La Vera Vista

International Laverda
Owners Club Magazine

Issue No: 231
November/December 2012

International Laverda Owners Club
(Affiliated Laverda Owners Clubs: USA, New Zealand, NSW, Canada, Queensland)

www.iloc.co.uk
Committee
International
Owners
Club
Archivist, New John Faulkner
Members Sec. Hill Farm, Dorton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. HP18 9NJ.
+ Tool Librarian Tel: 01844 238269 N.B. John can be contacted up to 11pm

Chairman Phil Trotter
1 Isabella Villas, Epney, Saul,
Gloucestershire GL2 7LN. Tel: 01452 740701 mob: 07730 955 117
email: [email protected]

Events Shaun Dampier
Coordinator 8 Home Orchard, Sampford Peverell, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7FD.
Tel: 01884 865821 email: [email protected],

LVV Adverts Marion Fisher
23 Daintree Croft, Stivichall, Coventry, CV3 5DN
Tel: 024 76504025 email: [email protected]

LVV Editor Charles Greensted
Brookbank, Priory Place, Cheltenham, Glos GL52 6HG
Tel: 01242 243264 email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Membership Julian Coster
Secretary Shalimar, Seymour Plain, Marlow, Bucks. SL7 3DA
Tel: 01628 481611 or 07973 545153 email: [email protected]

Regalia Officer Ted Aves
Woodcot, Old Dashwood Hill, Studley Green, Bucks HP14 3XD
Tel: 07770 761157 email: [email protected]_

Secretary David Fisher
23 Daintree Croft, Stivichall, Coventry CV3 5DN
Tel: 024 76 504025 email: [email protected]

Treasurer Steve Hobson
44 Watcombe Road, London SE25 4UZ
Tel: 07891 246658 email: [email protected]

Webmaster Rob Bradbury
23 The Twistle, Byfield, Daventry, Northants NN11 6YW
Tel: 01327 262248 email: [email protected]

Racers Representative Phil Todd - Please note: Phil is not be a committee member.
The Boathouse, Hagnaby Lock, Stickney Nr Boston, Lincs PE22 8BP

Tel: 01790 763082 email: [email protected]
Please note:- Th e committee mem bers a re volu nteers and are not available 24 hours - if you need to contact
them, please do this between 6.30pm and 9pm during the week and sensible times at weekends. Many thanks.

Contents Issue 231 November/December 2012

Baskerville Hall 2 Parting Shot 37
Courtesy David Davies/Richard Backus
Chairman’s Chalice 4
Caption Competition 38 & 39
Editorial 5
The Presidents Rally 40
New Members Welcome 5
James White-Cooper

ILOC Regalia 6 Laverda Club Schweiz Rally 41-42
Secs Scribbles 7
One Thin Bloke

Pub Meets 45
News 8 Front cover: Laverda _4hr Adria - Piero Laverda
Photos courtesy of:
Squires Mini Rally 9 page 2 & 3 Shaun Dampier
page 9, 11,15 Jane Leason
David Davies page 10 Editor

Letters of the Month 10 page 18 & 19 Richard Jones
page 22 & 23 Julian Coster
North of England Meeting 23Sept 11 page 26 & 27 Mark O’Kelly & Rob Bradbury
page 30 Tom Mayle
David Davies and Jane Leason page 33 Rob Bradbury

PBaMulFLTeaasiolennadndSJhaonwe L eason 14 page 39 Chris Booth, Scrumpy, Shaun Dampier
page 40 & 42 James White-Cooper

2RW i0chh1ia2treNd-aJotthnioeens‘ aNleRwa’llOyroafnSgceotland 17-20
Julian Coster 21- 23

BEARS Cadwell Rally 24-27

Rob Bradbury

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published by ILOC and printed by
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Late Entries for LVV 228 Caption 33 4-6 Lansil Way, Lansil Industrial Estate,

Tool Library 35 Lancaster, LA1 3QY, UK.
www.pagefast.co.uk
Events Calendar 36

Copy deadline for the next issue LVV 232 Jan/Feb 2013 is 12th December 2012

Small print:- The opinions and ideas expressed in the pages of this magazine are not necessarily the views of the Editor,

Assistant Editor or the International Laverda Owners Club, unless otherwise stated.
Whilst all reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of content, no liability is accepted by the aforementioned arising
from any accident, loss or failure occasioned by its use. The Editor welcomes all contributions for publication but reserves
the right to edit, amend or reject submissions. Written copy and discs will not be returned to contributors, unless otherwise
requested. Photographs will be returned but please put your name on the back. In both cases, a SAE would be appreciated.
The publication of any advertisement in La Vera Vista does not imply any official endorsement or warrant by the
International Laverda Owners Club (ILOC) or any committee member serving on behalf of the ILOC.

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ILOC 2012 International Rally - Baskerville Hall

A small selection of non- red Lav-
erdas photographed at this years
ILOC International Rally at Bask-
erville Hall. Can’t tell you much
about them other than that I
recognise the black American
Eagle above as being the same
as that featured on the front
cover of LVV 230; the painstak-
ing restoration of this machine
resulted in James White-Cooper
being awarded the Mike Waugh
award at the event.
The white GTL also looks very
smart and appears to have had
a recent refurbishment if not a
complete restoration. If the lat-
ter, perhaps the owner might like
to write about what they did and
why etc for LVV? What’s the story
behind the green 750 SF and the
orange and silver RGS?
See Shaun Dampiers report on
the rally on p. 31 in this edition
- Ed

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Chairman’s Chalice Phil Trotter

It was ironic that, after spending the last down after giving six year’s excellent service
year trying to get a volunteer to organise an to the club as Club Secretary and Advertising
International Rally at a suitable venue, in a Secretary respectively. Dave and Marion both
location far away from Baskerville Hall, in order retired from their “other” jobs recently and
to offer the membership a bit of variety and to want to spend more time using bikes and less
appease those who thought we should move time talking about them. John Faulkner is also
the venue every year, this year’s rally was such “retiring” although he never did much anyway,
a great success. It was probably the best line- just odd jobs like organising and manning the
up of Laverda’s I’ve seen since my last trip to two Stafford shows, building, maintaining and
Breganze and was reminiscent of the “old days” storing the club archive, creating and operating
when 100 plus bikes was the norm. To get a the tool hire scheme and serving as the club’s
good deal and to ensure that we get exclusive machine dating officer. When John gave up
use of a venue, it’s important to book early running the Crosby meet at the TT, I knew he
and we have decided to contact Baskerville was a lightweight. John will be a hard act to
before the end of November in the absence of follow but follow we must and I’m expecting
a workable alternative. There are a couple of to be overwhelmed by applications for these
good ideas for future rallies, one in France and posts and any other posts be they vacant or
another in the Isle of Man outside the racing not.
dates which our venerable events meister is I’m off to the Bol d’Or Classic at Magny-Cours
discussing with the organisers. There are also in a couple of days, the 750 Amicale are also
ambitious plans for a gathering at next year’s holding their Autumnal gathering at the circuit
Manx which promises to be a bit special but at and I’m staying with our former membership
time of writing, no further details are available. sec Dave Fickling in a nearby gite. It will be
Those looking for a ride out between Xmas and history by the time you read this but it’s a nice
New Year could do worse than get down to thought for now.”
Lemonjelly’s Cabin Fever Meeting at Culmstock Sorry it’s so small, must be the cold....
on 29th December. Phil
By now, most will know that there will be some
vacancies on the committee at next years AGM.
Dave and Marion Fisher will both be standing

WELCOME TO NEW ILOC MEMBERS
Since the last issue 10 new members from around the Neighbouring
Superclusters and 2 returning members have joined ILOC

New members: 5761 Keith & Jennifer Horridge from
5756 Simon King from Dorchester Branton
5757 Timothy Collines from Honiton 5762 Eddie Wright from Shipley
5758 Kendall Freeman from Aberyst- 5763 Iain Morrison from Glenrothes
wyth 5764 Cam Maher from New Zealand
5759 Haakon Aas Eikland from Norway 5765 Wolf Labeil from Pulborough
5760 Rachel Clark from Trowbridge
Returning members: (restoring a 50cc scooter)

