Vincent
Motorcycle History
Tue Dec 04 2007
carolstibbs<at>hotmail.com
Alan Ransome, Vincent test rider
I am trying to contact anyone who knew my uncle, Alan Ransome, who died
in 1999 in North Walsham, Norfolk. In his later years he repaired Vincent
bikes for the owners club, earlier he rode and tested them. Anyone remember
him ?
UK
Wed Nov 28 2007
sales<at>schwarz.com.au
information
i need to know who to contact re a aussie contact , re vincent motorcycles
australia
Recommend Terry Prince or the VOC Australia -
see the Vincent
Directory.
http://www.dropbears.com/bikelinks/Classic_Motorcycles/A_to_Z/V/Vincent/
Sat Sep 29 2007
Monkeyhands4<at>aol.com
Etched chrome liner cylinder barrel
1937 series A Comet
Information needed on pre ww2 HRD etched chrome liner (unused) as fitted
to my A comet. Did the factory fit these at any time for 'hot' road use?
any replies welcome on this subject. Machine dismantled and unused since
approx 1950-55. Parts also welcome if anyone has any. Thanks.
Buckinghamshire, England
Mon Jun 18 2007
carlygowing<at>yahoo.com.au
vincent comet 1950
can you help me buy getting a workshop manual?
Try our page of resources for Books
and Manuals
Mon May 28 2007
serebralassasin1<at>aol.com
Can You Help Me?
Vincent 1000?
I wonder if you can help me with something i have been working on for
a while. i know its a long shot but do you know of anywhere i could find
a vincent 1000 for sale. im aware of what im asking bt its something i
would really love to do. any information would be greatly apreciated
london
Sun Jan 07 2007
royverity
optusnet.com.au
vincent 1200 ????
Hi from Aussie,ex Yorkshire.my neighbor is saying he worked on a 1200cc
in Brisbane 50 years ago as a Apprentice,I told him he did not,he also
said it was stock standard and DID 300 MPH,also told him that was Crap
also,could you verify so as to shut him up, he is a nice Aussie,oh by the
way we are not speaking,Ha Ha
Regards Roy S Verity [69 yrs]
Did he also tell you about the dropbears?
Wed Dec 13 2006
glennowensbcglobal.net
barn job
1949 vincent top fuel bike
any storyies
calif
Oct 15th 2006
fordpain.sandyhomecall.co.uk
This calender may appeal to your female fans more...as all other months
show various men from our village of Ancaster, Grantham...partially undressed
to raise money for the newly formed under 8's football team! I contacted
you as the owner of the bike said he thought some people would have an
interest as he has won various awards at shows ...for the bike that is!
Worth a try I thought.
Sandy Ford-Pain
Fri Feb 17 2006
ROSSSOMERVILLEHOTMAIL
NSU VINCENT
I HAVE A NSU VINCENT FOX 123CC FROM 1955.SEEMINGLY ONE OF ONLY 40 EVER
MADE WITH THE VINCENT COMPANY. DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MODEL?
GLASGOW
Vincent and NSU enjoyed a business relationship
in the 1950s when the English company marketed NSU Quickly machines in
the UK. There is an article on NSU Vincent in Motor Cycling Nov 5th 1953.
More
here...
Tue Jan 17 2006
neil.lewingtontesco.net
B series Rapide. GBL 843
Would love to know if she is still alive?
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Thanks for your reply. Sorry no images of the old girl. I bought
the bike in the fifties, it had been exported to Canada but reimported
in early fifties. It was made in 1947 and still went like "stink".I actually
took my driving test on it and lots of eyebrows were raised when they saw
a "VINNY" with "L" plates !!! I kept the bike about about 4 years and sold
it to a son of the Spirella" ladies corset firm for 50 pounds!!!!!!! My
brother also had a Rapide that he brought up to Lightning spec, that is
now owned by a friend who sprinted it( Mickey Alexander) and his mech.
was Doug Lidiard.My father also had a Rapide but i dont know where that
went. I still can tell a Vinny at 2000 paces the moment i hear its "laid
back" engine noise.Although im approaching 68 i would have another Vinny"if
i win the Lottery!! Would love to think that the old girl is still giving
fun to somebody. Best regards Neil.
subject: Rollie Free Poster
Email: yost.josephgmail
message: Do you know where I can find a Rollie Free Bathing Suit poster
where he broke the 150mph record on a Vincent? I've looked everywhere and
continue to run into dead ends.
