The Mighty Garage 1951 Vincent Rapide - Part 009: Timing Chest

[Mike T]

@Mike T 's journey with his 1951 Rapide.

 

[Bill Thomas]

When you buy a Bike, Always hear it running first ??.
I know someone who bought a Bike unseen !!, That was put together just with fingers, Lots of nuts missing,
Felt like a Tank Slapper just pushing it around !, Disaster !.

 

[ClassicBiker]

When you buy a Bike, Always hear it running first ??.
I know someone who bought a Bike unseen !!, That was put together just with fingers, Lots of nuts missing,
Felt like a Tank Slapper just pushing it around !, Disaster !.

Where is the fun in that. All the used bikes I've bought except for my first Triumph were basket cases. I go through this world believing that every car driver is out to kill me and every used bike is a train wreck. Cuts right down on surprises and disappointments.

 

[vibrac]

I agree I think 70% of my bikes came in boxes (my series D actually came in a basket) by far the most enjoyable way to spend a winter (or a Pandemic)