4061 Bhadar Singh from Huddersfield 4910 Richard Kennaugh from London

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Editorial Charles Greensted

Well here we go again, the final edition of LVV track it is to ride - see Rob Bradbury’s article
for 2012 but before we end please note that in the issue for more details - and to show the
we have a new advertiser - Roger Winterburn’s spectators what wonderful beast Lavardas are.
Windy Corner. Those of us who have seen a Some of us camped in Phil’s field on the Friday
few too many years may remember (assuming night and it was a great opportunity to meet
the grey matter has not deteriorated too much) up with some members who I had not meet
Roger’s exploits racing Laverdas in the 80’s - so before - Mark O’Kelly, who is building what
welcome Roger. sounds like a pretty exciting Laverda special
What a year it has been with all the rain putting (looking forward to seeing its completion Mark
the kibosh on so much of Shaun Dampier’s and may I complement you on a great set of
hard work in organising various rallies that photos) and Simon from North Kent area who
ended up having to be cancelled. However, very generously agreed to drive some us to find
the end of the ‘rally season’ came up trumps in a pub that had food on the menu on the Friday
the form of ILOC International Rally at Basker- night.......and to catch up with some regulars
ville Hall and Phil Todd’s Cadwell Rally; by all (Paul Creasy, Steve Hobson, Richard Baker, Andy
accounts (incl. Shaun Dampier’s account in this Bartlett); I think that we were all a bit taken
issue) the International was a great success, the aback by how damned cold it was there! Us
weather came out to play and many attended; campers did however experience the ‘luxury’ of
a straw poll of the attendees indicated that a very special pub close by on the Friday night -
the vast majority would like to keep the venue known now as ‘The Miserable Tar’ or something
for next years International - let’s wait and see. similar - what a place! It was like someone from
Unfortunately I was laid low with a bug so the 50’s front room with a bar in it and two old
never made it! guys playing dominoes....and they say that time
The latter event was organised as part of the travel cannot exist!
Phil’s duties as the Racers Representative and Saturday night was Piero’s night which attract-
he coincided it with the final round of the ed many more to the field and even more into
BEARS season and what an end to the series it the barn for the talk. Awards were presented to
was with Rob Lawton taking the class champi- Austen Kears for his BEARS F2 class Champion-
onship in only his first year of racing - I guess ship win and to Richard Baker for his tireless
that he can get rid of the orange vest now? support. All in all a great weekend.
Austen Kears also won his class emphatically, Away from that, but not disconnected, I have
a couple of meeting previously, so he gener- heard lots of favourable comments about Ted’s
ously loaned his bike to Piero Laverda to lead new regalia selection and I think that he must
the Laverda parade around the track. About 16 be congratulated for all his efforts in getting is
Laverdas turned out for this, myself included up to scratch.
as the snail in the tail of the line up, allowing Adios,
the riders the opportunity to see what a great Charles

WANTED Dead or Alive (preferably the latter if they going to be of any use).
Committed (not of the criminally insane sort but we may have to consider all options) committee
members to take the place of those retiring at the next election time (i.e. AGM). The positions up
for grabs are:

Secretary LVV Advertising Archivist, New Members Sec & Special
Tool Librarian/custodian.
Go on, you know you want to really - it’s not difficult, your get to sit at the front table on AGM
days and get your name printed in EVERY issue of LVV. What more can you want out of life?!
Contact a committee member now or forever live in ignominy and anonymity.

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Regalia designs

Large Moto Laverda Breganze
Shown here as black on orange/graphite
baseball shirt, but also available in black on
grey, red on grey, white on black and orange
on black.
Small Moto Laverda Breganze
Shown as black on grey, but also available in
orange on black and white on black. Suitable
for personalisation below design.
Large Moto Laverda
Shown as white on black, but also available
as black on grey, red on grey, orange on black
and black on orange/graphite baseball shirt.
Can be applied front or back.
Small Moto Laverda
Shown here as black on grey, but also available
in orange on black and white on black.
Suitable for personalisation below design.
ILOC Roundel
Available on grey shirt and suitable for
personalisation below design.
Laverda logo
Shown in orange on black, but available in
white on black, black on grey, black on orange
or as a solid design. Can be applied front or
back.

All shirts are Premium quality Fruit of the
Loom, except for the orange baseball shirt,
which is a lighter weight item. Designs are
produced in ultra-thin garment vinyl, designed
to wash to 80 degrees with no loss of colour.

Ordering: Regalia can be ordered on the new
regalia section of the forum as before. Note
that there is a discount for ordering more than
one item. Although items are made to order,
delivery can be expected in 5-7 days.

Personalisation. Where advised, you can
request an item be personalised at no extra
cost. Put whatever you want, but if you want
to see what it would look like, all names are
applied in ‘Magneto’ font. Please confirm on
your order what you want, being sure to check
you have correct spelling, capital letters and
spacing.
Look out for further designs soon.

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Sec’s Scribbles David Fisher

As ILOC Club Secretary, my role in life is to set benchmarks for Club services and all of
keep the administrative functions of the Club this is down to the active members and your
in order, to organise and co-ordinate the Committee.
Committee to attend meetings and complete I have found that members are nearly always
assigned tasks - and take care of certain formal prepared to help in some way when asked
elements of Club business. to do so, whether it is showing their bike on
This means that already I am looking towards an ILOC stand or helping out at an event, or
the 2013 Annual General Meeting which - providing information. I say a sincere “thank
subject to confirmation of the booking – will you” to all those who help and will continue to
be held in Blackwell Village Hall as usual. Easter do so – but to the members who often don’t
falls early next year so I expect the meeting get involved please think about making a
will be held on Sunday 7th April 2013 – a resolution at Christmas to join in - and by doing
provisional date for your diary. This next AGM so get more out of ILOC membership!
is an especially important one as there will be Now, having said all that I have decided, after
voting on several key issues that have been the almost 6 years on the Committee, that it is time
subject of discussion in the Club for the last few for me to stand back, so I will NOT be standing
years. for a Committee post at the AGM. It will be my
An issue for decision will be a revised swan song although I won’t be singing as in
Constitution that has been extended to include many ways I am sorry to go. I hope someone
a “postal voting” facility for members. The more able than I am is out there and who is
Committee was mandated at the 2012 AGM willing and eager to take over and contribute
to take this issue away and table a revised to the continued success of ILOC. The job is
Constitution and this is what we are doing. The time consuming now and again, but ultimately
new provisions will enable all ILOC members to rewarding. After all you will be working to
voice their preference with a “yes” or a “no” to a sustain a personal interest, hobby or in some
particular issue - irrespective of whether they cases a real passion for Laverda motorcycles.
can attend the AGM. The system will be kept as Give me a call if you want to talk about what is
simple as possible, but the main challenge will involved.
be to get the necessary information out to Full Cheers, Dave.
Members early, to allow time for consideration
of the issue and the return and counting of the Membership Matters …….
voting slips. Julian Coster
Another issue will be the ILOC approach to
the Racers Fund that will clarify the degree Those of you not paying by direct debit
of support provided for those racing Laverda will notice that the renewal form for 2013
powered motorcycles, including a proposed subscriptions is enclosed. Despite the recent
level of financial commitment from Club funds. rise in postage costs the subscription rates
Reflecting on 2012, I would say that despite remain the same. Could I ask that existing
the economic climate, ILOC has done well to members do not use ebay to renew their
maintain its membership, and even though subscriptions. Membership cards will be sent
the summer was wet and miserable affecting out in January/February (to those who have
several planned ILOC events, we put on paid!) once we receive cards from our affiliated
sufficient shows and events to satisfy most organisations MAG and BMF.
active members. The quality of the ILOC
magazine La Vera Vista and the Club website 7

News

Reminder - Your Email address The Federation of British Historic
Vehicle Clubs
The committee is thinking of sending out some
group emails to all members for things like last UK MOT EXEMPTIONS
minute changes to events or important news As recorded previously, on 18 November
that will miss LVV deadlines. 2012 vehicles manufactured before 1 January
Please let Julian know if your email address 1960 will become exempt from the MoT test.
changes or has changed since you last renewed This exemption is permitted under Article
or joined (see letters page this issue) 4 of the current Roadworthiness Testing
Please Note: Steve Hobson, ILOC’s treasurer, Directive (2009/40/EC), There are a number
now has a new home and email address: of circumstances where, at present, an MoT
44 Watcombe Road, London SE25 4UZ is required, for example, as part of the V765
Tel: 07891 246658 procedure, but it has still not been made clear
email: [email protected] by DfT what the new rules will be, despite
repeated approaches by the Federation. The
BMF discounts Federation has called for an urgent meeting
with the DVLA on September 19 to seek
ILOC has been a member of the BMF for years clarification .
and all of you are automatically members We have received a number of queries
because of this. See the advert on page 9 and about voluntary MoTs and the possibility of
their website: www.bmf.co.uk/ setting up a ‘roadworthiness test’ for pre-
1960 vehicles. The voluntary test is likely to
Benzina Magazines - We now have evidence be the same as the statutory test with all the
that Greg at Benzina is continuing with the teas component and performance exemptions as
etc in 2012. Contact Greg at www.teambenzina. allowed at present and there is thus no need
co.uk or [email protected] or Tel to reinvent the wheel – the test is there and
01380 812176. will remain in the VOSA manual.
(see also advert on p3 this issue - Ed) To enable members to find a suitable testing
station the Federation has carried a list of
Ace Cafe garages known to be sympathetic to our
Various events through the year. vehicles on the website for some considerable
Linda Wilsmore Tel: ++44 (0)20 8961 1000 time. There are approximately 400 testers
Fax: ++44 (0)20 8965 0161 listed.
www.ace-cafe-london.com
www.acecafeevents.com ILOC Resources and where are
they?
Laverda Corse Press Release

For team updates see www.laverdacorse.it

Riding in France We are trying to establish precisely what
resources the club has and there wherea-
When riding in France, it will be mandatory to bouts. If anyone has any of these could
carry a disposable breathalyser from July 1st they please let a member of the commit-
2012. Failure to have one of these carries a fine tee know the relevant details as soon as
of €11. It is worth noting that the blood alcohol possible.
limit in France is 50mg per 100mls as opposed Thanks,
to 80mg per 100mls in the UK. It is also worth Ed
noting that the correct type of breathalyser
must be carried!

