I took a chance in 2003 and bought a "rider's bike"from Australia that was advertised in Flogger's corner, MPH. It had many variations from the original. I have added a few more mods in the interest of safety, self cancelling indicators, bright headlight, Alton, permanent luggage rack and big Craven top box with indicators and brake light, electronic "chronometric" Smiths tach. The previous owner sent along the original clutch (Vee Two in there now) and the original rear struts ( fully suspended seat now) but I have no interest in reverting back. I have ridden the bike 500 miles per day many times solo and generally we do 300 to 350 when two up. 40,000 on it now and it has been a really great bike.
The price was reasonable as the bike is nonmatching.
Many people want to own a Vincent because they are expensive and that automatically makes them a status symbol. I have chatted with people in this camp, and they are almost revulsed at the prospect of owning a non matching Vincent.
If you just want to ride a Vincent, as I do, then the matching numbers and originality don't mean muchh
The price was reasonable as the bike is nonmatching.
Many people want to own a Vincent because they are expensive and that automatically makes them a status symbol. I have chatted with people in this camp, and they are almost revulsed at the prospect of owning a non matching Vincent.
If you just want to ride a Vincent, as I do, then the matching numbers and originality don't mean muchh