Hello all,
My Rapide basket case came with two primary cases. One is cast with part number T5/3 and has a mating number matching the Series C crankcases I have. The other has part number T5/6. This is listed in the Series D spares list.
Looking at the two, I notice only that the inspection port on the later version faces more upwards than in the earlier. Is anyone aware of other differences? Why a new part for Series D? It seems odd that Vincent, never flush with extra cash, would invest in creating a new version of the case if it were not necessary.
Series D case is on the left:
My Rapide basket case came with two primary cases. One is cast with part number T5/3 and has a mating number matching the Series C crankcases I have. The other has part number T5/6. This is listed in the Series D spares list.
Looking at the two, I notice only that the inspection port on the later version faces more upwards than in the earlier. Is anyone aware of other differences? Why a new part for Series D? It seems odd that Vincent, never flush with extra cash, would invest in creating a new version of the case if it were not necessary.
Series D case is on the left: