Paul, what a great journey you have taken us on! I remember meeting you at the Vincent Mara Lake Rally back in 1996. Your bike was considered exotic, one-off and well , weird and outrageous by many of the traditional Vincent crowd at the time, but your personal quest for innovation was strong. And no kickstart!... thanks for the memories.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
I wore the cams down getting to Mara Lake, and then set the tappets when the engine cooled. It the morning it was very hard to start (wonder why...) and there was a lot of backfiring in the first 20 miles. Then it kind of settled down. Back in the shop new cams got installed. Thanks for watching!
@glenbreaks5448
3 жыл бұрын
I got the urge to own a Vincent in 2003. I bought a Rapide from Oz, sight unseen. It ran fine but smoked a bit( no valve seals) I took the engine to John McDougall in order to have valve seals fitted. He insisted on rebuilding the entire top end and also went through the timing chest. The crank was OK as was trans and primary ( V3 clutch) I thought that was all a bit uneccesary, however John wouldn't let it go without making everything perfect. Here we are 55,000 miles later with zero problems. We've done multiple big trips to Oregon, Ca., Wyoming, Alberta plus a tour of the UK including a wild lap of the IOM in 07. I think I really lucked out by taking that engine to John for valve seals. As a young kid, I used to buy Ossa parts from Denis.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, John helped me out several times. He rebuilt the cylinder heads and said my valve springs were much too weak, put in stronger springs which wore out my cams. Overall though, I think he was a very good mechanic who understood Vincents. I guess you know he passed away a few years ago? :(
@glenbreaks5448
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulbrodie Yes, that was a big loss for the WestCoast Vincenteers. A few years ago I was at a rally in Oregon where 12 of the 17 Vincents had McDougall rebuilt engines. The 5 that he had not rebuilt were all trailered in! I've got the strong springs in my Rapide (RD), no probs to date. Although these aren't setup with higher pressure, still about 100 lbs seat pressure. The advantage to the RD is they maintain their spring pressure whereas the club springs go limp pretty quickly. But there were also lots of bad cams and bad followers around in the bad old days!
@gosolobox
3 жыл бұрын
My 6yo son in the background "We're not buying that guy coffee!" Lmao....
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Oh well, maybe someone else will buy us a coffee :) Thanks for watching!
@VMX42AUS
3 жыл бұрын
Paul Brodie PhD Vincent Studies...😂😂😂
@ronsweeney5898
2 жыл бұрын
Paul, just joined your ‘school’, you frequently compare Japanese bikes with British. Im sure that you are aware that the comparison misses a lapse of almost twenty years in design philosophy. The difference allowed the Japanese to improve and overwhelm the stagnant and the British motorcycle market. I’m 81 and have fond memories of the old bikes. As a boy my friend Geoff Baines and I spent hours in his dads back garden where he had a veritable treasure trove of old bikes. Geoffs mum called it a tip. But I clearly remember Brough superiors with Austin seven shaft drive engines adapted for side car use, black shadows and Knights and a host of other barely recognisable old marques. The only bike he had that was roadworthy was a Rudge ulster with desmodromic valve gear. We spent hours rummaging through junk that today would be priceless. Gloriously happy days for a fourteen year old. Thanks for the memories , Ron.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Ron, That's so cool you got to play with really old "priceless" bikes when you were so young. I doubt if that sort of thing happens much any more, if at all. We all have to remember that what is happening is like a snapshot in time and may never be repeated. Thanks for watching! 😉
@Metal-Possum
2 жыл бұрын
Moral of the story, if your friends don't have useful machinery, they're not friends worth keeping. ;)
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if I agree with you.
@bin_chicken80
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul and Mitch. This is such a great of example of how sometimes, you need to get in there and start building something to learn. Even if you're afraid it might not work. Very nice work, nice bike and thanks for telling the story!
@paulbrodie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, I did learn an awful lot working on that Vincent...
@WireWeHere
3 жыл бұрын
We're staring at my son's completely disassembled '94 RM125 when he asks, "What would Paul Brodie do?" "TT-sshirt". So close.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
That's so funny. When I was learning how to build bicycle frames, I would always ask myself, "What would Tom Ritchey do?"
@petetabor4974
3 жыл бұрын
WWPD?
