Post by stevie on Oct 7, 2021 9:46:19 GMT
Hi Guys,
I been riding and messing with motorbikes since the late sixties. A few months ago we visited my partners Brother who, because of the distance involved isn't very often. He knew I was into motorbikes and told me he had a motorbike in his shed that he had for many years that I could have if I wanted it. What make is it I said "Oh its a Vincent" he replied. I had visions of a Black Shadow or at the very least a Comet. "Its a Vincent Firefly" he said. "I've never heard of that model" I replied. So off we when to the shed at the bottom of his garden, and there it was, a fully intact Vincent Firefly on a old Raleigh bike. I wasn't that impressed at first, but after a bit of research I am converted. Its now in my own shed and I have become quite fond of it for some inexplicable reason. I haven't got it going as yet but giving it a sympathetic restoration as we speak. Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers Steve
I been riding and messing with motorbikes since the late sixties. A few months ago we visited my partners Brother who, because of the distance involved isn't very often. He knew I was into motorbikes and told me he had a motorbike in his shed that he had for many years that I could have if I wanted it. What make is it I said "Oh its a Vincent" he replied. I had visions of a Black Shadow or at the very least a Comet. "Its a Vincent Firefly" he said. "I've never heard of that model" I replied. So off we when to the shed at the bottom of his garden, and there it was, a fully intact Vincent Firefly on a old Raleigh bike. I wasn't that impressed at first, but after a bit of research I am converted. Its now in my own shed and I have become quite fond of it for some inexplicable reason. I haven't got it going as yet but giving it a sympathetic restoration as we speak. Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers Steve
