Vincent racing motorcycles were fitted with a special and simplified chain adjustor. Racing models were supplied with a T-bar adjuster and locknut. These were not present on 2751 though they were originally fitted. David Dunfey kindly put me in touch with Vic and Matt Olsen, who were making some, and they agreed to make me …
The front brake plates of the Grey Flash were the same as those fitted to the Black Lightning models. They were made from Elektron magnesium alloy with a detachable air scoop and a neat mesh screen to prevent grit ingress. A solid axle featured a waisted bolt, for lightness and ribbed Black Shadow drums were …
Forks The Vincent Girdraulic fork legs are an instantly recognisable feature of later Vincent HRD motorcycles. The legs are handed but cleverly machined from a single forging. Some people say that they were produced for Vincent by the Bristol Aircraft Co. but I have read that this is not actually true. Anyway, the fork legs …
About Me… The Purpose of This Blog. The blog will be divided into three parts: To detail the known HISTORY of Vincent HRD Grey Flash 2751. To ascertain what PARTS were original and to source missing parts. To record the RESTORATION of this important racing motorcycle to as close to Works Record Card specification as …
Grey Flash 2751 