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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
B/C Standard Dualseat
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<blockquote data-quote="Albervin" data-source="post: 14522" data-attributes="member: 586"><p><strong>"Genuine Vincent"</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" />No mention on the page about Vincent, maybe he was told more than once. I have just been "stung" by someone advertising a Bluemels tyre pump suitable for a Vincent. After paying over £60 plus postage to Australia it turns out to be all plastic. </p><p>As only pre war Vincents used Bluemels pumps this is obviously a deception but the seller doesn't think so. It is jamestennant63 & he advertises Dunlop & Apex pumps suitable for Vincents as well. If we all tell him he is mistaken it may have an effect.</p><p>There is also someone trying to flog a pump off as Vincent; <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APEX-OLD-M-C-TYRE-INFLATOR-PUMP-VINCENT-B-S-A-NORTON_W0QQitemZ180462120787QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item2a04616f53#ht_500wt_1182" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APEX-OLD-M-C-TYRE-INFLATOR-PUMP-VINCENT-B-S-A-NORTON_W0QQitemZ180462120787QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item2a04616f53#ht_500wt_1182</a></p><p>why don't we all tell him he is wrong? Remember there are people out there who own Vincents & are not in the club. That is no reason why we can't use our knowledge to reduce fraud, deception, greed & stupidity....</p><p>My seat on the B Rapide has "Feridax" screen printed or painted in gold. It is quite textured & has only 5 panels (back, front, top, 2 sides) but looks tight & good.. There is some interesting stitching of a rib around the rear curve above the mudguard. Is it original? It is at least 42 years old... & is fastened with tacks. Unless I pull a tack out I have no idea what type as they are all in place very nicely thank you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Albervin, post: 14522, member: 586"] [b]"Genuine Vincent"[/b] :confused:No mention on the page about Vincent, maybe he was told more than once. I have just been "stung" by someone advertising a Bluemels tyre pump suitable for a Vincent. After paying over £60 plus postage to Australia it turns out to be all plastic. As only pre war Vincents used Bluemels pumps this is obviously a deception but the seller doesn't think so. It is jamestennant63 & he advertises Dunlop & Apex pumps suitable for Vincents as well. If we all tell him he is mistaken it may have an effect. There is also someone trying to flog a pump off as Vincent; [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APEX-OLD-M-C-TYRE-INFLATOR-PUMP-VINCENT-B-S-A-NORTON_W0QQitemZ180462120787QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item2a04616f53#ht_500wt_1182[/url] why don't we all tell him he is wrong? Remember there are people out there who own Vincents & are not in the club. That is no reason why we can't use our knowledge to reduce fraud, deception, greed & stupidity.... My seat on the B Rapide has "Feridax" screen printed or painted in gold. It is quite textured & has only 5 panels (back, front, top, 2 sides) but looks tight & good.. There is some interesting stitching of a rib around the rear curve above the mudguard. Is it original? It is at least 42 years old... & is fastened with tacks. Unless I pull a tack out I have no idea what type as they are all in place very nicely thank you. [/QUOTE]
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