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Squires Mini Rally.....David Davies

This Rally is now in its 8th year all having been a route to the Yorkshire Air Museum. However,
ably organised by our own Simon Harrison. owing to the recent rain the Cawood and
This was going to be an event, as just five days Tadcaster bridges which had figured in the
earlier Yorkshire received a month’s rain in 24 route were closed so Chris took them on a
hours. route which clearly evidenced the effect the
Fortunately the camping area at Squires was rain had had on the surrounding district.
not effected and the weather over the actual Jane had prepared a special Laverda Jota cake
weekend was a bit breezy but otherwise very which was cut and enjoyed by all.
good. Thanks to all those members & friends who
The evenings were as usual a bit boozy but made the Rally the success it was.
here again our thanks to the Leasons’ gazebo Dave Davies
the drinking went well into the night.
The ride out on the Saturday on FOUR Zanes
was interesting. Chris Kneeshaw had prepared

The Jota Cake - (apologies as this photo in B & W Cutting the cake - Chris Hefford,Simon
does not do it justice - perhaps in another issue? Harrison, Paul Leason, Dave Davies, Chris & Rob

- Ed Kneeshaw.

Paul Leason’s Jota, four Zanes and the Flags Paul’s Jota in all it’s glory (just wait till your hips
OK)

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Letters of the Month

Best Support! machines was/is very high, indeed a little
At the recent TODD gathering to support counter-intuitive as they seem to get shinier as
the BEARS meeting, the racers showed their they get older! Indeed only a very, very few
appreciation. A shirt (thanks Ted) personally could have been described as scruffy, used,
signed by Piero was given by the racers to previously enjoyed etc…For myself it was the
Richard Baker. fourth time at an ILOC International at Basker-
This was a show of thanks for his commitment ville Hall,1992, 2010, 2011 and 2012, am I the
in helping at race meetings, not just in the last only one that has attended all of these? ‘92 was
year, but also in previous years in helping the very memorable as it was my very first Laverda
Annesleys. rally, at which I turned up on my Jota c/w trailer
Andy (Thunderbike racer) attached. Apparently a rope was found and a
PS Phil - May be worth considering a yearly tree chosen, but I escaped alive! Same Jota in
award ? 2010 (trailer is long gone), RGS 2011 and for
this year the American Eagle on it’s first Laverda
Club outing. It does make for a great venue…
However the reason for this letter is to:
a). Thank all those who voted for my American
Eagle, I was really very, very chuffed to have
been awarded Best Bike and given the Mike
Waugh Memorial Trophy.
b). Can anyone remind us what the Mike
Waugh Memorial Trophy was to be awarded
for? Nobody on site could remember!
Ciao,
James White-Cooper

Make the effort.

Richard Baker, holding his prize shirt after You know how things go sometimes, not been
receiving his award for all his loyal support to well lately, difficult few years.
the racers this year and previous years - well Bikes almost forgotten about, too tired to
done Richard, apologies for missing the actual heave one out, too busy to get one mot’d.
Needs new oil, needs that leak sorting, needs.....
presentation, just too damn slow, I am - Ed Then, a crisp dry morning, the mighty Jota
Dear Charles, fires up: still exciting. Cool air rushing past my
First off I would like to thank all those Davida, familiar road ahead, bike’s warming up.
involved with the organisation of this year’s Gentle pressure on bars and pegs. My favourite
ILOC International Rally at Baskerville Hall. Lewis Leather and’ Draggin’ jeans.
Splendidly done and what fantastic weather, Could be the 70s, could be on the Isle of Man.
was it this that led to such a great turn out? Could be the production TT. Engine howling
There were in excess of 50 Laverda machines in now, no thoughts of work, no thoughts of daily
attendance over the weekend, so the car park stress, just thoughts of braking, throttle, next
was full of eye-candy! The standard of these apex, keeping smooth, having.... fun.
And now into town, slowing, calming down.
10 Most don’t notice, how could they not? Some

do, some stop, runkle their chin, nod, slowly. Ogri once said “stuff everything, I’ve always got
Some stop in their tracks, turning head and my bike”!!!
mouthing........ ‘JOTA’, James Pibworth

North of England Meeting 23 Sept 2012.....David Davies +
Jane Leason
Hi Charles,
I attach a note on the above meeting prepared boxes and his rebuild to its present standard was
by Jane Leason together with a couple of a credit to him. Also in attendance were:
photos of the event. Eric Exley on his 500 Montjuic, Stu Huitson on his
Best regards, RGA, Mickey Moto on his 1200 Morini,
David Paul & Jane Leason in the Toyota !!!!! (needs must)
and 1st timers Neil Dowse, on his Yamaha, and
Martyn & Julia Booth on their 750SF
“We had our usual monthly meeting at Squires. Discussed Stu going to Enfield Ride in India which
It is always good to meet a new face at a meting. will keep him away from our Squires rally.
This time it was Dennis Metcalfe from Pool in Next meeting is on Sunday 28th October 2012.
Wharfedale who was riding a very smart SFC See you all there”
1000. Dennis had obtained his Laverda in a few

Martyn Booth’s SF750
Photos courtesy of Jane

Neil Dowse, Phil Exley, Mick
Hill, Paul Leason, Martyn
Booth & Stu Huitson

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BMF Tailend Show, Peterborough, Sept
14th-16th 2012........Paul & Jane Leason

After what seemed like a military operation Simon and ourselves managed to get a front
in planning and preparation we landed at the row place and enjoyed what was considered a
showground just before dusk in order to set up celebration to end a very pleasant day. Sunday
the club stand for the weekend ahead. It took brought another good day of weather and the
some deliberating whether to take the Jota or return of Richard and his Mirage resuming centre
the 3C but after much discussion and a good stage of the stand. After another morning of
display in mind we managed to shoehorn both chat, tea and food it was time for the cavalcade
into the van. which Simon, Rob and Richard rode in, only to
Our arrival was closely followed by Simon be given some thrilling news that the club stand
Harrison and then a convoy of others to include had received second prize. Simon returned over
Rob Kneeshaw in his van complete with his the moon to share the news with the remaining
Diamante and his 750S, Chris Kneeshaw and holding camp. After a blitz round the show to
Steve Tock in a Jota coloured van (orange) scoop up some bargains it was time for more tea
loaded with his RGA and Simon’s 750S and and a start the wind down of a most enjoyable
Chris Hefford in his van containing his 750S. weekend – a pat on the back to Simon. We said
Overall we had an array of gleaming machines our goodbyes to Richard who was the first to
in an attempt to satisfy the public which did leave and planning for his next weekend at
not fail. There was a steady flow of admirers, Cadwell Park. The rest of the crew bid each other
riders and owners throughout the weekend. farewell and arranged to meet at the Squires
Paul was lucky enough to chat with Steve May Mini Rally planned for the last weekend of the
who is an original Slaters EnduranceTeam rider. month. Here’s looking forward to more great
Saturday brought a glorious day of weather company, a good time and more tea and cake.
and the company of Brian Massey on his RGS Paul & Jane Leason
and Richard Baker on his 1200 Mirage, both of It may be appropriate opportunity to comment on
which were added to the display. During the the activity and energy that is present in the ‘North
morning a gentleman introduced himself and of England section’ of the club, as exemplified by
explained that he thinks he had one of the very the fact that they have submitted several articles
first Laverdas imported into the country, trying in this issue. This loose collective have consistently
to chase its whereabouts which caused a bit met up throughout the year, either for their own
of discussion and reminiscing by all. The day self organised meeting or at events like the BMF
was passed with lots of banter, chat, food, tea, Tailend Show.
cake and lots more tea. We had even ordered a Their activity is commendable and rather shows
cake decorated as an Italian flag which was cut the rest of us up! In fact most of the events in this
and shared throughout the weekend, Simon issue certainly took place north of Watford - what is
felt compelled to share some with the local going on down South where the weather is usually
constabulary who occupied the neighbouring less inclement and better suited to motorcycling?
stand – sure it was a sweetener to avoid a I would also be interested to know what started the
caution when he struck up his 750S, the sound cake theme off and are they chemically enhanced?
of which is enough to rattle your bones! At - Ed
teatime Brian and Richard had to leave but
the remaining seven enjoyed food prepared
by Jane, which was very sociable. After a few
beers and observation of a massive firework
display courtesy of the local hotel party it was
off to see the line up of entertainment with Dr
& The Medics as the last band of the evening.

