Progress on the Vincent LSR. Newby belt drive and starter coupling installed. We moved the belt drive in as much as possible but still needs a 1” spacer. Rear sets and steering damper ready. Fuel tank is next.
Some great Vincents ready for spring. Series D Black Shadow, two Series C Shadows and a Comet ready for new owners. Time to get the Vincent you always wanted. Reach out for full details.
Turning dollars into decibels and headed to the Salt Flats. Black Shadow for the 1000cc Modified Vintage class. It has been a while since we been to Bonneville. Looking forward to August.
First 100 miles on latest Vincent restoration this weekend. This Shadow has the full Big D package of updates to make riding easy but keep the classic look of a Vincent.
Before you head out to sin city and roll the dice on a Vincent that you have never heard run, do not know the last time it did run and not to mention a proper test ride before the purchase of a very expensive bike give us a call to see what we can do to get you on a documented matching numbers Vincent that has been fully restored and is ready to show or go. No surprises and we stand behind our work. A cheap Vincent can be very expensive in the long run.
Our next restoration is a Black Shadow loaded with all the updates. Speet front brake, stainless rims, 21” front, Avon Roadrider tires and all stainless steel hardware. We try to use only the best components on each bike we build.
A few photos showing small details on the 51 Shadow. Correct Exide battery terminals, Miller stop light with correct numbers, NOS Miller headlight and harness, Lucas horn with proper date code. NOS Lucas horn and kill buttons, NOS Amal control levers, NOS Feridax locking throttle, Dunlop rims with plated spokes and nipples, real gold leaf on gas tank, NOS period tip over bar in chrome and all cad plated hardware. Awaiting correct speedo to come back from rebuilder so we can swap out the replacement speedo on bike now. Need to ride it this weekend and it should be ready for new home. Once again we got a little carried away. Contact us for information.
Short 40 mile first ride 51 Shadow today. Carbs working well. Clutch and shifting really smooth. The Maestas seat is a work of art along with Jason’s gold leaf work. We have a few small details to tend to put so far it’s pretty dang nice.
1951 Shadow restoration on lift now. This is the bike we got from Mike Wolf of American Pickers. Previous owner had worked on it for many years and did a fair job. We decided to take it all the way back down and go over everything and of course we found many things that did not pass our standards. We went back with a rebuilt Maughan crankshaft, all new bearings, oil pump, spindles, cams and fresh primary parts. The top end had been done but piston clearance was a little tight so we honed it out just a tad. The sealed beam headlight and wiring harness is NOS along with the Amal Levers. All factory cadmium plated hardware. Dunlop rims. Been counting rivets on this one but I am sure the internet judges will nit pick it.
