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VINCENT MOTORCYCLE:  SUPPLIERS OF PARTS AND SERVICES
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Coventry Spares Ltd.
John Healey
Coventry Spares Ltd
15 Abbey Lane
Middleboro, MA
02346
Out of state 1-800-451-5113,  USA  For info E-mail: johntioc@aol.com  (extensive stock of Vincent spares, exceptionally quick US delivery)

Conway Motors Ltd, Unit D, Fox Pitt, Shingle Barn Lane, West Farleigh, Kent. ME15 0PN. England. Visitors by appointment only please. Phone/Fax (44) 1622 820635 email : annie@conway-motors.co.uk  or  www.conway-motors.co.uk ( Vincents bought and sold, extensive range of Series "A" parts, full work shop facilities for all models of Vincent.)

VOC Spares Co. Ltd.  Unit C, Agden Wharf, Warrington Lane Lymm, Cheshire WA13 OSL. Phone: Lymm (44) 1925 753367 (24 hr service)     Fax: (0)1925 758455   Open for callers: 9-5 M-F, 9-3 Sat    England
As of 12/05 - The VOC Spares Co.'s email and website are now:
email:  myparts@vincentspares.co.uk
website:  www.vincentspares.co.uk

Maughan & Sons (Precision Engineers)
Fen House,
Great Hale Fen,
Sleaford,
Lincs. NG34 9LS.
Tel and fax: 01529 461717  (new address 1/21/04)
Extensive list of Vincent spares for retail sale.

Walridge Motors, Canada.  Phone: 519-641-2770  or  E-mail:  sales@walridge.com .  Bulk cable in 5 different sizes and an assortment of nipples, cable casings, ferrules and adjusters.   In addition to the cable making supplies we sell literature, taps and dies (either individually or in sets), British fasteners, wheel rims (British or Italian chrome, with centres painted if required), flanged and non-flanged alloy and stainless steel, spoke (stainless, polished/unpolished or galvanized), tires (Dunlop, Avon, etc), seats ( North American agents for RK Leightons) and I can also special order a good range of Vincent parts – give us some part numbers and we will be pleased to quote.  Mike Partridge. (updated 10/17/07)

Sam Manganaro:  Restores and repairs Vincent motorcycles.  Service,  cosmetic work, and fine tuning, as well as a full-up rebuild.  Reliable, precise and Vincent savvy; and as a rider, makes sure your Vincent is ready and safe for the road.  Sam can arrange for pick or delivery;  his shop is in Front Royal, VA...
 Phone: 540-514-1013  or E-mail:  hrd998@verizon.net     ( Vincent owners always ask for recommendations...which I am very reluctant to give.  I will say this.... In football when it is important to make a critical play... the quarterback hopefully has a Go-To guy... the one player he can depend on make the difficult play and win the game.  For me, that Go-To guy for Vincent service and assembly work is Sam Manganaro.  It used to be Mike White for 20+ years, but Mike, now in his 70's, has Completey retired.   I will be publishing a list of Go-To guys for Vincent paint, machinists and other work at a later date.)

Cyril Malem is feeling better and is back making Egli-ty[pe frames.   They include the swinging arm complete with timkin taper roller bearings.  Phone: (44+)  1202 532532 or cellphone (44+) 07850 554041.  E-mail:  cmalem@aol.com.    (New listing  4/14/08)

Steve Hamel provides high quality technical services for Vincents.   Precision machining and welding. Difficult or challenging a specialty.
 Engine rebuilds and upgrades.  Cylinder boring/sleeving. Forged pistons any size/comp.
 Cyl heads, broken fins, special valve seals, seats, guides.  Precision crank rebuilds.
 Crankcase repairs, blowups, mis-matched, chain damage, main bearng sleeves.
 Contact info:
  gearheads@comcast.net
  586 Sherburne Av,  St Paul, MN 55103
  651-290-0889 shop

thenorvincentre.com   New Vincent crankcases, new cylinder heads, plus many other parts new and used for Vincents, Eglis , Nortons. Phone: 01708-470 526 Essex UK

