I'm mistaken, the shift isn't there, it's just a blip in the video. Trust me, it is only a tiny bit slower to shift than my Norton Commando or 650SS.

Still worth watching the video to see how good the brakes are on a 1947 bike. These are Lightning back plates and finned Shadow drums, but all stock Vincent stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amMPrwtuz2U

Guess y'all have seen the one owner Vinnie for sale recently.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-new ... 17011.html

anyway -the old bloke does not want to sell -still have not had any chance to see the bikes.
he said he asked his sister in law and said he should not sell anything...