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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
What is the best approach for restoring a Vincent?
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<blockquote data-quote="b'knighted" data-source="post: 36736" data-attributes="member: 59"><p>You are obviously intending to do a one time restoration so I would suggest that you reconsider your plan to replate the original Cadmium plated fasteners. My first Vincent was a freshly restored Comet which looked perfect for the first year or two. I rode it every day and within a year or two the plating had blackened to a scruffy state. At the time I was disappointed that bikes with non-standard stainless fastener were winning concours competitions while it was impossible to keep a standard bike looking that perfect. If you are intending to ride the bike (and there is little point in spending the time on it otherwise) I’d recommend using unpolished stainless wherever standard fasteners are needed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="b'knighted, post: 36736, member: 59"] You are obviously intending to do a one time restoration so I would suggest that you reconsider your plan to replate the original Cadmium plated fasteners. My first Vincent was a freshly restored Comet which looked perfect for the first year or two. I rode it every day and within a year or two the plating had blackened to a scruffy state. At the time I was disappointed that bikes with non-standard stainless fastener were winning concours competitions while it was impossible to keep a standard bike looking that perfect. If you are intending to ride the bike (and there is little point in spending the time on it otherwise) I’d recommend using unpolished stainless wherever standard fasteners are needed. [/QUOTE]
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