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<blockquote data-quote="timetraveller" data-source="post: 73847" data-attributes="member: 456"><p>You are doing the right thing to ask this Forum and to seek advice so with luck you will get a good bike. The only problems that are likely to arise with this bike stem from the fact that it has been laid up for decades. Whether this will have resulted in rusty cylinder bores, valves or anything else is something that you will have to find out before you start to bid. There seems to be a nasty dent in the top of the petrol tank which if it is filled and repainted will mean that money will have to be spent unless you are prepared and capable of doing the work yourself. This same problem will apply to other things. For example the tyres and battery, and possibly the wiring, will now be in poor condition due to the bike just standing for a long time. Even if it has been stored in dry and dark conditions it is likely that at least those items will have to be replaced. The magneto will probably have to be rebuilt and if you really want to use it then converting to a 12 volt system, from the original 6 volt system would be advisable. This can be done by just changing the regulator these days and does not necessarily mean a new dynamo or alternator. Since this bike was laid up there have been many innovations made by Vincent enthusiasts which would make life easier but if you want it to look completely standard then none of those would be useful to you. These include electric starter, a roll on centre stand and a small alternator to replace the original dynamo. You might find that the foam inside the seat has gone hard and there are likely to be other minor items which will need to be changed, but kept looking original if you are to enjoy using the bike. If you are able and enjoy working on old bikes then most of the work can be done for only the cost of replacement parts. If not then you will have to employ someone who has the experience and competence to work on Vincents and the total cost is likely to be in thousands of pounds, not hundreds. I wish you well with your new endeavour. Of course those of us on this Forum are biased but most of us think that Vincents are wonderful when they are sorted out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timetraveller, post: 73847, member: 456"] You are doing the right thing to ask this Forum and to seek advice so with luck you will get a good bike. The only problems that are likely to arise with this bike stem from the fact that it has been laid up for decades. Whether this will have resulted in rusty cylinder bores, valves or anything else is something that you will have to find out before you start to bid. There seems to be a nasty dent in the top of the petrol tank which if it is filled and repainted will mean that money will have to be spent unless you are prepared and capable of doing the work yourself. This same problem will apply to other things. For example the tyres and battery, and possibly the wiring, will now be in poor condition due to the bike just standing for a long time. Even if it has been stored in dry and dark conditions it is likely that at least those items will have to be replaced. The magneto will probably have to be rebuilt and if you really want to use it then converting to a 12 volt system, from the original 6 volt system would be advisable. This can be done by just changing the regulator these days and does not necessarily mean a new dynamo or alternator. Since this bike was laid up there have been many innovations made by Vincent enthusiasts which would make life easier but if you want it to look completely standard then none of those would be useful to you. These include electric starter, a roll on centre stand and a small alternator to replace the original dynamo. You might find that the foam inside the seat has gone hard and there are likely to be other minor items which will need to be changed, but kept looking original if you are to enjoy using the bike. If you are able and enjoy working on old bikes then most of the work can be done for only the cost of replacement parts. If not then you will have to employ someone who has the experience and competence to work on Vincents and the total cost is likely to be in thousands of pounds, not hundreds. I wish you well with your new endeavour. Of course those of us on this Forum are biased but most of us think that Vincents are wonderful when they are sorted out. [/QUOTE]
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