@Hoggdoc1946
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I could never do a project that long. Kudos to you for sticking with it.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it was hanging over my head for quite some time. Glad I finished it. Thanks for watching!
@Blackmatemax
3 жыл бұрын
I am living the same process. It makes me feel good that I'm not crazy. Thanks for your insights. Greetings
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
I think it's ok to be a little crazy... in the right way.
@Blackmatemax
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulbrodie totally agree. Thanks!
@andeanrider6355
Жыл бұрын
Older and wiser. What a journey. Thanks Paul.
@paulbrodie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much... 😉
@michaeldarby3503
3 жыл бұрын
I had an old friend who collected Vincents ( his wife still has the collection I believe) in the 80s he put a Black Shadow engine in a Ducati 750 frame, it looked amazing and apparently rode real good, Don was in Australian Vincent owners and through him I got to meet Phil Irving, the engineer behind the vincents.
@jameshickman5299
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen pictures of a couple Vincent engines mounted in Ducati 900SS chassis, out of Australia. And an American Vincent expert, known as Big Sid, put a Vincent engine in a Ducati 900 roadster chassis. Made a good looking bike. He and the Australians called them Vincatis. I think someone wrote a book about Big Sid and his Vincati. Let’s be careful out there.
@blackprince4074
2 жыл бұрын
Gee! I read most of Phill's books as a teenager In Australia.
@johndeere1951a
Жыл бұрын
Great story, great memories, I bet a lot of sleepless nights over that project. Thanks for your journey. Creighton in Hillsboro NH 🇺🇲
@frao4160
3 жыл бұрын
The depth of mystique swirling around Vincent motorcycles is almost as fantastic as the bikes themselves. 👍🏁
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Mystique with a Capital M.
@WILKSVILLE
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulbrodie More like a capital £ !
@p51bombay
3 жыл бұрын
That tool box in the old shop looks like like my Crappy Tire Mastercraft box circa 1985 that i still use today - great investment that was.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
I have had all my toolboxes many, many years. They can last a long time :)
@bigmuz_pilot
Жыл бұрын
Amazing, thank you again for this!
@paulbrodie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Murray! 😉
@rinokentie8653
3 жыл бұрын
Nice story!
@tomthompson7400
3 жыл бұрын
A match made in heaven ..
@ianbee456
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, for coming out... allowing the rest of us to finally admit that we too, have all had (or still have) similar projects, that have bordered on the edge of embarrassment, because of their never finished state! Great video (as always), and look forward to more work from you guys...
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Ian, thanks for watching!
@stan5513
2 жыл бұрын
In 1973, I came close to spending my $900 nest egg for a running 1950 Black Shadow. I arrived with the cash and a friend's van ready to git it. Deciding parts would be the issue, I went home and ended up building a CB750 cafe racer with Reg Curley and John Tickle parts and had a ball. Since then many bikes have taught me mechanical skills that may have been useful on that Vincent, but this video made me happier about my choice long ago. Thanks for sharing so much.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Good story, Stan. Vincents look great, but can be a handful to work on and keep running. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@erictaunton2183
3 жыл бұрын
I was around in them days racing vintage with Alan demet we had a triumph t 160 yes the good days , but there was a guy racing black shadow he lived on the island he was a lawyer I think ps John was a good racer he was racing a Norton right. Anyway the factory said he would not get any more speed out of Vincent but he did top speed was162 mph old story. I have been watching all of your videos fantastic work thank you.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric. I really do miss hanging around race tracks with my friends. A lot of great memories.
@markwybierala4936
2 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed the adventure of a fellow wrenchbender.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Mark, thanks for watching.
@scottloudon14
3 жыл бұрын
Ah I remember those times and all the things everyone thought of as I need those! Definitely must have's and entirely reasonable!
@kendonahve924
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your story. The way it came to you in a filtered box reminded me ruefully of the '56 Triumph 500 5T that I bought in a box while I was in high school in the Okanagan in '64. Money was tight and I guess I was too enthusiastic or whatever to figure out that my box had lost it's best parts also. The polished engine sat under my bed while I saved up for each new part. I remember I bought each of the new pistons separately for $9.00 as finances allowed. I did ride it, all painted and shiny but never did get Lucas smiling. I admire your determination.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Ken, thanks for watching and commenting.
