The Vincent 1000. Probably the most legendary name in motorcycling history. Looks beautiful.

@TheMightyGarage

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, it has been a brilliant bike. It’s at 4000 miles now since that moment and really enjoying it.

If that isn't the soul of motorcycling I don't know what is!

@TheMightyGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! That really was a very special day. I’ve never forgotten it. Best wishes

Love seeing all these old guys loving great motorcycles. Funny seeing those For Sale signs in the neighborhood.

@TheMightyGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim 👍

I grew up in an Australian town where the local mechanic/servo owner had 2 of these. It was a revelation the first time I heard one fire up and the sound has stayed with me since 1968. You get in there, my son, and enjoy it!

👍 bravo....svaka cast

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Hvala vam puno!

Wow I’m so envious

These things are so mechanically complicated. No wonder the Japanese kicked there British bikes right out of business. My Yamaha now has 137,000 kilometers on it. I am 66 years old and look after it well. In all those kilometers it has never broken down on me. I enjoyed watching the Vincent build.

TWO Vincents in one driveway!

A very nice example of a true iconic British superbike well done

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve! Cheers, Mike

Beauty Vincent mate!

Fantastic..... and Dave's drone video is a really nice touch.

@TheMightyGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Yes, Dave's drone shots really made a big difference for this video. Dave has kindly done a lot more great shots on my other movies since and they really add to the quality. Best wishes, Mike

First kick laddie! (well almost...) Mike, I love watching your videos and the lovely roar of your Vinnie coming to life after all those years brought a big grin to my face. Keep up the good work Sir!

@TheMightyGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe, it was so close to one kick! I should have tried a little harder 😉 I'm glad you like videos Nigel and best wishes for 2021! Cheers, Mike

SWEET! J.C.

@375GTB

4 жыл бұрын

I see a few at our Chicago Brits Car Show in September I'd love one with MGB running gear! Or a BOP Rover V-8! (-8D J.C.

I've watched this video several times over the last year or so, and I still hold my breath waiting for her to fire up. meticulous work well rewarded.

A fantatic job done on this brilliant motorcycle.

You must be so proud Mike. I know I sure would be, also i find it pretty cool that your buddies were there to hear it for the first time.

Congrats Mike, she looks to be a fine runner along with being a beauty.

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jerry! Hopefully I will be able to keep up with the other twins at the next rally. Best wishes, Mike

The smile says it all. Absolute perfection on two wheels. Well worth the wait. Congratulations and well done that man.👍

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe, thank you Neil. Hope all is well. More vids still to come! Cheers, Mike

Great video

@TheMightyGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoyed it

I dig the drone footage... you get some good angles that way. Thanks!

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, hoping to do some more interesting clips in the future with Dave.

The person who gave a thumbs down must have wanted you to wear a helmet.

Brilliant , found myself kicking with you ha ha

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks David. I need to work on the starting sequence! Cheers, Mike

You've done a grand job with this Mike. I enjoyed every video you made and the bike has been a labour of love for you. Greetings from the old country!

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Mike

Poetry in motion!

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Larry, I'm hoping to do a lot of riding this year. Best wishes, Mike

Third kick, I had no doubt. What a sound. Well done.

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe, thank you David. Yes, I need to work on that starting technique ;) Best wishes, Mike

Fabulous

@TheMightyGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nicolas. That was a really great moment! Cheers, Mike

What a sweet sound it makes. Congratulations!

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe, thank you Scott. I'm so glad that you were able to see and HEAR it in person!

Great to see the bike finally running Mike. Congratulations.

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Graham 👍

That engine sounds lovely. Quiet, balanced, and I don't think your fine tuning sounds off by much, if any. That's what you get when you do't job right. It's the only way - well done.

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Ralph, best wishes. Mike

Top work! Love the bike.

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much buncho888. Best wishes, Mike

Congratulations Mike on starting your Rapide. It’s been a long wait but well worth it. It pays testament to all the work you have done to it. I bet it feels a lot more powerful than the Comet - you’ll struggle to go back to it!

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe, thank you Josh. Yes, it really does feel like a much more powerful bike! Thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated, Mike

A fantastic job from start to completion, well done and enjoy.

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Brian. Best wishes, Mike

Well done Mike, an awesome job. 👍

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Much appreciated! Cheers, Mike

very very very nicely done! congratulations Mike

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe, thanks a lot Kevin for all your support. Best wishes, Mike

Outstanding Mike, well done on getting this beautiful example back up & almost 'road ready', I'm sure it will reward you with many hours of enjoyment. atvb t ..

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Terry, thank you so much for all your support and encouragement with this and my other projects. I am really grateful for your friendship. Still more to come!! Best wishes, Mike

Congratulations on your restoration Mike 👍

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much MP! Best wishes, Mike

Nice one Mike. I feel so happy for you. I’m still working my way through your clips, so that I can get my Rapide going. Thanks again Paul

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe, thanks a lot Paul for all your kind words. Best wishes, Mike

Well done. It’s been a great series to watch. Starting a full rebuild on my Comet over winter so will be dipping into a few of the again 👍

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve for your note. I appreciate it. Good luck with your Comet! Best wishes, Mike

It took two kicks! Must try harder on your next rebuild:-} What a beast. Great video work too. Congratulations.

