What are the odds?

[kurtflys]

I know that most part for the Vincent can be found, but what are the odds of finding an original air pump and tool tray out there i motorcycle land. My Shadow has nice patina and shows it's age (1953), but putting a new pump of tray might look out of place. So I guess I'm looking.

 

[Albervin]

Tool tray is easy, plenty out there and even a (good) replica will not be frowned on by the concours crowd. The tyre pump is a different story. Prices in excess of £400 have been paid for them and they are invariably for show only. Spend your money on something functional and buy a replica pump.

 

[davidd]

The air pumps tend to fall off and if they do not, they can be easily "nicked."

David

 

[Howard]

The air pumps tend to fall off and if they do not, they can be easily "nicked."

David

David, I'm sure I've read that the wrong way but it reads like you're suggesting a crime.

H

 

[kurtflys]

Thanks . Were these pumps any different that a bicycle pump?

 

[kurtflys]

I appreciate the point that you are making on the cost of a pump. On the other hand I do like all things original, even if I just leave the original spare on the shelf, or save it for a show. Still nice to have if I can find one.

 

[bmetcalf]

See http://www.myvincent.co.uk/gallery.php?image=234070&pg=1

 

[chankly bore]

Get a new tray, fill it full of tools, go for a long ride and have the tray and tools fall off and get run over by a following car. This gives just about the right "patina"- and that is a word I f*%^&$#@! hate using. By the way does anyone have an original K17 cloth? I'm fairly sure I have one, found in a secondhand tool tray years ago, but I would like to be sure before making any silly claims! Please post a photo. Cheers, F5AB/2A/7945 since 1970

 

[Howard]

Get a new tray, fill it full of tools, go for a long ride and have the tray and tools fall off and get run over by a following car. This gives just about the right "patina"- and that is a word I f*%^&$#@! hate using. By the way does anyone have an original K17 cloth? I'm fairly sure I have one, found in a secondhand tool tray years ago, but I would like to be sure before making any silly claims! Please post a photo. Cheers, F5AB/2A/7945 since 1970

Maybe the guy selling the tommy bar from a Vincent tool kit, on ebay, has got one.

H

 

[Williegunn]

Maybe the guy selling the tommy bar from a Vincent tool kit, on ebay, has got one.

H

Free postage and packing what a bargain!