Thursday nights At Moser's thread

[racer_troy]

i want in...this might be a good excuse to buy that helmet cam i've always wanted...

[Rudge]

We should set this up with a chase bike with a camcorder so we can video Al running from the cops on his Superbike. I do hope you planned on using the 998. Some of those other bikes don't look as quick

The Vincents really a sleeper I take R1's all the time

[BryanS]

sleeper is right

how fast is that thing, really, for modern standards?  I know it was FAST for it's time...

[Rudge]

Well mine is a 1954 Comet 500cc their good for about 80. The v-twin models like the Rapide and Black Lightning were the ones that could break 150 and that was in 1948. Here is a little text you may find interesting. Check out some of the innovations that we take for granted now. Another note is look at the Velocette's during the time Phil Irving was with them and you will see similarities both in excellent mechanical engineering and works of art. Much like Tamborini with Ducati 916, MV's F4 and the early Bimota line.  I love this stuff.




An engineer by the name of Phil Irving joined Vincent as chief engineer in 1931. The first Vincent HRD twin, given the name Rapide, was introduced in October 1936. It incorporated motorcycling's first fully suspended rear frame. Utilizing a triangular rear frame with springing under the seat, this feature was used on all Vincents produced from 1936 through 1955. In addition, Vincents bristled with innovations such as foot shift, 4-speed gearboxes and side stands. The 998cc, air-cooled V-Twin produced 45hp and achieved a top speed of 110 miles per hour. The Series A Rapide sold for around $600 and was the inspiration for the post-war big-twins. In its time, it had no peers. Phil Irving departed Vincent to work at Velocette in 1937, only to return to Vincent in 1943 to start plans for the Series A successor.

[ToasterTank]

Man I want one Al. 

[drewladams]

Sorry I missed on 8-30. All due to a beautiful woman...guy code says that excuse is allowed.

[Grifo]

Yes Drew completely understand

[screaminss]

Sorry I missed on 8-30. All due to a beautiful woman...guy code says that excuse is allowed.

Nope, sorry not allowed. Remember "Bros before Hoes" ? Unless you're married, like me, then they have your balls in their purse.    

[BryanS]

Here's some pics from last week at Moser's

[BryanS]

[GRUBBY]

damn that looks like a lot of fun, I need to get up that way so I can get my mug like mario said for traveling the farthest for a Steigl

[FreeDuc]

Nope, sorry not allowed. Remember "Bros before Hoes" ? Unless you're married, like me, then they have your balls in their purse.    

Bwaaaahahahahahahaha

[Rudge]

A few new people Kevin ran into on Monday morning and brought by my place. Be on the lookout they may show up Thursday

[ToasterTank]

Man why did they have to cover up the cool bike to take the picture?

[Rudge]

Man why did they have to cover up the cool bike to take the picture?

There was a real nice Ducati single also not in the picture. Maybe it will show up one Thursday.

[ToasterTank]

Al I couldn't make it had to work did them guys with the cool bikes show up.  Hey the one covered up in the picture was it a Norton if so which one I couldn't tell due to the model in the front.

[Rudge]

No they did not show up Thursday but I guess they have a Tuesday gathering in Valpo at the airport. Kevin and I are going to try and make it out one of the coming weeks, maybe you should go with us. The Norton was a 750 Commando. There were however a couple new guys there and one really sweet Triumph.