Vincent Grey Flash Patrick Godet

davidd

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Patrick Godet has succeeded in his original plan to place his 500 Grey Flash motor in a Vincent frame. Here are some shots of the bike racing at Spa Fancorchamp 2015. It looks like Bruno LeRoy on board:
Photo 1
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Photo 2
Godet Spa Francorchamp 2015_3.jpg


Photo 3
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David
 

Peter Holmes

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Sure looks impressive, as one would expect from Patrick, any one know how Bruno did, had a quick search but could not find any results. Also the great close up photo helped with my tyre choice for Italy, clearly looks like Avon AM26 Roadriders front and rear, albeit with probably race compound, but good enough for me.
 

greg brillus

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Interesting mods, As in the front brake...appear to be lightning plates but a full width hub. Also no spring boxes at the front but still uses eccentrics, I wonder what holds them in this position....? There is no upward pressure as per standard from the spring boxes to hold them like that. Obviously a Thornton coilover on the rear, but can not see what's up front. Why the extra spacers under the cylinder head bracket.........? Yes the Avon AM 26 race compound tires are fantastic, but the cracks in the side walls still scare the hell out of me every time I look. Apparently the road versions do the same, perhaps over a longer time frame though. Mine are only 12 months old, and not a lot of use over that time really............:eek:
 

greg brillus

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Ok so he has used a short stroke and larger bore, this to gain higher revs yes.......? I wonder is this machine new, as in recently built. The front brake looks to be 8 inch, but I can only see one pivot point for the shoes. He has obviously tried to keep them looking standard. I would like to see more shots of the front end.
 

davidd

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Patrick was on his way to the North American Rally when I caught him. He will send more photos and information soon.

This is the engine that has been running in the Egli frame. It was always the intention to run it as an original Flash. I do not know the rules for the sanctioning body, so I can't comment on many of the changes.

I have taken some close ups of the photos above to get a little more detail:

Photo 4
Engine Close Up.JPG


Photo 5
Front Close Up.JPG


Photo 6
Godet Spa Francorchamp 2015_5.jpg

I noticed in Photo 4 that Patrick copied the original Flash/Lighting chain adjuster, which is a nice touch. No Oil!

David
 

vibrac

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Must be nice to race in America its a little harder in the UK

HANDLEBARS, CONTROLS, WHEELS, GEARBOXES, FRAMES, FORKS AND TANKS - should be of original type. Gearboxes restricted to a maximum of 4 gears.
ENGINE - Must be of a make and type originally fitted by the manufacturer, all major components must be of the year in question.
WHEEL RIMS - All machines produced before 1.1.37 must have steel rims. Alloy rims may be fitted to racing machines produced after 1.1.37. Rims must be at least 19" diameter on machines produced before 1.1.37. 18" rims may be used on later machines.
MUDGUARDS - Must be metal and if alloy must be painted to match machine in general. If alloy rear guard, it is advisable to fit strengthening strips on the underside.
SEATS - Duel seats may only be fitted to machines produced after 1.1.45.
CARBURETTOR - Only early 2-piece Amal, TT Amal and track Amal may be fitted. Remote needle (RN) type TT Amal may be fitted from 1.1.37.
IGNITION - Rotating magnet magnetos may not be used unless fitted as original equipment.
REV COUNTERS - Contemporary and Small Electronic Round Analogue types may be used. Digital types may not be used.
HUBS - Must be of a type fitted by the manufacturer with the machine. No dual brakes permitted on solos unless original specification.
 

BigEd

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Must be nice to race in America its a little harder in the UK
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HUBS - Must be of a type fitted by the manufacturer with the machine. No dual brakes permitted on solos unless original specification.
Does the "no dual brakes" now apply to the vintage class? If it does I would have fought hard to keep it allowed for the vintage (pre '34) class if I had still been involved.
I guess that sadly there aren't more than half a dozen pre '34 bikes still competing.
 
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