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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 40625" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>The numbers are pretty good compared to a stock Rapide at 7 lbs per hp for the racer v. 9 or 10 for the Rapide. A little unfair comparing a hot Comet to a stock twin, but 42 hp with a big carb on the Comet will cause some trouble for the Rapide. The conering clearance is much better on the single due to the narrow engine bits. I would think the torque out of corners is great with the Rapide. </p><p></p><p>For most of our tracks over here, the straights are short, so the top end of the Rapide is a little higher, but harder to use. In current tuning, 103 mph at 7,000 is about the best I can muster. I think the Rapide will top that if there is enough time. </p><p></p><p>In the hands of a good rider the Comet would do very well on a tight track. Over here, Tom Kerr is still racing what was known as the "Flomet." Ken Genecco is racing the ex Dickerson Flash. They often come out for one or two races. There seems to be about as many European solo Vincent riders.</p><p></p><p>I have to say the Vintage riders were an incredible lot. The tires we use today allow very high cornering speed with little worry. Most of them would be unbeatable on a present day Vincent.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 40625, member: 1177"] The numbers are pretty good compared to a stock Rapide at 7 lbs per hp for the racer v. 9 or 10 for the Rapide. A little unfair comparing a hot Comet to a stock twin, but 42 hp with a big carb on the Comet will cause some trouble for the Rapide. The conering clearance is much better on the single due to the narrow engine bits. I would think the torque out of corners is great with the Rapide. For most of our tracks over here, the straights are short, so the top end of the Rapide is a little higher, but harder to use. In current tuning, 103 mph at 7,000 is about the best I can muster. I think the Rapide will top that if there is enough time. In the hands of a good rider the Comet would do very well on a tight track. Over here, Tom Kerr is still racing what was known as the "Flomet." Ken Genecco is racing the ex Dickerson Flash. They often come out for one or two races. There seems to be about as many European solo Vincent riders. I have to say the Vintage riders were an incredible lot. The tires we use today allow very high cornering speed with little worry. Most of them would be unbeatable on a present day Vincent. David [/QUOTE]
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