Terry Prince Classic Motorbikes,  1805 Wollombi Road, St Albans, NSW 2775, Australia. Phone/Fax: (61) 2 4568 2008  email: clmotorbikes@hawknet.com.au
 (Mfg: complete motors, 5 spds. electric start, heads, barrels, timing gears, cranks, +)

Colin Taylor has moved to Italy.   FT13 rear stands, Norvin frames with and extra 38mm in the cradle to allow easier fitting of the twin motor, HB1 handlebars in stainless and black, Front spring cases with anti skuff liner bush, Twin magneto cowls (polished or black); parts and other services (such as Girdraulic blade aligning and made-to-measure exhaust systems) as before. Note in the US Coventry Spares carry all the parts I "do".   E-mail:  colinegl1@aol.com  FAX  and Phone: 0039 085848372 (updated 12/05)

Daniels Design and Manufacture,  Ph: (+44) 121 789 8900  (Brampton and Girdraulic fork repairs).   Ray Daniels, 144 Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham,  B33 8BT, UK.

Classic Restorations Holland, Prop: Harry Vermeulen, Zesstedenweg 217-A, 1613 Je Grootebroek, Holland. Telephone/Fax: (31) 2285 16697

Patrick Godet:  Complete service for Vincent: from maintenance to complete restoration, crankcase repair, head repair, lead-free gasoline valve seat conversion, full range of selected spare parts. Authentic Egli-Vincent complete machines only. Built on order.
E-mail:  godet-motorcycles@wanadoo.fr  Website: www.godet-motorcycles.com

Vincent Twin Crankcases in Electron ready middle of January, 2003.  Weight saving and the greatly improved heat dissipation.
E-mail: colinegl1@aol.com or Phone: (44+)[0]7980090533     England

D. Hills:  England (center stands, Vincent watches, Feridax & Conways badges) phone:  (44+) 01276 508995 – probably worthwhile noting that he is often in the USA and able to transport his stands cheaply.

Phil Primmer, West Country Sidecars, (44+) 1425 656471  England
 (HRD Classic Panniers, Touring Fenders)
Phil Primmer's email and website are now:
email:  philwcs@hotmail.com
website:  www.westcountrysidecars.co.uk (updated 12/05)

 Derek Sayer
13 St. Audrey Ave.
Bexley Heath
Kent  DA7 5DA
Phone:  020 8304 1527
(Vincent Rebuilder & HRD Classic Panniers)   England

Stainless Engineering Company, Andy Molnar, Unit 9, Roman Way, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancs, PR2 5BB, England   ph: (44) 1772 700700, fax (44) 1772 705075  email: sales@manx.co.uk
(New Vincent Crankcases)  England

Harry Cowley,  (49) 521 206689,  email: vinut@t-online.de  (new Vincent crankcases)
Germany

Andy Molnar, (UK) 01772- 700700, FAX (UK) 01772- 705075 (New Vincent Crankcases)

DRAT Engine Enterprises, Bob Culver, Phone: (44) 146 267 3705  England  (new crankcases & covers)

Francois Grosset, Le Pont Ricoul, 35720 St Pierre de Plesguen, France
fax: (33) 299 73 94 17   email: pontricoul@aol.com   (electric kick starter)

Rofor Precision Motorcycle Engineering, contact: Roger Forythe, (44) 1908 375225 (wk), (44) 1908 372554 (eve), (44) 1908 648560 (fax)  (service/repairs/restoration/painting/plating)

David Woods, La Casita, Church Lane, Eastergate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 6UZ,
Phone: : (44+) 1243 542521  or E-mail:    http://www.chronometricspeedos.co.uk/
 (Chronometric speedo and tach repair)

Stuart Tower, 117 Church Lane, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2DP
ph: (44) 20 8397 6599   email: stuart.towner@cableinet.co.uk
(mag & dynamo repair/recondition ATD's/Overlander s/s exhaust)

HT Engineering Services, 350 Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT0 2NN  England
Ph: (44) 1372 740306     after 3pm (44) 1372 373705  (s/s fasteners/spares/machining/welding/reboring)

Barry Waters, (44) 1254 603985  England  (Vincent ATD's)

