Fitting
modern upside down forks- Laverda 1000 and 1200
(Click on the
pictures to enlarge)
Warning:
This modification must be done by someone who has the tools and the whole knowledge
to do that. Consequently, these images are purely indicative and by no means
the responsability of their author. This last one indicates that this mod
must be done only for racing, not on open roads, and must be done only under the
responsability of those who decides to do it. Consequently, it is not recommended
to anyone to do such a modification without the supervision of a highly qualified
expert.
This
fold shows the fitting of an upside down front fork (here a Ducati ST2) on an
original Laverda triple frame. The purpose is for racing only and the frame
must be consequently reinforced.
Thanks
to Patrick Gabard for the pictures and details on the work he has done.
A
ring is firstly built and fit to the bottom of the headstock to lenghten the headstock
and receive the lower Timken bearing.
Then
the top of the headstock is re-bored to 55mm (height of 20mm) to get the top bearing.
Fitting
of the lower yoke
Fitting
of the top yoke
The
original Ducati 17" wheel fits straight ahead. To fit a Laverda 18"
wheel, it is necessary to machine and adapt two spacers to receive the front discs.
