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GUT723 RC/1/8678
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<blockquote data-quote="SteveO" data-source="post: 104308" data-attributes="member: 3636"><p>Well guys, I have exchanged PMs with Simon and the news isn't good. Far from being a matching numbers bike the only thing that belongs is the engine; both UFM and RFM are from a (or two) Comet(s). Some helpful owner has changed the numbers to match the log book, badly, because the stamps aren't Vincent style and he forgot about the /1/ which identifies the frame parts as Comet. It leaves a bitter taste; I had hoped to avoid this kind of thing by buying through the Spares Company. It's not really original in any way with the modifications and the frame changes, it's just a load of bits stuck together. The only consolation is it doesn't warrant a full restoration so I will fix what's broken as cheaply as possible then ride it again. I may stick some 32mm Concentrics on it and make use of the top end tuning. Since I've got to replace the pistons, perhaps I should go up an atmosphere or two. It will then be considerably faster than a Shadow at least which will give some satisfaction! I'll leave the touring kit on, I like the idea of a "street sleeper". BTW still no explanation of the broomhandles - were these instead of springs or an addition?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SteveO, post: 104308, member: 3636"] Well guys, I have exchanged PMs with Simon and the news isn't good. Far from being a matching numbers bike the only thing that belongs is the engine; both UFM and RFM are from a (or two) Comet(s). Some helpful owner has changed the numbers to match the log book, badly, because the stamps aren't Vincent style and he forgot about the /1/ which identifies the frame parts as Comet. It leaves a bitter taste; I had hoped to avoid this kind of thing by buying through the Spares Company. It's not really original in any way with the modifications and the frame changes, it's just a load of bits stuck together. The only consolation is it doesn't warrant a full restoration so I will fix what's broken as cheaply as possible then ride it again. I may stick some 32mm Concentrics on it and make use of the top end tuning. Since I've got to replace the pistons, perhaps I should go up an atmosphere or two. It will then be considerably faster than a Shadow at least which will give some satisfaction! I'll leave the touring kit on, I like the idea of a "street sleeper". BTW still no explanation of the broomhandles - were these instead of springs or an addition? [/QUOTE]
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