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Above: The Cake Cutting (Steve Above: The Cake
Tock, Chris Kneeshaw, Simon
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Harrison, Chris Hefford, Richard
Baker, Paul Leason & Brian Mas-

sey)
Right: The Crew (Chris Hefford,
Simon Harrison, Paul Leason,
Chris Kneeshaw, Rob Kneeshaw)

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The National Rally of Scotland 2012........
Richard Jones

A while back I realised two things: I like a ride and we were making what is sometimes called
with a purpose, and short ‘sports’ rides aren’t ‘good progress’. My bike felt fast and loose (“It’s
for me. Maybe this is why I enjoy the National loose alright” spluttered Keith as he choked on
Rally of Scotland so much, it’s a ‘scatter rally’- the fumes from my engine) but I felt rusty. Time
you plan your route taking in some of your for biking seems to have been at a premium
favourite roads, passing through checkpoints this year and it showed in my riding. Best
on the way to a time critical final control, relax and keep safe I told myself, but the road
covering between 450 and 650 miles in a little encouraged a spirited approach...
over a day. This requires what I would call a A quick stop in Aviemore and then we were
‘Gran Tourismo’ approach; ride fast enough to heading east towards Tomintoul, the highest
cover a lot of ground, but not flat out which is village in Scotland. Pulling up to a junction
both dangerous and exhausting. Naturally one on the Lecht road we saw Kevin whizzing
must select a fine GT motorcycle for this kind past on his superscooter. Clearly a man on
of event; fast, comfortable and reliable. Step a mission, he just waved and disappeared
forward the mighty Laverda RGS. round the next corner heading north. Our
This year I was again joined for the event by next checkpoint was in Aberdeen, some 85
noted Laverda engineer Keith Nairn of Laverda miles east of Aviemore, and by now under
Scozia, although this time rather than his own clear blue skies it was actually getting quite
RGS he elected to bring his newly acquired warm, which was markedly different from the
BMW R100RS, a bike built with similar intent conditions we endured last year. The roads over
to the Laverda, but perhaps lacking the Latin the Cairngorms and down into Aberdeenshire
charisma oozing from my machine. At least I were clear, and the landscape looked rich in
think that was what it was, it did look a lot like every sense of the word with lush farmland
engine oil.... Keith started with me in Inverness, surrounding castles and manor houses lurking
but two other ILOC members, Kevin Findlay down long driveways guarded by fairytale gate
and Bob Scott, were starting the rally further lodges.
south, travelling separately. Kevin and Bob have There had been little to slow our progress
both suffered injuries from which they are still thus far, but traffic started to build as we
recovering so they were also on more modern approached the Granite City. The organisers of
machinery giving them a better chance of the rally sometimes change the checkpoints
completing the rally. Perfectly understandable, slightly and after getting a little lost and then
but it left my RGS as the only machine flying refuelling at the old checkpoint I realised we
the Laverda flag. Better finish then, eh? should have been somewhere else, which
I had planned two ‘Merit’ (450 mile) routes, one caused further delays. We both switched into
to the north and west, and one to the east. This ‘Despatch Rider’ mode to get down Union
gave me the flexibility to choose a route on Street, Aberdeen’s long main drag and out onto
the day, hopefully avoiding any bad weather. the A93 to Royal Deeside. Traffic was heavy
Looking at the forecast it became clear that the and my bike was showing 100 degrees on
easterly run was favourite, so a little later than the temperature gauge, hotter than I’ve ever
I would have liked on Saturday morning, we seen. The villages seemed to go on for ever, it
headed east along the Moray coast to our first reminded me of the hell that is riding in the
check point in Nairn. Having then fought our south east of England, but once past the pretty
way along the busy A96 to the Elgin checkpoint Victorian town of Aboyne the roads cleared and
the run began in earnest as we swooped down we were able to up the pace.
to Speyside. The sun was out, the traffic thinned

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Keith eyeing up Bob’s Triumph The highly trained athletes on the
Taking a breather on the Lecht starting block.

Road in the Cairngorm Mountains

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Above: The lads and the Laurans Below: Look! Blue sky!

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Unfortunately the delay in getting started and turned north to tackle the Pass of Brander
and the faffing around in Aberdeen had put to Tyndrum, stopping briefly to pick up a
us behind schedule so it seemed unlikely that receipt and wonder at the foolishness of some
we would make the Dalwhinnie checkpoint, of the Sunday Bikers at Scotland’s answer to
our last of the day, before it closed. Should we Box Hill. Naturally such unskilled loons attract
pull the plug? Keith was keen to carry on and I the attention of the local constabulary so a
agreed, hoping that we could collect a receipt gentle run was the order of the day to avoid
nearby to prove that we’d passed through. OK, any speed traps for the last few miles to
game still on, so after the Braemar checkpoint Crianlarich and Final Control, a bit of an ask as
we hammered on south through spectacular we risked being time barred. In the event we
and challenging Glen Shee to the town of arrived with a massive ten minutes to spare!
Blairgowrie, before turning north to Pitlochry Real life intruded all too soon, so sadly there
and Dalwhinnie. Sure enough the petrol station was no time for a celebratory ale at the hotel
that was the official checkpoint was closed, that is the Final Control, and we were back
but a cafe nearby supplied a receipt. By now on our bikes heading home. I had a great run
the day was becoming somewhat crepuscular, north over Rannoch Moor and down through
but a quick change to clear visors allowed us to a menacing looking Glen Coe before passing
enjoy a fine thirty-five mile blat through Glen through Fort William and the Great Glen back
Spean (‘Monarch of the Glen Country’) to our to Inverness. I saw Jan once more as he made
overnight stop at the hotel in Roybridge, scene for the ferry, and I arrived home mid afternoon
of much debauchery during ILOC Scottish having covered 570 hugely enjoyable miles
Rallies in years gone past. over the day and a half.
Rocking up at the bar we found Bob ready The National Rally of Scotland is organised
for his second pint and it wasn’t long before by the Ariel Owners Club and takes place all
Kevin arrived. The evening passed in the usual over Scotland during the second weekend
fashion, topped off with a round of fine malt of September each year. It is part of the
whiskies. We left the somewhat rowdy kids by Three Nations Award which includes the ACU
the pool table to it as we had to be up bright National Road Rally and the Welsh event.
and early to continue the rally in the morning. Richard Jones
Kevin and I think Bob had done enough miles
not to need to stop at my last checkpoint at
Tyndrum, but I needed three that morning;
Fort William, Oban and Tyndrum. The run down
the coast from Ballachulish is spectacular and
fun once clear of Fort William and Loch Linnhe,
and happily the rain was still holding off. Good
news for me as my front tyre was pretty much
goosed. Pulling in to the Oban checkpoint I was
most surprised to see a familiar looking early
750 at one of the pumps. Flying Dutchman
Jan Lauran and his wife just happened to be
Scotland on tour and heading north to catch
the Corran ferry to Ardnamurchan. It was great
to see Jan again having first met him at the
Kintail Lodge rally a few years ago. Happily he
hadn’t encountered any of the feral goats that
caused him so much consternation last time.

Time was ticking so we left Mr and Mrs Lauran Oozing charisma?

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White - the ‘New’ Orange...... Julian Coster

It was while riding the Jota through Woodstock amount of money so my thoughts turned to
on the way home from the April AGM that ‘Executising’ it. (See enclosed photo from a
my aching body told me its was about time brochure showing the RGS Executive which
to buy a more sensible bike. Up to then I had was produced for the American market). My
ridden the Jota for short journeys only and intention was to emulate this look. More
hadn’t realised the problems its cramped riding research revealed that I needed a set of
position cause (is this is why you very rarely see panniers, raised handle bars, a new dashboard
photos of Jotas at the Scottish rally?). I had for pad and a set of fairing extensions. I put a
some time been thinking of an RGS or a more wanted advert on the forum and one Friday
sedate 750SF and had investigated several over afternoon I got a phone call from Shaun
the winter months. Once home I was straight advising me there was a set of panniers on
onto the internet to see what was available. A ebay. Very soon they were mine and I was on
comment on the ‘other forum’ from Phil Todd the phone to the previous owner who was
that he had several bikes for sale took me on amazed they had been bought just a hour after
a day trip to Lincolnshire to see what was on he had listed them
offer. It did not take me long to pick out a very The panniers as you can see from the photos
low mileage (15,347 kilometers) pearlescent are incredibly well made, the frame is made
white RGS from his collection of 3 RGS’s and to from alloy and comes complete with a key to
negotiate the price over a cup of coffee. secure the panniers on the frame. An inner bag
Once the bike was delivered complete with used to carry the contents fits the panniers
new MOT it was time to do some paperwork. neatly. The panniers slip on the frame easily
A rather complicated looking form (V55/5) and in my opinion are almost a design classic.
needs to be filled in to obtain a UK registration It’s a shame that you cannot carry much in
number for an imported vehicle, this was them and they leak!. Still this is where plan B
required as the RGS was originally registered comes in – I also have an almost brand new
in Switzerland. I filled in these forms (helped Hepco and Becker rack courtesy of Michael
by Phil Todd who had recently done the same Hill for use when serious amounts of luggage
for another of his purchases) and took it to the needs carrying.
local DVLA office in Oxford together with the Compared to my 1982 vintage Jota, the 1984
£55 fee. A bit more paperwork later I got the RGS looks as if it has only just come off a
new registration number and it was time to hit showroom floor. This is a tribute to its previous
the road. owner who must have kept it wrapped up in
On the road the bike was everything that I had cotton wool. I am not sure what possessed him
been promised, indeed it was so good that a to paint it white though, however it does seem
140 miles return journey to Rob Bradbury’s to work especially as the pearlescent colour
house was performed effortlessly (and at seems to shimmer in the light. By comparison
50mpg). A true ‘Motorway express’ as the RGS the poor old Jota is showing its age: 52,000
was labelled by Italian journalists when it was miles and a few unsympathetic owners have
first shown at the Milan show in 1981 (see taken its toll. Over the next few weeks I have
library for more details). to decide whether to sell it or spend a lot of
Now it was working properly I started to plot money doing it up. I will probably restore it
what to do with it. A year or so ago I had unless a suitable replacement comes along.
seen a rather neat set of executive panniers One thing which other people might like to
being sold on ebay for rather an obscene take on board is that the various forums are

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incredibly useful places
to source bikes. If a bike
or that hard to find part
is not readily available
it is always worthwhile
putting a wanted post
on a forum or LVV – you
might be lucky as I was
with both the RGS and
the panniers. Now all I
need to complete the
job is a set of short
indicators, a raised set of
bars and pad and fairing
extensions – has anyone
got any of these items
unwanted and unloved in
their garage??

