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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="Hugo Myatt" data-source="post: 48556" data-attributes="member: 99"><p>I have two Comets. One has a D type centre stand fitted by the legendary 'Furness and Searle' many years ago. It has always been very stable, as long as one takes the road camber into account. However it requires a heftier pull than the similar stand as fitted to my twin as the point of balance is not so advantageous on the Comet.</p><p></p><p>The other Comet has an early Dave Hills stand, which is almost a 'roll on' stand and is very easy to use requiring hardly any effort. The rear wheel barely leaves the ground. There are two potential dangers with mine. A slight shove from behind will easily push it off the stand. Secondly, I once left the Comet ticking over on the stand whilst I shut the garage doors. I heard an almighty crash. The tick over had been enough to rock the bike off the stand and cause it to topple over. Having said this I would not give up the stand for anything. I am too decrepit to struggle with the rear stand any more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hugo Myatt, post: 48556, member: 99"] I have two Comets. One has a D type centre stand fitted by the legendary 'Furness and Searle' many years ago. It has always been very stable, as long as one takes the road camber into account. However it requires a heftier pull than the similar stand as fitted to my twin as the point of balance is not so advantageous on the Comet. The other Comet has an early Dave Hills stand, which is almost a 'roll on' stand and is very easy to use requiring hardly any effort. The rear wheel barely leaves the ground. There are two potential dangers with mine. A slight shove from behind will easily push it off the stand. Secondly, I once left the Comet ticking over on the stand whilst I shut the garage doors. I heard an almighty crash. The tick over had been enough to rock the bike off the stand and cause it to topple over. Having said this I would not give up the stand for anything. I am too decrepit to struggle with the rear stand any more. [/QUOTE]
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