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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="Magnetoman" data-source="post: 36741" data-attributes="member: 2806"><p>Unfortunately, I'm not able to ride motorcycles every day, but I do have more than one to use whenever I have the opportunity. Also, my part of the country gets less rain in a year than you get in one day in England, so problems with rust and oxidation aren't the same. As a result, the Cd plating on a bike I restored 12 years ago looks nearly new.</p><p></p><p>I realize opinions on how to restore a Vincent can be contentious. Powder paint, Mikuni carburetors, electric starters, etc. all can be perfectly appropriate for some Vincents, and I take no issue with anyone who chooses such modifications. But, since I have modern motorcycles when I want the 2012 riding experience, this Vincent will be for the 1950 riding experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Magnetoman, post: 36741, member: 2806"] Unfortunately, I'm not able to ride motorcycles every day, but I do have more than one to use whenever I have the opportunity. Also, my part of the country gets less rain in a year than you get in one day in England, so problems with rust and oxidation aren't the same. As a result, the Cd plating on a bike I restored 12 years ago looks nearly new. I realize opinions on how to restore a Vincent can be contentious. Powder paint, Mikuni carburetors, electric starters, etc. all can be perfectly appropriate for some Vincents, and I take no issue with anyone who chooses such modifications. But, since I have modern motorcycles when I want the 2012 riding experience, this Vincent will be for the 1950 riding experience. [/QUOTE]
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