@truethought369
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, well you have most certainly put yourself through the mill of trial and error! If you don't first succeed, try, try again! Sometimes this is the only way to get it right. I do admire your tenacity, you are a real tryer. Thank You again for your honest approach to life, showing the good and the bad. When I was young, I liked the big J.A.P, 998cc OHV engines, and my friends liked the Vincent, telling me that it was far better, but thanks to You, I now know I was right.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Chris, thanks for your comments!
@daedaluscan
3 жыл бұрын
What fun. As a friend told me today "Remember its all self inflicted"
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have no one to blame but myself.
@twowheels90
3 жыл бұрын
A-Mazing! What a cool story. I got the same disorder where I can't leave anything stock. Got a XS650 and try to make all the parts myself. Thanks for sharing this story
@59vaughn
3 жыл бұрын
An epic hoot....hats off to you....
@dallyjacobson2146
3 жыл бұрын
That was great, it makes me feel better about my so-called waste of time projects, which I shall now call - my learning experience!! I too have to always be making something, anything. It must be pent up genius.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, you made me laugh. Thanks for watching!
@tednruth453
3 жыл бұрын
"That's a fine motorbike" 😊
@Richard_Ashton
3 жыл бұрын
A girl could feel special on any such like.
@colinbatchford8007
3 жыл бұрын
I'am building a Buell s1 a KTM 660 supermoto a Wood rotax and a Knight honda in a 20ft shipping container hear in the UK no electrics it helps when the weather is bright and mild you work with what you have.
@MrTriple3
2 жыл бұрын
wow! that was some learning experience.
@tmackinator
Жыл бұрын
What a great narrative. You are either a natural fabricator or not. It's something you cannot teach someone. Very impressive.
@paulbrodie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I have been making things out of metal for 56 years. You decide if I am a natural fabricator....
@tmackinator
Жыл бұрын
@@paulbrodie Nothing to decide!
@lunkydog
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the Buell Blast bodywork designers saw this bike. I admire your dedication to a long term project.
@iplaymytele
2 жыл бұрын
Brother Paul...! The guy who flatten his header pipes sounds like my neighbor who thinks any internal combustion machine can be repaired with a hammer....😹😹😹
@paulwithers9194
2 жыл бұрын
A great video to go with your fascinating story. Love it that you included the actual mileage as you continued to work on it and the way you reflected on the journey you were on ... Vincent was motivation but the bike was product of developing your skills - certainly makes me feel better about frustrations I have with my own projects but don't realise how much I've learnt and applied elsewhere.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Vincent really was a great learning experience for me. That's great you have your own projects too. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
@TheMotorEddy
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear your stories, Paul. My late uncle Brian had a Rapide (and a single-cylinder Comet, and most of a Meteor too). Only the Rapide Series C got completed in his lifetime, but it was a fabulous machine. He had stainless spindles made up for the Girdraulic forks, but they were too snug in the blades of the aluminium fork, galled & seized on the rippled tarmac of London's South Circular and the bike spat him off down the road. Both Brian & the Vincent are long gone, but I still wear his Lewis Leather jacket, bearing the patches which were sewn on after the event.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Wow that's a cool story. Vincents don't always have the best reputation for handling, and some say they even have a "hinge in the middle" when pushed hard. Thanks for watching!
@andyspencer6308
2 жыл бұрын
Ed, might that have been Brian King by any chance?
@TheMotorEddy
2 жыл бұрын
@@andyspencer6308 No....Brian Clark.
@justinlantz7523
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your life, Paul.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Justin.
@davidforeman2734
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I remember lots of the story on that bike. That was very interesting.
@BrianjSiehr
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, quite the journey!
@biffadog2
10 ай бұрын
An interesting project, and I’m sure most of the learning has paid off in later life. It’s easy to forget the time it was done, and so could be construed as not so good quality, but as we were all limited by technology and our own finances, I’m sure it would’ve been far ahead for its time. Hindsight does discolour our history, thanks for sharing 👍🏻
@Kevin_747
3 жыл бұрын
Great story. I always admired the contraption vibe the Vincents gave. They remind me of ironhead Sportsters, a bunch of parts that almost fit.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin.