Overlander Equipment, PO Box 129, Warrnambool 3280, Victoria, Australia
ph/fax: (61) 355 626362   email: overlander@ansonic.com.au
USA contact:  Jim Young (1) 781 826 2625
UK contact: Stuart Towner (44) 181 397 6599
(s/s exhaust,s/s springboxes, k/s levers, suzuki clutch adaptor kits, elephant tr breather)

Deespray, Brian Dees, England  Ph:(44) 1634 843755  7days, 8am-10pm
(gold leaf lining, tanks repaired/tested/sealed, al & s/s welding, sheet metal & D fibreglass repairs/painting)

G. Bailey, 127 Wrose Road, Shipley, West Yorks, BD18 1NL
Ph: (44) 1274 584095  (seat and tank covers)

Vincent Technical Services, Dave Malloy, PO Box 855, Colfax, Calif, 95713, USA
Ph: (1) 530 346 7266   (distributor for Thornton suspension system)

Matthews Motorcycles, Len Matthews, 15 knox Gardens, Clacton-on-sea, England  CO15 3SJ
Ph: (44) 1255 427663  (Vincent repairs)    E-mail: vinman@shadow998.freeserve.co.uk.

Gary Robinson, Hi-Profile, Cranmore Ave., Cranmore, Isle of Wight  PO41 OXS
Ph: (44) 1983 760765  (reclaims camshafts and followers)

Dave Lindsley, 196 Pilsworth Road, Heywood, Lancs, England OL10 3DY
Ph: (44) 1706 365838  fax: (44) 1706 627500 (overhaul dynamos & gen, a/r conversion, JG regulators, ATD repair)

Bob Dunn.... has moved premises and his new telephone number is (44+)  (0)161 797 5535
(Vincent engine repair, overhauls, service for heads/flywheels/crankcases/gearbox)

Vintage Brake, 15069 Lupine Lane, Sonora, CA  95370, Ph: 209-533-4346, email: vinbrake@goldrush.com
(Ferodo brake linings)

Nisonger Instruments, 570 Mamaroneck, NY, USA  10543,  email: nisonger.com  ,  ph: 914-381-1952
(chronometric speedo/tach repair)  (recommend you give specific instructions...  for example - do not replace original faceplate with a silkscreened one and do not reset mileage.. jb)

Precision Instruments,  445 Beaver Ruin Road, Lilburn, GA. 30047. Ph: 1-800-456-6267.  (rebuilds Chronometrics)

  Dave Molloy, P.O. Box 785, Chicago Park, CA 95712, Phone: 530-273-3726  or E-mail: molloy@inreach.com (distributor for Thornton Suspension systems)  (updated 1/2/04)

PODtronics: (New solid state regulator for 6 volt generator/dynamo British motorcycles.)     http://members.aol.com/PODtronics/DC_regulator.htm

Two interesting sources of Whitworth tools and information on the web.
http://www.britishtool.com/index.html
http://www.worldmall.net/machine_tool_parts/link2.html

Phil Pilgrim and Chris Chant:  ujcycles@burwood.starway.net.au , Union Jack Motorcycles Pty Ltd,  (Vincent prop-stand conversion).  USA sales: Sterling Cycle works, 586 Sherburne Ave, St. Paul, MN 55103  E-mail: gearheads@uswest.net

Anderson Restoration Services. Complete restoration and servicing. Many parts held in stock. Specialty parts include: Mag cowl t-handle & lipped lock nut sets, OP40 jet caps in bronze, extensive helicoil servce BSW, BSF, BSP, BA, BSCy, 20TPI,  G23 nuts in high tensil stainless w/seal. FT239 damper rubber and more. Specialty services: RFM repair in heavy accurate fixture, exhaust port thread reclamation with aluminum bronze inserts threaded ID &OD. Ph.(650) 994-4706. Email: rapide49@hotmail.com   USA (updated 2/19/06)

Alpha Bearings Ltd., P.O. Box 13, Dudley, West Midlands,  DY2 0QA,  England.  Voice: +44 (0) 1384 255151
Fax: +44 (0) 1384 457509

http://www.worldmall.net/machine_tool_parts/index.html (ss nuts bolts, taps, dies and helicoils and more.)

