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hi all
I would very much like to build a Norvin I have just started to collect cycle parts I have a wide line frame , but as you will have all guest I am not able to find an engine as a complete engine or parts so what I am asking is for some advice as to where to enquire to buy the necessary engine or parts.

kind regards Bryan
 
Hi Bryan

The VOC Spares Company has every part required to build a complete new Vincent engine, or a complete new Vincent Motorcycle for that matter.
For some of the major parts there are other suppliers too, for example at last count there were 5 different companies offering new Vincent crankcases. Most are to be avoided, from what I have heard.

Glen
 
Hi Glen
Thank you for your reply and information I will check out the VOC spares company.


Bryan
 
worntorn said:
........ for example at last count there were 5 different companies offering new Vincent crankcases. Most are to be avoided, from what I have heard...Glen
Is this due to casting errors or something? Just curious.....I'm in no position to go out and spend on one now :cry:
 
The complaints I have heard all relate to poor machining- bearing pockets not in line, crank line out of parallel to cylinder decks etc. Terry Prince told me about problems he was having with a customer's cases-with the two halves put together, the crankcase bolt holes were not in alignment with each other by about one half of a bolt width!
He suggested that the Molnar cases were excellent, the best available, so that it what I used.

Glen
 
worntorn said:
The complaints I have heard all relate to poor machining- bearing pockets not in line, crank line out of parallel to cylinder decks etc. Terry Prince told me about problems he was having with a customer's cases-with the two halves put together, the crankcase bolt holes were not in alignment with each other by about one half of a bolt width!
He suggested that the Molnar cases were excellent, the best available, so that it what I used.

Glen

More evidence that its well worth sticking to suppliers of known good reputation. I too have heard that Andy's cases are excellent.

I think we get sucked into thinking that with modern CNC machinery etc, all such parts will be better than new. But, "they're only as good as the bloke pulling the trigger" as they say !
 
More evidence that its well worth sticking to suppliers of known good reputation. I too have heard that Andy's cases are excellent.

I think we get sucked into thinking that with modern CNC machinery etc, all such parts will be better than new. But, "they're only as good as the bloke pulling the trigger" as they say ![/quote]

CNC or computer numerical control machines are only as good as the operator who has the ability to feed the correct information into the machines computer, one number out and every job made on it will be fecked up. Not much difference from the operator skills on a non CNC machine. How do you think they made components before the invention of CNC machines :?:
 
You will find that the Vincent crowd is ALMOST like a tight-knit family and MOST spare engines will be passed between club members before they ever get to the open market. I don't know that you can join the club without already owning a Vincent, so...

You better have the equivalent of a 2-bedroom house in cash, or you're not going to get past the rolling chassis stage.
 
No need to own a Vincent in order to join the club, it is open to anyone interested in the bikes.

Glen
 
worntorn said:
No need to own a Vincent in order to join the club, it is open to anyone interested in the bikes.

That's good to know.

Still not easy to obtain parts or bikes without deep pockets!

(especially whole bikes)
 
Agreed, though looking at Norton TTI gearboxes for $5 k + or beautiful cnw nortons for around 40k with donor bike, it's clear that one can spend a lot of cash on a Commando too!
I guess the difference is that you can get going with a good road-ready Commando for around $6-8 k, which gets you nothing more than a medium sized parts order in the Vincent world.

Glen
 
Triton Thrasher said:
There's no doubt the frame is the easy part of a Norvin!
That sure is true I am gathering engine parts to build my norvin just waiting for my TPv top end kits and crank & cams still lots to go .
And I blame Glen for all this :D

Bryan
 
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