Thought this would amuse the more experienced Vincent owners.
Had a failed go at starting our Vinnie last week, Derek Sayer was press ganged into moral support but I`d made some errors with the carb cables & more importantly had timed up 5 degrees ATDC not BTDC, I`d got confused by Francois instructions.
Having rechecked everything had another go this Sunday, it hasn`t run for 39 to 40 years & having put a lot of time & effort in would have liked to be the first one to start it, but if you watch the video you`ll see my lifelong friend steal my thunder & what`s worse it was with his first kick.
Don`t think there is any swearing but apologise in advance if there is, was impressed with how steady my Wife was filming, except for right at the end.
Just need to get it finished & practice starting so I don`t embarrass myself by having a heartattack.
In my defence the last thing I kickstarted was a 250 Honda Superdream in 1980, really thought I had the start procedure in my head but the reality is quite different.
Didn`t want to go down the electric start route,mainly because of the sprag clutch, but if I can`t acquire the "Knack" might be my only option or could add a sidecar for my mate Dave to be my starter.
Cheers
Dave
Vincent Rapide
Had a failed go at starting our Vinnie last week, Derek Sayer was press ganged into moral support but I`d made some errors with the carb cables & more importantly had timed up 5 degrees ATDC not BTDC, I`d got confused by Francois instructions.
Having rechecked everything had another go this Sunday, it hasn`t run for 39 to 40 years & having put a lot of time & effort in would have liked to be the first one to start it, but if you watch the video you`ll see my lifelong friend steal my thunder & what`s worse it was with his first kick.
Don`t think there is any swearing but apologise in advance if there is, was impressed with how steady my Wife was filming, except for right at the end.
Just need to get it finished & practice starting so I don`t embarrass myself by having a heartattack.
In my defence the last thing I kickstarted was a 250 Honda Superdream in 1980, really thought I had the start procedure in my head but the reality is quite different.
Didn`t want to go down the electric start route,mainly because of the sprag clutch, but if I can`t acquire the "Knack" might be my only option or could add a sidecar for my mate Dave to be my starter.
Cheers
Dave
Vincent Rapide
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