FF: Forks Brampton Refurbishment
- Thread starter Rob H
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We’ve all looked at your bring a trailer advert. The bike looks fairly original and has some nice components.
Do you need a hand with the forks?
Do you need a hand with the forks?
I would suggest a moderator places them in the for sale section of the forum for you. The price might be a bit high based on the last pair that was offered for sale here.
If you’re owning or working on Vincent’s I recommend you join the club and you’ll have members only access to the forum.
If you’re owning or working on Vincent’s I recommend you join the club and you’ll have members only access to the forum.
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Unrestored Bramptons are not worth USD$7,000 as they can cost up to £3,000 to get right. If the Girdraulics have been restored then by who? Do you have an invoice? What about all the other bits? Non member new user.... you need a bit of credibility to get those numbers.
Thanks for your comment regarding my 1948 Rapide at BaT, it started very easy after over 30 years. I want to sell also original unrestored Comet engines & gear boxes, gas tanks, oil tanks, these Comet restored parts (photos), plus a restored front fork series C, a complete wheel w/brakes, a unrestored Rapide magneto and some original small parts. All in Miami, I can ship.
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My Bramptom is perfect, it has the original paint, barely used, no need to be repair, I can provide more detailed photos, if needed. I have been collecting Vincents for over 40 years and I understand your concerns. The Comet parts (notice double plugs cylinder) in the photo, were restored by a famous Vincent restorer I will find out his name, later. I will post pictures of the other parts in the near future.
Original paint on 70 year old forks= a problem.
I went through this thirty years ago with a veteran. At the very least there needs to be a de-rusting process and a re-coat. It is not all about the straightening but the strength of the steel. There are holes in the girder forks that let in moisture and so rust. The forks rust from the inside. Anyone familiar with aircraft maintenance will know the drill You state the parts were restored by a famous Vincent restorer but you do not know his name. Sorry....... my computer says delete.