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<blockquote data-quote="broski" data-source="post: 35037" data-attributes="member: 2758"><p>Hi guys! A bit of a strange request is this one! I am an author writing a novel and which involves a sequence surrounding a Vincent motorcycle. I am afraid to confess that my love affair with old British bikes existed only as far as my Royal Enfield Continental GT as my first bike back in 1970, then a Norton Dominator. Shortly after that I developed a spinal condition which ended both my motorcycling habits and indeed my working habit. Instead I turn to writing. I have done a little research online but figure I would get better value from you lads direct if you were willing to help me. I need to get it dead right both for my own story - if not to avoid insulting the Vincent brand</p><p></p><p>As I said, I want to include a Vincent motorcycle in my tale- which, in this section, put VERY loosely is that young man helps widow sort her garden, discover Vincent in shed- he fixes up. But she describes to him nostagically the times they had plodding round the Cotswolds on it before her husband died.</p><p></p><p>Now, I want to report her memories as accurately as possible and would ask you for your opinion on:</p><p>Which model do you think was the most prestigious- (and which had pillion seat of course) Biggest would be best. And- in which colour? Also the year would have to be shown </p><p></p><p>What sort of noise would the bike have made- can you describe it? Was it like a Velocette and had a very high torque/low revs type ? What would it sound like when opened up? Had it got a special smell ?</p><p></p><p>Had the model any noted and accepted peculiarities and habits? Like Enfields were known for oil leaks, etc? Did they often overheat or break down for example? </p><p>Anything unusual or common to all the of that model would be useful. In fact any information you could give me that you think suitable would be VERY much appreciated I assure you and I will post a credit in my book should it make publication. Cheers so much!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="broski, post: 35037, member: 2758"] Hi guys! A bit of a strange request is this one! I am an author writing a novel and which involves a sequence surrounding a Vincent motorcycle. I am afraid to confess that my love affair with old British bikes existed only as far as my Royal Enfield Continental GT as my first bike back in 1970, then a Norton Dominator. Shortly after that I developed a spinal condition which ended both my motorcycling habits and indeed my working habit. Instead I turn to writing. I have done a little research online but figure I would get better value from you lads direct if you were willing to help me. I need to get it dead right both for my own story - if not to avoid insulting the Vincent brand As I said, I want to include a Vincent motorcycle in my tale- which, in this section, put VERY loosely is that young man helps widow sort her garden, discover Vincent in shed- he fixes up. But she describes to him nostagically the times they had plodding round the Cotswolds on it before her husband died. Now, I want to report her memories as accurately as possible and would ask you for your opinion on: Which model do you think was the most prestigious- (and which had pillion seat of course) Biggest would be best. And- in which colour? Also the year would have to be shown What sort of noise would the bike have made- can you describe it? Was it like a Velocette and had a very high torque/low revs type ? What would it sound like when opened up? Had it got a special smell ? Had the model any noted and accepted peculiarities and habits? Like Enfields were known for oil leaks, etc? Did they often overheat or break down for example? Anything unusual or common to all the of that model would be useful. In fact any information you could give me that you think suitable would be VERY much appreciated I assure you and I will post a credit in my book should it make publication. Cheers so much!:cool: [/QUOTE]
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