Description
1947 HRD Vincent Rapide.
Vin Number: SABTVRthe details below
Registration Number: JSL532
Constructed from a project bike with the goal of making as good a riding Vincent as possible. Since then the builder/ owner has covered 13, 000 miles on the maching venturing as far afield as the pyrenees on it. The big de Rigeur 150MPH speedometer has of course been fitted as part of the build.
A whole lot has been done to this bike: The engine has a total rebuild with all new internals. The bike has only done just over 13000 miles since fitted with unleaded valves & seats. Both heads have been gas flowed & bored out to 32 mil. It also has stage two road cams electrictric magneto. (BTH). Electric starter, uprated brakes the front forks & rear swinging arm have been line bored, all new bearings & front & rear new tires, New front & rear led head lights. A modern Suzuki clutch has also been fitted with a not to longevity & ease of use. Freer floiwng carbs are also installed with modern air filters.
Simply put if you seek a Vincent or HRD badged big Vee twin to ride then you will struggle to find a more well sorted machine then this one.
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