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<blockquote data-quote="Albervin" data-source="post: 57288" data-attributes="member: 586"><p>Do you have to add oil after a 100 mile ride? If not then how far do you have to ride before noticing a significant drop in oil level? If it is not chucking oil out in any quantity or burning it then maybe it just needs more exercise. Can you stand on the kick start with a bit of weight and till not move the piston beyond TDC? If it still has decent compression then ride it. To obtain higher speed leave it in 3rd gear longer and fit a 48T rear sprocket. It will take a lot of edge of acceleration though. Once you open it up you will find a lot of reasons to spend more money. I have just completed a rebuild where the engine was basically sound but leaking oil; ooh, that looks worn, I might replace that, mmm I think I will fit the modified seals, and before I knew it that was $1,000 thank you. A Vincent is a remarkably resilient and forgiving machine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Albervin, post: 57288, member: 586"] Do you have to add oil after a 100 mile ride? If not then how far do you have to ride before noticing a significant drop in oil level? If it is not chucking oil out in any quantity or burning it then maybe it just needs more exercise. Can you stand on the kick start with a bit of weight and till not move the piston beyond TDC? If it still has decent compression then ride it. To obtain higher speed leave it in 3rd gear longer and fit a 48T rear sprocket. It will take a lot of edge of acceleration though. Once you open it up you will find a lot of reasons to spend more money. I have just completed a rebuild where the engine was basically sound but leaking oil; ooh, that looks worn, I might replace that, mmm I think I will fit the modified seals, and before I knew it that was $1,000 thank you. A Vincent is a remarkably resilient and forgiving machine. [/QUOTE]
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