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BEARS Cadwell Rally........ Rob Bradbury

The idea for a Cadwell BEARS (British European Phil and Bob conducted a subtle marketing
American Racing Series) rally came about campaign on the forum to promote ticket sales.
earlier this year. Bob Dixon was discussing with Phil had a paddock available for camping and
Piero Laverda his participation in the last race a large workshop where Piero could make his
of the BEARS season. The original plan was to presentation. Originally an evening meal was
enter the Laverda Corse Barcelona ridden by to be available at a local pub but the likelihood
Diego Dessino (‘a very, very fast boy’ according of losing people en route and so delaying the
to Piero). This would add some Italian brio to presentation – not to mention whether the
the orange onslaught comprising Austen Kear; pub would cope with an influx of 40+ mouths
Bob Dixon and Rob Lawton who were already to feed – resulted in Di volunteering to do
successfully participating in the inaugural the catering. As if that weren’t enough of a
BEARS UK season. challenge, a choice of 4 dishes would be on
Meanwhile, Phil Todd had been working offer!
hard in his role as Racer’s Rep providing Rob Bradbury collected Piero from Stansted
encouragement and support to entrants in Friday lunchtime and some hardy camping folk
the BEARS series, as well as reporting on their began arriving at Phil’s later that afternoon.
progress after each race meeting. Phil’s work This provided a chance to meet and chat with
to boost Racers Fund contributions stepped Piero one-on-one. Later, Bob Dixon arrived
up a gear when his wife Diane suggested with his partner Margaret, having left his
they hold a rally to coincide with the Cadwell Barcelona replica at the circuit for famous
race weekend (their place is 30 minutes ride racer Bill Swallow to ride. After an excellent
from the circuit). Together, Phil and Bob dinner prepared by Di, Piero expressed interest
spotted a great opportunity to combine Piero’s in seeing a typical English pub. It didn’t take
attendance with the rally to make a very much persuading, and after a few directions
special weekend for Laverda enthusiasts. They we headed off for the Red Lion which was very
would ask Piero to make a presentation for quiet indeed. We’d passed another pub of the
rally attendees after a meal on the Saturday same name on the way and decided to try that.
evening. The contrast was extreme - there was a karaoke
As plans were firmed up, Piero realised that night underway to celebrate the landlord’s
September saw him busy every weekend with birthday. A veritable feast was available and
Laverda activities across Europe and there the village residents were taking full advantage.
simply wouldn’t be time to drive across to the We returned safely to chez Todd to retire, ready
UK with a bike and rider. So Bob Dixon began for an early start on Saturday. Bob & Margaret
negotiations with race organiser Gerry Daine of headed off to the circuit with Piero in time for
British Historic Racing (BHR), part of the Vintage practice, along with Richard Baker and Andy
Motorcycle Club (VMCC), to arrange a parade Bartlett – everyone on two wheels would be
led by Piero riding Austen Kear’s series winning riding there.
Barcelona replica. This would take place during Other members rode straight to Cadwell from
the Saturday lunch break and give Laverda home on Saturday morning and they worried
enthusiasts a unique opportunity to ride round about arriving in time for the parade. As it
the wonderful Cadwell circuit, led by the man turned out, everyone made it including a rather
who helped produce our beloved machines. chilled Nick Brewer who had ridden 200 miles
Proceeds of the ticket sales would be split from West Sussex and Chris Booth 170 miles
between BHR and the Racers Fund. Meanwhile from Lytham St Annes. With the enthusiastic
Rob Bradbury sorted flights for Piero whilst

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help of a dedicated VMCC steward, we were Imola this year. These 4 hour endurance races
collected and shepherded to the holding area. generate an amazing atmosphere, especially as
Piero had never ridden at Cadwell and wanted darkness descends. Piero’s main presentation
Phil Todd to lead the first lap. The course car was split into two parts – first an overview of
drove off – apparently it would head up the motorcycle production and how it has changed
parade – and we waited. We waited some over the years. He explained how Laverda
more, wondering if the course car was doing production began in Breganze with 95% of
a full lap to check the circuit. Eventually we the bike being manufactured in house. By the
were waved away! After gently negotiating 1970s this reduced to about 70%. At a recent
Hall Bends, the hairpin and Barn, one or two visit to Ducati, he found that just 7% of the bike
of us found an urgent need to ring down to is manufactured in house. Piero suggested
the engine room for more revs. Phil and Piero that the passion invested in making a Laverda
had blasted off towards the uphill sweeping was missing from bikes produced today, which
left hand bend Coppice, followed by the long are seen by their makers as a commodity, not
right hand Charlies, cresting over the hill on something with a soul.
to the back straight. Some serious stretching
of the throttle cable was followed by braking After a refreshment break, the second part
for Park and Chris Curve. Then the deceptive of Piero’s presentation gave a taste of what it
Gooseneck found some desperately seeking an was like to manage the Moto Laverda racing
apex before dropping downhill to Mansfield, activity. There were heroic tales from the
with hard braking before a 90 degree left. early days of arduous events such as Milano-
Through a Mickey Mouse chicane before hitting Taranto, and the demanding 24hr endurance
the left-right on to the mountain. Still the races of the 70s such as Oss in Holland. It
course car was nowhere in sight so Phil and seems extraordinary that the factory’s general
Piero powered on! manager, one Massimo Laverda, should
After the lunchtime parade, Phil returned home participate in events that risked death, dodging
to begin preparations for the evening. With between trees and a canal in foggy conditions.
Rob Bradbury’s assistance, tables and chairs And that was before we heard about Fougeray
hired from the local village hall were arranged suffering temporary blindness after his sore
on the freshly painted workshop floor. Di’s eyes were treated with cortisone. He managed
hand stitched bunting was hung; cases of to carry on racing by following his team mate,
beer supplied by Clem, Rob & Chris Booth Gallina, at a distance of 5 metres!
were opened. Financial contributions for their
consumption would go into the Racers Fund. A more leisurely departure to the circuit on
Di, assisted by neighbour Jayne, prepared and Sunday saw Piero sweet talking the race
cooked the food. Hostess warming trolleys; officials there. Before the first BEARS race of the
gas rings and heated trays were connected and day, he disappeared off from the holding area.
fired up. Projector & laptop were readied… It transpired that he would be seeing the bikes
this would be the quiet before the storm! Ted off from the start-line and witness Rob Lawton’s
Aves appeared with a rack of specially prepared missile like take off from close quarters. The
BEARS Tee shirts, the sale of which would see racing was very close and one can only imagine
a contribution made to the Racers Fund. Bikes Piero’s delight at waving the chequered flag as
began to return in time for the 6pm meal. his bikes rushed across the finish line! He had
Piero provided a memorable evening for any to leave for the airport before the nail biting
Laverda aficionado. Whilst waiting for Austen finale when Rob Lawton charged across the
Kear & Rob Lawton to arrive, he showed finish line 1/100 second in front of his rival Ron
photos of Laverda Corse in action at Adria and Maul. The news was conveyed by phone just
as Piero arrived at Stansted and received a big
thumbs up!
Cont. p26

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This was a super event, organised at no cost A beautiful weekend, a rare touch for
to the club by Phil & Di Todd plus Bob Dixon me of the English way of life and sport
to whom our sincere thanks are due. It was activity on a circuit one of the best I
greatly enjoyed by all who attended and has have ever seen.
generated a lot of interest and enthusiasm to Please pass my thanks and greetings to
arrange a get together at a race meeting next Phil and his kind wife.
year. Here is Piero’s comment on his weekend: Kindest regards
Piero’
Rob Bradbury
‘Cari amici

Thank you very much for your warm

and great hospitality.

Above: Maitland Wood in his first season of BEARS racing gets Above (photo courtesy of
airborn Mark O’Kelly) & Below: Piero
Laverda evidently enjoying
Below: Austen Kears BEARS F2 champion this year also gets himsef at Cadwell on Austen
airborn Kears F2 Barcelona race bike.

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Top two: The legendary
Bill Swallow on Bob
Dixon’s (standing) BEARS
racing 500 .
Centre: Rob Lawton
pushing hard.on his way
to another race win

Bottom Left: L to R: Phil
Todd, Bob Dixon, Austen
Kears and Rob Lawton
(apologies to the lady -
name not known).
Bottom Right: Rob
Lawton

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Dawn Chorus - Enough is Enough...or is
it?........Tom Mayle