@JB4.4.4
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the origin story of your very unique Vincent motorcycle ... a great bike, with a great story !
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jurgen.
@JamesCouch777
2 жыл бұрын
All I can say is that I am extremely jealous. You are one of the few fortunate folks who have one of those iconic bikes.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
I sold my Vincent in 1999. No regrets!
@JamesCouch777
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulbrodie at least you can say you had one.
@junglie
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks paul for sharing your vinnie experience with us.
@rocksolidhugo
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful stories, thank you for sharing
@-MacCat-
3 жыл бұрын
You shared so many gems worth laughing at, empathise with, learn from and reminisce over! I think that had you been born before the wheel you would have been the storyteller that wandered from village to village enthralling all the good folk with tall, but true, tales. ...... hindsight ..... invented by a higher being to torture we mere mortals. Of that I am sure. Thank you, as always, for todays video.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mac Cat :)
@dennisyoung4631
3 жыл бұрын
Learned a long time ago about toilet-gasket-wax as a Fiberglass mold release. I’d add more beeswax to the toilet-wax now, then paint the stuff onto a warmed plug with the goal of perhaps .015 build. When you’re done, you warm up the piece and the form comes out easy. I recall doing a centrifugal blower housing that way.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have invented your own form of mold release!
@dennisyoung4631
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulbrodie comes in handy when you use plug molds more or less exclusively. Important thing is that you can put undercuts and draft into the wax readily, then melt out the wax and preserve your tooling.
@robbrodie3253
3 жыл бұрын
Great film again Paul! Thank you.
@crumplezone1
2 жыл бұрын
Labours of love are the best projects and personaly I bet it was hard for you sell the bike as you must have had a big attachment to it, thanks for sharing the journey Paul, I enjoyed it.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff!
@johnpublic168
3 жыл бұрын
That was a wonderful insight into Vincent's and constructing a cafe racer.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John.
@anderssoderlind90
3 жыл бұрын
To have a small workshop with few tools we have all had I still have one that is 2.5x2 m but also friends with more equipment. My dream is a bigger place again so I can do bigger things but one day so. When I was younger I knew that there had been a Vincent where I grew up, I liked how the engine looks and searched for a long time but it was gone.
@slantedorbit
2 жыл бұрын
What I love about this is it really has very little to do with any Vincent and everything to do with experiential learning and autonomy.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it really was a big part of my Motorcycle engineering learning experience. Thanks for watching!
@scottreed6191
Жыл бұрын
Paul, Love it! Thanks for the videos!!! I suffer under the same journey, LOL. I appreciate and can relate to the effort. Keep up the great work. I currently on a quest to keep my old custom (continually modding) Harley going and a 20 plus year build on a vintage Stingray racer. Long live the doers! Down with the naysayers! S
@paulbrodie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott. Yes, I agree with your philosophy 100%! 😉
@KS-uv7yc
3 жыл бұрын
In a run of great videos, this one is, in my opinion, the best to date.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@hughferrier5837
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting story. Wish you had kept it. Thanks for sharing.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hugh. I was always working on it and not doing enough riding. That was the problem.
@Alanbataar
3 жыл бұрын
Just lovely! Thank you for sharing. Wow, what a project, in fact, I may have my wife watch this video because it makes my projects look so very reasonable. I'm impressed at your commitment to the bike, and the iteration and development.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
I've heard from other viewers that their wives or girlfriends often watch with them :)
@bobmckenzie425
3 жыл бұрын
I treat MY looking back as THE learning Experience that I have now. No regrets just smiles!
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Attitude is everything!
@purebloodheretic4682
2 жыл бұрын
As your probably aware, some Australian Engineers Re-Created the Vincent for Classic Road Racing called the 'Irving Vincent' the latest version is 1600cc making 200hp! It's a work of Art! Cheers👍
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have seen the video. It really is quite remarkable what they have achieved. Thanks for watching! 😉
@francisrampen9099
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul! In the 80's I was walking by a yea olde bike shop in Hamilton that was closing down. On their greasy work table sat a Vincent motor. I had never seen or heard of Vincent at that point but I knew I had to have it. I asked the old owner what he wanted for it and he said $200. I told him I would have it and went to beg, borrow and if necessary roll pedestrians to get the cash. By the time I got back loot in hand the shop was closed and I could never track down the owner. From your story he may have saved me years of fruitless distraction... it is a cool thing still.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Francis, you have a great story too! If you had bought it your life could have taken a turn and gone a different direction. Those are the things we'll never know. Thanks for watching!
