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<blockquote data-quote="Knapdog" data-source="post: 145081" data-attributes="member: 5181"><p>Thank you for your welcoming post.</p><p>For many years I've been on the search for a bike that matches my birth date. Obviously, there's a slim chance of finding one from the year 1951 but I still live in hope.</p><p>I was initially looking for Ariels and Sunbeams and actually missed out on a Red Hunter that was one day out, but at my age now, the word "Vincent" keeps coming to mind, regardless of the year.</p><p>I know very little about them apart from the fact that they're quality machines and, for the amount I'd be prepared to spend, I reckon I could get a very nice "Comet".</p><p>I am surprised, however, how many there are for sale on various sites. They keep cropping up all the time since I've been looking. The problem I have, of course, is I don't know a good one from a not so good one.</p><p>My current bikes are still fairly modern, a Honda cbf1000 for continental trips, Royal Enfield Classic 500 and an old Honda C90 that I've done John O'Groats to Land's End on.</p><p>With interest rates so low I would hope that a Comet would be something of an investment but I would want one completely restored. I appreciate that forums can be a mine of information regarding rebuilds with many talented members contributing but these days I'd rather pay extra for someone else to have done all the work.</p><p>There is a lot to think about and maybe I'll never buy one but thank you for having me.</p><p>If anything comes up that fits the bill, please let me know.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knapdog, post: 145081, member: 5181"] Thank you for your welcoming post. For many years I've been on the search for a bike that matches my birth date. Obviously, there's a slim chance of finding one from the year 1951 but I still live in hope. I was initially looking for Ariels and Sunbeams and actually missed out on a Red Hunter that was one day out, but at my age now, the word "Vincent" keeps coming to mind, regardless of the year. I know very little about them apart from the fact that they're quality machines and, for the amount I'd be prepared to spend, I reckon I could get a very nice "Comet". I am surprised, however, how many there are for sale on various sites. They keep cropping up all the time since I've been looking. The problem I have, of course, is I don't know a good one from a not so good one. My current bikes are still fairly modern, a Honda cbf1000 for continental trips, Royal Enfield Classic 500 and an old Honda C90 that I've done John O'Groats to Land's End on. With interest rates so low I would hope that a Comet would be something of an investment but I would want one completely restored. I appreciate that forums can be a mine of information regarding rebuilds with many talented members contributing but these days I'd rather pay extra for someone else to have done all the work. There is a lot to think about and maybe I'll never buy one but thank you for having me. If anything comes up that fits the bill, please let me know. [/QUOTE]
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