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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Starting Vincent Life with a Backfire!
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<blockquote data-quote="KennyNUT" data-source="post: 48496" data-attributes="member: 3057"><p>Many thanks again to one and all! </p><p></p><p>It's great to have a feeling of camaraderie through such support. </p><p></p><p>In the short term, I will make some effort to ride the bike before making any major decisions on changes to the ignition or charging system but I see some good ideas with batteries, Alton generators and magnetos. I will have a careful read through others experiences and look at how I use the bike and then decide what's best. </p><p></p><p>I have already joined the VOC and asked for full site privileges to see what else I can learn from your postings and experiences. I hope that gets processed soon. </p><p></p><p>The electrical side of these charming (you can tell I am happier!) old bikes is very interesting but the only major addition I would consider right now would be to add some LED 6V indicators and a switch, of course. Any suggested sources would be useful. I like the Oberon bar end indicators which are quite a tidy, subtle solution though they leave no room for a mirror.</p><p></p><p>The only other modification planned is that I have a Dave Hills stand for a Rapide, so am waiting on a different right hand plate from the man himself, will have it all powder coated and fitted soon.</p><p></p><p>Funny how this thread has gone from a backfiring, leaking carburettor to a running Comet whose next direction needs to be indicated with lights!</p><p></p><p>I cannot wait for my first proper ride out!!</p><p></p><p>I sense I may be in danger of becoming a Vincent fan.</p><p></p><p>Cheers, all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KennyNUT, post: 48496, member: 3057"] Many thanks again to one and all! It's great to have a feeling of camaraderie through such support. In the short term, I will make some effort to ride the bike before making any major decisions on changes to the ignition or charging system but I see some good ideas with batteries, Alton generators and magnetos. I will have a careful read through others experiences and look at how I use the bike and then decide what's best. I have already joined the VOC and asked for full site privileges to see what else I can learn from your postings and experiences. I hope that gets processed soon. The electrical side of these charming (you can tell I am happier!) old bikes is very interesting but the only major addition I would consider right now would be to add some LED 6V indicators and a switch, of course. Any suggested sources would be useful. I like the Oberon bar end indicators which are quite a tidy, subtle solution though they leave no room for a mirror. The only other modification planned is that I have a Dave Hills stand for a Rapide, so am waiting on a different right hand plate from the man himself, will have it all powder coated and fitted soon. Funny how this thread has gone from a backfiring, leaking carburettor to a running Comet whose next direction needs to be indicated with lights! I cannot wait for my first proper ride out!! I sense I may be in danger of becoming a Vincent fan. Cheers, all. [/QUOTE]
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