@francisrampen9099
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulbrodie Yes the road not travelled but I have had quite a few other distractions. I appreciate anyone who can rebuild a Vincent clutch. Keep up the great content.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
@@francisrampen9099 If I remember, there were 3 or 4 of us standing around in my shop looking at that clutch. Smart friends. After a while we figured out that there were 3 separate issues going on with that clutch all at the same time!
@francisrampen9099
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulbrodie I had a buddy who made himself a Norvin. Having never ridden the stock design I have no idea whether it was an improvement and whether this was a good move. His bike was a good one and was remarkably reliable. I helped him rebuild the clutch and it was a real engineering education.The Vincent seemed to be solutions looking for problems.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
@@francisrampen9099 You are so right, " Solutions looking for Problems".
@rickfazzini22
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting story Paul, I have a similar story (in that it was a learning experience)that involves a 1972 Pontiac. Thanks for sharing.
@kokadedru5157
3 жыл бұрын
oh i love the pulleys. today i would simply use a fc but what you got there is simply beautiful
@ekim000
2 жыл бұрын
A fantastic story, well told. I was one of those that would have hated all over your custom Vincent back then. So glad I've grown up a bit since.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ekim. Yes, I got a lot of flak back then. Now, one of the "main" Vincent guys is putting fuel injection on his Vincent from an SV650, so times have truly changed.
@connormacquarrie1831
3 жыл бұрын
Great stories!
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Connor!
@ravenhhca
3 жыл бұрын
I our community of builders in Ottawa in the 60's we had a genius. He managed to up his Black Shadow's displacement to 1600. He raced it at Mosport. He also put a small block Chevy in the back seat of a VW Beatle and one in an Austin-Healey. Lost track of him when he went to work for OMC.
@simoncullum5019
2 жыл бұрын
Irving Vincent in Australia still sell a racing 1600cc version
@gavinalmeida1994
3 жыл бұрын
Labour of love
@Mark-vx5dt
3 жыл бұрын
I'm only half way done the video and gotta stop to leave a comment, this is so great Paul, such a great story! I love the photo of your old basement workshop, with the Beach tool boxes and that stache! Bring it back!?
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think it's coming back, sorry.
@pipersall6761
Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a journey of experimentation and craftsmanship! Doctoral work in motorcycle engineering. It was definitely a Brodie by the time you did all of that. Great story great effort.
@paulbrodie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@willphelps6715
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Education is expensive in both treasure and time. I've had my own "learning experience" projects. You make me feel better about the money "invested"... not "lost".
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Will, thanks for watching and commenting.
@geneva760
Жыл бұрын
My mate had a VINCENT engine that used to be raced in a Speedway sidecar. It ran on methanol - had Carrillo rods - BIG cam etc etc - not sure if a capacity increase. It was a beast of an engine - not sure where it is these days - my mate died some 23-years ago. Thanks for sharing your story Paul - NEATO build back from the era before CNC parts etc - HA - not sure about those blue carbs though. I can remember those days well, I had to make everything - widen everything - weld everything - hand shape everything etc etc - now - HA - a parts catalog saves a LOT of time = better as I am getting older for my 'unfinished projects'. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
@paulbrodie
Жыл бұрын
Hello Australia! Thanks for the story. Maybe that motor is now waiting to be found in an old barn? It's all possible!
@heyimamaker
3 жыл бұрын
Love the story! 13:00 I have a similar Beach tool box, I think it's Beach. I got it from my Grandfather, but mine has one more row of narrow drawers. I am waiting for my Dad to hand down his Kennedy machinist tool box :)
@crozwayne
3 жыл бұрын
superb video Paul! thanks for the honesty!
@superkas
3 жыл бұрын
Been following you since Exelcior that you've. You are so cool! Terima kasih sudah menambahkan subtitle Indonesia!