Halmut Weidelich:  Multiplate design for Vincent Twin. Clutch drum is made from solid aluminium, not cast. Inner drum is made of steel (roadster) or aluminium (racer). The clutch replaces the original one without modification to the case. It can be run wet or dry. 1150 DM, 360 pounds sterling, or 560 US$. Must also add VAT. For information  E-Mail:  HRD-twins@gmx.de

Andy Everett at 50d Kingswood Road, London E 11 1 SF, England, is now making stainless steel exhaust nuts for the Vincent with Trevor Southwell cutting the threads.

Tracy Tools Ltd., a Mail Order company  in Dartmouth, England. Sells Cutters, drills, taps, and dies. They also do
a very good free Catalogue.    If anyone wants to contact them the Tel. No. is 01803 833134 - Fax No. is 01803 834588 and finally E Mail :TracyTools@aol.com.

http://www.buchananspokes.com    (Buchanan's for wheel rebuilding, rims,  and spokes.  California, USA)



British Tools & Fasteners, 2030 Andre Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402
Ph:  805-528-0418
Fax: 805-528-0358

Bill Jean    (757) 488-7191  USA  Vincent rebuilds and service work.

Dellorto Carb information ( http://www.racecar.co.uk/dellorto/ss1_specifications.htm)

Flywheel/Crank builder -John Renwick at his home address - Rowan House, Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, W.Sussex, England, RH15 0BA.

Coker tire have M/C tires in 3:00-20 and 2:50-21.    (www.coker.com)



Tachometer Drive Gearbox:
Speedograph Richfield
Rolleston Drive,
Arnold,
Nottingham NG5 7JR
England
www.speedographrichfield.com
Int+44 602 264235

They make a drive unit both clockwise and anti clockwise not exact copy but close and it stays working. Cost 3 years ago approximately £50 when others were looking £90 for it.  Speedograph actually manufactures them.



Heli-coils:
Raber's Parts Mart.  Bob Raber is good source for all kinds of British stuff, including Heli-coils.    http://www.rabers.com/

Unithread in the UK. (www.uni-thread.com)  Whitworth helicoils, taps, and drills.

Vincent Norvin Belt drive conversions, Clutch Conversions For road or Competition.  Contact John Scerri, Lytedrive Melbourne, Australia.    Pone: 0061397945612,  Fax:  0061395123497.

Precision Racing Components: Vincent show quality restoration services.   Contact Brian at (570) 992-3041.  USA



Dave  Lambert,  132  Beaufort  St , Derby. DE21 6BB, UK   Phone (44+) 1-332-369-047.  (dual disc brake kit)
5 speed transmissions are available from:
Sports Power Ltd.
Monza House
Fircroft way
Edenbridge KentTN8 6EJ  England
Phone 01732 865496  Fax 01732 866945

 Mr. Surtees' company.  They are made by Quaife and are a beautiful piece of work!  Bob Watson 1/27/02



Alpha Bearings Ltd
Kingsley St
Dudley
DY2 0PZ
United Kingdom
Telephone +44 1384 255151

British hand tools in England: A&R Sheldon. They handle King Dick and Williams perhaps others in a wide variety of sizes and types. Their tel&fax number is 0160-440-0821. They are quick and have a comprehensive catalog. For taps and dies I haven't been able to beat Tracy Tools over there, email tracytools@aol.com or fax 018-03-834588. (website user recommendation)

Vincent  Koni shock absorber repair man:
Phone: (44+) 01252 576797
P Drake
57F Mitchet Road
Mitchet
Camberly,  England


Mallard Metal Packs
53 Jasmin Croft,Kings Heath,Birmingham. B14 5AX
Tel/Fax:  (44) 121 624 0302. England.
Mobile : 07815 428295
e.mail : sales@mallardmetals.co.uk
Web address : www.mallardmetals.co.uk
Supplier of all Non-Ferrous and Ferrous metals for restoration projects.in all forms and specifications, No Minimum Quantity..
Now in stock Whitworth hexagons, Stainless Steel bar
World-wide mail order, All major credit cards accepted

Whitworth Tools, helicoils, electrplating kits and more...
http://mrcybermall.com/machine_tool_parts/