Thanks,
Joe from Minnesota
[Rollie Free set the American motorcycle one-mile speed record in 1948
on a Vincent Black Shadow. Ed.]
26th January 2005
VINCENT HRD 1949 listed on Ebay UK
Vendor's Description:
VINCENT HRD 1949 One Owner From New, With Blacknell Bullit Side Car
First registered 5/8/1949.
Frame number, RC4116.
Engine number, F10AB/1/2216.
Reg number, KUR181.
This is a once in a life time oppertunaty for some one to purchase a
one owner fully documented Vincent HRD.
This bike and side car have been in storage for over 30 years. I have
changed the oil and plugs and it started third kick, sounds great.
Although the bike now needs some restoration work it is in fully running
condition. I have every receipt from new including both log books, purchase
receipt, guarantee fom Vincents, all finance papers from purchase, i even
have the tag that hung on the handle bars from new.
I don't belive you will ever find a more original and fully documented
bike than this one.
February 14, 2002
HI, I was just sitting here surfing away at the WEB and happened to
have this picture laying on my computer desk. That's me in Milford, CT,
in 1964, with my Norton "MANX" frame VINCENT. It was a ROCKET SHIP and
turned heads where ever it went. keep up the good work ! -- PEDARN at
aol
February 7, 2002
I saw a Vincent Black Shadow for sale last weekend. I don't know much
about Vincents, but it looked original and complete. How do I tell for
sure if it is a Black Shadow, and what should I look out for when buying
a Vincent? -- Thanks -- CTulinMD at msn
June 29, 2002
Vincent- Amanda Water Scooter. $1,500 OBO
THIS IS THE REAL DEAL!! BARN FRESH 1950's VINTAGE AMANDA WATER SCOOTER.
This one seems to be all there. Even what appears to be the original seat
cushion. The engine appears to be capable of running. The only thing that
I can tell is missing is the rope that you pull to start her up. The gas
tank looks perfectly clean inside and even the rubber gas cap is in great
shape. There is no sign that gas was left in her when she was put away
in a barn years ago. The engine was manufactured by the Vincent Engine
Company, LONDON, famous for Vincent motorcycles. This looks like a great
setup, the engine directly drives a shaft to a propeller beneath the scooter.
Even the propeller looks great with no dings. I have not even wiped the
dust off of this scooter, what you see is the way she has looked for 20
years. It has not been fussed with by anyone. The body of the craft looks
great with no holes leaks or patches that I can see. I really do not know
anything more about these other than what I read in old motorcycle magazines.
I hope someone can use this in their collection. It sure would be fun to
see this baby going down the lake!!! I accept checks that clear, money
orders, and paypal. You can come pick it up or arrange shipping. I am happy
to help ship at the buyers expense. If you have any easy questions please
e-mail me and I will get back to you ASAP. Call Fred at (914) 234-6519
ext. 114 or Email alj4 at email.msn
November 29, 1999
Hello,
I am a owner off an old HRD 250. Can you please help me to find some
spareparts. In Germany there is no Importeur / dealer who have any parts.
Please send me the adress, maybe I can contact them by myself.
Thank you for your help
Stefan Mueller -- stefanmueller at vr-web.de
Vincent
"Bathing Suit Bike" Black Lightning -- by Herb Harris
Updated 16 July 2005
You might be interested in our site at http://www.btinternet.com/~grasshopperfilms
which is announcing the release of our video on the history of the Vincent
HRD motorcycle. 'Chasing Shadows' will be released in January and we will
announce the actual date on our web site. The details of the video are
available from the site now.
Best regards, Pip Whiteman -- grasshopperfilms
at btinternet
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