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<blockquote data-quote="Phil Baker" data-source="post: 33511" data-attributes="member: 2693"><p>Hey ho! The Basingstoke Comet is finished and running <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> - just a little tinkering with the carburation still ongoing as it's been running a bit rich. After dropping the needle to its highest slot I still can't get the speed up over 58mph although the performance is a lot smoother now and no 8-stroking, misfiring etc. Think the needle is wrong - 4 slot in there at the moment..... Stumpy's looking for a 5-slot that I can borrow to see if that makes a difference.</p><p></p><p>HOWEVER ..... I have really enjoyed the process and, unfortunately for my wallet, have got the Vincent bug. I always wanted a twin and so does everyone, I suppose. But if anyone has parts of a 1000cc engine or a whole Rapide in bits or just needing loving restoration then please contact me on <a href="mailto:phil@pgbf.freeserve.co.uk">phil@pgbf.freeserve.co.uk</a> or 07768 105456 and if I succeed in getting hold of one I'll pay it the same respect as the Comet has received. </p><p></p><p>And no, I'm afraid the Comet is not up for sale - I just love that bike and can't even think of selling it!!</p><p></p><p>Thanks for listening (or, technically, reading...)!</p><p></p><p>Phil</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Phil Baker, post: 33511, member: 2693"] Hey ho! The Basingstoke Comet is finished and running :D - just a little tinkering with the carburation still ongoing as it's been running a bit rich. After dropping the needle to its highest slot I still can't get the speed up over 58mph although the performance is a lot smoother now and no 8-stroking, misfiring etc. Think the needle is wrong - 4 slot in there at the moment..... Stumpy's looking for a 5-slot that I can borrow to see if that makes a difference. HOWEVER ..... I have really enjoyed the process and, unfortunately for my wallet, have got the Vincent bug. I always wanted a twin and so does everyone, I suppose. But if anyone has parts of a 1000cc engine or a whole Rapide in bits or just needing loving restoration then please contact me on [EMAIL="phil@pgbf.freeserve.co.uk"]phil@pgbf.freeserve.co.uk[/EMAIL] or 07768 105456 and if I succeed in getting hold of one I'll pay it the same respect as the Comet has received. And no, I'm afraid the Comet is not up for sale - I just love that bike and can't even think of selling it!! Thanks for listening (or, technically, reading...)! Phil [/QUOTE]
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