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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Girdraulics: are they safe?
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<blockquote data-quote="Albervin" data-source="post: 10900" data-attributes="member: 586"><p>I bought my first Vincent in 1985 & it was a load of rubbish. Of course I didn't know it then as I was ignorant of all things Vincent. I bought the bike from a reputable dealer (Atlantic Motorcycles) & spoke to the previous owner of the bike (Ted Davis) who assured me it was a good bike. The fork bushes were worn & only half bushes inserted in some places. I ended up on my head with a broken shoulder, dislocated knee & a lot of bruising. If I had had the time & money I would have sued both parties for selling something not fit for purpose. Now I just tell everyone the truth. Well sorted girdraulics are safe & pleasant to ride BUT you must know what you are doing before you lift a spanner to them. Tyre types & pressures probably affect handling more than they would with telescopic forks but then a Vincent is like some women I have known, plenty of TLC is well rewarded! Given the choice though, I prefer my Brampton forked Vincents...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Albervin, post: 10900, member: 586"] I bought my first Vincent in 1985 & it was a load of rubbish. Of course I didn't know it then as I was ignorant of all things Vincent. I bought the bike from a reputable dealer (Atlantic Motorcycles) & spoke to the previous owner of the bike (Ted Davis) who assured me it was a good bike. The fork bushes were worn & only half bushes inserted in some places. I ended up on my head with a broken shoulder, dislocated knee & a lot of bruising. If I had had the time & money I would have sued both parties for selling something not fit for purpose. Now I just tell everyone the truth. Well sorted girdraulics are safe & pleasant to ride BUT you must know what you are doing before you lift a spanner to them. Tyre types & pressures probably affect handling more than they would with telescopic forks but then a Vincent is like some women I have known, plenty of TLC is well rewarded! Given the choice though, I prefer my Brampton forked Vincents...;) [/QUOTE]
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