This has been a giant faff!! Much more than was anticipated… The Grey Flash exhaust pipe is just a 2″ straight-through racing pipe, right? Well, there were several types employed and there is very little data out there. The period shots we had of 2751 were as good as any a place to start. Bert …
As mentioned in the post before last, there was something that we felt we needed to get to the bottom of. The image of this component, kindly sent to us by David Dunfey, featured a nut seated in a counter bore. This nut had been torqued into place and was held by the edges of …
On the road-going Comet & Meteor, this part is known by the number F117. Basically, it is a sleeve that enables the stud, that passes through the frame tie, to be extended. This allows clear access to the nut, allowing it to be easily removed/replaced, and the spindle withdrawn when the bike needs to be …
Much re-designing to the 500cc cycle parts was required by Vincent HRD to accommodate the Albion racing gearbox. The standard road-going Comet and Meteor utilises a Burman gearbox and everything was designed to accept this proprietary unit. Fitting the Albion gearbox required special brackets, unique to the Grey Flash, and major surgery to other parts. …
Like the F106/1 frame tie, this part is unique to the Grey Flash model and differs to the standard road-going version fitted to Comets and Meteors. When the F102/1 is laid next to other anodised components from 2751, a match in finished appearance is obvious. This rare part is an original component that has remained …
A specially machined F106 was employed to lock the UFM to the gearbox, tying the top and bottom of the motorcycle together. An impossible-to-find part which is original to the bike without any doubt.
This component is of a special configuration to accommodate the Albion racing gearbox and thus unique to the Grey Flash. This modification was performed in antiquity but for what purpose we’re not sure.There is an argument that it was done for purposes of lightening though we think it may have been undertaken to enable easier …
Compared to the FF3 link, this assembly showed much more evidence of its original dull chromed finish. Once the bearing races had been stripped from the assembly the chromed finish was found in an undisturbed state. Cap screws had been added as “stops” to prevent the steering head from moving more than 15˚ either way …
The Grey Flash features an extensively drilled and lightened headstock casting. The Works must have deemed this appearance a little unsightly so an alloy cover plate was devised to cover up the holes and provide a place for the mercury crest transfer. I’m convinced this is original to the bike; accurately constructing a similar part …
The original FT3 that we obtained from Franc and Greg, down in Australia, has been drilled. David Dunfey kindly supplied additional data which enabled us to drill with confidence. He also furnished us with photos of the original FT3 from his GF. Once the lockdown has lifted and businesses are up ‘n’ running again, this …
Grey Flash 2751 