Current situation is confusion with a number of differing options:
I had this Comet as unmolested, it largely is I suppose. But there are changes I have seen and have now been to the South London chapter of VOC meeting with a recent tranche of photos, thanks fellas for suggestions.
I gather that the ammeter should be Miller; Rear light Miller either the round version with up rated bulbs to LED headlamp bulb could be LED but which one. From 1950 a plastic rear stop tail light with a round top that matched the curve on the #plate was used on many machines which is correct. The horn button is on the left and the dip on the right, I was told they should be other way round, how acceptable would a combined horn/dip switch be? The headlamp shell needs repainting or replacement, the rim needs renewal and the glass which one Miller? I assume it is a sealed unit the reflector is showing its age.
The folding footrest is likely the Ron Kemp Kawasaki conversion, I do not see the benefit of the left footrest folding (unless pushing the bike) however. I was advised get a centre
stand, the fact that the right side footrest is bent upwards is guessed as the result of being dropped no doubt the dent in the tail of the Burgess silencer is from the same incident well over 25 years ago. I am keeping the 6v electrics which I gather provide a challenge to a sat nav/GPS suggestions for a waterproof bike version welcome. The mudguards are indeed stainless a magnet proved that but they will I guess be of little detriment. Wheels are 19" it is a crime that the tyres are scrap as they have never been on the road apart from ageing cracks look good but as I say scrap. I gather that the wheels should be 20" they need re chroming anyway so should they be replaced with 20 inchers I would like red and black lining so the change might be worth the vast cost Advice as to where to go for all that if new 20" the hubs could be cleaned up before rebuild, would the spokes be replaced....which option is best and which wheelwright and artist for the painting? Can damper service kits be got and where from is it a DIY job. Saddle foam has to be replaced and recovered but I have a friendly upholsterer to do that for me. I will as a result of the Comet standing for so long do an engine flush and oil fil at present there was only enough put in to run the old girl when I went up to buy her. I am intending a rewire some is old rubber wire not all, most looks pvc covered. Immediately I would replace the air, throttle, valve lift, clutch cables, one of the front brake cables is frozen in its sleeve so that pair as well I suppose. Will it be acceptable to aluminium paint bolt heads? How do I paint the recess around the Vincent name on the Timing case?
TVK960 is presently under Sorn off road.
Better go and look for a new crash helmet and bike gear
Chris