Good selection of Craven luggage equipment and racks:   www.classicbikecafe.co.uk/cravenpanniers.asp 

Cravens Direct Contact info:  http://www.cfg-ss.com/Craven_Equip/craven_contact_info.htm

Old Amal Carb Spares: surreycycles@fsbdial.co.uk   http://www.amalcarburettors.co.uk/ Surrey Cycles; Amal spares. Phone: (44+) 01483 272328

Hitchcock's  sell lots of new repro Amal gear as well. They are essentially Royal Oilfield specialists and have a top class reputation.

 http://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/amal/pre_mono_ht.html?PHPSESSID=355207579a49fd1f3c5e853c7c9dbebb



Mark Bohman, home at 513-367-6402.
Chrometric speedo and tach service:

Company that bores and sleeves the body with teflon rather than sleeve the slide.  It is the body that wears barrel shaped.  In recent years I have had my 1 1/8" monoblocs, and a friends 289's bored, sleeved and overhauled through a well known vintage motorcycle exponent:

Norm Maddock
49 Mason Heights
RD1
Warkworth
Auckland
New Zealand

Phone: (64+) 9 422 2638
Fax: (64+) 9 422 2639



Motorcycle security company based in the United Kingdom
www.elitesecuritysupplies.com

Service and Altette repairs and other matters of electric accessories :  magneto rectification, voltage change of dyno, etc
Bob Parry
92 Simmonds Rd., Little Bloxwich
Walsall, WS3 - 3PU
England
Phone: (44+) 01922-475-472. 

Supplier of German manufactured Vincent cylinder heads, crankshafts, combined dyno/ignition system plus other parts.  (new 1/19/06)
www.vinsparesgermany.com
E-mail: info@vinsparesgermany.com
attn. Michael M. Burkert
www.burlen.co.uk
The manufacturer of current Amal carburators.
 Burlen do not retail most of the carburettors that they make.   They list all the Amal  carburettors as being manufactured on their site,  but you will need to go
to a retailer,  such as www.surreycycles.com or the other address www.amalcarburettors.co.uk to see the products listed for sale.

 New Vincent type replica Crankcases  "C" spec, optically the same as standard outside fully updated strenghthend and lightend ( cases weigh 16.50 kilos ) in all the right places.  My cases fit ! Photos on request, references from my customers gladly given, money back guarantee, the cases are "Made in England ", cast and machined in UK.  1950 GBP. (as of 7/1/06)   contact Harry Cowley on E-mail:  vinut@t-online.de

New Vincent Seats : Michael Mastis 818-470-1493.  California, USA

Brighter Quartz Halogen headlight bulbs for  Miller Vincent Headlights:   6V or 12V 35/35W Quartz halogen Bayonet cap headlight bulbs.  Direct replacement for the original and a lot brighter.  £7.75ea. ($15.00).   6V 10W & 20W quartz halogen pilot bulbs in both 9MM ad 15MM bases. Ideal for a daytime riding light.  £4.00 ea ($7.85) Post to US 2/3 days £2.00 ($3.90)  website:   www.norbsa02.freeuk.com   Paul Goff  3/26/06

New Norvin and Egli Twins: www.johnmosseyrestorations.com

Pazon Electronic Ignition system for Vincent Twins
http://www.pazon.com/ignition-system/smart-fire-vincent-vtwin

Magneto Parts and services:  http://www.magneto.co.uk/acatalog/Index.html

Vincent  rims and spokes, also tyres, from Central Wheel Components in Birmingham (www.central-wheel.co.uk)

Bob Kizer's Magneto website
http://members.aol.com/Pinman1/magnetos.htm

 www.taffthehorns.com      I am the only guy restoring hooters plus making the Lucas Parts which go with Vincents.

Stainless Steel intake manifolds for Vincents that allow the use of the later Amal Mk1 Concentrics (932 for example). These carbs are 32mm, and work very well. Manifolds fit in the original space, and are a full 52% larger in flow.  I have done all of the R&D for jetting, carb mods, and cable lengths. I have made a small batch of them for sale for $220 for a pair.  E-mail: mosher@performanceindian.com


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