[3] In 1975, Slaters were offering the 1,000 cc (61 cu in) Laverda 3C with endurance camshafts, higher compression ratio and a less restrictive exhaust.
[4] After the triple was enlarged to 1,200 cc (73 cu in) in 1977, Slaters increased power output by fitting endurance cams and the Jota exhaust.
[6] Laverda had introduced the 500 cc (31 cu in) Alpino in 1977 and soon after a racing version, the Formula 500 which won the 24 Horas de Montjuïc [es] in 1978.
[9] The bike was aimed at the 'more mature' riders but the price was expensive compared with other manufacturers 350s and there were supply and quality problems.
It was now run by Richard Slater and Mary Bufton and supplied Laverda spares to the trade and the public.