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<blockquote data-quote="macvette" data-source="post: 15623" data-attributes="member: 262"><p>Hi ,</p><p>I got my open series D just over 4 yrs ago. I wanted an original bike as was possible as I intended to get a bike that I could rebuild as I wanted to make it my own ( I had just retired and wanted to fullfill a dream). Cost wasn't a factor.I have other bikes and an old car and am a pretty good mechanic. I rode during the first summer to suss out what I needed to do. It was very scruffy and the engine needed a rebuild. I decided to restore the cycle parts myself and sent off the engine to be overhauled. I completely stripped the cycle parts to the last nut and bolt and methodically worked my way through the reconditioning of them during the winter. I didn't find this difficult but didn't feel I could do the motor justice.Six months later I was done. I niavely assumed that work on the motor would procede in parallel. Despite regular and frequent contact with the specialists doing the work, three and a half years later( and several thousand pounds), I am still without the motor. It seems a common occurence so my advice is as follows:- if like me you always wanted a Vincent, then get one but if you want to ride it, make sure that the engine is in good running order, not needing major work. If like me you want a bike that you can work on then be prepared for a long haul and some expense. Definitely get someone knowlegeable to advise you because even in poor health these engines are still capable of pulling well. I was well aware of the condition of my bike but the experience with the engine rebuild is very frustrating. From what I remember of riding the bike whilst assessing it, it was very enjoyable and if I live long enough to get the engine back, I'm sure it will be again. Spares are easy to get from the VOC and others.</p><p>Regards Mac</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="macvette, post: 15623, member: 262"] Hi , I got my open series D just over 4 yrs ago. I wanted an original bike as was possible as I intended to get a bike that I could rebuild as I wanted to make it my own ( I had just retired and wanted to fullfill a dream). Cost wasn't a factor.I have other bikes and an old car and am a pretty good mechanic. I rode during the first summer to suss out what I needed to do. It was very scruffy and the engine needed a rebuild. I decided to restore the cycle parts myself and sent off the engine to be overhauled. I completely stripped the cycle parts to the last nut and bolt and methodically worked my way through the reconditioning of them during the winter. I didn't find this difficult but didn't feel I could do the motor justice.Six months later I was done. I niavely assumed that work on the motor would procede in parallel. Despite regular and frequent contact with the specialists doing the work, three and a half years later( and several thousand pounds), I am still without the motor. It seems a common occurence so my advice is as follows:- if like me you always wanted a Vincent, then get one but if you want to ride it, make sure that the engine is in good running order, not needing major work. If like me you want a bike that you can work on then be prepared for a long haul and some expense. Definitely get someone knowlegeable to advise you because even in poor health these engines are still capable of pulling well. I was well aware of the condition of my bike but the experience with the engine rebuild is very frustrating. From what I remember of riding the bike whilst assessing it, it was very enjoyable and if I live long enough to get the engine back, I'm sure it will be again. Spares are easy to get from the VOC and others. Regards Mac [/QUOTE]
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