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Indonesia, thanks for watching!
@441rider
3 жыл бұрын
What a great journey, wonder if the Vincent is now a bitsa stock restored shadow. Rear chain adj on B50 had the eccentric disk concept. I met a guy on Fraser that had BSA's started my 441 b50 riding of 35 years after that and I modded the same 441 to 12-1 compression. At one point in '92 went to San Francisco and back via Napa, Redding chasing a 750 Duc and 650 DR. Life is about challenges, motorcycling old stuff is at best mechanical witchcraft.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
I had a B50 but that big single was hard to start so I sold it to a friend. I think he still has it.
@slobodanstankovic4354
3 жыл бұрын
Love your stories, thank you.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Slobodan, thanks for watching!
@Rick-uu5yo
2 жыл бұрын
Shouda/coulda/woulda...... When I was in my late teens/earlty twenties, I spent every Thursday scanning Motorcycle news for Vincent motors. I wanted to build an Ogri Norvin. Once I came across most of a motor that had been run in a drag bike but it was missing casings and so many other unicorn-poop parts that I declined. Many years later, 92 or 93, I had a chance to get a complete Shadow for CAN$20k but it was bad timing for me, new job, buying a house. Too late now. I watch them on videos like this. 'Still have a copy of the parts manual! The right side of the Black Shadow motor is, in my humble opinion, the best looking bike motor that ever existed.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a bit like the housing market I think. $20K for a Shadow is a deal nowadays. I hear they go for uo to $100K now. Oh well, we all makes decisions that might be regretted later. Thanks for watching!
@danmaloy749
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 36 in the states and certainly the youngest I know to have a Vincent. Absolutely love the bike. great video. Funny to hear about the parts not fitting, EVERYTHING has been a struggle and was just talking about fitting headers being my least favorite part.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Dan, thanks for watching and commenting.
@edwardmulder3777
3 жыл бұрын
Hell of a bike story, and a Vincent at that! really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Edward, thanks for watching.
@ErgonBill
3 жыл бұрын
I can hear Phil Irving grumbling from his grave 😂. Ah, the folly of youth, but I'm sure you learned a lot.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I did learn a lot. Thanks for watching!
@leithmurray736
2 жыл бұрын
Over the entire time that you owned this Vincent , you have shown us in spade’s your dedication. I think 99% of people would of thrown in the towel.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
I will admit that I am possibly a little crazy, but in a good way :)
@leithmurray736
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulbrodie In our own ways, we are all I little crazy. Some more than others, and hopefully in good ways. You are an absolute inspiration. Showing all people that if you stick with it, you can achieve almost anything
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
@@leithmurray736 I don't like to give up. There's aiways a way.
@mikeburton7077
3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering what you were about,listening to your story I realised you are quite a gifted engineer, sacrilege to modify a Vincent but your bike and you did what you wanted to it . I have a 57 cub and restoring it, also a 65 ss80 and a 61 super rocket, enjoy your videos
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike.
@jorgeperez2347
3 жыл бұрын
WoW, It is awesome how that bike evolve. I am a declared fan of that carbon Fiber insert on the gas tank. Great video and story as always!
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for liking my carbon fibre gas tank insert :)
@scottstephens8106
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! Good times. I was wondering if Dennis was still with us. I'm happy to hear he is.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, when I talk to Denis on the phone he sounds exactly like he used to :)
@davidwilliamson9162
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent 👍
@cesta22
3 жыл бұрын
nice story, thanks paul for sharing it with us. greetings from Italy
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Good evening Italy!
@SubTroppo
3 жыл бұрын
I am in love with the form of that engine. I wouldn't refuse a stock bike, but I could make do with just the engine, as now I'm a cyclist. I live in Brisbane Qld, and recently went to the GOMA exhibition (twice).; a little rich in Humpha-Dumphas for my taste but the Vincent and Brough Superior were the stars for me. ps Riding around Stanley Park on a borrowed bike cured the click in my knee and got me back into cycling.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the shape of a Vincent motor is very alluring. I know I got taken with it. Thanks for watching!
@Peter-V_00
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos ever on KZitem Paul.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Appreciate it!
@WaxMeister
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome personal story!
