Lust...

**Jay GTI** · 25th November 2011, 14:29

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

Reminds me of the Top Gear episode where they lined up a Mk1 Rally Escort against a normal Ford Focus RS. Sure the Focus was quicker, quieter and more refined (and less sideways !!), but I know what I would rather have...

Colin McRae had a Mk2 Escort build not long prior to his death, admittedly using a lot of modern technology, he was often quicker than the modern WRC cars over the same stages.

I think these bikes appeal to a different audience. I love the simplicity of a classic cafe racer, but I don't have the time or inclination to put up with the maintenance, fettling, running etc. I don't want the latest R1 or Gixxer, I would like something that has the character and charm of these old bikes, but starts first time, stops, handles, doesn't consume rare and expensive parts and won't make a world of classic bike nuts cry if I accidentally drop it. I just don't have the money to buy one of these...

My cat is a Manx, he's called Norton.

**riffer** · 25th November 2011, 14:51

Originally Posted by pete376403

You can have the Manx, i'll take the Egli.

I suppose if you have to ask the price then you can't afford them

I was going to post that they really needed the Vincent HRD twin as well...

**nudemetalz** · 25th November 2011, 14:52

Originally Posted by Jay GTI

I think these bikes appeal to a different audience. I love the simplicity of a classic cafe racer, but I don't have the time or inclination to put up with the maintenance, fettling, running etc. I don't want the latest R1 or Gixxer, I would like something that has the character and charm of these old bikes, but starts first time, stops, handles, doesn't consume rare and expensive parts and won't make a world of classic bike nuts cry if I accidentally drop it. I just don't have the money to buy one of these...

That is why I sold the faster and more powerful ZX-10 for my Guzzi V11 Sport.
Classic cafe racer looks and charm,.."sorta" good reliability and most parts aren't too dear.

**riffer** · 25th November 2011, 14:56

Originally Posted by Drew

Holy shit, I made a mess in my pants when I checked out the Egli Vincent.

Pure porn!

If you liked the Egli Vincent, I suggest you do some googling of the Irving Vincent, built by Ken Horner in Australia.

THAT would be my lotto bike.

Check it out:

Irving Vincent Daytona 1600

www.irvingvincent.com

Specifications:

1600cc
V Twin Air Cooled Push Rod 2 Valve per Cylinder
Bore: 100mm
Stroke: 100mm
Compression Ratio: 11:1
BHP: 165 at 6500 RPM
Torque: 130 ft lb at 5800 RPM

Race History:
AMCN Fourteenth Annual Island Classic, Phillip Island
26th-28th January 2008
Unlimited Classic and Post Classic

Race 1 - 1st Place
Race 2 - 1st Place
Race 3 - 1st Place
Race 4 - 1st Place

Australian Historic Championships, Eastern Creek
27^th-28th October 2007
Post Classic 800cc-1300cc

Race 1 - 1^st Place
Race 2 - 1^st Place

Post Classic 526cc-1300cc Championship

Race 1 - DNF (battery failure)
Race 2 - 1^st place

The Barry Sheene Memorial Road Race, Eastern Creek
9^th-11^th March 2007
Post Classic 350cc/500cc & Unlimited

Race 1 - 1^st Place
Race 2 - 1^st Place
Race 3 - 1^st Place

AMCN Thirteenth Annual Island Classic, Phillip Island
26th-28th January 2007
Unlimited Classic and Post Classic

Race 1 - 1st Place
Race 2 - 1st Place
Race 3 - 1st Place
Race 4 - 1st Place

**yod** · 25th November 2011, 18:44

Originally Posted by Drew

And I'm sure we all understand. But it's not in keeping with the OP theme now is it?

you do realise you're on KB......?

**Subike** · 25th November 2011, 18:52

The Vincent would have to almost be on the top of the lotto list for me.
Just to have it sitting in a glass case in my room........

**trumpy** · 25th November 2011, 19:27

When the Lotto Fairy finally has her evil way with me...........

**Voltaire** · 25th November 2011, 20:52

How can you run a 1600cc 'Vincent' engine in Classic Races...there are probably almost no original parts in the engine.

**Drew** · 26th November 2011, 08:08

Originally Posted by Voltaire

How can you run a 1600cc 'Vincent' engine in Classic Races...there are probably almost no original parts in the engine.

I think you could build the same thing back then though.

**Ocean1** · 26th November 2011, 08:45

Originally Posted by riffer

Check it out:

Stunning bit of kit. Love the zorst.

And this: 130 ft lb at 5800 RPM would make it an absolute blast.

**Edbear** · 26th November 2011, 13:33

Originally Posted by Drew

I think you could build the same thing back then though.

Much like the current Manx Norton's I suppose...

**Paul in NZ** · 26th November 2011, 16:56

The classic races at Pukekohe are one of the last pure 'classic' races left and they are having to waver a few things (elec ign inside a mag body etc). In most countries hardly any of the classics are proper 'as raced' bikes. Shame but they are fragile things.

A 1600cc Vincient 'should' have a class to run in though - just cos its cool. Lets call it the clever bastards cool shit class.....

**Big Dave** · 26th November 2011, 22:15

I've told the story before. I was circulating Hampton Downs on a 2011 Hyabusa. It's too small for me to ride really fast. (Low seat - high pegs - too cramped for a 6'5" bloke to get off-board), but I was giving it the berries on the straights and the sweeper and Stroudy passed me on one of Ken Macintosh's Norton Manxs like I was standing still.

They ferkin' go all right.

**Edbear** · 27th November 2011, 13:36

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I've told the story before. I was circulating Hampton Downs on a 2011 Hyabusa. It's too small for me to ride really fast. (Low seat - high pegs - too cramped for a 6'5" bloke to get off-board), but I was giving it the berries on the straights and the sweeper and Stroudy passed me on one of Ken Macintosh's Norton Manxs like I was standing still.

They ferkin' go all right.

Ummm... Stroudy passes most pepople like they're standing still, regardless what he or they are on at the time...