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Fantastic looking bike @Scout63
As @Robert Watson says, having Pete Talabach close by means you have an expert right on hand, but we’re always here should you need us.
I can’t say I’ve ever come across an older post-war engine than your one, although I’m sure Simon will prove me wrong!
As @Robert Watson says, having Pete Talabach close by means you have an expert right on hand, but we’re always here should you need us.
I can’t say I’ve ever come across an older post-war engine than your one, although I’m sure Simon will prove me wrong!
Unfortunately I can’t use that plate here in Massachusetts. It belonged to a prior owner and I negotiated to keep it for show.
Thanks Steve. I’m slowly piecing together the bike’s history and it’s consistent with your note. I’ll be getting it roadworthy over the next month or so and then will get my first ride on a Vincent. Ben
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Here is a little info on the guy that built the engine into a complete bike.
Al was a club member of the original Los Angeles section back in the late 1950’s. That incarnation of the section only lasted a few years. The current So Cal section started around 1967. I don’t know when Al joined that section.
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Al was a club member of the original Los Angeles section back in the late 1950’s. That incarnation of the section only lasted a few years. The current So Cal section started around 1967. I don’t know when Al joined that section.
Ben,
Aren't you able to get a vanity plate in Mass? I couldn't figure out how to negotiate the Mass. RMV website to see how to order a vanity plate. On the Mich. SOS website it's very easy to see if a vanity plate is available, 46HRD is available I believe for a reasonable $25 per year. Does Mass. allow original year plates for vehicles over 25 years old? My Shadow and Comet are on original year plates and it only cost me a one time fee of $35 each. The plates cost me $125 each from a collector. You can use an original year plated vehicle for pleasure, special occasions, club runs, parades, but not for daily routine travel, except for the month of August. Though I think LEOs just turn a blind eye when they see an original year plated vehicle out about as I see them all the time once the snow has melted and the salt has been washed off the road. Insurance is decidedly less expensive as well.
Steven
Aren't you able to get a vanity plate in Mass? I couldn't figure out how to negotiate the Mass. RMV website to see how to order a vanity plate. On the Mich. SOS website it's very easy to see if a vanity plate is available, 46HRD is available I believe for a reasonable $25 per year. Does Mass. allow original year plates for vehicles over 25 years old? My Shadow and Comet are on original year plates and it only cost me a one time fee of $35 each. The plates cost me $125 each from a collector. You can use an original year plated vehicle for pleasure, special occasions, club runs, parades, but not for daily routine travel, except for the month of August. Though I think LEOs just turn a blind eye when they see an original year plated vehicle out about as I see them all the time once the snow has melted and the salt has been washed off the road. Insurance is decidedly less expensive as well.
Steven
Hey Steven. I’m not sure about MA vanity plates. I may check it out. I’m not a fan of annual plate charges so I’ve steered clear. The Vincent May be the bike that gets me to get one. I’ll report back. Ben