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, I promise to do better next time ;) I can't believe it started so quickly honestly. My friends were saying that had I given it a little more gas/petrol, it could have started first kick!!

Well done Mike ! This is the one we have been waiting for. You look like a very happy bunny , you should patch in a shot of what it looked like when you got it, a fantastic transformation. and a really enjoyable, and inspiring series. Many Thanks.

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you too Chris for all your fantastic feedback and great advice. I have really appreciated your comments. More vids still to come Chris, but thank you! Best wishes, Mike

Perfekt!!

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your comments over the past year. Hope all is well with your bike. Cheers, Mike

Poetry!

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I just love this bike. More videos to follow!! Thanks a lot for watching. Cheers, Mike

Hi Mike Bravo, - what a result! I have followed your video series with great interest and am impressed with your care and enthusiasm. It would be interesting to see the project costs (ex. Hour consumption)

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Bruno. That's a great question. I might try to do a little video that summarizes what I spent on the project. Cheers, Mike

It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine? It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood, A neighborly day for a beauty, Would you be mine? Could you be mine? I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you! I've always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you. So let's make the most of this beautiful day, Since we're together we might as well say, Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won't you be my neighbor? Won't you please, Won't you please? Please won't you be my neighbor?

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks a lot Mike for that nice song of celebration. Best wishes, Mike

fantastic it looks good just some cosmetics to put in and you are done

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very munch Bob. Yes, hopefully not much to do now and then it will be on the road again for a decent ride. Cheers, Mike

Wooo Hooooo!!! :)

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yes, it finally happened!! Thanks for all your support. Cheers, Mike

K/start return spring looked weak or is that normal for Vinnies? Nice bike. V11 same colour as my old one (regrettable sale - more so than the Centauro...).

Should start producing them gorgeous

Congratulations - a wonderful thing to see! BTW - is that a Mark 2 Jag across the street from you? Makes me want to buy a house nearby.

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe, thank you Duncan. That is a lovely MG Magnette that belongs to my friend Chris. It's a really nice example! Cheers, Mike

A wonderful machine, beautiful place, a fine day. Well done, I`m deeply envious, it sounds sweet; and I expect it`s probably very comfortable, but that seat still looks like a plank; they always did! The bike on the driveway, just outside, (what is it?) has a nice looking seat....

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, that's my 2014 Triumph Thruxton "push button" bike. It's totally standard.. well, except for the British Customs "Predator" silencers, which bark very nicely ;) Cheers, Mike

Is that an MGZB I see lurking down the road at about 5:33. That must be rare.

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vince, Yes, I don't think I have seen another one here in Oregon. I'm not sure what model Chris' MG Magnette is but here are a few extra shots of it in the opening of this video. Best wishes, Mike kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6KGj5umXbWzeZM.html

You teased us with that question mark in the title, but it was a walk in the park. Bloody fantastic. A credit to your meticulous work and encyclopedic knowledge. Can't wait to see it out on the road. What are your plans?

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

hehe, I thought you might like that little teaser ;) Glad you enjoyed this project and there should be plenty more videos to come as it get's back on the road. Thank you so much for all your great comments and support over the year! Best wishes, Mike

Looks great. Why is the rear wheel turning while you have the bike on centre stand if a gear is not engaged? I have seen this happen on many old bikes and it has always baffled me.

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, it's a strange phenomenon isn't it. The wheel spinning is caused by colder oil in the gearbox. The wheel usually stops spinning once the oil is a little warmer. A couple of my bikes do that. Cheers, Mike

@78a67h

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation and all the best with the projects and the rides!

is that the original colour, here in the UK the ones I've seen (not many) were red. . .

@TheMightyGarage

Жыл бұрын

Hi, yes they were mostly black. The "Chinese" red models are very rare compared to the black models. Cheers, Mike

Back wheel out of true

i'm a bit late to the party but that sounds sweet. That fork neck nut needing a tweak? , I guess is sorted by now but did you check that the noise wasn't coming from the brake/fork torque stops?. In the meantime cover me in chocolate and throw me to the lesbians while I listen to that motor again.

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Hulot. Thanks for your note, yes that was about a year ago. It’s been a fantastic journey and the bike has been tremendous. Here is a link to a playlist containing all the subsequent videos in this series: kzread.info/head/PLgDzKiI-i6nY67gu5wiq3nzvrrx9zfcrB best wishes, Mike

Whose MG Magnette? J.

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

The Magnette belongs to a friend in the club. Here are a few more clips of it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6KGj5umXbWzeZM.html

nice but ditch the tenny pumps for boots

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

HAHA, I know, I should've worn boots! I was too keen!!

"I robbed many a men to get my vincent machine"

@TheMightyGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe! Thanks James. Best wishes, Mike