Not long ago, any motorcycle producing in earlier this year, his motor should indeed be
excess of 100 horsepower could lay claim to in top fettle. But when he recently lost out
serious sporting prowess; some countries even to me on my 1000/3CL in a spontaneous top
legislated for a 100hp limit to halt the march gear roll-on from 50mph, he was immediately
of ever more powerful machines. When BMW’s left wondering whether “enough” was, in fact,
S1000RR was launched with great fanfare in enough after all....
2010, with its quoted power output of 193hp Nick and I have briefly swapped bikes on
and its 83 ft-lb of torque, its makers gleefully occasion and it is always surprises me
trumpeted it as the most powerful 1000cc how two such similar machines can feel so
production bike ever. Today it seems 200hp different. Nick’s bike is a 1975 1000/3C with a
is the magic number, with several makers all huge number of miles under its wire wheels
boasting machines with outputs in excess of - over 142,000 at the last count - but it has
200hp while clamouring for the “most powerful” undergone a complete strip down and re-build
crown. The relative differences in output at this year, complete with fitment of a fancy
these extreme levels are of course small and it programmable ignition system from Down
seems ridiculous that differences of just 5hp Under. To say it has been a labour of love for
can be that big a deal; but to the companies Nick is no understatement, but the end result is
that build the bikes and the punters that buy a real head-turner of a bike with an engine that
them, it clearly is. The fact that most European feels taught, responsive and eager. My bike, a
and Japanese manufactures have now agreed 1979 1000/3CL, is basically the same as Nick’s
to electronically limit their machines’ top but with significantly fewer miles on the clock.
speeds to 299kph/186mph will only serve to But despite having been treated to freshly
put greater focus on power and torque figures honed bores and new rings around 2,000 miles
in future. ago, with 44,000 miles currently showing my
Back in the seventies, when the British parallel motor certainly cannot be described as fresh.
twin appeared to gasping its final breaths, In contrast to his 3C, Nick has commented
Japanese manufacturers in particular were busy that my engine feels somewhat looser and a
trying to cram ever more complexity into their little more urgent on the throttle and I would
motors - more cubes, more cylinders, more tend to agree. We thought it would make for
camshafts, more carburettors. Laverda was an interesting experiment, to get an official
also at the top of its game around this time, verdict on the comparative performance, so
promoting its 1000cc triples as being among we hatched a plan to find out exactly what our
the most exotic and powerful machines that machines are capable of.
money could buy. I am sure I read somewhere And so it was that Nick and I rendezvoused
the triples’ power output was seldom published bright and early one morning at a cafe just
in brochures or promotional material - rather, off the A3/M25 junction. We trundled around
it was simply and elegantly described as being the M25 and onto the M4 through rush-hour
“enough”. Enough, in those days, meant around traffic and rode on towards Slough. A few miles
80hp at the crankshaft. further on we pulled into the forecourt of PDQ
So what is “enough” power exactly? And is Motorcycle Developments in Taplow, Berkshire.
“enough” really enough? And do bikes that PDQ is a well-established firm, having been in
produced “enough” power when fresh from the dyno business for over 20 years. They now
the crate still produce “enough” today? ILOC boast three separate dynos on site - one for
member Nick Brewer, I am sure, has always motorcycles, one for cars, and a third for bike-
felt that his beautiful 1000/3C produces engined cars. The test would be simple enough
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carried out for each bike, and the loser would within the confines of the testing bay! After
stump up for a full-English at a local greasy several runs it was all over and the results,
spoon. A fine way to spend a morning. displayed as charts plotting power, torque and
For motorcycle testing, PDQ use a Dynojet air/fuel ratio against engine speed, could be
250 which is an eddy-current absorption seen on a monitor overhead. I was not surprised
dynamometer. In the simplest sense, the by the results which showed a gaping hole in
bike’s rear wheel drives a roller against which the mid range. The fuelling chart indicated an
an opposing force is electrically applied. The overly rich mixture at both low and high revs
torque required to resist the acceleration as and an overly lean mixture in the mid range - a
load is applied, at any speed, is then multiplied sure sign of clapped-out Dell’Ortos or, at the
by that speed, and a constant, to give the power very least , worn needles and atomisers. Were it
produced. Of course, the figures indicate power a school report, I think “Tries hard, but could do
at the back wheel, not at the crankshaft. Losses better,” would be a fair summary.
in the drive train are typically assumed to be Nick’s 3C was up next and, as Nick watched his
around 10-15%, but many other factors can bike being prepped, I could sense anticipation
also affect the reading such as tyre pressure, in his eyes... Would his bike do better, would
ambient temperature and humidity. it do worse? Would there be any difference at
I elected to go first. My bike was loaded onto all? Would the new whiz-bang ignition system
the hydraulic lift and then rolled forward onto produce more bang than whiz? Tester Nick
the dyno proper. After checking for 36psi in had no concerns - he just wound the motor
the rear tyre, Nick the tester strapped down the up as he’s done a thousand times before and
front and rear ends to lock everything in place. let the dyno do its stuff. The fun part was that
A clip attached to one of the HT leads provided for all the riotous noise, with needles flickering
for rpm measurement and a probe was inserted wildly overhead while the engine was being
into the exhaust to measure the air-fuel ratio. mercilessly thrashed, it was never really
A large fan up front provided air cooling and possible to see what was actually going on.
large diameter flexible hoses positioned at the The dyno only works out the maths once the
rear end took care of the exhaust fumes. All that show is over, so that meant that Nick carried
remained was to don the ear defenders and we his concerned expression and furrowed brow
were all set for launch. A final word of warning throughout the entire proceedings.
from our tester as the steel shutters came And then... Hallelujia!! The charts flashed up
down, was that we should stay well “upwind” onto the screen! Even before the display’s pixels
of the rollers just in case something went bang. had had a chance to reach their full brightness,
He then climbed aboard and with a press of the Nick’s face beamed! The endless hours of
starter button my Laverda rumbled into life. toil, the late nights, the worries, the expense,
The test itself involves rolling on the power nothing had been in vain! The charts surely
as smoothly as possible from low RPM to speak for themselves - no jagged edges for this
maximum RPM in order to get a read out across motor, just power building steadily as the revs
the entire working range of the motor. A couple rise with a smooth delivery of torque across the
of initial runs up and down the rev range entire rev range. And with over 4bhp in hand
allowed tester Nick to get a feel for the motor - compared to my 3CL, there was no doubt as to
he typically finds that 4th gear gives best results who was going to be buying breakfast!
in terms of a smooth and reliable readout and I felt proud to bear witness to this moment,
the Laverda triple proved no exception; the since I have followed Nick’s journey first hand.
gear itself has no effect on the torque or power Even though my ragged readouts looked all
measured, which varies only as a function of the worse when compared with Nick’s sensual
engine speed. curves, at least I now had something to aspire
Naturally, I couldn’t resist lifting the ear to - a real world target that makes sense.
defenders away as the speed rose to 7000rpm So, what next? I have no intention of going
- what a fantastic racket, trapped as we were, on a mission to increase power to a level

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beyond which my bike
was originally designed,
but it certainly looks
like it’s time to get my
carburettors seen to.
Rather than chasing
peak power figures, my
priority is to recover
the performance that
appears so lacking in
the mid range. Although
having said that, with
better fuelling I may also
be able to find those
missing horses at peak
revs - come to think of
it, an extra 5 horsepower
would be just perfect!
Enough said!
Tom Mayle
ILOC member 5262

Top: ‘After you, I insist’
Left: We have lift off
Bottom Left: Tester
Nick at the controls
Below: Results

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Baskerville Hall - International Rally 2012.....

Shaun Dampier

Organising an event in advance such as our the last three years we have had an Aussie
International rally is a daunting task, especially presence, and Greg and Mandy Parish flew the
if it is for the first time, but also because of flag this year taking some great shots of all
our wonderful UK climate. After attending the Laverdas in the drive on Saturday night.
last year’s event with the attendance of Dave Roughly speaking, we had around 55 Laverdas
Minton as guest speaker and Red and Maxene in attendance over the weekend, only a few
I was filled will dread in how to follow such beds free in the hotel and, a rarity this year, dry
a hard act. News that our guest speaker was campers.
not to be and the atrocious rain we have had The Saturday rideouts were organised superbly
this year made my task seem fated from the by Matt Hale and Paul Creasy, with just a
start. Booking the entire hotel just added to puncture on a lovely green Mirage on Matt’s
the pressure, luckily, and I do mean that, the rideout, sorted with a can of liquid rubber and
weather chose to shine, not just a little but a lot a garage in Aberystwith, and a broken fairing
and ticket sales soared in the last week, thanks bracket on my Sprint; otherwise, trouble free
to all for giving me sleepless nights! with ice creams on the beach, visits to Slaters,
I travelled up with Alan Bell on his red (three and fabulous riding on the wonderful quite
holed silencers) 1200 and honorary guest and freshly resurfaced roads of Wales.
long term friend Tim Rae-Duke on his KTM Evening entertainment came in the form of
900 (Keith Floyd lookalike), it did have orange a rather chaotic raffle (thanks to Annie and
crash bars and a sat nav which took us up Yvonne for selling the tickets, who could say
via a 12th century pub called the Priory near ‘no’?) and prize giving. Best bike went to James
Pandy, set in the ruins of a Priory (surprise White-Cooper and his restored American Eagle,
surprise), surrounded by the Brecon Hills. After who incidentally always waits up the drive on
a superb pint in glorious surroundings we then, Friday to arrive last at midnight for maximum
unknown to us all, went virtually off roading, impact!
where we nearly all lost it in the mud and pot Special thanks also go to Bert (superb black
holes of a dark woody section of the sat navs Corsa) and Ange, and Allan representing both
route. Having survived this we came out onto halves of Ireland, Dave and Marion for bringing
the top of the hills to see an incredible view our new smart orange club gazebo and festival
and clear sky across Wales and thence began banners. Ted Aves for bringing and selling his
our descent to Baskerville. new line of Club regalia, Julian Coster for all his
Waiting for guests to arrive is a great thing at support and help on ticket sales and everyone
Baskerville Hall, you hear the unmistakable else involved in getting a great weekend off the
sound of a Laverda coming up the drive and ground.
try and guess who it is. This year I met many This was a great weekend and I know the
members for the first time in addition to the old future of the International has been a matter
regulars, my heart relaxed a little as they of debate and will continue to be, both on
continued to arrive, and again on the Saturday. the forum and at committee meetings. It’s the
It’s always good to see such enthusiasm for the members that really make it; I brought friends
marque and special treats like Dave Pinchard’s along to enjoy it, and I don’t see why we all
Brough Superior or newly restored Laverdas shouldn’t, it boosts numbers and they may
out for the first time. even go and buy a Laverda, so bring them
Friday night proved to be the party night it along next year.
always is with the bar doing good business of Thanks for coming and making a great event
Wye Valley ale, the ‘warm stuff’ as our Aussie really great this year.
members call it (I’m being polite here). For Shaun Dampier

