Quick or what?

[V8Ian]

I've always had a soft spot for Vincent (and Chiko Rolls [wink11])

Land speed record-breaking motorcycle to return to Australia after setting top auction price - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-03/vincent-black-lightning-land-speed-record-motorcycle-auction/9390634)

[rangieman]

And Phil Irving an Australian had a big hand in engineering the Vincent [thumbsupbig]
https://ihc.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Downloads/Oz%20Vincent%20Review/OVR%20January%202017.pdf

[Chops]

Might have to pass this on to Colin Chris,,, I'm sure he'd be interested in this [wink11] It might tempt him to get his out of the box.

I was watching a rather old bike yesterday in the traffic. Got no idea what it was, but similar looking style to this as it flew past,, fairly quietly, but very smooth sounding. Tried to catch it, but alas, the big barge couldn't get through the traffic [bighmmm]

[pop058]

And a modern evolution.

I have seen this (2016 model) in full flight at Willowbank during a SuperBikes event and it is awesome. The noise it produces is unreal. Unfortunately it suffered a mechanical issue which in turn caused it to catch fire. The rider basically had his crutch on fire flying down the main straight desperately trying to step off the thing at speed.

This is a web pic but I will see if I can find some taken on the day.

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[rangieman]

And a modern evolution.

I have seen this (2016 model) in full flight at Willowbank during a SuperBikes event and it is awesome. The noise it produces is unreal. Unfortunately it suffered a mechanical issue which in turn caused it to catch fire. The rider basically had his crutch on fire flying down the main straight desperately trying to step off the thing at speed.

This is a web pic but I will see if I can find some taken on the day.

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These guy`s are just around the corner from me and i have followed them for a few years now .
One should see if we can tour the factory.
MOTORCYCLES – HRD - Irving Vincent (https://irvingvincent.com/pages/motorcycles)

[Bigbjorn]

And Phil Irving an Australian had a big hand in engineering the Vincent [thumbsupbig]
https://ihc.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Downloads/Oz%20Vincent%20Review/OVR%20January%202017.pdf

Phil Irving fettled the Cooper with Vincent engine used for hillclimbs and occasional circuit races by Lex Davison. The car was renamed Cooper-Irving as there was more Phil in the engine than Vincent factory.

One of my WA customers was restoring a couple of Vincent and bought some replica castings from the UK. He was appalled at what he regarded as their poor quality. Being a handy sort of chap he made his own patterns and had a local shop cast some that met his standards. Whole reproduction engines are available. Eyewatering prices.

Maybe of interest to classic motor cycle enthusiasts. Did you know an entire Manx Norton can now be assembled from reproduction after-market parts? They can be told from originals as modern casting and machining technology result in better fir and finish than a real one. A collector who lives not far from me has one of each distinct type of Manx. Would be worth a pretty penny if put up for auction as one lot.

[rangieman]

And a modern evolution.

I have seen this (2016 model) in full flight at Willowbank during a SuperBikes event and it is awesome. The noise it produces is unreal. Unfortunately it suffered a mechanical issue which in turn caused it to catch fire. The rider basically had his crutch on fire flying down the main straight desperately trying to step off the thing at speed.

This is a web pic but I will see if I can find some taken on the day.

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Here you are not at full noise but you get the idea [wink11]
Irving vincent - YouTube (https://youtu.be/33YgjS8vj2I)

[rangieman]

Phil Irving fettled the Cooper with Vincent engine used for hillclimbs and occasional circuit races by Lex Davison. The car was renamed Cooper-Irving as there was more Phil in the engine than Vincent factory.

One of my WA customers was restoring a couple of Vincent and bought some replica castings from the UK. He was appalled at what he regarded as their poor quality. Being a handy sort of chap he made his own patterns and had a local shop cast some that met his standards. Whole reproduction engines are available. Eyewatering prices.

Maybe of interest to classic motor cycle enthusiasts. Did you know an entire Manx Norton can now be assembled from reproduction after-market parts? They can be told from originals as modern casting and machining technology result in better fir and finish than a real one. A collector who lives not far from me has one of each distinct type of Manx. Would be worth a pretty penny if put up for auction as one lot.
And for all Phil Irvining`s achievements he was not well known or recognised in Aus sad but true :bat:
I remember dad showng me the death notice for phil in the Age it was no bigger than a normal notice for joe blow .

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Not a Manx, but my brothers old 500 he used to race.

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In Dad's shed beside a 650 and T100 sometime in the early 90s.

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[Tins]

Phil Irving fettled the Cooper with Vincent engine used for hillclimbs and occasional circuit races by Lex Davison. The car was renamed Cooper-Irving as there was more Phil in the engine than Vincent factory.

One of my WA customers was restoring a couple of Vincent and bought some replica castings from the UK. He was appalled at what he regarded as their poor quality. Being a handy sort of chap he made his own patterns and had a local shop cast some that met his standards. Whole reproduction engines are available. Eyewatering prices.

Maybe of interest to classic motor cycle enthusiasts. Did you know an entire Manx Norton can now be assembled from reproduction after-market parts? They can be told from originals as modern casting and machining technology result in better fir and finish than a real one. A collector who lives not far from me has one of each distinct type of Manx. Would be worth a pretty penny if put up for auction as one lot.

Let's not forget the Repco-Brabham F1 engine either.

[rangieman]

Let's not forget the Repco-Brabham F1 engine either.
Yes of course [thumbsupbig]