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<blockquote data-quote="Hippo" data-source="post: 56130" data-attributes="member: 2980"><p>I've now got my Rapide registered in the UK but am now having a bit of difficulty getting it set up properly</p><p>It was quite difficult to start when I got it but once started it ran fine. Since the previous owner told me that the magneto was tired I got and fitted a new electronic magneto … and now it won’t start at all (it does have a good spark), though it isn’t helped by some past butchery to the kickstart mech which means you only get half a swing at it.</p><p>It did take me quite a while to get round to the new mag so I am going the see if the petrol has gone off before delving much deeper … but I was wondering if anyone knows a decent old bike mechanic in the Derby area who I could get to set it up properly for me.</p><p>I must admit , being new to Vincents that I find it a little daunting and complicated mechanically compared to my Triumphs and since I really do get allowed so little time to play would rather spend it riding the bike.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hippo, post: 56130, member: 2980"] I've now got my Rapide registered in the UK but am now having a bit of difficulty getting it set up properly It was quite difficult to start when I got it but once started it ran fine. Since the previous owner told me that the magneto was tired I got and fitted a new electronic magneto … and now it won’t start at all (it does have a good spark), though it isn’t helped by some past butchery to the kickstart mech which means you only get half a swing at it. It did take me quite a while to get round to the new mag so I am going the see if the petrol has gone off before delving much deeper … but I was wondering if anyone knows a decent old bike mechanic in the Derby area who I could get to set it up properly for me. I must admit , being new to Vincents that I find it a little daunting and complicated mechanically compared to my Triumphs and since I really do get allowed so little time to play would rather spend it riding the bike. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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