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For Sale

For Sale For Sale:
1978, LAVERDA MIRAGE Laverda 750cc Zane Formula
Bottom half of Mirage Engine, missing pistons, Orange/Blue, W Reg 8,000 miles
barrels, head and all cam gear. £400 Later crank/Waterpump sorted
Stainless steel Alternator rotor puller, Someone Crash damaged but no damage to engine
make me an offer. Spares to repair: Frame, forks, wheels etc.
Pair of Stainless 750 silencers.£200. Sell complete. Offers. For details
Contact: Malcolm Bradly ILOC Member No Contact: Richard 07769 715916
1746, Phone: 01252 878887, Mobile For Sale
07920596845, Yateley Hampshire. Very early 1976 JOTA, taxed, MOT, 37,000 miles.
Owned for 33 years. Stainless exhaust and
For Sale some other parts. New battery. OFFERS.
Laverda Mirage 1200TS 1981
Black, Good Condition, 39000 kms Also, loads of Jota spares too many to list. Of-
£4500 fers.
Contact Mick Pritchard ILOC 5542 Phone for details, Ian 0131 665 8048 (Scotland).

Tel 01229773278 Cumbria

Wanted

Wanted Wanted
Any information identifying the owner and lo- Chott 2T/@TR parts to help with the building of
cation of the Mk1 Motodd, TNJ 510S, currently a bike for entry into classic off-road events of a
on SORN would be appreciated. The original competitive nature. Well you have to hope!
owner is trying to find the bike. If details are John Faulkner 01844 238269
available please send them to scrumpyjack1@
sky.com or telephone 01249 447075. Alter- Wanted
natively, if you inform the LVV editor he will La Vera Vista Nos 1-28 or any collection includ-
provide my details to the currrent owner. ing them.
Please phone Phil 01543 871660

Wanted Wanted
Laverda Montjuic Mk1 fairing and/or bracketry Interested in a 1200 of the first version, and
wanted. Condition not important perhaps a mini scooter - Laverdino or smaller
but must not be broken. Will collect if required. Laverda 1960's motorcycle for import to south
Geoff 07973 251753. Membership No. 3042 Sweden. Should be to original specification and
in good, functioning condition.
Wanted: Contact Mats Engdahl (Kristianstad).
Fork brace for marzocchi forks. Tel +4644215367"
Contact: Richard 07769 715916
Many thanks, Wanted
Richard Szeremeta RGA Petrol tank in reasonable condition.
Please phone Pete 01282 814990

Please note: It would be helpful both to the editor and to the advertisers if the editor could
be informed as to whether the advert is no longer required. This will free up space in the mag

for other items and will also reduce the number of unwanted phone calls to the advertiser.
Thanks ed.

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This was such a good photo that I felt it could not be left out of this issue as it was
taken at the BEARS event at Cadwell - see Rob Bradbury’s article p. 24.
Austen Kears (left) and Rob Bradbury (right) - Ed

Late Entries for LVV 228 Caption Competition

Top picture
1. Ray and Clem need to put their glasses
on the next time they go out “on the pull”.
English “ladyboys” are not quite up to
standard.
2. Ray and Clem try King Kong’s bidet for size
3. The jacuzzi was not quite the same during
the drought restrictions!
Bottom picture
1. Never again would Clem be invited to a
tea party at Buckingham Palace.
2. No wonder my boots don’t fit - my feet are
the wrong way round!
3. Clem models the new “Laverda Power”
undercrackers

John Faulkner
Top picture.
1.Clem to Ray; “If asses milk was good
enough for Cleopatra, then its good enough
for us.”
2. Ray in a voice a couple of octaves higher
than usual “That’s not the plug ‘ole Clem.”
Bottom picture
1. “With hindsight I think we should have
opted for semi skimmed.”
2. Years of racing gear changes finally pay off
in polite society for Clem.

Michael Burn. 4522.

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Events Calendar 2012

If any member wishes to organise a rally or meeting or knows of some event that may be of inter-
est to ILOC members then please contact Shaun Dampier. Contact details inside front cover and on
the website: www.ILOC.co.uk for more up to date details.

With plenty of great Club events in the calendar July 5-7 July BMF Bikefest Kelso Show . Borders
there’s something to suit everyone. Why not Area Showground ILOC Stand TBC
come along and join in the fun? Please check
with the organiser before setting off or contact
our Events Co-ordinator Shaun Dampier.

Where shows are listed, the club has a stand July 13-14 FOTB Mallory Park
and our organisers may welcome your offer of a possible ILOC Stand
bike to exhibit! August 2-4 Laverda Freunde Silberstead (Ger-
many), venue TBC
UK & Europe

The list below is only a provisional listing. August16-18 Laverda club swiss,
Many of the dates and venues are yet to be fully venue TBC
confirmed so treat with caution. August 30-Sept 1st Laverda club Austria, venue
TBC
Feb 16-17 33rd Carole Nash Bristol Classic Mo-
torcycle Show , ILOC Stand September 6-8th International.
Bath and West Showground Shepton Mallet Baskerville Hall TBC

Shepton Mallet Show - volunteers September 13-15 BMF Tailend Rally, Peterbor-
required ough Arena
September14-15 or maybe 21-22 Belgium Rally
March plus presidents rally 2013,
April 7 ILOC AGM venue TBC date TBC venue Achel.
April 20 Bristol Auto Italia featuring Laverda as
the chosen marque - 40 years of the triple.

April 27-28 33rd Stafford Carole Nash Classic Australia
Motorcycle Show ILOC Stand
May 18-20 Sat/Sun/Mon (not fri/sat/sun) Race program for OzLaverda Racing this year is:
Nederland Pinkster, venue TBC November 17/18 Australian National Titles.
May 17-19 BMF Rally, Peterborough Arena Eastern Creek NSW
May 31st - Jun 2 Laverda club See more info about the team at www.
Dansk, venue TBC ozlaverda.com. Ian Morrison, President (Aus) +
OzLaverda Racing

June middle of the month Laverda Club de
France, date and venue TBC

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Refer to David Davies’ letter last issue (230), from Richard Backus, Editor-in-Chief, Motorcycle Clas-
sics. Now who knew that Evel Knievel used an American Eagle 750 to jump with? Was it a stock version

as per the one used by Louis “Rocket” Re? - Ed

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Top Picture Top Picture
She said,” One more bike! Over my dead body.” 1. “He’s just told me Jap bikes only!”
“Now I’ve space for these two and room for 2. The bike in front is a CBX1000.
more.” 3. “OK, I’ll take the two Laverdas for the CBX”
Middle Picture Middle Picture
“Etchings? What are etchings!” 1. “ So you points are ‘whiskered’ are they?”
Bottom Picture 2. “Are you sure the test was positive?”
Chris silently thinking:- It wasn’t funny the first 3. “Are you sure that you want to arm wrestle?”
time he told it never mind the tenth! Bottom Picture
1. ‘Who’s had my pint?”
Michael Burn 4522. 2. For my next trick, I’ll break this cushion with
my head.
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table”.
Dennis E Hiller ILOC 4188

Top Picture
1. “The Olympic Spirit lives! Alan gets ready for
the 100 metre Laverda hurdles event!”
2. “Alan does his impression of a ‘Garage Queen’.”
3. “Scrumpy was fed up with holding Shaun’s
bike up, but Alan refused to return the side-
stand.”
Middle Picture
“Hello little girlie. Would you like to see my
puppy?”
Bottom Picture
1. “Clem braces himself for a monumental air
biscuit.”
2. “Yvonne and James plot their escape route
should Clem start singing again.”
3. “Stuart and Chris wonder why there is
someone taking their picture wherever they go.”
John Faulkner.

Top Picture
1. You should see his face when he’s off camera!
2. Don’t worry, he always scowls when a Ducati
goes past....
3. Don’t tell us you’ve got a V6 hiding in the
garage.....
Middle Picture
1. Lecher noiken niet petalen!
2. Voulez vous couche avec moi?
3. Hey up love, how ‘bout it darlin’?
Bottom Picture
1. I want my bike to be this colour green...
2. I wonder if it has the RAL code on the label?
3. Who bets me a fiver if I stand up sharpish the
guy on the end will fall off the bench.
Chris Booth

Caption Competition

Well here we have it: solid fuel for Laverdas, a man
barely alive (if alive is not being too generous) and
tales from the laughing cavalier in deepest Devon
- tickle the funny bones out of that lot.

