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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Complete Restoration of a Black Shadow
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<blockquote data-quote="TouringGodet" data-source="post: 127895" data-attributes="member: 27"><p>It annoys me when you see Vincent artwork, and the drawing/painting has a bike with non-standard bits. There are so few truly original examples left. I know of a handful. I had the privilege of riding a Vincent that was nearly 100% original across the US to the North American rallies in the 1980’s. It now has a BT-H ignition, and an Alton, just because it was easier. If I get the original mag and generator overhauled, I would not hesitate to ride across the US again. Avoiding mods does not mean you cannot use a Vincent for what it was designed to do. It is immensely satisfying to first of all, restore something as near as possible to how it came from the factory, but more importantly to me, then actually use it. The first one by itself has merit, but it is so much more with the second part.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TouringGodet, post: 127895, member: 27"] It annoys me when you see Vincent artwork, and the drawing/painting has a bike with non-standard bits. There are so few truly original examples left. I know of a handful. I had the privilege of riding a Vincent that was nearly 100% original across the US to the North American rallies in the 1980’s. It now has a BT-H ignition, and an Alton, just because it was easier. If I get the original mag and generator overhauled, I would not hesitate to ride across the US again. Avoiding mods does not mean you cannot use a Vincent for what it was designed to do. It is immensely satisfying to first of all, restore something as near as possible to how it came from the factory, but more importantly to me, then actually use it. The first one by itself has merit, but it is so much more with the second part. [/QUOTE]
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