It's a lovely bike! glad to see it's now in use! they were so expensive new, and that is why they are no longer made. now they are more expensive to buy and are a play thing. shame really.
My older brothers were into bikes, not me so much. In the '70's, they restored a 1954 Harley that was sort of found in boxes like this Vincent. It was a beauty, but one day outside a beach-side restaurant in Malibu where bikers used to hang out, we saw a Vincent parked alongside the Harleys and a couple of Nortons. My brothers froze at the sight of a Vincent and so I froze too. It was like they'd just seen Jesus. One of my childhood memories.
Do NOT ever sell it. These bikes are legends. Treat it like a family member and pass it down through generations. Wonderful bike! The world's first "Super bike"!!
i live in hitchin, work in stevenage, and i love the vincent and the history in the town and the fact that the vincent has such a following all over the world.
Nothing sounds like a vincent, but a vincent. My father owned these as a young man, then bought and restored them when they were un loved. I spent my childhood surrounded by vincent!, from the bit n pieces being worked on to the stories of his youth, RIP dad, you live on in these lovely memories that are vincent.
Said red Molly to James that's a fine motor bike a girl couldn't feel special on any other bike! Said James to Red Molly my hats off to you it's a Vincent black lighting 1952! These are song lyrics to one of my fav bluegrass bands. Nice bike
@robbieroo21, How is your comment silly? I remember having a book on bikes as a kid & in it was a 63 black shadow, beautiful bike...I think its fantastic that the right people found this bike & treated it with the respect it deserved!
I have 2 brothers who ride & both say, old bits of crap, they leaked oil etc etc...I say they have class & besides where do they think modern bikes evolved from?! The old bikes have a class, feel & sound that modern bikes don't have, & its history! Cheers.
@anzac2404 Sorry to spiol your dream but Vincent ceased production in Dec. 1955. I admire your respect for the older bikes, at least they were repairable without having to replace major components, As an old Vincent owner and racer all I can say is "Yes they were the Rolls Royce of motor cycles" keep on loving them
@robbieroo21 lovely bike made by vincent hrd and lovely song - kind hearted woman.i love the blues genre as i find myself in it.The melancholy language and the spirit of blues is amazing and so is this bike.man whoever had posted this video made me emotional.When i look at this beauty(bike)i become emotional..i have no words to say.sometimes silence speaks a lot..................
It's a lovely bike! glad to see it's now in use! they were so expensive new, and that is why they are no longer made. now they are more expensive to buy and are a play thing. shame really.
blackpudscoffer 1 week ago
I got to ride one one time when I was about 14 and for a young lad that age with all that
power I had trouble handling it but wow wish I had one now and I am 70 LOL
canvids1 1 week ago
I just saw a vid of one that was auctioned for 105 thousand dollars in vegas. did you know they are very valuable?
dale3858 1 month ago
@dale3858 here is the video...
VINCENT BLACK SHADOW AUCTION LAS VEGAS
dale3858 1 month ago
I know someone who owns a black shadow. Stowed away in the basement, never used.
YouFreakinTroll 4 months ago
@YouFreakinTroll Find out where that basement is. Go there. Steal it. Vincents are meant to be ridden, you'd be doing her a favour (:
duartedematos 2 months ago
Beautiful bike! thanks for sharing this video!
MrFrenchTickler 4 months ago
My older brothers were into bikes, not me so much. In the '70's, they restored a 1954 Harley that was sort of found in boxes like this Vincent. It was a beauty, but one day outside a beach-side restaurant in Malibu where bikers used to hang out, we saw a Vincent parked alongside the Harleys and a couple of Nortons. My brothers froze at the sight of a Vincent and so I froze too. It was like they'd just seen Jesus. One of my childhood memories.
13falls123 5 months ago
my dream bike!
pgabrieli 5 months ago
@Sibs1990 I never really was a girl who liked girls stuff Lol. My gagare is full of old stuff
MissEvilKitty666 6 months ago
that is soo valuable
04mucklowd 6 months ago
The most beautifull bike ever build! I'm dreaming of one since I was a little girl.
MissEvilKitty666 8 months ago
Do NOT ever sell it. These bikes are legends. Treat it like a family member and pass it down through generations. Wonderful bike! The world's first "Super bike"!!
kenzo5716 8 months ago
i live in hitchin, work in stevenage, and i love the vincent and the history in the town and the fact that the vincent has such a following all over the world.
awsomecraig1 8 months ago
Nothing sounds like a vincent, but a vincent. My father owned these as a young man, then bought and restored them when they were un loved. I spent my childhood surrounded by vincent!, from the bit n pieces being worked on to the stories of his youth, RIP dad, you live on in these lovely memories that are vincent.
dreamsfgh 8 months ago 7
If there was a machine people would accept that you have sex with... The Vincent Black Shadow is the one.
