Cheers Bill. I'm aiming to keep it in oily rag condition, it's totally original, last taxed in 1999. I'm in Hull, East Yorkshire
Very kind, but this is a public access forum - has anyone recommended that Paul should consider joining the VOC?Hi Paul. Your local section meets at The Bay Horse in Fulford, York (on the A19 about 1/2 mile from A64 junction) on the first Tuesday of the month and we would be glad to see you, we have some members out your way I'm sure. It may seem a way but it is a good excuse for a run out, it's a 48 mile run each way for me by the way.
Chris.
The oilfilter chamber hides under the mag cowl ,below the magneto. If the forks have stainless spindles , then you should be ok. It is a very good idea to check for fore and aft play in the eccentrics, but if it has been rebuilt with stainless eccentrics and bronze bushes in the past these should just need a good greasing. You should definitely check how much grease there is in the box.I live in Cleckheaton, and am a member of the York section , and have few years experience of these beasts, and can help if necessaryAnd you should consider joining the VOC. If it is fitted with the original Vincent dampers you can amuse yourself finding out if there is any oil in them ,usually very little. We must see if we can somehow talk if you have any serious problems.My first post. Hi - I've just purchased a 1951 Comet that's totally original but has been laid up for 15 years. I'm not new to classic bikes but I might need some advice. The oil tank appears to be empty so I'm not sure if all the oil has drained into the crankcase. Is there any procedure for cleaning out and re-filling the system? I'm Ok with the cycle parts. The carb is none standard (an Amal Concentric MK2) which is gummed up. I should be Ok with this. The engine turns over Ok.
Any advice would really be appreciated.
Thanks for that Bruce, the guy I bought the bike off gave me a couple of manuals including the riders handbook which seems to cover most things.
Probably got enough info now to sort the lubrication out, next thing will be to see if there's a spark at the plug!