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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Comet Rear Suspension
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<blockquote data-quote="Big Sid" data-source="post: 42717" data-attributes="member: 2781"><p>More on the rear pivot shimming . Where after the bearings are cleaned and shimmed to be just free to rotate nicely but no play proceed . Strip and grease the two roller bearings , build up , tighten nuts . Should be a very snug fit between the side plates , we used to say a firm boot kick to the tire going in . If any loosness is detected one needs to add a shim beneath the thin big nuts to widen the assembly , better one each side , til it's a snug fit , no loosness . </p><p> Be sure then to adj. the two thin nuts on the battery carrier to butt firmly against the backside of the G 50 plate . This to eliminate warping of this plate with a hot motor . Then tighten up the pivot shaft nuts . All should be solid yet free to pivot . This is all part of the machinery in a Vincent and should be treated as such . </p><p> If the wheel allignment is good and the dampers are functioning and the steering head adj. is sweet , THEN my son you will discover just how good a Vincent can be in the twisties . Enjoy ! Sid .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Big Sid, post: 42717, member: 2781"] More on the rear pivot shimming . Where after the bearings are cleaned and shimmed to be just free to rotate nicely but no play proceed . Strip and grease the two roller bearings , build up , tighten nuts . Should be a very snug fit between the side plates , we used to say a firm boot kick to the tire going in . If any loosness is detected one needs to add a shim beneath the thin big nuts to widen the assembly , better one each side , til it's a snug fit , no loosness . Be sure then to adj. the two thin nuts on the battery carrier to butt firmly against the backside of the G 50 plate . This to eliminate warping of this plate with a hot motor . Then tighten up the pivot shaft nuts . All should be solid yet free to pivot . This is all part of the machinery in a Vincent and should be treated as such . If the wheel allignment is good and the dampers are functioning and the steering head adj. is sweet , THEN my son you will discover just how good a Vincent can be in the twisties . Enjoy ! Sid . [/QUOTE]
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