. The 851, Hailwood, DB2 tricolore, YB4 and clubman belong

Jun 4, 2012

Peter in Australia

Peter in Australia sent us these great pictures of his Guzzi's Hi John, A couple of pictures for your visitor's gallery if interested. The Lemans II is a 1981 model I bought about 2 years ago in pristine condition although it sports a Lemans I fairing and turn signals. It is in Australia and ridden regularly now. It’s only done 17,000klm since new. I’m the 3rd owner. The V35 Imola is a 1983 model I restored in Philippines and use regularly here, a great little bike for the pr

Jun 3, 2012

Colin Darlow’s lovely MHR

Colin Darlow’s lovely MHR just back on the road after a long lay up. #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 2, 2012

Miguel from Portugal

This is Miguel from Portugal with his MHR that we sold him a few years back. By the way, the MHR has given me a lot of hours of enjoyment, and I love it from day one. I’ve attached a picture of me riding her with some friends from Museum of Caramulo, witch have a large collection of classic cars and bikes. Cheers Miguel #VisitorsGallery2012

Jun 1, 2012

Michael Gilchrist from Sydney

Michael Gilchrist from Sydney Australia sent us these last year And has now added this lovely LeMans to his stable #VisitorsGallery2012

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