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The Presidents’ Rally, 2012 Switzerland.......
James White-Cooper

For those of you who may never have heard Presidents‘ rallies. Apparently I disappeared
of the “Presidents’ Rally” it is an annual event off the face of the Earth during the week
traditionally held in November, ostensibly to preceding and Clem was also asked to
discuss the events of the closing year and to deputise and therefore he was our ‘official
set the dates for the following year’s events, in Honda’ representative… Now as it happens
order to try and prevent clashes and share both Clem and I ended up attending the Swiss
information. Invites are sent out to all the rally, hey we rode over together! Therefore the
clubs in Europe, with attendees (not always net cost of ILOC’s representation was zero.
‘Presidents’, after all ILOC doesn‘t have one!) The meeting was called early evening on the
from, maybe, half the clubs attending. In Saturday and there were representatives from:
addition to the tedium of the formal meeting it Denmark Laverda Club 2, LCS 2, Laverda Club
is also great opportunity for socialising and Nederland 4, Laverda Club de France and
enhancing the relationships within the Euro Laverda Club Belgi in addition to the pair
Laverdaisti family. For the first time last year it from ILOC. The meeting itself was quite brief,
was hosted by ILOC and organised largely by maybe half an hour, many meeting dates were
Clem, in Kent. At this meeting it was decided set, though there are also quite a few TBC’s!
to try an alternative modus operandi, namely There was some discussion about the change
to hold the meeting in conjunction with one of format for the Presidents’ rally itself and it
of the International rallies. The major reason was decided that the ‘piggy-backing’ to an
for this experiment was to reduce the (quite International was a good idea. Prior to the
significant) costs associated with not only meeting, the Laverda Club Berlin had offered
hosting but also attending. For 2012 Laverda to host next year’s meeting, though (in their
Club Switzerland (LCS) volunteered to host at absence) it was decided to accept the counter
their International. offer by Ad from Laverda Club Belgi to hold it at
ILOC’s representative at this meeting was to be Achtel in September of next year.
Trotsky, however he was doing a Scottish thing The meeting closed with yours truly being
so, as I was considering attending the Swiss nominated as official photographer. Group
Rally anyway, I was very happy to deputise photos - it’s like herding cats…
having already attended a number of

Left to right: LCN Treasurer (Will de Haan?), Marnix van der Schalk LCN, Gido Lodders LCN, LCS
member (?), Chris Rein LCN, Ad Gils Laverda Club Belgie, Urs Haberstich LCS, Christian Houpline

Laverda Club de France, Clem, Leo Rygaard and Arne Rafn from Laverda Club Dansk.

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Laverda Club Schweiz Rally/ThinBloke EuroTour 2012.

Well as ever in the Thin World organization gage in a PVC roll-up swag-bag and full leathers
is left to the last minute! It is kind of the way I weatherproofed by my trusty ‘Dri-z-bone’ riding
have always done things and is essential now in coat “The Enterprise” and I set forth to do battle
the way I run my business, it allows flexibility. The with the rush hour M4/A329M/M3/M25... once a
mid August date of the Swiss rally was in one of courier... take no prisoners... headlamp on, in the
my expected to be quiet periods, however I was right gear and with the ‘right’ pipes (silencers ?)
unsure what freedom I was to have afterwards and it’s a bit like Moses and the red wotzit! Past
for further travels/adventures. Really so many Clacket Lane the traffic thinned as did the pre-
options; carry on down to Italy, maybe uno ca- cipitation. Hey, the sun even came out as I ap-
puccino at the Cafe Centrale in Piazza Mazini en proached Clem’s bed and breakfast facility and
route to the big gathering at Imola the following I had even booked ahead so had a four course
weekend? Decisions, decisions... dinner, starter was partridge, courtesy of my
Now having finished (?) the resto on my American Eagle (now named “the Huntress”).
American Eagle I would really liked to have tak- In addition to B & B services Clem also provides
en it on this trip, however with one thing and a good travel agency service, P & O outbound
another I had only managed about 250 miles of crossing booked.
shake down/running in. These were not trouble In the morning Clem loaded up the Pan Eu-
free miles albeit nowt serious the niggles were ropean Autobus (don’t knock it) and measured
best sorted in the workshop vs roadside envi- up his newly acquired dead sheep, as black as
rons. Aside from a few niggles at about 500 miles they come. Result, he only needed 2/3rds, the
The Eagle would be due its first service, after all remainder was plenty big enough for my arse
following my resto it is essentially a brand new and I had left“Flossy”at home. My extensive lug-
motorcycle, very tight tolerances esp. in the en- gage, potentially two weeks away was the tote
gine that is effectively ‘blue printed +’. For those bag, a tank bag and tent. We set off with light
of you unfamiliar with first service on the early rain which quickly cleared up and in no time we
twins it is significant! OK it’s extensive on the tri- are at Dover and pretty much straight on board
ples, checking the clearances, timing, oil change a tub heading in the right direction. Good com-
and chain tensions, oh and re-torque the head... pany on board and a hearty breakfast all set for
Well that last bit is not so easy with the twins... a decent days ride, which we did. Approaching
Long short and tall of it even with prior planning nightfall we checked into a Premier Classe, it’s
and arrangement the facilities to carry out this easy.
work en route were/are all at around the 500- Friday morning we are still en France and
700 mile mark from my humble abode. Too far have about 300 miles to cover, just about right!
for my liking, although the choices for help with We fuel up, synchronizing it just makes sense,
just so many professional and amateur Laver- however for me and the RG it is a necessity, 19
daisti workshops in the general vicinity. litres leaving room for spillage and Clem tries
Therefore the choice of bikes was easy! to squeeze in 11 lt! We are travelling motorway
Last time was the Jota so this time it was the at 130 clicks, A roads at 100+ and small towns.
RGS’ turn again! No work necessary (as usual). Pan EuroBus is doing between 60 - 70 mpg, RG
Decision made! 35 ish. From Nancy we get into some fun twisty
During the week or so preceding the event roads (if you are riding Moto Laverda!), I was hav-
I was in discussion on the forum, phone & text ing fun whilst obviously being aware of luggage
and it transpired that it was to be Clem and my- and unfamiliar (ish) roads. Clem was seldom in
self travelling from the UK. So all very easy, we my mirrors and suggested that if he didn’t have
have done this thing before... 130 ps on tap for the straighter bits there was
The weather is atrocious and I procras- no way he would have kept up (Mr TomTom said
tinate about saddling up, in vain as it was not I never exceeded 180 clicks). Filling up before
going to be letting up anytime soon. All lug- arriving in Switzerland I only needed 14 lt yet

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Clem still brimmed it with 11 lt, the Pan didn’t Top Left and Right.
like the fun roads! Very pretty early/mid 60’s 200 cc Laverda two
We arrived early evening and were
instantly made really welcome, and we made stroke twins - such subtle elegance - Ed

ourselves comfortable in our quarters within Right.
the VW beach buggy workshop. Inevitably ‘such subtle elegance’;
Friday evening involved much meeting ‘n’ can the same be said
greeting and the consumption of (really quite for James W-C? - Ed
expensive) beer, it was good ‘shit’ and so the
morning after was just fine and dandy.

Above: From left to right:
such subtle elegance ?- Ed

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UK ILOC Pub Meets Gloucester Chapter:

Scotland: The Red Lion, Wainlodes, Glos.
3rd Thursday from 8pm.
Melville Inn, Melville Nursery, April - September (inc) only.
Lasswade, Midlothian, Edinburgh, EH18 Contact Phil Trotter 01452740701
1AR Second Thursday at 7.30pm.
Contact: Bob Scott 01324 875437 m 07730955117

Leicestershire: Wessex (Hants, Wilts & Dorset):

The Bull and Swan, Diseworth. Contact Noel Smith on 02380 864936
Every Thursday at 7.30pm. 29th May, Northbrook Arms, East Stratton,
N.B. last Thursday in month joint meet with SU543398, Off A30 Nr Micheldever
other Italian marques too. 26th June, Horse and Groom, Woodgreen,
Contact Alan Preston 01322 811 123 SU171175, Nr Fordingbridge,
31st July, The Roebuck, Wickham,
Devon/Somerset: SU584133, A32 north of Wickham
27th Aug, The Sun, Bentworth, SU670402,
Culm Valley Inn, Culmstock, off A38 4 miles west of Alton off of the A339
1st Wednesday starting 4th May at c.6pm 25th Sept, The Pub with no Name, (white
Contact Shaun Dampier 01823 672171 Horse), Priors Dean, SU713290, North of
Petersfield.
Buckinghamshire: 30th Oct, The Gun, Keyhaven, SU305915,
4 miles SW Lymington
The Greyhound, Milton Keynes, 27th Nov, Compass Inn, Winsor, SU320145,
1m north of Wolverton - Hanslope Road. nr Totton
3rd Sunday at 12.30pm.
Please contact Paul Creasy the day before Yorkshire ( inc. all points north of
going 01908 226 841
Watford Gap!)
Oxfordshire: Squires Cafe Bar, on the B1222,

The Stag’s Head, Swalcliffe, Newthorpe, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 5LX
8m south of Jct. 11 M40, near Banbury. 4th Sunday at 12.00
1st Sunday at 12.30pm. Contact: Dave Davies on 07944 960 893.
Contact John Faulkner 01844 238 269
or Matt Hale 0776 2900049

Herefordshire:

The Three Horseshoes, Allensmore
Off A465 Hereford - Abergavenny road.
First Thursday at 8pm.
Contact Gavin Spencer 01981 570 316

Kent:

The Pied Bull, Farningham.
2m Jct. 3 M25.
Last Sunday at noon.
Contact Ray Sheepwash 01322 405 122

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