Quick history on the bikes. I searched for the American Eagle Laverda 750 for years. Nothing out there but parts or destroyed frames. If someone has one they were not letting it go. Only150 imported in 69 and 70, even Mr. Jack McCormack (great guy) himself does not own one. I came across the 1969 750 GT (Grand Touring), only 10,000 miles on it about a year ago and shipped it in from CA. I was trying to book a jump and though I’d have to use that bike. Then the 1970 750 S (Sport) came along. It has less then 3,000 miles on it, spent a few bucks on the machines and shipping. The 750 sport has some serious power. Even though the bikes were in great condition, they needed work from 40 plus years, rebuild carbs, chains, cables, wires, rebuild forks on and on. I don’t have any real manual and had to search for parts. So, I book the show with the Fair at the Grand national Vintage show only 8 weeks before the show. By the time the bike was right until the show I was only able to put 100 miles of riding on it. Even then just days before the show the clutch cable snapped. With that ramps had to be rebuilt and reinforced (thanks Wrecker, you’re the best). I wanted to change the paint but there just wasn’t time and the vintage riders were going nuts at the idea of changing original paint work. I have a few possible contracts and want to keep stretching the gap. Right now even with successful jumps I’m sore with black and blue legs from the jumps. There is no room for error with a 480 pound bike with duel shocks, I was almost bucked off one jump on take off. I got to live a dream doing this jump and so many people helped. In the next few weeks I will give serious consideration to doing the right Evel paint work. And that’s my story, lol.
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