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Want to buy my first Vincent, a project Comet
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<blockquote data-quote="Monkeypants" data-source="post: 45821" data-attributes="member: 2708"><p>Another thing to keep in mind is the type of riding you plan to do. A group of us did a big trip this summer, 3,000 miles in about ten days. The speed limit in most areas was 70 mph and traffic was moving faster than that. There were lots of big grades and passes to go over, one at 11,000 ft and others not much lower. Aside from my weight, about 250-260 lbs with gear on, the bike was carrying luggage, gear, tools and spares for a ten day trip. I would not have wanted to do that trip with very much less power than the twin has. At times it would have been nice to have a bit more on tap.</p><p>On the other hand, if the roads Lino travels are more like the A&B roads in the UK, then a 500 single would be quite adequate, especially if ridden solo.</p><p>Glen</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monkeypants, post: 45821, member: 2708"] Another thing to keep in mind is the type of riding you plan to do. A group of us did a big trip this summer, 3,000 miles in about ten days. The speed limit in most areas was 70 mph and traffic was moving faster than that. There were lots of big grades and passes to go over, one at 11,000 ft and others not much lower. Aside from my weight, about 250-260 lbs with gear on, the bike was carrying luggage, gear, tools and spares for a ten day trip. I would not have wanted to do that trip with very much less power than the twin has. At times it would have been nice to have a bit more on tap. On the other hand, if the roads Lino travels are more like the A&B roads in the UK, then a 500 single would be quite adequate, especially if ridden solo. Glen [/QUOTE]
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