YellowSSS 9 months ago 2
Said red Molly to James that's a fine motor bike a girl couldn't feel special on any other bike! Said James to Red Molly my hats off to you it's a Vincent black lighting 1952! These are song lyrics to one of my fav bluegrass bands. Nice bike
nancygail1 11 months ago
i love this bike
NajChupong 11 months ago 4
Some of the best and worst ever produced in the UK in that vid!!
Cheers
twostrokeaddict 1 year ago
A truly magnificent machine! It's great to see another work of art brought back from the dead.
I like the shift pattern, lift up for first, the same as my Norton Atlas.
Impalamark64 1 year ago
Jeez what a sound - like music to my ears.
My mate had a Norvin with a Slimline F'bed frame, I rode it once. I guess i'm lucky to come that close.
Whiter00m 1 year ago
Wow!!! Great!!!
vince1black 1 year ago
@robbieroo21
Not at all silly.
milkminotaur 1 year ago
what a thing to find in your garage! awesome!
geebergoober929 1 year ago
its realy funny the police found my wifes body in boxes in the freezer..sadly l didnt have a" black shadow" to escape on.
eddietwang 1 year ago
I had my shadow at 21 and still ride it today now 44 it still is a superb pose . It is quicker than my Harleys and handles a lot better too
Nige1065 1 year ago
@robbieroo21, How is your comment silly? I remember having a book on bikes as a kid & in it was a 63 black shadow, beautiful bike...I think its fantastic that the right people found this bike & treated it with the respect it deserved!
I have 2 brothers who ride & both say, old bits of crap, they leaked oil etc etc...I say they have class & besides where do they think modern bikes evolved from?! The old bikes have a class, feel & sound that modern bikes don't have, & its history! Cheers.
anzac2404 1 year ago
@anzac2404 Sorry to spiol your dream but Vincent ceased production in Dec. 1955. I admire your respect for the older bikes, at least they were repairable without having to replace major components, As an old Vincent owner and racer all I can say is "Yes they were the Rolls Royce of motor cycles" keep on loving them
7richardt7 1 year ago
great. Love this bike and the band called The Vincent Black Shadow. Check them out on youtube
sandlegirls 1 year ago
Thank you for restoring this wonderful piece of engineering history. Takes me back to my youth!
aliwhitwell 1 year ago
love these old bikes. the Vincent Black Shodow, the Brough Superior. nothing beats a great vintage bike
wriggly40 1 year ago
Wow that is Beautiful !!
PointlessRamble 1 year ago
@robbieroo21 lovely bike made by vincent hrd and lovely song - kind hearted woman.i love the blues genre as i find myself in it.The melancholy language and the spirit of blues is amazing and so is this bike.man whoever had posted this video made me emotional.When i look at this beauty(bike)i become emotional..i have no words to say.sometimes silence speaks a lot..................
siddhant812 1 year ago
Beautiful! Ride safe & God bless, bro.
Ofanoan 1 year ago
Great story. One more back on the road.
BeetleBerlin 1 year ago
Great story. One more back on the road.
BeetleBerlin 1 year ago
Very nice video!! congratulations from Spain and..... enjoy your treasure!!!!
crossero25 1 year ago
Great story, beautiful bike... got to love the classics.
Deltaworks23 2 years ago
Magnificent!
Spiderwebsider 2 years ago
Super beauty motorcycle, thanks for share!!
Engon1967 2 years ago
What a great video, thanks for posting it. If you ever want to sell drop me a line!!
Rocket3rick 2 years ago
Wow that's a great story & a nice find too.After 45 years in boxes, then is rebuilt & runs how reliable do you want a bike to be ???.
Elefant95 2 years ago
nice to see a job done properly sounds good
sambo2566 2 years ago
bless u mate, beautiful bike well done
Grushstp 2 years ago
Very Cool,,,thnx 4 the post!
revolution0101 2 years ago
Three dimentional poetry!
jiggermast 2 years ago
very beauty
luis19812207 2 years ago
Beautiful bike....what an achievement getting it back on the road. Enjoy! Linda :)
850roadster 2 years ago
Hey,
Beaut Bike.....nice resto
Good onya, mate!!
coopercarco 2 years ago