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Gee Whizz, thank you :)
@TheOldaz1
2 жыл бұрын
Great story, great history, thanks for sharing the evolution of Vincent and yourself.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@paulojrg
3 жыл бұрын
And I thought that I was the only one doing , re-doing, trying again... but it's more about the process than the end result.
@kimeldiin1930
2 жыл бұрын
My first Vinni I walked to start with the valve lifter pulled it was super easy.....it started pulling faintly after a few steps , then one just let go of the lever.....I also hear u succumbed to the period of badly hardened vinnie parts, frustratring that . FAR better today.....I still have a set of those self destructing camfollowers in a wee box somewhere .........
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
My cam followers were working fine until a friend suggested stronger valve springs, and that was not a great idea...
@johngatti1235
11 ай бұрын
Greay story... I wonder does the bike survive or did someone tear down to do a restoration? I have always been a drag racer never much for road racing but i love your builds and attention to detail. Hope you are feeling well
@MegaTubescreamer
2 жыл бұрын
this is truly epic paul, living the dream, and a thing we can but marvel at,relentless enthusiasm /determination /inspiration, i`d say that was "keeping the faith" for sure, thanks for your retrospective insight of this parallel existence , fantastic!
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
William, thanks for watching and commenting.
@wilfredruffian5002
2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating story.
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wilfred.
@stevecarlisle3323
2 жыл бұрын
Paul, you remember the used motorcycle parts shop on Boundary Road, North, Burnaby side. I bought my share of parts from them
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
I do remember it.
@wrevit1
3 жыл бұрын
Real determination and very inspiring.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I finally finished that bike. Thanks for watching!
@nightster6378
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1951 Vincent Comet I chased for 35 years only getting it 3 years ago from a friend and getting him to commit to giving me first refusal many years ago. It is complete and was running not long before I got it. It will go on the road hopefully this year or next, it has gathered a lot of patine and it is staying. He does have a set of twin crankcases I hope to purchase. As the saying goes you have the patience of a saint. A very interesting story. Do you know who has the Vincent or where it is today?
@paulbrodie
2 жыл бұрын
I believe Ron still owns it, and he is somewhere around Merritt, BC.
@davemcmullin9417
3 жыл бұрын
Admire the balanced viewpoint in retrospect. Although with far, far less talent and fabrication, I had done 2 long term motorcycle projects - Laverda RGS and a more recent Harley Softail. Wrenched far more than rode too. Learning experiences is very appropriate ... can relate to 'listening' very closely rather than enjoying the trip. Don't want to discourage anyone, but there is a lot of subtlety between the lines of this experience. Can't speak for you however been bitten by mystic and legend more than once... and well, not all the rides live up to the dream. Having said that, still get emotional and silly about a Vincent Comet ... perhaps one day. Thank you for sharing your fabrication techniques, experiences and guidance - very much appreciated.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Dave, thanks for commenting. Yes, not all rides live up to the dream. So true! Hope you get your Comet, even though some people refer to them as "Half a Vincent".
@G58
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding unique 2.5 decade learning project. I wonder where it is now and what it looks like. I have a very dilapidated Honda CBX550 similar to Megan’s. The idea was to do a café racer. But café racers are more passé racers these days. But since I don’t like breaking bikes, it’s still sitting there with the two CB-1s, the CBR125, the two VF750Fs (one USA model Interceptor and one European in boxes) and a 125 Varadero - all begging to be restored. So I have a worse case of what you had. Great vid. Thank you for sharing
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you certainly have a few projects to tackle :) I hope you find the motivation!
@G58
3 жыл бұрын
paul brodie Cheers Paul. Right now my time is preoccupied with caring for my Mum who’s 90 and recovering from some health issues. All the bike stuff is on hold - except in my head.
@thomaslawry5238
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting Mr Brodie. The trials and tribulations of Vincent caretaking. Is the bike, under new ownership, still in its current form? Vincent specials (e.g. Norvin's ...etc.) are notorious for exceeding the patience of their custodians. Very few, other than the Egli can command maximum value, after all the blood sweat and tears have been expended in putting the bike back on the road.
@paulbrodie
3 жыл бұрын
I believe it is more or less in it's final form. I think when it sold the price was about 1/2 of a "regular" Vincent..
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